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Biloxi Infrastructure Woes

Tonight residents in east Biloxi will get updates on major city issues, including water rates and possible short-term relief from damaged roadways. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is proposing temporary pavement of seven roads in east Biloxi. News 25’s Shelby…

Bobby Eleuterius Retires

A D’iberville great officially announced his retirement tonight. Tears were shed and many paid their respects to City Manager and long time Harrison County Board of Supervisor Bobby Eleuterius. Eleuterius stepped down as city manager for D’iberville after serving as…

Hancock Bank Robbery Arrest

Gulfport police have made an arrest in Friday’s armed robbery at Hancock Bank off north Highway 49. Twenty-five year-old Daniel Lee Murphy of Saucier is charged with armed robbery in the case. The crime was captured on the bank’s surveillance…

Local African-Americans Making History

February 1st marked the beginning of Black History Month. News 25 caught up with Karen Sock, who made history right here along the Coast as the first African-American woman to run the daily operations of a casino. Originally from Ohio, Sock…

2 / 02 / 2016 Sports

Hopson Officailly Takes Over At USM The man tasked with taking USM Golden Eagle football to the next level was officially announced yesterday. Former Alcorn State head coach Jay Hopson was announced as USM’s new head coach during a press…

Pet Of The Day Is Ayrton

Ayrton is a two year old maine coone, she enjoys visiting her nana and pop and playing with her daddy. If you would like your family pet featured on News 25 Today, send us an email at Newsrelease@wxxv25.com or post…

Emergency Street Paving in Biloxi

When it comes to expressing their concerns on the ongoing infrastructure project, east Biloxi residents are not shy. Many residents said that they would welcome any kind of relief to make their roads smoother. That relief could be coming sooner…

Biloxi High School Show Choir Wins First Place

They’ve gone and done it again. The Biloxi High School Show Choir is a dangerous group, indeed. At least, if you’re competing against them. The choir, known as the Sound Surge, kicked off their seven week competition season by winning…

USM Head Coach Introduced

This afternoon, Southern Miss introduced new head football coach Jay Hopson. Hopson was an assistant coach on some good Southern Mississippi football teams during the 2000s. Now, he’s returning to try and duplicate that success as the program’s leader. Hopson…

Jackson County Supervisors Considering Flag Removal

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors will consider removing the Mississippi state flag from county buildings. This comes after hearing from NAACP leaders at this morning's meeting. Jackson County NAACP President Curley Clark asked supervisors to consider removing the flag, saying…

Emergency Street Paving in Biloxi

East Biloxi residents remain outspoken about the damage the roads bring to their vehicles. Less than a month ago, Mayor Gilich proposed to temporarily pave the roads but his motion was denied. Tomorrow, he plans to pitch this proposal once…

The Success of Karen Sock

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time used to highlight and celebrate the achievements African-Americans have made throughout our country over the years. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live to tell us more about one African-American…

Blood Drive to Benefit Wounded Officer

More than 100 lives are saved thanks to a blood drive held today at the Gulfport Police Station to honor a severely wounded drug enforcement administration officer. Officer Steve Arnold of Jefferson Parish was shot multiple times while on duty.…

Supporters Rally for Initiative 58

Supporters in favor of taking the state flag down from county courthouse grounds spoke to supervisors in Harrison County as well. Those in favor of keeping the flag up also made their presence known. Wallace Mason and other supporters of…

Accident Involving School Bus

Two accidents at the same location on Highway 49 near School Road sent one to the hospital and caused a power pole to fall on top of a school bus. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, one vehicle struck a Harrison…

Thousands Face Losing SNAP Benefits

One in five people in Mississippi currently relies on SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to put dinner on the table. In less than two months, 13 percent of these people could lose this extra help. News 25’s Kristen Durand…

Sale of Ocean Expo Property

In 2010, the City of D’iberville entered into an agreement to purchase roughly 6.5 acres at the I-10/ I-110 corridor with the promise that a world class aquarium would be built there. In 2011, the city incurred $4,000,000 of debt…

Country Legend Tribute Show

People along the Coast were able to enjoy some of the best country music hits from over the years during a live performance at the Biloxi Center Stage Theatre. A $15 ticket granted access to the 5 Star Country Legend…

Auditions for “Pinkalicious the Musical”

The Wings Performing Arts Program is in search of cast members for its upcoming musical, “Pinkalicious.” Auditions began Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport. The play has six lead parts to fill, along with…

Pet of the Day is Polo

Polo is our featured Pet of the Day. Polo is a five-year-old German Shepard mix that loves crawfish, running and playing with his brother and sister. If you would like your family pet featured on News 25 Today, send us…