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Thunder over the Sound Air Show

The Thunder over the Sound Air Show returned to the Gulf Coast over the weekend for the first time since 2015. Although the weather was less than ideal, thousands made their way to Keesler Air Force Base and Biloxi Beach…

Press conference for Biloxi Officer McKeithen

A sad day for the City of Biloxi as a police officer was shot outside the city’s public safety center building Sunday night before being transported to Merit Health Hospital where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room. A…

Police searching for suspect in shooting of Biloxi officer

Gulfport Police are leading an investigation into the shooting death of a Biloxi Police officer on Sunday night. About 10:15 p.m., the suspect approached an officer in the parking lot of the Biloxi Public Safety Center, where the Biloxi Police…

Aggravated Domestic Assault

   .                                                                         On May 4, 2019, The Gulfport Police arrested 51 year old Angela Michelle Fletcher of Gulfport charging her with Aggravated Domestic Assault. The arrest stemmed from an incident where on May 4, 2019, at approximately 11:39 PM, officers…

Gearing up for the Kentucky Derby

Here on the Coast, the Palace Casino is the only casino on the Coast where you can place a bet for the Race for the Roses. To help accommodate the crowd, the sports book is offering a variety of drink…

Long Beach Live

It’s a great night to enjoy some music under the stars for the monthly ‘Long Beach Live: It’s Finally Friday’ concert series. Tonight ‘The All-Nighters’ took the stage playing music from every genre. Not to mention the cruisin’ crowd lined…

STEM Exhibit for Thunder over the Sound

South Mississippi has seen high anticipation for Thunder over the Sound beginning tomorrow! Keesler is throwing in something to ignite your STEM brain. Both days of the show there will be a science, technology, engineering, and math exhibit. There will…

Fish Fry benefit at the Biloxi Fire Museum

The Fire Museum in Biloxi is a staple in the community. For the past 15 years or so they have been holding their famous fish fry. Dozens of people came out to the Fire Museum today to enjoy some home-fried…

MNA Coin and Currency Show

For the past 58 years, the MNA Coin Club has hosted shows throughout the state. Now, for the first time since 2005, the MNA’s Coin and Currency Show returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. From Confederate dollars…

Brush fire near Menge Avenue

Menge Avenue south of Kiln-Delisle is back open after a brush fire near an RV Park Units from Harrison County Fire Services, Pass Christian, Cuevas, and West Harrison responded to a brush fire near Menge Avenue south of Kiln-Delisle. The…

Thunder over the Sound weather plans

It’s almost time for the ‘Thunder over the Sound’ air show! Even though the weather forecast isn’t looking all that great, it should still be a ton of fun. We are only one day away from the highly anticipated ‘Thunder…

Long Beach Live

It’s the first Friday of the month and that means the City of Long Beach is kicking the night off with local performers taking part in their monthly summer concert series. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

STEM Exhibit Center at Keesler Air Force Base

South Mississippi has seen high anticipation for Thunder over the Sound beginning tomorrow. Today, Keesler Air Force Base is taking this opportunity to show off their science, technology, engineering, and math exhibit center before the air show begins. News 25’s…

Ballroom dancing classes in Biloxi

With Mother’s Day right around the corner everyone is searching for the perfect gift. For mothers with the dancing bug, these ball room dancing classes will be just right. Marguerite Pivarnik has been ballroom dancing for 45 years and will…

Broadcast Student of the Year shadows WXXV News team

We here at WXXV News 25 believe in mentoring our young people and doing what we can to help their dreams come true. That’s why the winner of WXXV’s Broadcast Student of the Year Scholarship Contest Wade Taliancich had the…

Stock Market game team wins big at Gulfport High

If you want to take stock in a sure thing, get in touch with the Gulfport High School Stock Market Game team. Both the boys and girls teams competed and won first place in the fall and spring Stock Market…

Arrested on warrant of burglary

Today, Biloxi police arrested 28-year-old Kimberly Lauren McDaniel of Gulfport on a warrant for burglary. Police say she was arrested after an investigation into burglaries of a storage shed in the 2300 block of Pass Road from June 11th, 2018.…

What Not to Bring to Thunder Over the Sound Air Show

Bring your kids, your friends and refreshments, but here's a list of a few things you need to leave at home if you plan to watch this weekend's Thunder Over the Sound Air Show in Biloxi this weekend. If you're…

St. Martin student lands $2,000 scholarship

Surprise! St. Martin High School senior and aspiring journalist Garrett Slade got a huge scholarship tonight! Slade received a $2,000 scholarship to enter a journalism program at any four year school. Slade was one of the two finalists in the…

National Day of Prayer celebration

Religious and city leaders converged at Jones Park earlier today to celebrate ‘National Day of Prayer.’ Residents filled the Harbor Market Pavilion to gather together in prayer and worship. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes gave the proclamation at the event, calling…