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Free Fishing Weekend June 1 and 2

The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. On June 1 and 2, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources would like anglers to know that any person may…

Summer camps at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

Looking for something creative for your kids to do this summer? If so, you’re in luck. The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is offering four weeks of camps this summer for six to 14 year-olds. The main focus this year is…

WXXV viewer donates check to Seashore Mission

Yesterday, News 25 told you about a local day center for the homeless that needed help to service their nine air cooling units. After seeing this story on WXXV, a viewer donated a check to the Seashore Mission in Biloxi…

Trailer destroyed by fire on Big Creek Road

A hallowed out shell is what’s left of a trailer off of Big Creek Road. A passerby discovered the trailer up in flames around 5:30 this morning. AMR, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and fire crews from Harrison County, CRTC,…

FBI agents search Lovelace Drugs in downtown Ocean Springs

If you were in downtown Ocean Springs today you might have noticed some unusual activity. There was a strong FBI presence today at Lovelace Drugs in Ocean Springs. This afternoon, FBI agents shut down Lovelace Drugs to search it. There…

Meeting to discuss the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening

The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has been a hot topic on the Coast. Tonight, Coast residents are gathering at the D’Iberville Town Green to voice their concerns and hear from experts. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Mississippi Power preparing for hurricane season

With hurricane season just days away, Mississippi Power is gearing up, preparing for what could be in store. The company discussed this year’s storm plans and logistics to prepare for possible power outages during a hurricane. News 25 was able…

Reactions on the passing for Senator Thad Cochran

An outpouring of support came from across the State for Senator Thad Cochran and his family. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker expressed his condolences in a statement saying in part: “Thad Cochran was a giant in the United States Senate and…

Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

The 14th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival kicks off this weekend in downtown Ocean Springs. The festival is always a good time for families with live music, free ice cream, as well as all things blueberry. There will also…

Sparkling Rosé Soirée

Tonight, people got the chance to toast a glass of sparkling wine for a good cause. The 2019 Sparkling Rosé Soirée kicked off this afternoon at the IP Casino and Resort. For a $50 donation you could enjoy live music,…

Hyde-Smith tours Climb CDC

While on a trip to the Gulf Coast, United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited with a local Gulfport organization. The senator toured Climb CDC, an organization that provides workforce training and development to 16 to 26-year-olds along with other academic…

Moss Point shuts down restaurant tax

The City of Moss Point will have to find another source of funding to help maintain its public buildings, public sports fields, and tourism initiatives after residents voted down a prepared food tax yesterday. Tuesday’s vote failed by a narrow…

New CBD store opens in Ocean Springs

As interest in CBD products continued to increase, one local CBD store owner thought it was time to expand. A second “Your CBD Store” location has opened up in Ocean Springs. While Mississippi is one of 17 states still without…

Seashore Mission in Biloxi needs help

As we inch closer and closer to the summer months, the temperatures continue to rise on the thermostat which is why Biloxi Seashore Mission needs your help. Seashore  Mission in Biloxi is a place where the homeless can go to…

Local firefighter in need after accident

A local hero is in need after a motorcycle accident left him in the hospital. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Mark Hilley, a Marine veteran and currently the district chief with the Gulfport Fire Department. Mark and…

Two in critical condition following shooting in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating a shooting that happened late last night in front of Olivet Baptist Church. According to Chief Brandon Ashley, a report of shots fired came in at 11 last night on Frederick Street and found two…