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Eclipse Day draws crowd to INFINITY Science Center

Thousands of people have traveled across the country for the best view of the 2017 solar eclipse. Many on our Coast and beyond caught a glimpse of the moment in history at the INFINITY Science Center in Hancock County. The…

One suspect arrested in Goldin Sportsplex shooting

On August 20, 2017, at approx. 11:20 P.M., Gautier PD arrested John Michael Heflin in their jurisdiction after a foot pursuit. After booking and other procedures, Heflin was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility to be held in…

Touch a Truck Waveland

Waveland kids have a better understanding of real heavy duty equipment after an education event Sunday. They got up close and personal at the Touch a Truck event on Coleman Avenue. Kids got a chance to hear many sirens sounding…

Deadly wreck on Palmer Creek Drive

A one vehicle wreck on Palmer Creek Drive and East Wortham Road Saturday around 9:30 p.m. killed two people. The driver, 40-year-old Christopher Johnson, and passenger, 20-year-old Caitlyn Dubose, were both ejected from the car and pronounced dead on the…

USS Ramage overhaul work at Ingalls

After nine months of some TLC the USS Ramage departs from Ingalls Ship Yard in Pascagoula today. The overhaul and modernization work on the DDG 61 includes alterations, repairs, testing, and procurement of materials. The $21.4 million destroyer was originally…

Students and The Solar Eclipse

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jillian Vallo about the Solar Eclipse and what they are doing for their students at St. Martin East Elementary School.   If you would like more information on the Solar Eclipse please visit https://wxxv25.com/2017/08/14/eclipse-2017/

Woman pleads guilty to first degree murder

A woman pleaded guilty to first degree murder this morning for the 2015 murder for hire of her husband in Stone County. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Evelyn Garrison to life behind bars for her role in the beating death of…

Anchor Square Block Party

Anchor Square Block Party August 26th 2017 from 10 am to 2 pm at 303 Delmas Avenue Pascagoula. For more information please call 228-938-2352.

Solar Eclipse Day

News 25's Ryan Mahan tells us more about the Solar Eclipse happening today.

Adopt a Grandparent Day!

800 Volunteers needed on Saturday Sept.9th 2017 for Adopt a Grandparent Day where people around the coast come and visit the elderly who normally do not have anyone to visit them. Come and volunteer for this great program at www.adoptagrandparentday.org…

Kick off dance in Biloxi

With the rain in sight, one group is dancing the night away. The dance floor at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi was rocking tonight during one of the center’s regular summer dances for people of all ages with…

Humane Society of South Mississippi drive

As the Humane Society of South Mississippi desperately looks to give their animals to loving homes, one radio DJ is celebrating her birthday by giving back. 107.1 the Monkey’s radio personality Valerie Kattz set a goal of raising $4,500 for…

Beauvoir wants Confederate monuments

Beauvoir has expressed an intent to take any Confederate statue(s) that any city or jurisdiction has decided to take down. We believe the Beauvoir campus is the most appropriate, contextual location for these monuments. We ask the cooperation of any…

D’Iberville Fire Department adds tablets to trucks

D’Iberville Fire Department has recently added some new technology to all first out apparatus. After securing a small grant from F.M. Global, the fire department installed tablets in all their fire trucks. These tablets will help firefighters do things such…

Frustration stirs after eclipse glasses giveaway

With Monday’s solar eclipse just days away, people around the Coast are on the hunt for safety glasses. After a short-lived two thousand pair giveaway at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, many parents and kids went home without eclipse glasses. Parents…

Have You Seen This Man?

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing person, Adam Binder, of Gulfport.

Gulfport Fire Department is hiring

Gulfport Fire Department is now accepting applications! Please visit the city of Gulfport's job openings page to apply online: https://gulfport.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx The fire fighter recruit exam will be administered on November 1st. You must be 18 years of age, able to…

Two suspects identified in Goldin Sports Complex shooting

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old John Michael Heflin and 18-year-old Briceston John Lewis Fairley on the charge of Aggravated Assault. On August 17, 2017, at approximately 7:12 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded…

Giving back to vets

Currently the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 20 veterans commit suicide in the United States of America each day. Thanks to a rise in awareness and support for former service members, this number is lower than the 22 a…

Long Beach smoke alarm installation

The Long Beach Fire Department is working with the state fire marshal’s office to prevent fire fatalities. The department is currently accepting applications from homeowners to install smoke alarms in their home. The firefighters will personally set up the life…

Charged with armed robbery and felony vehicle taking

Two men are charged with armed robbery and felony motor vehicle taking. Police arrested 25-year-old Ronnie Winningham of Biloxi and 15-year-old Darius Bland of Gulfport after a complaint of the robbery on Bayshore Drive shortly before 2:30 Thursday. The victim…

Third Friday: Dog Days of Summer

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Jen Dearman about Third Friday: Dog Days of Summer Held the third Friday of every month at Delmas Ave in Pascagoula at 5 pm to 8 pm.