1/19 - Rob's "Above Seasonal" Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine heading into this afternoon...
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Suspect and victim identified in fatal shooting in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — The identities of a suspect and the victim in a fatal shooting in Moss Point have been released. On Monday, January 18, 2021, at 8:22PM, Moss Point Police Department Dispatch received a call of shooting…
Mets fire GM after he sent explicit texts to female reporter
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired Tuesday after sending graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs…
Gov. Reeves hoping to get more COVID-19 vaccine doses for Mississippi soon
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves says the state of Mississippi passed a major milestone over the weekend. As of today, more than 100,000 Mississippians have been vaccinated. Almost 10,000 Mississippians have received both doses of vaccine. However, right now there are more people who are interested in being vaccinated than there are available […]
Power Rangers Protection Program heads to Three Alarm Comics
Comic book stores have felt the economic impacts from COVID-19 and one local store is getting a visit from a superhero this week to help out. Actor Jason David Frank is known for his role as Tommy…
Singing River Health System waiting on second doses of vaccine
Vaccine rollout here on the Coast is taking a slight pause as supply distribution slows. Singing River Health System is administering the remainder of their vaccines as they wait on shipments. Tomorrow, Singing River is holding its…
Blood Drive to honor Abby Bosarge
The Pascagoula community helped honor Abby Bosarge, a Pass Christian teen battling acute myeloid leukemia, by holding a blood drive earlier today. Singing River Health System and the all-girls community service group Jeune Esprit sponsored the six-hour…
Singing River Gulfport offering new drug and alcohol treatment in Gulfport
Singing River’s Gulfport hospital has announced a medical detox program to help patients in Harrison County who are struggling with addiction. The health system’s ‘New Vision’ drug and alcohol treatment service began it’s first day of operation…
The Locker Room at the Coast Coliseum is taking it a new level
The clock is ticking down until the Locker Room opens at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi. It’s far from your typical locker room, Machado Patano is the firm the Coliseum hired to oversee the…
MLK Day community cleanup in Gulfport
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one community organization is calling not only for the celebration of his life’s works, but honoring him through a community cleanup. ‘A day on, not a day off.’ That’s…
Mississippi Power honors MLK Day of Service
Year after year, Mississippi Power doesn’t take the MLK holiday off, they volunteer! Employees use this celebratory day to give back to the communities they serve. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mississippi Power had to be creative when…
Coastwide MLK Awards honor local community activists
Awards are given to those who have changed the lives of others around them. The Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Committee chose to honor local community activists along the Coast. Nine community activists were awarded the Coastwide…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum serving as COVID-19 vaccination site
The Coast Coliseum is stepping up to help in the fight against COVID, providing a new venue for vaccinations. Today marked day one as the Biloxi facility serving as a vaccination site for Harrison County residents pre-registered…
MLK Day Celebration at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
The folks over at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center made sure Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech was brought to life. The nonprofit children’s museum celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. King…
Beauvoir hosted the inaugural Pirate Fest this weekend
The inaugural Pirate Fest at Beauvoir kicked off this weekend with loads of live action and entertainment for the entire crew. Upon entry those wearing a mask received $2 off their admission fare. Admission included a tour…
Body found on East Pass Road in Gulfport identified
A body was found in Gulfport Sunday morning on East Pass Road. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Ben Bentz identified the victim as 34-year-old Diana Maricich. Gulfport police say her body was found at 10:16 a.m. within the…
Victim identified in Harrison County Courthouse shooting
We now know the man who was killed Friday afternoon outside of the Harrison County Courthouse in Biloxi, who also injured a Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Deputy. The Harrison County coroner identified the victim as 48-year-old Reginald…
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Sunshine with MUCH warmer temperatures ahead through the workweek...
Trailer fire in Harrison County sends 1 person to hospital early Monday morning
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — One person was sent to the hospital following an early morning trailer fire in Harrison County. Firefighters with Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to the call at around 5:30 a.m. off of Robinson Road, where…
MDOT temporarily closing Fort Bayou drawbridge in Jackson County at 10 p.m. Monday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, January 18, and lasting until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19. Drivers are advised to…
Mississippi Department of Corrections starts women's seminary program
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections has launched a seminary program for incarcerated women, more than 10 years after beginning its seminary for men. Inmates in the 29-member inaugural women’s class will be enrolled in a four-year…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 5 surprising facts about the civil rights hero
By Stephen Sorace Martin Luther King Jr. carved his way into history as a civil rights hero whose influence and legacy continue to inspire people around the world more than half a century after his death. While the civil rights…
Fatal shooting outside of Harrison County Courthouse in Biloxi
The Harrison County Courthouse in Biloxi was on lockdown this afternoon following a fatal shooting outside of the building. News 25 has confirmed with Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer one person is confirmed dead and now it’s…
Debris reporting deadline in Gulfport is January 20th
The debris contractor Crowder Gulf will soon be completing their second pass to remove debris caused by Hurricane Zeta within Gulfport city limits. Anyone who needs debris removed is asked to call the City of Gulfport customer service department at…