Christian Collegiate Academy Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Christian Collegiate Academy in Gulfport. Braden Harrison Martinelli is the valedictorian and…
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Scarlet Pearl Casino reopens with safety guidelines in place
It’s a day many have been waiting on: the reopening of some casinos throughout the Coast. While gamblers are out to place their bets, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is taking no chances when it comes to the safety of its…
Popp’s Ferry Elementary celebrates kindergartners with drive-thru graduation
Not even the sun, heat, and humidity could burn off the enthusiasm running rampant at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School today. A picture-perfect moment for Sydni Bastel and her son, Major Cruz, as they and others celebrated a milestone for these…
Staying safe on the roads while traveling for Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, but while you are celebrating it is important to make sure you are being safe. Last year, more than 43 million Americans traveled during Memorial Day Weekend. While travel is expected to be…
Shrimp industry hit by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled industries across the country including Louisiana’s shrimping industry. Louisiana is known for its fresh seafood which is shipped all over the world. Brown shrimp season started on Monday and so far it hasn’t been good.…
Most Coast casinos open today with new safety guidelines in place
Many Coast casinos opened their doors back open to the public this morning. At the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, many people lined up out in front of the casino waiting until they were officially opened to the public at 8…
Scarlet Pearl Casino reopened today
Now that some Coast casinos have been open for a few hours, let’s check in with News 25’s Victoria Bailey to see how reopening day is going.
Local resident wins $90K jackpot on opening day at Palace Casino in Biloxi
Within an hour after opening this morning, Palace Casino Resort had a player win a jackpot totaling over $90,000 on a Dollar Storm Progressive slot machine. The local guest who won asked to remain unnamed.
Major improvements to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
You can expect bigger artists, bigger shows, and a better experience at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. There have been major additions to the arena which includes a rigging grid installed in the roof of the Coliseum. This was funded by…
Two arrested in Harrison County on animal cruelty charges
Two Saucier residents are charged with five counts each of animal cruelty. Wednesday, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson arrested 57-year-old Sharon Bertok and 50-year-old Daniel Bertok after animal control officers found several species of animals living in deplorable conditions at…
MDEQ lifts three Beach Water Contact Advisories
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted water contact advisories Thursday for Station 5 (Pass Christian West Beach), Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach), and Station 12B (Biloxi East Central Beach). Water samples…
Coast counties report only seven new cases of COVID-19
Mississippi reported 255 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths on Wednesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 12,222 cases reported as of Wednesday and 580 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,590 cases reported are…
IHL votes to open college campuses for Fall 2020 semester
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning passed a resolution at its meeting today stating the Board’s intention that the campuses of all eight public universities make plans to resume traditional operations on their campuses in the…
Moss Point High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Moss Point High School. Ninoshka Munoz De Leon is the valedictorian. Kristen…
Biloxi Police make arrest in commercial burglary case
Biloxi Police Department arrested a Gulfport man in connection with a commercial burglary case. John Brown, 25, was charged with burglary of a commercial building on Wednesday. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where Brown allegedly entered into a room…
Pascagoula to welcome home Guard unit from deployment
The City of Pascagoula and the Mississippi National Guard will welcome home members of the 859th Engineer Company from their recent nine-month deployment to the Middle East. Approximately 150 Soldiers will be celebrated with a welcome home parade hosted by…
Powerball winning numbers for May 20th, 2020
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Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kick off
Biloxi, MS (WXXV)-With safety in mind the festivities for the annual Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kicks off. Wednesday, the 91st annual Biloxi Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen contestants gathered at st. Micheal catholic…
Most Mississippi Coast casinos reopen Thursday. Here's a list of services that have changed.
Most of the casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will reopen Thursday, May 21 after being forced to shut down for nearly two months. Although casinos will be open, several amenities normally offered to guests will remain closed or have…
Flight operations suspended at Eglin Air Force Base after 2 jets crash in 4 days
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WXXV) — An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 58th Fighter Squadron crashed upon landing around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to officials, the pilot successfully ejected and was transported to the 96th…
Governor Reeves Announces His Appointments for MDOC and DPS Commissioners
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced Burl Cain as his appointment for the permanent Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) and Judge Sean Tindell for Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). Governor Reeves made the announcements…
Long Beach High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 at Long Beach High School. Katie Baker is the valedictorian and Lainey Hillman is the…
South Mississippi reports no deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday
Mississippi reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths on Tuesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 11,967 cases reported as of Monday and 570 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,568 cases reported are…
NAACP to give away masks in Moss Point
The Jackson County branch of the NAACP will be in Moss Point on Saturday to give away masks for those who need them. Members of the NAACP will be at the corner of MLK and Main Street in Moss Point…