Ocean Springs annual King Cake Contest has returned. However, due to the pandemic, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding the event virtually this year. Locals and visitors will be encouraged to purchase a king cake…
Did you know there are veterinarians right here in Mississippi specially trained to conduct eye exams on sea turtles? Some of these veterinarians made the trek from Starkville to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to check…
In East Biloxi, railroad crossings closures are happening today. The city is warning drivers to be aware of detours and take alternative routes. Two of the six East Biloxi railroad crossings are now closed. The railroad crossing…
Harrison County has the fourth highest COVID vaccination rate in Mississippi, following only behind Hinds County and two other nearby counties. According to the latest information released today by the Mississippi Department of Health, Harrison County has…
The woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night in Gautier has been identified and her family has been contacted. The woman has been identified as Kay Canter Sullivan, a 39-year-old Gautier resident. She…
The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that sent one man to the hospital. Officers responded to the shooting on Tegarden Road at 11:35 p.m. A black male victim suffering from…
Thousands of home owners, renters, and business owners in South Mississippi are getting some much needed help to make repairs and rebound from Hurricane Zeta thanks to disaster assistance being allocated by the SBA and FEMA. As…
Valentine’s Day is Sunday and since red roses are a symbol for passion, it’s no surprise it is the busiest time of the year for florists. At Village Florist in Gulfport, they say that during this time…
A father and son are teaming up to provide food reviews on local small businesses. Randal and his son Calvin Constant are helping small food businesses on the Coast gain more customers through their social media. In…
Although Mardi Gras parades are not rolling, that did not stop the Gulf Coast Carnival Association from enjoying the good times. The association held their 9th annual Run for the Beads 5K. The 5K is held to…
Harper Andrew is a little girl, but she is fighting a big battle. The three-year-old is battling leukemia. In hopes of lightening the load, the VFW Post in Ocean Springs hosted a blood drive and a silent…
One person escaped a fire on Highway 15 early this morning in D’Iberville. Firefighters responded to the scene around 6 this morning to find an RV destroyed due to the fire. According to D’Iberville Fire Chief Gerald…
A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Gautier. According to Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr., the woman was identified as 39-year-old Kay Sullivan of Vancleave. Sullivan was walking on Ladnier Road when she…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are searching for the person responsible for shooting a man in Gulfport late Sunday night. Gulfport Police say officers responded to the 100 block of Tegarden Road in reference to a shooting at around 11:30…
You can help Ocean Springs police in the fight against crime. It’s right at the tips of your fingers thanks to the launch of the Relay App several days ago. Ocean Springs residents and visitors are encouraged…
Gulf Coast residents are falling in line to receive their COVID vaccines. The Coast Coliseum is now offering both first and second doses and they’re working hard to keep the Coast safe. The National Guard stationed at…
The Gulfport Fire Department’s recruit training is underway. They had a guest this morning as New 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf decided to see if she had what it takes to be a future Gulfport firefighter. After a long…
An arrest has been made after an eight-year-old girl was hit by a car while waiting for the bus in Vancleave yesterday morning. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says Jolie Bor of Vancleave has been charged with overtaking a school…
They’ve served our country and now members of Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 are serving our local community. Their latest mission is to help a South Mississippi girl in her fight against cancer. VFW Post 5699 Commander…
The filing deadline to run for a municipal election in Coast cities has now passed. As of 5 p.m. this afternoon, those who are interested in running for municipal elections were required to have all of their…
Funeral services for Lt. Michael Boutte will be held in Hancock County Tuesday. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to Hancock County Sheriff's Department for the delivery of a portrait made to remember the fallen officer. In…
The Gulfport Fire Department is mourning the loss of former Deputy Chief Ray Walley. He passed away Wednesday evening after battling health issues. Walley joined the department in 1975 and dedicated 26 years to serving the citizens…
Today is National Wear Red Day, a day set out to raise awareness for cardiovascular disease. Gulfport Memorial team members supported the cause by taking pictures with lovely messages on them to spread the word. Here’s some…
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is with the Gulfport Fire Department as they’re training new recruits. If you’re interested in fighting fires, you’ve missed this round, but don’t worry there are quarterly recruit classes. So, the question is,…