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Taste of Ocean Springs

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It’s almost time to sip and savor some of the best food and drinks the City of Ocean Springs has to offer. Tonight, we head to the ‘Taste of Ocean Springs’ where we find Victoria Bailey.

MDEQ issues seven beach advisories, three others in effect

WXXV Staff,

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued seven water contact advisories Thursday for Station 1 (Lakeshore Beach in Bay St. Louis), Station 3 (Waveland Beach), Station 4 (Bay St. Louis Beach), Station 6 (Pass…

‘Mom to Wow’ Contest Winners

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This morning, three deserving moms got the surprise of a lifetime when they found out they were winners in WXXV and Harrah’s Gulf Coast’s ‘Mom to Wow’ contest. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was at Harrah’s bright and early to welcome…

D’Iberville State of the City Address

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This morning D’Iberville Mayor Rusty Quave spoke to a room of community members about all things going on throughout the city. Mayor Quave touched on several projects that are in the works right now and projects that have been completed…

Southern Gaming Association Summit

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It’s a can’t miss event for operators and anyone who wants to do business in the casino industry. We’re talking about the Southern Gaming Summit going on at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. Attendees had the opportunity to learn…

Officer McKeithen’s family speaks with Chief John Miller

WXXV Staff,

Biloxi Police Chief John Miller sat down with Officer McKeithen’s family to remember and reflect on Officer McKeithen’s life. The city created the six minute video after requests to interview the family. The video was recorded yesterday afternoon, shortly before…

Fatal shooting leaves one dead in Gulfport

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A Gulfport community is reeling after a shooting leaves one man dead. Just before 3 p.m. Gulfport police responded to a call of shots fired in the 600 block of 25th Street. Officers arrived to find a black male suffering…

Education Day at MGM Park

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As the school year comes to a close, the Biloxi Shuckers found a fun way to interact with local schools. Going for their third win in a row, the Shuckers invited schools and their students to come on by and…

Account set up for McKeithen’s family

WXXV Staff,

You can still show your support to honor our fallen hero and the family he leaves behind. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller answered our community’s call after an outpouring of requests from people. The Biloxi Police Department opened an account…

Officer McKeithen honored across the country

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Support has been overflowing from the community as seen by the growing monument on Officer McKeithen's patrol car and now it is coming from all over the U.S.  A wreath from the New York Yankees popped up recently showing their…

First responders receive help to cope with loss

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The loss of Officer McKeithen has affected first responders from across the Coast. To help cope with the tragedy, the Biloxi Fire Department has had various meetings to help them grieve. On Monday morning, the firefighters gathered together and met…

Who was Robert McKeithen? Remembering our fallen hero

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The community is still mourning over the loss of one of Biloxi’s very own men in blue. Robert McKeithen, known to those closest to him as ‘Mac,’ spent the past 24 years serving the community with the Biloxi Police Department.…

One dead in 25th Street shooting

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Police say a man is dead following a shooting in the 600 block of 25th Street just before 3 this afternoon. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the scene with more.

Vocal Ensemble ‘Choruss’

WXXV Staff,

This evening Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will fill with heavenly voices. ‘Choruss’, an acapella vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, will make their Mississippi debut at 6:30 p.m. The four have toured extensively in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, and…

Darian Atkinson makes initial court appearance

WXXV Staff,

Nineteen-year-old Darian Atkinson had his initial court appearance at the Harrison County Jail this morning. He is charged with capital murder in the killing of veteran Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Atkinson told the Justice Court judge he didn’t have…

Backlot project in the works in Downtown Gulfport

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It’s no secret Downtown Gulfport is constantly changing and it doesn’t look like things are slowing down anytime soon. The Gulfport Main Street Association is working on a project to attract even more people to the area. Phase two of…

Mother of suspected shooter speaks out

WXXV Staff,

The mother of both Darian and Davian Atkinson is speaking out tonight, saying Darian is “not a thug.” Pamela Broger says that if her son shot and killed Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen it’s because he has mental health problems.…

Remembering fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen

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The Coast is in mourning today after the tragic loss of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Today, friends and family gathered at the Biloxi police headquarters for a prayer. Biloxi resident Phyllis Bulaock said, “It is the time now to…

Meet your ‘Soul-Mutt’ at the Humane Society

WXXV Staff,

Are you ready to meet your ‘soul-mutt?’ Well, Friday, May 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be hosting their first-ever shelter speed dating event at the Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. For a $10…