Jackson County is gearing up for an event dedicated to the celebration of Mississippi turtles. Preparation for Sand Jam 2021 is happening in the sandiest way possible! The first ever Sand Jam is a sand sculpting event…
As we are getting ready to enter this year’s hurricane season, some are still recovering from last year’s storms. Ship Island is still under repairs and excursions to the island are on hold, but you can still…
Who locally makes the best crawfish? A tasty question that will be answered at this Saturday’s Budweiser Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-off. There will be 25 teams battling for bragging rights and cash prizes. It is the…
Biloxi Excel by 5 Learning under the Oaks held their ribbon cutting today to celebrate new upgrades and new additions within the facility. Excel by 5 was put in place to support families with children zero to…
A Gulfport woman is reclaiming her independence after her kidney failed, requiring her to go on dialysis, but that’s not the only obstacle she has to face. At the young age of ten, Jana Rocker was faced…
Making a splash against the national lifeguard shortage, the YMCA in Ocean Springs is getting creative with ways to keep their pools open to the public and safe with lifeguard staff. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more.
With Memorial Day Weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer and a busy driving season, the Gulfport Police Department is committing to cracking down on motorists who don’t wear seat belts as part of their 2021…
Helping to save lives is a Gulf Coast tradition since 1988 BILOXI, Miss. (May 21, 2021) — Since 1988, the American Red Cross has partnered with local media to help maintain a substantial summer blood supply. The community is invited…
With students heading into summer break, the Jackson County School District has announced their free meal program for kids this summer. Meals will be served to the public at the Vancleave Middle School cafeteria Monday through Friday…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport launches the only mechanical and civil engineering program on the Coast. The program is available for not only Seabees, but local civilians too. The partnership allows students take their undergraduate…
Dr. Vickie Tiblier is hanging it up and retiring after almost eight years as the principal of Ocean Springs High School. Dr. Vickie Tiblier sits at her desk, finalizing graduation plans for the class of 2021, the…
Pulling their tassels to the other side, over 370 Gulfport High School seniors walked across the stage Wednesday night. Almost filling the Coast Coliseum, family and friends gathered to congratulate the class of 2021. Matching t-shirts, balloons,…
Moss Point is investigating the shooting of a family while they were gathered in the yard. An adult male and an 8-year-old child were shot in the incident. Moss Point Police said the incident occurred in the 4000 block of…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect in connection to a shooting that took place late Wednesday night. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a local hospital at approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night after a receiving…
A family escaped a fire in their home Wednesday night off West Wortham Road. Twelve firefighters and seven trucks from Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC responded to a report of a house on fire on West Wortham. When firefighters…
A Biloxi man suspected of armed robbery has been arrested by Biloxi Police. On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Biloxi Police officers responded to the 1600 block of Pass Road, in reference to an armed robbery. Witnesses reported a suspect allegedly…
Waveland Police Department evacuated residents near the American Legion because of a 'major' natural gas leak. The evacuation lasted about 3 hours while repairs were made. The leak was reported just before noon on Wednesday and the all-clear to return…
As an integral part of this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which May 24 to June 6, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide for a Border to Border…
The Biloxi Police Department is asking the public's help in locating a reported missing person. Friends reported to Biloxi Police on Monday that Clarence Earl Ernest Cole, 61, was last seen on or about April 16, 2021 in the 2600…
COVINGTON, La. (AP) — A 22-year-old Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to raping a teenager after her high school graduation party and to the sexual battery of a 12-year-old at his house. District Attorney Warren Montgomery said in a news…
East Central High School graduated over 160 high school seniors for the class of 2021. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is continuing to host high school graduations at full capacity. Until capacity restrictions were lifted, students were unsure…
The City of Long Beach announced updates on multiple Zeta repairs including traffic signals, the Long Beach Harbor, and beached boats along Highway 90. On the mayor office’s Facebook page, the city stated that the damages for…
Starting Friday, Coast residents will be able to feel like they’re strolling through some of Europe’s art galleries right here in Gulfport. Local artists were prompted to copy old master pieces for the Gulfport Galleria of Fine…
Today, the brand-new Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands Senior Living and Memory Care hosted their first crawfish boil. At the Claiborne, over 20 vendors participated, sharing senior living care information, education, financial guidance, VA aid and attendance, and…