Local News

Fatal accident in Pearl River County

A Poplarville man is dead after crashing into a freightliner on Saturday. Shortly after 10:20 Saturday morning, a 2010 Toyota Corolla, driven by Devyn James Killon, was traveling north and ran into the back of the 18-wheeler. Upon arriving, it…

Flooding on Highway 49 in Stone County

One major corridor linking South Mississippi to the rest of the state is open again this morning after flood waters forced all lanes of Highway 49 in Stone County near the Red Creek area to shut down for a few…

Harrison County flooding and rescues

Flooding continues to be a problem this morning as rivers continue to rise from all the heavy rainfall this weekend, prompting Governor Phil Bryant to declare a state of emergency in response to severe storms and flooding throughout our state,…

Honoring fallen Officer McKeithen

The Coast is bracing to bury one of our brothers in blue, Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, a 24-year veteran law enforcement officer who was gunned down in the parking lot of police headquarters last Sunday night. News 25’s Caroline…

Special Olympics opening ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base

Once the Special Olympics Torch made it to the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, it was met with an energetic crowd. The base is filled with Special Olympic athletes from all over Mississippi. The competitors moved in today and…

Honoring fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen

In honor of Officer Robert McKeithen, Coast residents can go to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center to pick up a memorial flag. Flags will be available until the services begin on Monday. Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond says he wants the…

Facebook and Cheeky Monkey partner to treat the Coast

To celebrate their new ‘birthday stories’ feature, Facebook selected one bakery in each state to host a free treat giveaway! The Cheeky Monkey Cake Company in Biloxi was chosen at random to host the celebration. A free cupcake was given…

Special Olympics Torch Run

Police officers from across South Mississippi laced up their tennis shoes this morning for a good cause: the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Mississippi. The relay started in Moss Point bright and early and officers passed…

Giving back to moms in need

With Mother’s Day this weekend, one local organization is looking to uplift women who are survivors of domestic abuse. The Beautify the Meek organization has been collecting donations to support women and children in domestic violence shelters, drug rehab centers,…

2019 Special Olympics

Athletes will be soaring through time in this year’s Special Olympics Summer Games. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at Keesler Air Force Base with more.

Trevues Martin murder trial scheduled for May 14th

The Trevues Martin murder trial is set to take place on Tuesday, May 14th. In September 2016, Martin was found dead on Monterey Drive in the front seat of his vehicle. Gulfport Police arrested DeAndre Ball after he turned himself…

Court appearances for suspects in murder case

Darian Atkinson now has an attorney this morning after three court appearances since Wednesday. He is charged with capital murder for the death of Officer Robert McKeithen and could face the death penalty if convicted. Two others charged with accessory…

WXXV News 25 Today Crew Salutes Moms on Live TV

Journalism is a pretty tough industry by just about anyone's standards, but raising an aspiring journalist is even tougher - most of the time. Often creative, sometimes bullheaded, but always looking for some kind of scoop, it takes a special…

USM 2019 Film Fest

USM film students who have been working all year are getting the chance to show off their best work. Students gathered at Hardy Hall on the Gulf Park Campus for an annual film festival. At the end of the show,…

Taste of Ocean Springs

Tonight, Coast residents got to enjoy just a taste of what Ocean Springs has to offer. Twenty restaurants gave samples of their best food for an evening of fun and relaxation during the 11th annual Taste of Ocean Springs. The…

MGCCC Commencement Ceremony

‘Pomp and Circumstance’ rang through the Coast Coliseum tonight as Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates received their degrees. More than 1,100 students participated in the commencement ceremony and thousands more family and friends there for support. Thirty-six students received…

Biloxi Beach Wade-In Remembrance Program

Sixty years ago, a wade-in took place in Biloxi that played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement. On Tuesday, May 14th, the Biloxi Branch of the NAACP will remember and honor those who fought for change. The first…

Teacher Appreciation Week

As the school year comes to a close, schools around the country are honoring their educators. National Teacher Appreciation Week focuses on everything that teachers do for their students. Harrison Central High School’s Red Rebel Diner came up with a…