The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reduce the Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs from four lanes down to two on Sunday. The traffic shift is part of an ongoing, $20-million bridge repair project to rehabilitate and upgrade the…
Mississippi Power was honored today with the Edison Electric Institute's Emergency Response Award for its work during the 2020 storm season. The award is presented to EEI member companies to recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service…
A much warmer start to the day with the cold front now to the east...
Biloxi residents now have a new place to sit back and unwind in the downtown entertainment area. Fly Llama Brewing opened its doors for the first time today in the old Biloxi Brewing Building on Bohn Street.…
Earlier This evening, Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a virtual state of the city address. After handing out awards to Moss Point citizens in recognition of their work in the community, Mayor King reviewed what his…
Mardi Gras events here on the Coast are looking very different this year. However, the crowning of the 2021 Barkloxi King and Queen will still commence. Reigning King Huckleberry Foofer and reigning Queen Okra Huckins will be…
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, we take you to stop number…
The Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 is hosting a mobile food pantry this coming Saturday. The distribution is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. VFW Post 5699 will distribute perishable and nonperishable food for…
COVID-19 has caused the need for help to go up exponentially, one Biloxi based non-profit is going above and beyond to meet the needs of those in our local community while also expanding their services. Like it’s…
A new brewery is celebrating its grand opening this afternoon in Downtown Biloxi, giving local residents a new choice in downtown entertainment. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more from the tap room of Fly Llama Brewing.
At the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, Governor Tate Reeves announces two new judicial appointments. Former District Attorney Joel Smith has been appointed to the Mississippi Court of Appeals and former Chief Prosecutor Crosby Parker has been…
Governor Tate Reeves shares frustrations with COVID vaccine roll out. Getting the COVID vaccine into arms as soon as doses are available is the goal for Governor Tate Reeves. In Gulfport Thursday, the governor told News 25…
It’s been almost three months since Hurricane Zeta pummeled our area and some people are still waiting for repairs to be complete. As many of us South Mississippians know, it’s best to assess damages as quickly as…
The Gulfport Fire Department family is mourning the loss of one of their own. Former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the department in 1965. Just under 20…
A lovely sunny afternoon with warmer temperatures...
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days – especially in the last 24 hours. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Fire Department announced Tuesday that former Fire Chief James White passed away earlier this week. Chief White began his career with the Gulfport Fire Department in 1965 and worked his way up to becoming…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) recently received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Palazzo's office released a statement Thursday saying the Congressman received the second round of the vaccine under the guidance issued by the Office of…
Residents in the St. Martin community will soon see major upgrades to their local library. The dirt has been turned and the stage is set for major upgrades to the existing St. Martin Public Library building. Jackson George Regional Library…
David Mohler, longtime owner of the Tatonut Donut Shop, passed away on Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19. January 10th, the doors of the adored downtown Ocean Springs Tatonut Donut Shop had been temporarily closed due to illness when owner…
Hoping for change, Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center administered the Pfizer vaccine to their residents and staff. After 25 years working at the Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center, April Hedert, director of business services, was confident in her…
In Biloxi at the Kroc Center, Coastal Family Health Center’s Mobile Clinic distributed their first round of Moderna vaccines today. Each of the 60 available appointments were already filled for the day. The drive-thru testing set up allowed for nurses…
We’re all in the same boat together, just one reason local fishermen, the nonprofit Extra Table, and others have jumped on board with the newly launched Catch Together program. A special delivery at food banks throughout South Mississippi, 13,000 pounds…
Local residents and business owners got the edge on information regarding the second stimulus. Dozens of people registered and logged on to this morning’s free webinar called ‘Ask the Expert: Second Stimulus Update” with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It’s…