Harrison County Soil and Water holding annual tree distribution
The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District announced its back for its annual Arbor Day Tree Distribution. This event, held at the Lyman Community Center in…
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Chronic absenteeism rising in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education released a report stating that chronic absenteeism is becoming a problem for Mississippi. The amount of students with excessive absences has grown from 13 percent in…
Sports betting taskforce added to Mississippi House bill
We are moving a step closer to mobile sports betting being legal in Mississippi. A change to House Bill 606 gained initial approval at the Mississippi capitol to…
Tasty Melts in Gulfport sells breakable candy
If you want to get your significant other something other than the traditional chocolates and flowers, Tasty Melts in Gulfport might be something worth breaking into. Danica Cook, owner…
Women of Wisdom host a luncheon to empower women on the Coast
Women of Wisdom honored a woman who was injured while driving for a ride share company as part of their monthly luncheon at the…
Coast School Mardi Gras Inaugural Parade
Central Elementary students, Coast Episcopal students, and St. Peters by the Sea ‘Casting Nets’ after school program are collaborating on a second line parade next week. The Coast Episcopal School…
Amtrak kicks off public safety awareness campaign on the Gulf Coast
Officials from Amtrak, the Southern Rail Commission, and other state and local transportation officials kicked off a public safety awareness campaign called ‘Operation Lifesaver.’ It’s…
Local veteran speaks on how medical marijuana helps her
A local veteran is sharing her story about how medical marijuana has changed her life. Brandi Miles served 16 years in the National Guard. She spent 11…
Biloxi Police Department offers gun safety tips
News 25 reached out to the Biloxi Police Department to tell us the best ways to properly store and handle firearms to help avoid similar incidents in the future.…
State Senator Joel Carter comments on Twitter backlash
Mississippi State Senator Joel Carter of Gulfport responded to WXXV today about the tweet he made regarding the Chinese balloon that flew over the country over the weekend.…
GCCA annual 5K Run for the Beads happening Saturday
This Saturday, put on our Mardi Gras beads and grab your sneakers for the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s 11th annual 5K Run for the Beads. Registration will…
Parents attend ‘Coffee with the Principal’ event at North Woolmarket Elementary Middle School
North Woolmarket Elementary Middle School’s principal sat down with parents this morning over a cup of coffee. ‘Coffee with the Principal’ allows parents…
Child critical after accidental shooting in Biloxi
Biloxi Police are investigating an accidental shooting that happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday. Police said officers responded to the 200 block of Stennis Drive about a shooting. Officers found a male victim, who is under 16, who was taken…
Gautier man charged with aggravated assault in early morning shooting
A Gautier man is behind bars this morning after police responded to a report of a shooting on Whitewood Drive. Gautier Chief David Bever said officers were sent out about 1 a.m. this morning about a shooting a residence. 22-year-old…
City of D’Iberville celebrates 35 years
The residents and officials of D’Iberville got together to celebrate the city’s 35th birthday! The group gathered at City Hall where several officials spoke about the city’s rise, including Mayor…
Meet the team behind the funny billboards on I-10
It’s likely that you’ve seen the safety billboards on I-10 and had a chuckle from them. Maybe you’ve asked yourself ‘who is the mastermind behind this?”’ The Mississippi…
Artist of the Month Display at Salvation Army Kroc Center
In an opportunity to promote and inspire, the Salvation Army Kroc Center chooses a local artist to show off each month. The Kroc Center displays different…
Educating teens about healthy relationships during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month. According to Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, those aged 12 to 19 experience the…
Krewe of Little Rascals parading in Pascagoula this Saturday
Main Street Pascagoula is getting ready for the Krewe of Little Rascals to parade through the streets on Saturday. This year, a fourth-grade king and queen will be crowned from each Pascagoula…
Toddlers plant trees in honor of Arbor Day at Pines Hills Nursery in Pass Christian
Toddlers got their hands dirty on Toddler Tuesday at Pine Hills Nursery in honor of Arbor Day. Pass Christian Library and…
Secretary of State Michael Watson wraps up statewide tour
Secretary of State Michael Watson ended his 82-county tour today, making his last stop in Jackson County. Watson launched his 82 county tour in 2020 upon taking…
Honoring West Harrison’s Michelle Borho for National School Counseling Week
An occupation that focuses on student success while ensuring they feel loved deserves a whole lot of recognition. National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on…
Diamondhead Senior Village celebrates with Super Bowl pre-party
The Diamondhead Senior Village, a community gathering that meets twice a week, kicked off their Super Bowl weekend with a pre-party. The village has different activities for seniors…
D’Iberville celebrates 35 years as a city
The City of D’Iberville is turning 35 in just a few days and folks around town decided to celebrate this accomplishment a few days early! News 25’s Rick Gogreve…