The reopening of Harrison County beaches is continuing at a rapid pace this week as crews have had a stretch of good weather to work with. Beachgoers enjoyed the sun and water earlier today at newly-reopened segments of beach between…
The American Red Cross has announced all blood donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Testing began today for anyone donating blood, platelets, or plasma and will continue for several months. The Red Cross says this will help people learn…
Parents across the Coast will have the opportunity to keep their children’s immunizations up to date starting tomorrow. Coastal Family Health Center’s Pediatric Clinic, along with Biloxi Excel by Five and the Biloxi School District, are partnering once again for…
It’s been 60 years since the Biloxi Wade-Ins when unarmed African American protestors suffered while taking a stand to desegregate the beaches. To honor those like Dr. Gilbert R. Mason Sr. and Clemon P. Jimerson Sr., a memorial service will…
Segments of beach in Harrison County continue to reopen at a rapid pace as crews continue to clean up from Cristobal. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Another shooting in Gulfport leaves a man dead and police with few leads to go on. The shooting leaves local residents rattled and many too scared to come forward with information that could help solve this case quickly. Gunfire rang…
Bringing in a little light-hearted fun to these stressful times is the goal of the local Facebook group called “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere.” ‘It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere’ Founder Jessica Knapp said, “It’s basically ding-dong-ditch, but with alcohol. They run up.…
The Billfish Classic Fishing Tournament was held over the weekend at the Golden Nugget. Fishing boats and crews from all over came to the Coast to fish for blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. The tournament was originally supposed to…
Before shrimp season can officially start the Blessing of the Fleet must take place. The annual event was rescheduled for Sunday after Tropical Storm Cristobal caused the ceremony to be canceled last Sunday. Nearly 100 boats came out this year…
Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk says 68-year-old Jerry Wayne Fryerson died of blunt force trauma Sunday morning after a two vehicle crash. It happened on Highway 603 and Shiyou Road just before 1 a.m. when a jeep traveling north crossed…
On Sunday, many gathered at Jones Park for the second weekend in a row to protest for peace and shed light on racial injustice. The protest was led by D’Laun Ball, a social activist and event organizer here on the…
A shooting in Gulfport Sunday night off of Hewes Avenue left one man dead. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer says 33-year-old Keith Lawson of Gulfport died at Memorial Hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. His body will now be sent to…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) – Singing River Health System has announced new plans to purchase Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport from HCA Healthcare. The transaction is expected to be finalized later this summer subject to customary approvals and closing conditions.…
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is ruling that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court. The court…
GULFPORT, Miss. — Alcohol sales in Mississippi are seeing a big increase during the coronavirus pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Revenue announced the increase in a social media post last week. Officials say that the department's division of Alcoholic Beverage…
UNITED KINGDOM (WXXV) — A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed into the North Sea on Monday morning and a search for the pilot is now underway. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, located at Royal Air Force…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting off of Hewes Avenue in Gulfport on Sunday night. The Gulfport Police Department says officers responded to a call in reference to a shooting at approximately 8:18 p.m. Sunday.…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested Jason Andrew Phillips on a warrant for auto burglary. The arrest warrant stemmed from an investigation into an auto burglary case that occurred in the 100 block of Hwy 90, Biloxi MS on May 29th,…
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We have a new resident on the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Cristobal brought in hundreds of rail birds. For answers about the new resident bird News 25 reached out to Allison Sharpe, the director of the Wildlife Care and…
COVID-19 has shut down all city facilities for the last couple of months, including the splash pads in Gulfport. Governor Reeves’ last COVID-19 guidelines for the state allowed Gulfport to turn the water back on for the splash pads, giving…
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — One of Copenhagen Zoo’s giant pandas escaped from its enclosure early Monday and roamed the park before staff were able to sedate it and bring it back. Xing Er, a 7-year-old male who arrived at the…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced the reopening of more sections of sand beach in the county as crews work to clean up debris left behind from Cristobal. A section of beach from Jones Park to Thornton Avenue…
People have been protesting for change across the country. Last weekend, we saw several peaceful protests around the Gulf Coast and we can expect to see more this weekend. On Sunday there will be a protest for peace held at…