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PRAYER VIGIL FOR PATTON TILLMAN

Sunday evening 12 year old Patton Tillman was riding his side by side cart on his families land in Harrison County when he crashed and landed with the vehicle on top of him... Causing life threatening injuries. Tillman was airlifted…

LOCAL TEEN BEGINS JOURNEY FOR MS. WHEELCHAIR MISSISSIPPI

In 2015, Emily Oliver was involved in a car crash in Saucier that injured her, her best friend and took her brother’s life. But, she's not letting that keep her down. News 25's Caroline Eaker has the story as Emily…

HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS HELP FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SHUTDOWN

Attention government employees! With the government shutdown going into its 32nd day many of you may be finding finances a bit tight. The Harrison County School District is notifying parents there may be a little bit of room to breathe…

BILOXI STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Today was Biloxi’s annual State of the City address. News 25's Kristen Anzuini was there and has all of the details. The city of Biloxi is on the move which was the theme of Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich's state of…

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPROVES PROJECTS

The Mississippi Transportation Commission announced today funding for 163 emergency road and bridge repair fund projects that totals 250 million dollars. The approved projects will repair or replace 200 bridges including 99 that are currently closed and another 91 that…

PLANS FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE PROHIBITED FROM SERVICE MOVES FORWARD

A plan to prohibit transgender people from serving in the military can move forward. Today, the Supreme Court, in a five to four split, reversing lower-court rulings which tabled president trump's policy as cases moved through the courts. While also…

King cake voting contest

It’s that time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. Each week two different king…

Super Bowl betting odds impact on the Coast

Now knowing the Rams and Patriots will meet in the Super Bowl, it’s time to see how the big game will affect sports books on the Coast. How did the sports book fare with the with the Saints not making…

Prayers for Patton

A Sunday afternoon turned tragic for one Harrison County family. Twelve-year-old Patton Tillman was riding his side by side cart on his family’s land in Harrison County yesterday when he crashed and landed with the vehicle on top of him. The…

New coffee and sweets shop opens at Scarlet Pearl Casino

There is a new spot to grab coffee at the Scarlet Pearl. Lounge Nocherie opened up on Friday. The upscale café serves all sorts of home-made pastries, pie, and coffee. It also offers a lounge where people can hang out…

New pizza venue at Scarlet Pearl Casino

Have you been looking for a new place to get pizza on the Coast? We might have the perfect spot for you! Ami Pizza opened at the Scarlet Pearl Casino on Friday. If you are wondering, Ami Pizza translates to…

Celebrating MLK Day

They were dancing, playing music, and marching down the streets, celebrating the steps heard around the world when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand and led the charge for Civil Rights. His legacy lives on as evidenced at…

Mississippi Power ‘Day On’

Employees from Mississippi Power spent their day off giving back. The day of service is something that employees take part in each year on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, one group spent their morning at Our Daily…

Teaching the next generation about MLK

Lynn Meadow’s Discovery Center had a day devoted to Martin Luther King Jr. today and kids of all ages took some time to learn about his message. It’s a tradition that has been going on for over a decade. Every…

King cake voting contest in Ocean Springs

It’s the time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes delicious king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Bay St. Louis

This morning, people in Hancock County and members of the Powerhouse of Deliverance Church joined together to pay a tribute to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The day started in Bay St. Louis at 9:30 with a celebratory…

Southern Strike 2019

An increase in aircraft and loud noises around Gulfport can be attributed to the Mississippi Air National Guard’s Southern Strike 19, taking place through this week and into next week. The Combat Readiness Training Center is hosting a large scale…

Racquets for Ronald tennis tournament

Despite the bad weather, the ninth annual Racquets for Ronald tennis tournament went on as planned. Many people showed up from around the Gulf Coast to play at the USTA sanctioned tournament with Ronald McDonald Foundation prizes given to the…

Sunday Inspirational with James Meredith

A Civil Rights hero was the focus of attention at the Biloxi Civic Center on Sunday. A forerunner of the Civil Rights Movement, James Meredith knows about what it means and costs to take a stand. His statue now stands…

Two dead in standoff in Biloxi

On Saturday evening, Biloxi police responded to a call off of Brodie Road where a man was locked in his home claiming he was going to take his own life. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Biloxi police responded…

Hands-on lesson at IMMS

Teachers at Christus Victor Preschool in Ocean Springs took their students beyond the four walls of the classroom so they can get a hands-on education. Preschoolers went to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport on a field trip…

Girl Scout Troop 3550 visits News 25 studio

Young women, future leaders of tomorrow, and members of Girl Scout Troop 3550 and their parents took time out of their busy schedules to drop by our WXXV News 25 studio earlier this evening to watch our 5:30 p.m. newscast.…

MLK Coastwide Celebration

The Martin Luther King Jr. Coastwide Celebration kicked off tonight at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Tonight was the first of many activities for the MLK Holiday Weekend. The church was filled with worship and remembering the leader of…

Chandeleur Small Batch Series

The Chandeleur Island Brewing Company announced their small batch series. First on the list from the tap room is the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale. This beverage is brewed with cinnamon, brown sugar, and fermented raisins that come from the…