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Shooting at Walmart Neighborhood Market in Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (WXXV) — At least one person is dead after a shooting inside a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Mobile on Wednesday evening. Mobile Police received the first call around 8:41 p.m. at the store on Government Boulevard. According to…

Newly renovated teen center for Boys and Girls Club

It’s exciting news for the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Today they unveiled their newly renovated teen center. The Boys and Girls of the Gulf Coast received a $20,000 facelift. Aaron’s Regional Manager Jason Lykins said, “Monday…

Breakfast with the Ocean Springs Mayor

Local business leaders and citizens got the chance to hear from Mayor Shea Dobson about all things Ocean Springs this morning at ‘Breakfast with the Mayor.’ This breakfast had plenty for Mayor Dobson to speak on like the widening of…

St. Alphonsus Catholic students donate to save homeless pets

Sixth grade students from St. Alphonsus Catholic School have been counting pennies to make a difference. The Jackson County Animal Shelter helps homeless animals each day, but sometimes they need our help. That’s where the sixth grade students from St.…

‘Spread the love, plant a tree’ in Ocean Springs

Overshadowed by Valentine’s Day this year, Arbor Day is recognized on the second Friday in February. The City of Ocean Springs is spreading the love by giving away over 200 oak trees. The city has partnered with the Mississippi Forestry…

Runaway/Missing Person: Shayleigh Collins

The Moss Point Police Department is actively investigating a runaway/missing person. On February 5th, 2020, Moss Point Police Department took a runaway/missing person report regarding a juvenile, Shayleigh Collins. Shayleigh Collins was reported by her guardian to last have been…

Children’s Mardi Gras Parade in Biloxi

Children 12 and under are invited to participate on Saturday in the City of Biloxi’s Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade. All participants will meet underneath the I-110 Bridge overpass. That’s where the parade begins and then will end at city…

Last day for on-site SBA Center

It’s the last day to visit Hancock County’s temporary business recovery center if you would like to apply for assistance after your business was damaged from last year’s toxic algae bloom. The SBA’s Hancock Resource Center, located on Highway 90…

One person dead after two car collision in Gulfport

A two-car crash in Gulfport today has left one person dead. It happened this afternoon shortly after 5 p.m. near the Papa John’s across from the Golden Corral on Highway 49. Gulfport fire and police department responded. One person, who…

Local shops prepare for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and florists around the Coast are flooded with orders. Tanya Jones, the owner of the Village Florist in Gulfport, says Valentine’s Day is their busiest day of the year with hundreds of…

What is norovirus?

Last week dozens of people got sick after their events at the Coast Convention Center. Officials say the cause could have been the norovirus. The norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC says the…

City of Pascagoula submits entry into ‘Hometown Takeover’

The City of Pascagoula has recently entered into a contest with HGTV for a ‘Hometown Takeover.’ ‘Hometown Takeover’ is a six episode event slated to air in 2021 that will rescue, enhance, and flip a town upside down. The video…

Family STEM Night

It’s a night of family fun rooted in science, technology, engineering, and math. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Biloxi School District’s Family STEM Night taking in all the action.

Gulf Coast Winter Classics is back

The Gulf Coast Winter Classics horse competition is back for its 22nd year at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. This seven-week equestrian competition has riders from all over the country and even some from other countries. This event features the top…

Water Quality improvement funding in Gautier

The City of Gautier will soon see a major improvement in water quality. Mayor Phil Torjusen announced today the city has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding assistance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve water quality…