Local News

New Police Department

It's an early Christmas present for the Moss Point Police Department as they cut the ribbon on their new building! The new department is located right on Bellview Avenue, next door to the fire department. The facility is equipped with…

Mobile Kitchen Biloxi Upper Elementary

Students at Biloxi upper elementary school transformed into chefs today with the help of a mobile kitchen. News 25's Caroline Eaker spoke with students who had a chance to take part in the unique cooking experience. Students are mixing things…

Antenna Power At WXXV

December 14th antenna users will experience loss of signal. Due to some equipment damage we are operating at reduced power. This may affect some of our antenna viewers. We are working on repairing the damage at this time, and expect…

Healthy Choices

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Amber Willis about food health at the Biloxi Upper Elementary School.

Letters To Santa

While many are rushing to get their last minute letters to Santa at the North Pole, the lucky boys and girls of the Diamondhead community can rest assured that the big man will get their messages... Every year, the Diamondhead…

Gulfport @ West Harrison

Last Night, Gulfport made the trip up to West Harrison... For a non-district hoops match-up. Beforehand, hurricanes head man tommy sea right said... It's the young gun versus the veteran. And there they are, Searight and Owen Miller... Chatting things…

Hancock County Accident Victim Identified

The woman struck by a vehicle and killed after a holiday event at Hancock Elementary School last night, has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk identified the victim as 47-year-old Laurie Jones of Diamondhead. Jones was attempting to cross…

Chad Huff Joins South Alabama Staff

In other news regarding coaching changes, former Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College head man chad huff... Has reportedly found a new home, with an old friend... According to al.com. First-year South Alabama head Coach Steve Campbell, has hired huff as…

MSU Defense Going With The Flow

When a college football head coach leaves the program... It's not just a singular move. All of a sudden, assistant coaches are coming and going as well... Leaving a team like Mississippi State... In a state of flux... Leading up…

Tony Brown Resilient In Wake Of Injury

During that state title game defeat, brown dislocated his left shoulder... Which kept him out of pads, in Saturday’s 69th Annual Bernard Blackwell Classic. Nonetheless, he was still introduced as a part of the roster... Having earned his right to…

Judge Rules Transgenders Can Enlist In Military

A federal judge on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's request to further delay the ability of transgender people to enlist in the military. News 25 Reporter Veronica Bayona hit the streets and got locals reactions on the decision. "It makes…

Tony Brown Gatorade Player Of The Year

The 4-A South State Champion East Central Football Program is coming off its best season, in school history... And star running back tony brown... Had a lot to do with that. In fact, he had so much to do with…

Development At The Old Walmart

The old Wal-Mart building on the corner of Pass Road and Popps Ferry could see new tenants as early as next year. The city of Biloxi is still working with Southern Mississippi Planning and Development to help bring in a…

Long Beach Schools Score An A Grade

Today the Long Beach school district celebrated an achievement with a visit from the state superintendent. In front of students, teachers and members of the community. The Mississippi Superintendent of Education awarded the Long Beach School system for being a…

MGM Fireworks Show Causing Problems

There could soon be changes to the firework shows at MGM Park. That's because residents who live across from the stadium tell News 25 that fireworks have caused roof damage to their apartments. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney told the…

Gulf Coast Marathon Only 25.9 Miles

Remember the gulf coast marathon we talked about yesterday and Sunday? Turns out... It wasn't quite a full marathon. An email was sent out to runners who thought they qualified for the Boston Marathon with their times in the 26.2…

Driver Hits Mother And Two Children

Shortly after five-thirty this evening a mother and her two children were struck by a vehicle in Hancock County. The family was leaving a Christmas event at East Hancock Elementary when they attempted to cross the road to get back…

40 Year Sentence For Sexual Assault Of Girls

A picayune man will serve 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of sexual battery on three separate children. According to District Attorney Joel Smith, investigators looked into 36 year old Joseph Rogers in 2016 when a…

Car Crimes On Rise During Holidays

Every year police see an increase of robberies and other crimes during the holiday season. A video of two suspects in Biloxi is circulating on social media... News 25's Gina Tomlinson spoke to Biloxi residents living in the neighborhood where…

Visit MS Gulf Coast Hires New Face

Milton Segarra has been selected to become the face of tourism for the three coastal counties.. As the new executive director of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. His appointment was made official after the board members of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast…

Seabees And Kittens Make Purr-Fect Friends

Some Seabees made purr-fect friends with some buddies from the Humane Society Of South Mississippi today. It’s part of a program called "Pause For Paws" bringing pets from the shelter to play with single sailors at the liberty center on…

Ocean Springs School District Celebration

The Ocean Springs school district celebrated their excellence during a celebration today. Dr. Carey wright, the state superintendent of education stopped by the celebration to talk about the success of the ocean springs school district The school district was recognized…

Pets Running Loose

On the rise in Biloxi recently, the Biloxi police department has received several complaints in reference to domesticated animals roaming at large inside the corporate city limits of Biloxi, which violates a city ordinance. Within city limits animals must be…

Hanukkah Begins

People of the Jewish faith will start their festivities tonight as Hanukkah begins. The eight-day Jewish celebration honors "the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem." Perhaps the most well-known Hanukkah tradition is the lighting of the menorah which has…