Holiday events at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium has some holiday events happening throughout the month of December. Some of those events start this weekend. Lizzy Whigham and Meredith Horn with the aquarium are in…
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Salvation Army Kettlethon underway in Biloxi
The Swetman family Red Kettlethon is underway at the Biloxi Visitors Center. The Swetman family started this Kettlethon ten years ago and it has become a holiday tradition. Each year,…
Harrison County School District dispels rumors of threat at West Harrison Middle School
An off-campus dispute between two West Harrison Middle School students sparked rumors of a threat at the school Thursday morning. A parent called WXXV, saying he and received a phone message that the school had received a phone threat but…
Gulfport Police make arrest in death of woman found on interstate
Gulfport Police made an arrest in a murder case that began as a pedestrian fatality last month on Interstate 10. Police arrested 32-year-old Deondrick Mychahl Jones on Thursday night and charged him with first degree murder and motor vehicle theft.…
Residents at the Claiborne in Gulfport enjoy Festival of Trees event
Residents, alongside their friends and family, enjoyed a Christmas party at the Claiborne in Gulfport. The facility hosted its second Festival of Trees and invited…
Behind the scenes look at ‘Finding Christmas’ coming to the Beau Rivage
Beau Rivage has a new original Christmas show coming to the stage this holiday season. ‘Finding Christmas’ opens next week. Tonight, News 25’s Meggan…
Coast Young Professionals host holiday soiree
Mississippi’s Coast Young Professional’s network in a winter wonderland. Their annual holiday soiree is the group’s final social event of the year. Catered food, a selfie station, and holiday decorated…
Ocean Springs aldermen vote to move forward with annexation plans
City officials in Ocean Springs are moving forward with plans to annex two parcels of land. The City of Ocean Springs is bringing back a reoccurring…
Arrested for armed robbery at Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi
On December 8th at approximately 10:36 AM, Biloxi Police responded to the Beau Rivage Casino in reference to an alleged armed robbery that had just occurred. It was reported a white male displayed a weapon and demanded currency from a…
Festival of Trees at the Claiborne in Gulfport
There’s a best dressed Christmas tree contest at the Claiborne in Gulfport. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the competition with more.
Humane Society of South Mississippi holding free pet vaccine clinic
The Humane Society of South Mississippi will host a free drive-thru vaccination clinic on Monday, December 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is for…
Local pharmacy not impacted by Tamiflu shortage
The CDC says the early flu season this year is the most severe they’ve seen in a decade. There’s been a total of 8.7 million cases, 78,000 hospitalizations, and…
Vancleave woman accused of stealing from high school dance team charged with embezzlement
A Vancleave woman accused of stealing money from a high school dance team is waiting on a grand jury to decide whether to…
19-year-old found dead with gunshot wound in Gulfport
A Gulfport teen, weeks away from joining the military, has been found dead with a gunshot wound. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Ben Bentz, 19-year-old Ozell Addison…
Jersey Mike’s Subs is now open in Gulfport
Jersey Mike’s Subs is officially open in Gulfport across the parking lot from TGIFridays at Crossroads Shopping Center. This is the second store on the Coast after opening…
Runners gearing up for Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Runners are gearing up for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. This weekend’s event includes a marathon, half marathon, 5K and kids marathon. The long races offer a unique opportunity to run on Beach Boulevard, starting in Pass Christian and ending…
Robert McKeithen Post Office Bill passes Senate
The U.S. Senate has given its approval to name a Biloxi post office after fallen officer Robert McKeithen. The Senate passed the bill and it now heads to President…
CTA receives ‘Urban Transit System of the Year’
Coast Transit Authority was awarded Urban Transit System of the Year by the state’s Public Transit Association. The transit authority was given the award for designing and implementing programs that demonstrate innovative concepts and problem-solving techniques. CTA Executive Director Kevin…
Arrested for drive-by shootings in Pascagoula
Pascagoula police arrested Dontavious Ducksworth in the shooting we told you about last night. Ducksworth was arrested for two counts of drive-by shooting. The arrests come from two separate incidents that happened on Detroit Avenue in Pascagoula over the last…
EV charging stations come to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport adds a new electric amenity. On the third floor of the parking garage, there are now two level 2 charging stations with the power…
2022 International Christmas Pastry sale
Do you have a sweet tooth? The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Biloxi is having their International Christmas Pastry Sale this weekend. Every holiday season for the past 40 years,…
Biloxi VA Medical Center Director is leaving for new role in Arizona-
It was an emotional day for Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System employees as they said goodbye to their medical center director. Bryan Matthews, medical…
Christmas elves tip Port City café servers $3,400
A pair of hardworking servers will have a brighter holiday this season thanks to a group of Christmas elves. The elves, a group of 30 or so Coast…
Video released of armed robbery at Mobil Foodmart on HWY 90 in Waveland
Surveillance video is released in the armed robbery of a convenience store in Waveland that happened last Thursday. It shows the robber walking…