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Locals prepare for National Day of Prayer

Many people of faith live in South Mississippi and some will be heading out on Thursday at various local rallies celebrating National Day of Prayer. ‘Lord, pour out your love, life, and liberty,’ this year’s theme for…

National Electrical Safety Month

As Electrical Safety Month continues, Mississippi Power has more tips when dealing with electricity, especially as hurricane season fast approaches. If the lights do go out during a storm, contact Mississippi Power or your power provider to…

Alabama House committee advances lottery, casino bill

BY KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lottery and casino legislation will be decided in the last two days of the Alabama legislative session. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Tuesday voted to advance the bill…

National Star Wars Day

It’s National Star Wars Day and instead of slipping into the dark side take a dive into the aquatic side. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Mississippi Aquarium with information regarding their Star Wars festivities.

Search suspended for USM student missing in Gulf

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - The Coast Guard says it is suspending the search for a University of Southern Mississippi student who’s been missing since Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico off the Alabama coast. Crews searched nearly 1,800 square…

Locals react to police chase in Harrison County

UPDATE: The 4-month-old infant in the vehicle during the police chase has died. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/05/04/4-month-old-shot-in-south-mississippi-police-chase-on-monday-dies/ ORIGINAL STORY: Today’s police chase had drivers stopping in their tracks on I-10 on the Coast today. Several viewers sent their videos to us…

Suspect dead following multi-agency car chase in South Mississippi

UPDATE: The 4-month-old infant in the vehicle during the police chase has died. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/05/04/4-month-old-shot-in-south-mississippi-police-chase-on-monday-dies/ ORIGINAL STORY: A murder suspect is dead following a vehicle chase that ended on I-10 eastbound in Biloxi this afternoon with multiple law enforcement…

Coast Coliseum hosting events at full capacity

Governor Tate Reeves is allowing indoor and outdoor venues to reopen at full capacity. The Coast Coliseum is loading their event calendar with festivals and fairs, concerts, and conventions. Many concert and event dates are posted on the Coliseum…

‘Now Hiring’ signs taking over the Gulf Coast

The Coast is experiencing a shortage in workers. Companies are now hiring and help wanted signs are scattered throughout the area. It can be hard work getting back to work after getting fired or laid off because of the…

Sixth annual Pirate Day in the Bay

The sixth annual Pirate Day in the Bay is set for May 14th and May 15th in Old Town Bay St. Louis. On Friday, there will be a pub crawl and scavenger hunt in the local eateries. On Saturday,…

Bay St. Louis Harbor still recovering from Zeta damage

The Bay St. Louis Harbor is recovering from Hurricane Zeta. The harbor suffered slips and dock damage and while we’re getting ready to enter the 2021 hurricane season, Harbor Master Sean Hales advises boat owners to make sure they…