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Interim No Longer: Chapman named Chief of Police in Pascagoula

It’s official. Deputy Chief Matt Chapman has been appointed the new Chief of Police for the city of Pascagoula. Chapman had been serving as interim Chief of Police since the announcement of now-former Chief Kenny Johnson's retirement in early October.…

Investigation into "Biloxi bones" Continues...

And an update on the bones discovered by city workers while working on an infrastructure project. You may remember, as we reported back in April of 2018, crews found human bones five feet below the ground, next to a water…

Up With Downs: Providing Hope

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, so all month long News 25 is shining a spotlight on Down Syndrome with our series "Up with Downs."

Arrest made in Gautier murder

Detectives with the Gautier Police Department have made an arrest in the murder that occurred yesterday morning at the Singing River Apartments. While following up on leads Officers Clayton Alexander and Jason Pitts discovered the location of Christopher Kimsey (23…

Peter Anderson Festival Weekend Parking Plans

Even more roads in the downtown Ocean Springs area will be closed down for this weekend's Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival. The 41st Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival takes place this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, and…

North and South Mississippi Prepare for "Presidential" Visits

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves faces Democrat and four-term state Attorney General Jim Hood in the race for governor, and while we still have five more days until voters throughout Mississippi head to the polls to cast their ballots in…

Finally Friday is Just Around the Corner!

It's Friday eve so you know what that means! Our weekly Finally Friday segment by News 25 Today News Producer Porsha Williams is just around the corner! Be sure to tune into WXXV News 25 Today tomorrow morning at 5am…

Tune In Friday Morning and Meet This Week's Hometown Hero

Every shelter dog has a story, but he or she is not always heard. That's why tomorrow's featured hometown hero is taking every step in a very long process to bring these animals home, starting with a simple snap of…

Tate Reeves on the Coast

Lieutenant Governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves is blazing the campaign trail just a week before voters head to the polls to cast their ballot. While on the Gulf Coast today, Reeves spoke about several issues that hit close…

Halloween safety tips

Before you get into your trick-or-treating festivities tomorrow, here are a few safety tips from the City of Biloxi. Trick-or-treat only in well-known neighborhoods at homes that have a porch light on. Also, a parent or responsible adult should always…

Keeping pets safe on Halloween

As Halloween night inches closer and closer, it’s a good time to keep your pet’s safety in mind. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter says keeping pets in a quiet room or crate may help if your pet…

Connecting the community through literacy

Mississippi students and their families are participating in a statewide community literacy campaign called ‘Mississippi Reads One Book.’ Getting kids excited about reading is the goal of the ‘Mississippi Reads One Book’ literacy campaign. For the month of October, kids…