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Get a Taste of Italy's Finest in Biloxi

Italy is known world-wide for its vineyards and wines, and you can get a taste of some of Italy's finest right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this Thursday at Stalla, one of the Beau Rivage's premiere restaurants. News 25…

Lane Closure in Gulfport

If you're planning to travel in the Pass Road and Tegarden Road area of East Gulfport in the next two weeks, take notice. There will be a lane closure in the areas of East Pass Road from Tegarden Road to…

St. Martin High School Graduation

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum was filled with graduating seniors tonight. Three hundred and one St. Martin High School students crossed the stage while family and friends cheered them on. The graduates wore blue or gold caps and gowns distinguishing the…

Summer pet safety tips

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry friends, but just like we protect ourselves from the sun’s UV rays, our pets need protection too. To stop your pet from feeling the burn this…

Express Factory Outlet grand opening

The long awaited Express Factory Outlet is now open at the Gulfport Premium Outlets. This opening marks Express Factory Outlet’s 200th store. Three months ago, Express Factory Outlets announced they were coming to Gulfport so it was a quick turnaround.…

Preakness winner has ties to the Gulf Coast

Many people on the Coast were tuned in to watch the Preakness on Saturday. As people watched the race at the local casinos, they probably didn’t realize that the horse that won the Preakness, War of Will, has major ties…

Armed Forces Retirement Home presents check to Feed my Sheep

People from the Armed Forces Retirement Home gave back to the community in a big way today. They spent the majority of their life serving their country, now they are giving back to their community! The Protestant Congregation at the…

‘Click it or Ticket!’

It takes just two seconds to buckle up when going for a drive, but for whatever reason, many people skip this potentially life-saving step. Which is why, starting today, the Biloxi Police Department will be taking part in the ‘Click…

Life jacket loaner stations at Gulfport Harbor

In honor of National Boating Safety Week, it is important those who hit the water remain careful. The life jacket loaner stand, located at the Gulfport Harbor in Jones Park, ensures people on the Coast can have fun and stay…

Drowning due to strong currents

Just in the past four days we have lost two South Mississippi residents due to drowning after being pulled under by currents. Thursday night, the body of Long Beach High School senior Peyton Henson was pulled from Wolf River and…

Inaugural Bridal Expo at Beauvoir

Things are heating up and summer is just around the corner which is just one reason Beauvoir is helping people here on the Coast get into the wedding spirit. Workers at Beauvoir hosted their inaugural Bridal Expo yesterday, featuring vendors…

‘Dogs on the Catwalk’ Fashion Show

Exit Prestige Luxury Realty rolled out the red carpet on Saturday to help find homes for our four-legged friends. Exit Realty partnered with Camping World of Biloxi and the Jackson County Animal Shelter to host a fashion show and adoption…

Cruisin’ for Cancer Ride

A local motorcycle club revved up and took to their bikes over the weekend to support a cause close to their hearts. The Southside Rydaz hosted their fifth annual Cruisin’ for Cancer Ride in Biloxi on Saturday. Escorted by the…

Memorial Walk for Officer McKeithen

Members of a Coast gym were pounding the pavement this weekend to show their support for fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen and his family. Brantley Ellison Fitness of Biloxi organized a memorial walk Sunday from Jones Park to the…

Drowning in Biloxi River

A Gulfport man was swept away while trying to help some kids swimming in the Biloxi River. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt, emergency workers were called out to a section of the Biloxi River near River Road just…

Life Saving Program Hanging in the Balance at Gulfport Harbor

Launched just last year, thanks to a Sea Tow grant and Riemann Funeral Homes in South Mississippi, Chad Reimann talks with WXXV News 25 Today anchor Jaylon Morris about the life saving program providing free life vests for boaters at…

Top Scholars Revealed at Gulfport's Christian Collegiate Academy

As graduations take place along our coast here in South Mississippi, we'd like to bring attention to the valedictorian and salutatorian of the 2019 class of Christian Collegiate Academy in Gulfport. The 2019 valedictorian for Christian Collegiate Academy is Ian…

Make-A-Wish special surprise

Colt Wolfe has been battling cancer for a year and a half now so the Make-A-Wish Foundation wanted to treat him with a special surprise to brighten his day. This afternoon, the Model Train Museum in Gulfport pulled out all…

Reunion at the Union

The time has come to celebrate the completion of the Howard Avenue Pavement Project and the City of Biloxi wasted no time taking to the streets. Getting back to the way things used to be is and has always been…

Remembering Peyton Henson on graduation night

‘Pomp and Circumstance’ rang throughout the Coast tonight as many high school seniors will be receiving their diplomas. Peyton Taylor Henson was set to walk across the stage alongside his classmates this evening, but his life was cut short before…

MDEQ Lifts Five Beach Advisories Five Others in Effect

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted five water contact advisories Friday for Station 1 (Lakeshore Beach), Station 3 (Waveland Beach), Station 4 (Bay St. Louis Beach), Station 7 (Pass Christian East Beach), and…