Power out in 150 Biloxi homes and residences
According to Mississippi Power, electricity is out in 150 Biloxi homes and residences. Tonight’s severe weather tore down several trees in the Hiller community on Hiller and West…
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Suspect wanted in Jackson County arson case
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man accused of arson. Randolph Phillips is the suspect. The fire happened in the Latimer community on December 12th. Phillip’s current location is unknown and he’s considered homeless. He drives a…
Girl Scouts donate to Lord is my Help food pantry in Ocean Springs
This morning, a truck filled with donations rolled up to the Lord is my Help in Ocean Springs. The donations were provided by Girl Scouts…
Biloxi High students wrap gifts in preparation for Project Presents Delivery Day
With the help from the Project Presents program, more than 30 families and at least 70 kids will have gifts to unwrap for Christmas.…
Infant found unresponsive at Biloxi hotel dies, charges upgraded to capital murder
Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has confirmed the four-month-old child found unresponsive in a Biloxi hotel has died. Biloxi police officers answered a call Saturday about the child. They identified the person caring for the child as Christian Angel Cookmeyer.…
Heat for the Holidays winner gives prize to her aunt
Every year, the Heat for the Holidays Giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane gives a complete heating and air system to one…
Several police departments escort fallen Bay St. Louis officers to funeral homes
Following the deaths of the two officers, members of several police and sheriff’s departments across the Coast made their way to the Mississippi Forensics…
Fallen Bay St. Louis officers’ bodies transported to state crime lab
This is video posted to social media just after 9 this morning, showing the procession of law enforcement vehicles escorting the bodies of the two…
MBI releases details on deaths of Bay St. Louis officers
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred about 4:30 a.m. this morning in Bay St. Louis. Bay St. Louis Police received a call to the Motel 6,…
Boil water notice lifted for the Biloxi peninsula
The Mississippi State Department has lifted the boil water notice that it put into effect for areas south of the bay. At 4:30 p.m. today, the State Department of Health stated that the water testing has shown the drinking water…
Full power restored for all WXXV 25 channels
Full power has been restored for over the air broadcasting at WXXV. Parts of the Gulf Coast, unable to receive channels 25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4, and 25.5 since Monday night, can now access these channels again. Following brief technical difficulties,…
Heating and air conditioning system contest takes heart-warming turn
Each holiday season, Geiger Heating and Air partners with Trane to donate a complete heating and air system to a winner on the Gulf Coast. This year's giveaway took…
School districts announce early dismissals today because of weather
With concerns over potential severe weather, several school districts have decided to dismiss students early today. All MGCCC campuses and centers will close at 2 p.m. because of possibility of severe weather. Schools in Hancock County School District will dismiss…
Cold-stunned turtles make their way to the Gulf Coast
We usually see Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles released into the Gulf after rehabilitation, but today News 25’s Sabria Reid was at Million Air Airport in Gulfport and…
Local business owner receives MGCAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association presented J.J. Pierotich with the annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Pierotich is the owner and general manager of the iconic Sharkheads and Souvenir…
Dream Program hosts Christmas party at IP Casino Resort
The nonprofit Dream Program held its annual Christmas party today at the IP Casino Resort. The program provides opportunities to children and adults with different disabilities to…
Coast Schools releasing early due to inclement weather
Due to the risk of inclement weather tomorrow, schools along the Coast are updating their schedules. Hancock County schools will be dismissing early. The elementary schools will dismiss at 12 p.m. while Hancock High will dismiss at 1 p.m. Hancock…
Arrested for two counts of drive-by shooting in Pascagoula
On Tuesday December 13th, 2022, officers and detectives with Pascagoula Police Department arrested Jeremiah Deijohn Davis, 18 years old of Pascagoula, for two counts of drive-by shooting. These arrests stem from two separate incidents that occurred on Detroit Avenue in…
American Cancer Society Action Network holds ‘Smoke Free Ocean Springs’ informational meeting
A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. The American Cancer Society Action Network began the conversation and says according to their research,…
Congressman-Elect Mike Ezell sits down with WXXV
Today, News 25’s Grant Chighizola sat down with Congressman-Elect Mike Ezell where they covered a wide range of topics. Those topics included new-member orientation, the issues he plans to…
‘Finding Christmas’ coming to the Beau Rivage in Biloxi
‘Finding Christmas’ opens at the Beau Rivage this coming Thursday. Today, News 25’s Meggan Gray takes us behind the scenes as she gets ready to take the…
Cold-stunned turtles headed to the Coast
Cold-stunned turtles from up north are headed to the Mississippi Coast for rehabilitation. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at Million Air Airport where the turtles have just landed.
Boil water notice still in effect for Biloxi
Biloxi businesses and residents south of the Bay are still under a boil water notice. That’s all homes and businesses south of the Bay from Point Cadet all…
Under the Oak Café reopens tomorrow at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort’s Under the Oak Café will reopen tomorrow after being renovated. The newly renovated café will give guests a magical, whimsical feel. Guests can dine under the relaxing oak…