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Pier restoration underway in Biloxi

Work is underway on the restoration of a pier in Biloxi that’s been in shambles since Hurricane Katrina. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Biloxi with details on a project requested by customers from the Blind Tiger in Biloxi.

Red snapper season extended

Congressman Steven Palazzo tells News 25 the Gulf State Fisheries directors have come to an agreement with the Department of Commerce regarding the extension of the 2017 federal red snapper season. The season will be extended by either 38 or…

Hepatitis C screenings in Biloxi

Today in Biloxi a Hepatitis C Blitz Event took place at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health System. Officials offered free hep-c screenings to veterans on the Gulf Coast. These screenings were targeted to veterans born between 1945 and 1965. If…

Biloxi Baseball and Ken Young fire back at Tim Bennett

Biloxi Baseball and Biloxi Shuckers owner Ken Young wants Overtime Sports and part owner Tim Bennett out. According to a lawsuit filed in Harrison County Chancery Court, Ken Young responded to Bennett’s lawsuit to deny claims he is interfering with…

One arrested in armed robbery attack

Biloxi police have arrested a man wanted for armed robbery. Devonte Walker was arrested after allegedly holding a victim at gunpoint while two others physically assaulted him and robbed him on May 18th on Division Street. The two other suspects…

Two injured in accident involving 18-wheeler in Harrison County

Two people were involved in an accident involving an 18-wheeler this afternoon. The accident happened around 12:30 today at the intersection of Highway 67 and Success Road in Harrison County. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 the…

Interview with Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell

Come July 1st Pascagoula will have a new mayor in town. Dane Maxwell won Pascagoula by a landslide taking 76 percent of the votes in the general election. Mayor Elect Dane Maxwell joins News 25’s Kristen Durand on set to…

Man dead after tragic boat accident

A man is dead after he fell off of his own boat and was hit by it in the Biloxi River today. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified that man as 77-year-old William Melton of Biloxi. Authorities were called…

Humane Society to host job fair

If you’re in need of a summer job, the purrfect opportunity is waiting for you at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Tomorrow, the animal shelter will be hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Due to…

Fire department spreading in Biloxi

Two new fire stations are sparking interest in the City of Biloxi. Station 7, located along Popp’s Ferry Road, is currently a small trailer, but is set for a makeover. The station will be a new battalion-size operation and replace…

Diamondhead Town Hall meeting on opioid abuse

Drug overdose deaths have reached a record high in Mississippi. There were at least 211 overdose deaths in 2016, the most in state history. The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics director says he believes that number is even higher. Mississippi’s Health…

Man killed in boating accident in Biloxi

One man is dead after a boating accident on the Biloxi River this morning. Investigators are currently on the scene near Holly Bluff Circle. Details are limited right now, but it appears the man was hit with his own boat…

Comic Con 2017

News 25's Hank Davis interview Jwan Jordan and Caitlin Huckabee about the Boys & Girls Club's Comic Con 2017 July 8th from 10 am - 8 pm at 220 Church Street in Pass Christian.

Well Well Well It's Wednesday

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Laurie Toups about Well Well Well It's Wednesday on June 14th from 4-7 pm at Fishbone Alley

Thinking Art Into Being

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Kevin O'Brien and Ruth Miller about the event "Thinking Art Into Being" at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art on June 16th though August 19th.

Humane Society Needs Volunteers

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Katie King about the need for volunteers at the Humane Society, a job fair will be on June 13th 10 am to 2 pm.

Dolce Bakeshop Grand Opening

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Anna Hansen and Brooke Rester about the Dolce Bakeshop Grand Opening on June 15th.

The Southeastern Law Enforcement Explorer Academy

Our local law enforcement officers are aiming to teach kids that cops and the community go hand-in-hand. Nearly 100 kids from all over the southeast are learning about what it takes to be a police officer this week in Biloxi.…

Mayor elect lays out plan for Moss Point

Moss Point Mayor Elect Mario King says his overall hope is to rejuvenate his city. Today when the mayor-to-be stopped by WXXV to lay out his game plan for the future of the River City, he says he wants to…

Local teacher receives national scholarship

A Gulfport High School teacher is one of 53 teachers in the country who will go on to receive a master’s of history degree courtesy of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. Jeffrey Bush teaches U.S. History, Government, and Economics…

Arrest made in Trevues Martin murder

Another person is behind bars in connection to the murder of Trevues Martin, the 20-year-old who was found dead in the front seat of his vehicle hours before his 21st birthday. Gulfport police arrested 18-year-old Kalisha Crockett Friday evening. Crockett…

SRHS holds summer safety classes

Boating, swimming, fun in the sun: these are all things residents in South Mississippi enjoy, but these activities don’t come without risks. That’s why Singing River Health System started a series of summer safety related classes to show the community…