Preparing as hurricane season picks up
The disturbance in the Gulf has a medium chance of escalating to a tropical development. As hurricane season starts to pick up, we wanted to remind you of preparations. According…
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Mississippi Power keeping employees cool with new vest tech
Mississippi Power is attempting to keep its workers cool in this oppressive heat. Linemen and ground workers have been equipped with cooling vests made by Cooling Shirt…
Woman driving in 2021 wreck that killed Waveland officer indicted
A Carriere woman has been indicted two years after she was behind the wheel in a wreck that injured two others injured and another dead. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 44-year-old Angela James was indicted on four counts of…
Seaman Road in Jackson County to partially close for bridge replacement project
On August 28, 2023 Seaman Road will be closed between Stennis Road and Deneen Road for a bridge replacement project. This road closure will be in effect until January 5, 2024. All detour signage will be installed to assist drivers…
MGCCC named Top 10 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly School
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has again been named to the Military Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School Top 10 list for 2023-2024. Institutions earning these designations were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.…
Slim Chickens offering waffle deals for National Waffle Day
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to celebrate than with chicken and waffles. Restaurants across the Gulf Coast are offering National Waffle Day specials…
Groundbreaking ceremony for East Biloxi Community Center tomorrow
The groundbreaking ceremony for the East Biloxi Community Center we told you about last week is set for tomorrow. The ceremony will take place at 8:15 a.m. You…
Update on FEMA applications for Moss Point residents
An update now on recovery efforts in Moss Point, FEMA has announced that the approval process for submitted disaster grants is well underway. The agency has already approved…
Changes to parking and payment at the Coast Coliseum
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum has announced a series of new and improved experiences to make events more enjoyable and convenient for guests. One big change comes to the parking lot more parking spaces have been added. Way-finding signage has also…
TSA training exercise at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
A head’s up for those of you who live or work near Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, TSA agents and local law enforcement agencies are holding a training exercise…
Watson addresses Gulf Coast Business Council about importance of free, fair elections
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was on the Coast this morning to talk about the importance of free and fair elections. Watson, who…
Celebrating National Waffle Day at Slim Chickens
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to kick off the holiday than with chicken and waffles. News 25’s Amelia Strahan is live from Slim Chickens in Biloxi.
Hancock County busts meth lab in Bayside Park
Hancock County Sheriff's Deputies busted a meth lab in Bayside Park on Wednesday night. Deputies were able to dismantle the lab, taking precursors on scene as evidence. 30-year-old Justin McKnight of Bay St. Louis…
Miner’s Toy Store holding rededication ceremony for statue
Looking one week ahead, the Miner’s Toy Store in Ocean Springs will be hosting a statue rededication. The original statue outside of Miner’s Toy Store was stolen in…
Blessing Ceremony for Safe Haven Baby Box in Long Beach
This morning, Long Beach dedicated the first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box for the State of Mississippi at the city’s central fire station. The City of Long…
New art exhibit opening at MGCCC Jackson County Campus
The MGCCC Jackson County Fines Art Gallery has announced a new exhibit, opening to the public on Tuesday, August 29th. The exhibit features the works of coastal…
MGCCC Harrison County Campus breaks ground on new STEM building
MGCCC celebrates the start of construction for a new building on the Harrison County Campus. This afternoon, school leaders broke ground on the new STEM building.…
Memorial Gulfport receive national recognition for stroke care and aftercare
Memorial Health System in Gulfport has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association. They’ve been given the Gold Plus Standard for the 2023 ‘Get with the…
Guardianship Clinic hosted by local non-profits at Gulfport Circuit Court
A guardianship clinic was held at Gulfport Circuit Court. Friends of Court and Catholic Charities work together for the ‘Kinship Navigator Program.’ Through this program, volunteer…
“Are you smarter than a Club Kid’ fundraiser benefiting Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
Happening tomorrow, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast are hosting an event to test your smarts. A fundraising event called ‘Are you Smarter than a…
Dolly Parton lends her talents to benefit concert in Philadelphia, Miss.
Country music legend Marty Stuart is taking a big step forward in his quest to bring the Congress of Country Music to life. The Philadelphia,…
Biloxi man charged with sex crimes against minor
A Biloxi man is in jail, charged with assaulting a child. Biloxi Police say 36-year-old Michael Gilbert is charged with sexual battery and touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken to Harrison County jail Tuesday. Bond was set…
Waveland hosting 40th annual Night Out event Saturday
Looking ahead to the weekend, Waveland police and community partners are preparing for the 40th annual Night Out. National Night Out is an annual campaign to promote…
Ocean Springs couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
WXXV had the opportunity to celebrate a local couple’s 70th wedding anniversary. Tony and Jean Ann Petricca have been inseparable for more than 70 years. Meeting for the first time…