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Mississippi Child Left In Car Dies

A two-year-old girl is dead after she spent hours in the backseat of her mother's SUV. It happened yesterday when the mother was on her way home from work. She stopped by this Mississippi daycare to pick up her child.…

Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert

Bryan Kennedy interviews Chas Collins about Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert at Anthony's Sports Bar & Grill Sunday May 15th at 4 pm. $ 5 dollars at the door. More Information AnthonysGulfport.com LuckyCowboy.com ChasCollins.com   [mappress mapid="2897"]

Candle Light Vigil for JaQari Toney

A candle light vigil took place in Moss Point earlier this evening to remember the life of JaQari Toney. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the ceremony that honored the Moss Point teen who passed away just last week.…

Surrounded by Big Teddy Love: WXXV Viewers Help First Responders

Teddy bears are always comforting and a perfect fit for youngsters, especially when they are faced with a traumatic event. That’s why we at WXXV recently partnered with Mississippi Festival and Fair Pageants for a teddy bear drive. Thanks to…

Women of Wisdom Luncheon

A group of women from all over the Coast are coming together every month in Gulfport to help nuture our community. WOW or Women of Wisdom hosted their monthly luncheon at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. Today's topic for…

The Gator Maids Break a Record with Vets

It’s the biggest benefit the Gator Maids organization has ever done. The Gator Maid’s women’s charity group presented the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association with a check of over $10,000. The money will go to veterans on the Coast in need…

City of Biloxi Hosting Civil Rights Program

The City of Biloxi is remembering the men, women and children who stood up for Civil Rights on Biloxi Beach in the late 1900's. The May Preservation Series continues, this week paying a tribute to those who fought to desegregate…

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Banquet

A group of high school seniors from Ocean Springs were honored today for lending a helping hand to some younger students. It was all part of Ocean Springs High School’s annual banquet for its Big Brothers and Big Sisters program.…

Governor Signs Open Container Law

Eating at a Coast restaurant and wanting to take your beer to go? Soon you’ll be able to. This morning, Governor Phil Bryant signed off on HB 1223 allowing Coast cities to set up entertainment districts where people can walk…

Lt. Governor Tate Reeves on Budget Woes

State lawmakers now face a $56.8 million challenge after a staff error over-projected the state budget. News 25’s Kristen Durand asked Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves about the shortfall. A $56.8 million mistake now looms over the state Legislature, a mistake…

Candle Light Vigil for Moss Point Teen

Starting at 6:30 on Dantzler Memorial Field, a vigil will be held to remember the life of Jaqari Toney. The Moss Point teen lost his life last week. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with more on tonight’s ceremony.

MDMR opens Red Snapper season starting May 27

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Wednesday that recreational anglers will be allowed to harvest Red Snapper in state waters from May 27 through Sept. 5. Mississippi territorial waters will be open from 12:01 a.m. May 27…

Taste Of Oceans Springs Thursday Night

Downtown Ocean Springs will soon be filled with the smells of food from all across the Coast. The city’s chamber of commerce will be hosting their eighth annual Taste of Ocean Springs Food and Wine Festival on Thursday night. Starting…

Waterpark Lock In Friday

If your children are looking for something to do this weekend, one coast organization may have it for you. News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Brad Holt about the Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth For Christ Gulf Islands Waterpark Lock In. The…

Baltimore Bans Travel to MS and NC

Baltimore joins the list of cities and states banning travel to Mississippi. The city’s mayor has suspended all city-sponsored travel to North Carolina and Mississippi due to newly enacted laws. The mayor made the announcement to city officials saying she…

State of our Coast

Shrimping, eco-tourism, the port, Ingalls: those are just a few of the things that keep our Coast running. How can they all work together? Department of Marine Resources Executive Director Jamie Miller says that is one of the main goals…

Aggravated Assault Arrest in Gulfport

A Gulfport teenager is behind bars for allegedly stabbing someone late last night. Police arrested Devin Gregory after they responded to an assault call at Southern Oaks Trailer Park on Three Rivers Road around 9 p.m. An investigation revealed 18-year-old…

Candle Light Vigil Tonight For Moss Point Teen

Happening tonight is a candle light vigil in memory of a Moss Point student who passed away last week. Starting at 6:30 on Dantzler Memorial Field, a vigil will be held to remember the life of JaQari Toney. The teen…

Audio From Police Radio

We're getting new information about the officer involved shooting that happened in St. Martin early Monday morning. News 25 obtained police radio chatter from that night which outlines how things happened. On Monday morning around 1 am the Sheriff’s Department…

Stone County Centennial Celebration

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kathryn Lewis about Stone County Centennial Celebration on Saturday May 14th 10 am - 2 pm at the Stone County Courthouse.     [mappress mapid="2891"]

Suns Set on the Shuckers

The Biloxi Shuckers fell to the Jacksonville Suns tonight with a score of 9-1. It was the second game in the five game series against Jacksonville. Last night, the Shuckers were on the other side of a 9-1 score, but…

Respect the Military Golf Tournament

This weekend, you can tee off on the course and raise money to help veterans at the same time. Crusaders for Veterans is holding their second annual Respect the Military Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place this Saturday from…