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Annual Veteran’s Benefit Golf Tournament

Post 119 of the American Legion will host its annual Veteran’s Benefit Golf Tournament tomorrow. The tournament will take place at the Bayou Vista Golf Course in Gulfport. The event costs $60 a person or $240 for a four person…

Coastal counties receive oil and gas royalties

More money is coming to the Coast to restore coastal areas and marine resources, protecting our community from hurricanes. The U.S. Interior Department announced the latest Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act awards to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.…

American Red Cross volunteers needed

The tornado that ripped through Monroe County makes the third largest disaster event in Mississippi since February. The American Red Cross is in need of trained volunteers. Starting today, the Southeast Mississippi chapter of the Red Cross is hosting a…

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Hancock County

The sunshine may be here to stay, but we were off to a rocky start yesterday when an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 90 MPH moved through Hancock County. The National Weather Service surveyed the damage from yesterday’s storms.…

Arkansas students visit IMMS

Students from Arkansas were here on the Coast this week learning some very valuable lessons about the environment. They’ve traveled a long way to learn about the Gulf Coast: eight hours to be exact. These fifth grade students from Arkansas…

Remembering Bloody Sunday

The community is remembering the African-American protesters who took a stand against segregation 59 years ago. That protest turned violent and became forever known as ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Here on the beautiful Mississippi coast, visiting the beach is for everyone, but…

15th annual Jolly Gala

It’s Jolly time! The 15th annual Jolly Gala will be letting the good times roll all night. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at the IP Casino with more.

Waveland Lighthouse and Pavilion Grand Opening

It’s been a long time coming for the City of Waveland and the $1.9 million lighthouse project. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the official grand opening of the lighthouse and pavilion with more.

WXXV’s Broadcast Student of the Year

This year, WXXV wanted to recognize the talent of South Mississippi’s broadcast students. So, a few months ago broadcast students from across the Coast entered a news story into our broadcast student of the year competition. After tallying up the…

Arkansas students learn about ocean life at IMMS

We have a very special and unique environment here on the Gulf Coast. It’s so special that people from across the country come to learn about it. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini caught up with some students from Arkansas at the…

One person dead after early morning shooting in Pascagoula

This morning around 5:30, Pascagoula police responded to a 911 call regarding a home invasion at the Tall Pines Apartments on Scovel Road. While on scene, officers discovered two men had been shot. One of the victims died from the…

1699 Weekend of Discovery in Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs was founded in 1699. Now, 320 years later, residents are gearing up to celebrate the historical mark this weekend. The 1699 Weekend of Discovery is a two day event with Friday night being an unveiling…

Gaston Point Elementary forum

More than a hundred residents gathered at the Gaston Point Community Center wanting answers on the future of Gaston Point Elementary School. Questions were on the minds of many as locals piled into the Gaston Point Community Center, looking to…

Fights at Crawfish Music Festival lead to changes

The first night of the 27th annual Crawfish Music Festival brought out around 11,000 people. Everything had to be shut down early due to fights that broke out. Coast Coliseum Executive Director Matt McDonnell said, “It deters people that are…

Mom to Wow! Mother’s Day Contest

Do you know a mom who is deserving of the world? WXXV and Harrah’s Gulf Coast have teamed up to give some deserving moms the pampering of a lifetime. Harrah’s will pick the winners up in a limo at home…

Two MGCCC students receive national scholarship

Two MGCCC students were awarded one of the most prestigious national scholarships you can receive. Rebecca Davis of Moss Point and Meghan Nguyen of Ocean Springs were the only Mississippi students to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Student Scholarship.…

Number of measles cases rising in U.S.

The measles are on the rise in the country. Just recently an out of state traveler with the measles visited Hattiesburg. Dr. Erica Frank said, “It is really contagious. It is the most contagious virus known to man.” The number…

Pass Christian foster parent arrested on child abuse

A foster parent on the Coast is now behind bars for allegedly abusing her six-year-old foster child. Fifty-six year-old Charlene Hilliard of Pass Christian now faces two felony counts of child abuse. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, a…

Severe weather damage in Hancock County

In Hancock County, residents are seeing some damage following the severe weather that moved through earlier. Around noon today, we had reports of a possible tornado touching down in the area. You can see tree limbs littering the streets and…

Cure your sweet tooth cravings at the Sugar Factory

Looking for something to cure your sweet tooth? Well, there may be a place in Biloxi that can do just that! News 25’s Taylor Rubach got a sneak peek at the Sugar Factory inside the Hard Rock Casino. It’s a…

Fights at Crawfish Music Festival lead to changes

The first night of the 27th annual Crawfish Music Festival brought out around 11,000 people. Everything had to be shut down early due to fights that broke out. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Locations to safely pick up internet purchases on the Coast

There is growing concern tonight for the safety of buyers and sellers using Facebook Marketplace. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department developed a new project focused on eliminating the dangers involved with meeting anonymous people. As online shopping continues to rise…

Philip Gunn speaks to Coast leaders

This morning, Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn recapped the 2019 Legislative Session to a room of Coast business leaders. In three months, lawmakers were able to complete the state budget, approve a $1,500 pay raise for teachers, and work to…

Broadcast Student of the Year

New 25 has introduced our two finalists for WXXV’s Broadcast Student of the Year earlier this month. Today, we’re surprising the winner at school! News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.