The City of Diamondhead has a new mayor after a special election Tuesday. Councilwoman Nancy Depreo received the most votes in the special mayoral election, edging out Richard Willis for a crucial spot to fill as city leaders continue to…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) —An 18-year-old has been arrested following a vehicle crash that killed two people earlier this month. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. on October 10 at the intersection of Highway 90 and Myrtle Street. When police…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — A fully involved house fire left one person dead in Harrison County late Tuesday. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Senior Center will reopen on November 2, 2020 for limited activities. The programs available will be line dancing and an exercise class. Line dancing will be held Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Exercise…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Chris Wells will serve as the permanent Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Wells served as the Chief of Staff at MDEQ for six years, and the…
Light patchy fog has dissipated as temperatures begin to warm...
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held an opening ceremony for their newly renovated STEM building in Jackson County on Tuesday. One of the major projects of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s 2020 strategic plan is now…
The Biloxi Public School District announced that the office of the state auditor has closed the investigation involving former Superintendent Arthur McMillian, current Chief Financial Officer Shane Switzer, and former Director of Child Nutrition Dixie Eleuterius. The release states that…
We have breaking news tonight out of Harrison County where a fully involved house fire has left one person dead. According to Fire Chief Pat Sullivan it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say crews…
Another local event has been forced to go virtual due to COVID-19. Biloxi’s annual Cemetery Tour will be represented to the public via an online platform this year. The event normally takes place the last Tuesday and Sunday of October…
They won’t be running, but instead strutting their stuff across the stage as the 4th annual Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run Block Party gets underway Saturday. There are some changes due to COVID, but the mission remains the same. "The…
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just a little more than two months away and you know what leads up to that: the season for shopping! South Mississippi retailers want to make sure everyone knows their shelves are stocked…
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night, six-year-old Kaiden Wall and two-year-old Kolden Wall have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother, 33-year-old Sarah Caswell, had her initial appearance at 10 this morning at United States…
MGCCC leaders cut the ribbon this afternoon on a renovated building designed to help the next generation of STEM students. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Gautier with more on what’s included in the new and improved STEM facility at…
JACKSON, MISS. — Gov. Tate Reeves declared October 19-23, 2020, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds residents of the free resources offered to ensure everyone stays safe during severe weather. “Severe weather…
Signs held high along with high spirits in Diamondhead today as residents head to the polls in a special election for a new mayor. After the unexpected loss of Mayor Tommy Schafer earlier this year, the city has been without…
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother and abductor Sarah Caswell just had her initial court appearance this morning. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf has more
As temperatures continue to war, a low-level deck of clouds are forming just north of the interstate...
(WXXV) — As of Tuesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 730 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 31 deaths. Twenty-two deaths occurred between August 6 and October 18, and 9 occurred between September 18…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Early Sunday morning, officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to an alarm call at Four Seasons Tobacco and Beer on Bienville Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers noticed the glass on the front door was…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A new executive order from Governor Tate Reeves to try to stop the spread of COVID-19 goes into effect in Jackson County starting Wednesday, October 21. Every person must wear a face covering over the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting citizens about a disturbing new scam involving text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The images are sent with the threat “You’re next,” unless a payment of $5,900 is…
If you’re looking to further your education, MGCCC is reaching out to adults across the Coast about opportunities to expand your career horizons. You’re never too old to continue your education. As part of MIBEST Week, MGCCC is holding outreach…