Recognizing the impact of the Biloxi Wade-in 65 years later
This summer marks 65 years since the start of the Biloxi Wade-ins, a significant moment in the civil rights movement here on the coast. "Stand up for…
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Pass Christian High graduation moving indoors due to weather
Due to the prediction of the inclement weather on Friday, the Pass Christian High graduation ceremony has been moved. The graduation ceremony now takes place inside the Pass Christian High School gym. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and graduation…
Bay High School graduation rescheduled to Thursday due to weather
Due to inclement weather, the Bay Waveland School District announced that they are moving the graduation ceremony. The ceremony will now take place on Thursday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at Joe D. McCullough Stadium.
Man sentenced to 50 years for sexual battery and touching of a child for lustful purposes
Biloxi, MS – Thirty-five year-old Gary Raymon Rush of Meridian, MS was sentenced this week to a total of 50 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the charges of Sexual Battery and two counts of Touching…
Harrison County School District Free Summer Meal Program
The Harrison County School District is preparing for the free summer meal program. The school district announced today that the program kicks off June 3rd. Breakfast will be served Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE at Electrik Maid Bake Shop celebrating 100 years
If your looking for some sweets in the area, Electrik Maid Bake Shop might be the place for you! For a century, the Electrik Maid Bake Shop has been serving bread, cookies,…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on I-10 E near Exit 50
There are delays on I-10 east in Jackson County right before Exit 50. Traffic is backed up in all eastbound lanes. According to MHP Officer Cal Robertson, the cause of the incident is a three-car accident near mile marker 49…
Gulfport High students visit the News 25 Studio
Earlier this morning, a class from Gulfport High School visited the WXXV News Studio! Our News Director Rick Boone gave the students a tour of the studio, showing…
MDPS hosts Fallen Officers Memorial Service
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted its Fallen Officers Memorial Service. The ceremony at MDPS headquarters honored all DPD officers who lost their lives in the line of duty,…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department honors fallen deputy
On this National Police Week, law enforcement agencies across the Coast are paying tribute to fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Earlier today, the…
Kicking it for Kids kickball tournament
The Kids of Pearl River County presents the Kicking it for Kids co-ed kickball tournament. This is the first year they are holding this tournament. The public is invited to come out for a family friend co-ed kickball tournament. Proceeds…
Port Director Bo Ethridge Steers ‘Port Pascagoula’ in New Direction
(PASCAGOULA, MS) – After one year as Port Director, Bo Ethridge is announcing a new direction and vision for “Port Pascagoula” through rebranding and business recruitment. Port Pascagoula’s Board of Commissioners met today to discuss plans for the Port’s new…
Hattiesburg plans to paint the city with over 100 murals
The city of Hattiesburg is striving to be "the city of 100 murals" here in the Magnolia state. VisitHATTIESBURG and the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art recently unveiled the city's…
George County Civil Air Patrol looking for new members
The Civil Air Patrol is now taking to the skies of George County. The George County chapter currently has three adults who train and lead a seven-member cadet element in aerospace…
Mississippi Export Railroad announces new state-of-the-art Railcar Repair Shop
MOSS POINT, MISS., MAY 14, 2024 — Mississippi Export Railroad held a Gold Spike Ceremony for a new railcar repair shop specializing in tank qualification at the Helena Industrial Complex, Moss Point, Mississippi, on May 13. The Mark B. Miller Railcar Repair…
Former Governor Phil Bryant suing reporter for defamation
Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and his wife, Deborah Bryant, are suing a Sports Illustrated reporter and Sports Illustrated’s parent company for defamation. In May 2023, Sports Illustrated published an article written by SI senior writer Michael Rosenberg titled ‘The…
Happening Now: Lace Up and Lunch
Happening right now in Downtown Gulfport, Gulfport Main Street is hosting Lace Up and Lunch downtown. The public is encouraged to come out and join the City of Gulfport for…
Victims identified in fatal overnight shooting in Gulfport
Two people have died after an overnight shooting in Gulfport, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirms. The Gulfport Police Department are currently investigating the shooting in the 800 block of 27th Street, just a few blocks south of Pass Road.…
Traffic Alert: Popp’s Ferry Bridge reopen to traffic
The Popp's Ferry Bridge in Biloxi is now reopened to traffic. City officials tell News 25 that the bridge would not open or close and it was stuck in the down position. This caused the bridge to be closed to…
Eviction deadline extended for Gulf Grove Apartments in Waveland
The Waveland Board of Alderman extended the eviction deadline for Gulf Grove Apartment residents. As we reported back in April, residents in the apartments were ordered to…
Pascagoula Library opening satellite branch
The Pascagoula Library is opening a satellite branch inside the Jackson County Law Library as renovations to other parts of the building continue. That satellite branch is set to open next…
There's a possibility of flash flooding in six coastal counties. Here's how to prepare:
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the lower six coastal counties. here's what you should do to prepare your home for possible flash flooding -- according to Hancock…
Waveland lifts city-wide boil water notice
The Boil Water Notice has been lifted for Waveland. In a social media post, the city said that the notice was due to a burst in the main water line. This notice was lifted at 3:15 on May 15th, 2024.…