Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle release Thursday in Biloxi
The Mississippi Aquarium will release one Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle into the Mississippi Sound tomorrow. The release will happen at 4 in the afternoon on the beach in…
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Cam Transport giving out free meals to truck drivers at Port of Gulfport
A Gulfport trucking company is showing its appreciation for truck drivers this week. Cam Transport workers have setup shop near the Port of Gulfport entrance today, handing out meals…
Gulfport Police Department hosting Citizen Academy
The Gulfport Police Department is hosting their first Citizen Academy since 2019 this year. The academy will run for three consecutive Thursdays in November on the 2nd, 9th, and 16th…
Church worship leader charged with producing child porn
A worship leader from Saucier has arrested on federal charges of producing child pornography. 33-year-old Tyler Selby appeared in U.S. District Court in Gulfport on Tuesday before Judge Robert Myers for an initial hearing. Selby was identified by the National…
Two juveniles charged with possession of a firearm by a minor at school
Gulfport High students on Wednesday reported to administration the possibility of a gun on campus. Administration officials investigated the report and confiscated a…
Jazz Fest expands to eight days for 2024 festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will expand to eight days in 2024, adding Thursday to the first weekend of music at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. Jazz Fest officials announced the expanded schedule today on its website. The dates…
Students on Coast named National Merit Scholar semifinalists
Thirty-three students from 16 schools on the Coast are among 163 students statewide who have been named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.More than 16,000 semifinalists were named nationwide. The students were selected based on their Preliminary SAT or National Merit…
Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour dates announced
As we get closer and closer to spooky season, the dates for an exciting Biloxi Halloween tradition have been announced. Mark your calendars, the 17th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour…
Friendship Park turf project begins in Picayune
Picayune leaders have broken ground on a new project at Friendship Park. New artificial turn infields are now being installed at the baseball fields at the park. Funding for…
FEMA Disaster Funding Update: $1.7 million distributed to homeowners
FEMA is giving an update on tornado recovery money that has been awarded so far in two Mississippi counties. This money has been distributed in Jasper County…
Dusty’s All Star Circus Brings All New Show to Biloxi
Sarasota, Fla. – September 5, 2023 – Dusty’s All Star Circus tumbles into Biloxi, MS with an all-new show performing four shows from September 14-15 at the Donal Snyder Community Center. Tickets are on sale now for today’s most exciting modern circus. Full of wholesome…
Man accused of breaking into vehicles in D'Iberville
A man is accused of breaking into unlocked vehicles in D'Iberville and stealing valuables inside. D'Iberville Police arrested 57-year-old Derike Anderson on 12 counts of auto burglary. He also had an outstanding warrant of touching a child for lustful purposes…
Access to Washington Ave. restricted from U.S. 90 in Jackson County
Southbound access to Washington Ave. will be restricted from U.S. 90 in Jackson County due to Ocean Springs High School’s homecoming parade. Washington Ave. will be closed to through traffic from Government St. to Porter Ave. Traffic will be rerouted via…
Bay St. Louis PD honors women in law enforcement on National Police Woman Day
Today we recognize a special group of women who serve our communities every day. It is National Police Woman Day and the Bay St. Louis Police Department…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith honors Jimmy Buffett
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith today paid tribute to Mississippi native and legendary musician Jimmy Buffett, who died September 1st. Hyde-Smith delivered the tribute in a Senate floor speech: “Buffett, a…
Buc-ee’s breaks ground on new Mississippi location
Buc-ee’s representatives broke ground today alongside Mississippi legislators. In roughly 16 months, Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s will be where this dirt patch off Menge and I-10 is now. With it,…
North Bay Elementary students thank first responders
The North Bay Elementary School Kindness Club hosted a party for first responders in remembrance of 9/11. EMTs, police, and the fire department were invited to North Bay where…
Multiple wrecks stall traffic on I-10
Traffic was at a standstill this morning on Interstate 10 after a series of wrecks happened in the Gulfport area. Gulfport police tell us there was a tractor-trailer truck that…
Chase on I-10 leads to arrest of Maine murder suspect
Biloxi Police on Monday chased a murder suspect through D'Iberville and into Jackson County before taking him into custody. Police are holding 34-year-old Andrew James Redmond of Augusta, Maine, for Maine State Police on a charge of murder. Redmond is…
The Kroc Center celebrates 12 years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Salvation Army Kroc Center invites you to celebrates its 12th anniversary. The Kroc Center opened its doors to the public in September 2011 with…
MSU grant project brings agricultural literacy to Mississippi classrooms
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Helping K-12 students understand the importance of agriculture and career possibilities is the focus of a $485,000 grant received by Mississippi State from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, or NIFA. The four-year project…
Island View Casino Resort 's Prime Cut room chef wins 'Real California Cheese and Mac Challenge'
Gulfport, Miss. – (Aug. 31, 2023) There’s literally a “big cheese” at one of Island View Casino Resorts’ restaurants. Prime Cut room chef, Mary Grace Moss, won the “Real California Cheese and Mac Challenge”, taking home $5,000 in winnings for…
Meggan Gray returning to WXXV with weekly special report
At the beginning of October, a familiar face is making an appearance to the News 25 Morning Show! Meggan Gray is joining the morning team with a special report every week…
Beau Rivage in Biloxi part of MGM cyber attack
MGM Resorts, the parent company of Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, has suffered a cybersecurity breach on its systems. It is the second company on the Mississippi…