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…
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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…
D’Iberville Moose Lodge holds 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive
The D’Iberville Moose Lodge held their annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive today. Since 2002, the D’Iberville Moose Lodge has parked a blood donation truck in remembrance of the…
Visitors explore emergency vehicles at Traintastic First Responders Day
Traintastic was letting visitors get up close and personal with local first responders and their vehicles. On Saturday, firetrucks, police cars, and ambulance vehicles were on full…
North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville-St. Martin collects teddy bears for kids in need
One local community service-based organization celebrated National Teddy Bear Day by having a teddy bear drive. The North Bay Civitan Club of…
Gulfport resident celebrates 106th birthday
Miss Cora Phillips had her celebration of 106 years with her loved ones and friends in Gulfport Sunday evening at VFW Post 4526. Her family celebrated with lots of hugs and…
Kicking for Christmas Tournament raises funds to provide gifts for residents
The competitive juices were flowing during this annual kickball tournament in Biloxi. The annual Kicking for Christmas Tournament is a fundraiser that started in 2014…
Community comes out for 42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
It was a day of family fun in the sun down at the Biloxi Town Green for the 42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival put on by the Biloxi…
Alabama man arrested on robbery charges in Biloxi
On Sunday, September 10, 2023 around 7:48 pm, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Bayview Avenue in reference to a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim and learned that someone had stolen his…
Unemployed Due to June Tornadoes? Application Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Approaching
MADISON, Miss.-Residents of Jackson and Jasper counties who couldn’t work as a direct result of the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The deadline to apply is quickly approaching -- it’s this…