Chomper the Alligator dies at 64 after spending entire life at Pine Hills Nursery in Pass Christian
A beloved alligator named Chomper from Pass Christian died Tuesday at the age of 64. Chomper the Gator was…
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Million dollar lottery ticket purchased at local gas station
1st Place Inc. in Vancleave is feeling lucky after someone who bought a ticket at the store matched five numbers for Tuesday’s drawing. 1st Place on Highway 57…
Boil water notice for Summer Haven Circle E. to OL Oaks Dr. in Gulfport
An area in Gulfport is now under a boil water notice. The Gulfport Water Works Division says due to a water main…
Two announce intention to run for Harrison County sheriff
Captain Matt Haley and Major Louis Elias have both announced their intention to run for the Harrison County sheriff position next year. Both men still have to…
Cardboard recycling event this Saturday in Harrison County
If you’re looking for something to do with all your cardboard boxes from the holidays, well, you’re in luck. The cardboard recycling events runs 8 a.m. to noon…
Coast hotels and casinos are filling up fast for New Year’s celebrations
Hotels and casinos along the Coast are filling up with out-of-town guests for the upcoming New Year’s holiday. Biloxi City Councilman Kenny Glavan, who…
Boil water notice lifted for Pascagoula
The boil water notice has been lifted for Pascagoula. All city water is safe for use. The boil water notice went into effect on Saturday after a low water pressure indicated a broken water main in the city. The break…
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson will not seek third term in office
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced Wednesday he will not seek a third term in office. Peterson said in a press release that he will serve…
Vancleave store sells $1M MegaMillions ticket
While no one won the big MegaMillions jackpot last night, a store in Vancleave sold a ticket that netted the player a cool $1 million. 1st Place Inc. sold a MegaMillions ticket that matched all five of the numbers drawn…
Fire reported at Superdome in New Orleans
The New Orleans Fire Department tweeted out this morning that there was a fire within the walls of the Caesar's Superdome this morning. The tweet that was posted about 6:30 a.m. said it was a 1-alarm construction fire. Construction crews…
Travelers at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport impacted by canceled flights
Many people are still trying to get home after spending Christmas away with their friends and family. Travelers at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were among the thousands of…
White House Hotel in Biloxi to host New Year’s Eve party
If you’re looking for a fun time during New Year’s Eve, some of the hotels and resorts around the Coast have you covered. First, the…
Harrison County fire officials investigating woods fire
Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with the US Forest Service firefighters, responded to a large wooded area for a fire that is believed to have been set. Fire crews kept the…
Brantley Ellison Fitness in Biloxi hosting Run for Free 2023 5K
Is health and fitness on your list of goals for 2023? Voted WXXV’s Best Boot Camp, Brantley Ellison Fitness in Biloxi is hosting their first…
Lynn Meadows to host annual Countdown to Noon event Saturday
Mark your calendars for Saturday as Lynn Meadows Discovery Center will host its annual Countdown to Noon. This annual party allows kids to ring in the…
Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Celebration Wednesday at Good Deeds Community Center
The celebration of Kwanzaa began yesterday and the Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition will host its 30th annual Kwanzaa Celebration tomorrow. Kwanza was created in 1966 and…
Boil water notice impacting the City of Pascagoula
News 25 went to Pascagoula to see how the city-wide boil water notice is impacting local businesses. Those that are open are adapting, but many have closed their…
Boil water notice still in effect for City of Pascagoula
People in Pascagoula are now in the fourth day under a city-wide boil water notice. Testing of water samples is happening today. In the latest update,…
Christmas tree recycling now underway
The annual Christmas tree recycling period is now underway in two Coast counties. The Harrison County Beautification Commission and Mississippi Power have teamed up once again to set up drop-off locations…
Mississippi Highway Patrol releases travel enforcement period statistics
Mississippi Highway Patrol has released numbers from its Christmas travel enforcement period which wrapped up at midnight last night. MHP ended up making 80 impaired driving arrests during…
Biloxi man charged with burglary of a business
A Biloxi man is behind bars, charged with commercial burglary after being found inside of a closed business. 24-year-old Cameron Tyrique Lindsey is charged with commercial burglary. He was taken to the Harrison County jail. His bond is set at…
Alabama man accused of armed robbery, drug possession
An Alabama man is behind bars after holding up a man he had been out with earlier in the day and then fleeing police. 23-year-old Jimmy Wayne White III of Coden, Alabama, was charged with armed robbery, felony eluding and…
UPDATE: Austistic man missing from Vancleave home is safe
Jackson County Sheriff's deputies and Gautier Police who were searching for a 23-year-old autistic and hearing impaired man report he is home safe. The sheriff's office said 23-year-old Edwin Bernard Gilmore Jr. returned home on his own Tuesday. He had last…
Man found in Pearl River County was trying to get home to Tennessee, coroner says
A man trying to get from Slidell to family in Tennessee was found dead in Pearl River County on Monday. Pearl River County Coroner Derek Turnage said 57-year-old Charles Wilson Ligon Jr., was found Monday morning by duck hunters returning…