Sparkling Rosé Soirée
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce is partnering with IP Casino and Resort to present the ‘Sparkling Rosé Soirée: The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Premier Wine Tasting Event.’ News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
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Senior Health and Wellness Fitness Expo
You are never too old to learn more about your health! That’s exactly what dozens of senior citizens did this morning at the Donal M. Snyder Community Center in Biloxi. Seniors had a chance to browse tables with healthcare information…
Great Biloxi Schooner Mayor’s Cup
A few of our Coastal mayors will go head to head on the water this weekend for the Great Biloxi Schooner Mayor’s Cup. On Saturday, June 1st come and check out this regatta as the 2018 champion D’Iberville Mayor Rusty…
Ship Island Restoration Project
Visitors who make their way to Ship Island will see a first in 50 years! The massive split on the island, known as the ‘Camille Cut’ has been filled. This morning, the National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps…
Celebration of Ship Island Restoration to be Held Wednesday
Wednesday here in South Mississippi, officials are set to gather to celebrate the long awaited restoration of Ship Island. The National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will come together today alongside representatives from the Department of…
Governor Phil Bryant to Sign Several Bills Into Law Today
Governor Phil Bryant is set to sign several bills into law today. They are: House Bill 1352, also known as the Criminal Justice Reform Act; House Bill 1283, called the School Safety Act of 2019; Senate Bill 2901, known as…
State Representative Jeramy Anderson Speaks Out on Failed Moss Point Restaurant Tax
Moss Point citizens narrowly voted down a proposed two percent restaurant tax on Tuesday. The purpose of the tax was to help fund the maintenance of public buildings and sports fields as well as support tourism initiatives. Following the failed…
Family heartbroken after fatal crash
A heartbreaking end to the Memorial Day Weekend, 24-year-old Kayla Pittman was killed in a car crash in Ocean Springs. Now the lives of those who loved her most will be forever changed. “She was my life and it can…
A safe way to beat the heat
With the heat cranking up splash pads are open all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a quick way and fun way to cool off this summer, but to ensure the good times keep rolling parents make sure to keep…
Ocean Springs Class of 2019 crosses the stage
Graduation is a milestone many students strive for and for the Ocean Springs class of 2019 the time has come. Tonight, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum was packed with friends and family ready to cheer their graduates across the stage. A…
[Disturbing images] Spillway opening continuing to kill marine life
The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway is continuing to kill marine life in the Mississippi Sound. Just today, three dead dolphins washed up on Coast shores. Warning these images may be disturbing to some. A dolphin was found just…
Moss Point two percent restaurant tax does not pass
Moss Point residents went to the polls today to vote on a two percent restaurant tax throughout the city. Residents of Moss Point did not pass the new tax with a vote of 49.14 percent for and 50.68 percent against.…
Consequences of leaving pets in hot cars
It’s really heating up out there and sometimes our furry friends end up feeling the burn. There is a city-wide ordinance in Biloxi that states if you leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and the animal appears to be…
Biloxi National Cemetery Cleanup
Hundreds of volunteers flooded the Biloxi National Cemetery early this morning to collect flags placed on graves for Memorial Day. More than 20,000 flags needed to be picked up, giving our community yet another opportunity to honor our fallen heroes.…
Free gym membership for teens at Planet Fitness
School is out and the gym is in! From now until September 1st, all high school teens ages 15 to 18 can exercise for free at any Planet Fitness location across the nation. The Teen Summer Challenge aims to help…
New programs to help Department of Public Safety
In order to cater to the citizens in the state, Mississippi’s Department of Public Safety is coming up with new programs to help with long wait times at the DMV. The new programs include a ‘text to be next’ situation…
Preparing for Hurricane Season
The official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is just days away. The local emergency management’s message is “we’re ready, are you?” Harrison County officials and News 25 are gearing up for anything that could threaten our area this…
VT Halter Marine receives $746 million contract
A shipbuilder is expanding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast after receiving a $746 million contract to make a heavy icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard. VT Halter Marine will invest $37.5 million at its Pascagoula shipyard and is expected to…
One dead in single vehicle crash in Gulfport
A 37-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle crash at 2:30 this morning in Gulfport. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan. Sample…
Twenty-four year-old woman killed in Memorial Day Crash
It’s something that no grandmother should ever have to do: bury their granddaughter, but this is the harsh reality for Joanie Smith. Joanie’s 24-year-old granddaughter Kayla Pittman was killed in a car crash on Memorial Day after leaving her house.…
Runaway Juvenile: Jabril Hinton
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. On May 24th, 2019 Laurice Hinton reported her juvenile son, 15-year-old Jabril Hinton, refused to come home at about 7:00 p.m from the Biloxi Shores Apartments where…
MGCCC summer enrollment program
To anyone looking to get a jump start on their education, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is inviting you to enroll for fall classes and they’re adding new courses. From cyber security to a new coding program, students enrolled in…
Moss Point residents vote on two percent restaurant tax
Moss Point residents are heading to the polls today to vote on a two percent restaurant tax throughout the city. Moss Point Mayor Mario King says this tax could bring up to $400,000 towards parks, recreation, and tourism for the…
Victim identified in Jackson County fatal accident
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend turned deadly overnight after a crash in Jackson County. Twenty-four year-old Kayla Danielle Pittman of Ocean Springs died after a car ran a red light last night at about 9:45 p.m. According to the Mississippi…