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Judge Rules Transgenders Can Enlist In Military

A federal judge on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's request to further delay the ability of transgender people to enlist in the military. News 25 Reporter Veronica Bayona hit the streets and got locals reactions on the decision. "It makes…

Tony Brown Gatorade Player Of The Year

The 4-A South State Champion East Central Football Program is coming off its best season, in school history... And star running back tony brown... Had a lot to do with that. In fact, he had so much to do with…

Development At The Old Walmart

The old Wal-Mart building on the corner of Pass Road and Popps Ferry could see new tenants as early as next year. The city of Biloxi is still working with Southern Mississippi Planning and Development to help bring in a…

Long Beach Schools Score An A Grade

Today the Long Beach school district celebrated an achievement with a visit from the state superintendent. In front of students, teachers and members of the community. The Mississippi Superintendent of Education awarded the Long Beach School system for being a…

MGM Fireworks Show Causing Problems

There could soon be changes to the firework shows at MGM Park. That's because residents who live across from the stadium tell News 25 that fireworks have caused roof damage to their apartments. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney told the…

Gulf Coast Marathon Only 25.9 Miles

Remember the gulf coast marathon we talked about yesterday and Sunday? Turns out... It wasn't quite a full marathon. An email was sent out to runners who thought they qualified for the Boston Marathon with their times in the 26.2…

Driver Hits Mother And Two Children

Shortly after five-thirty this evening a mother and her two children were struck by a vehicle in Hancock County. The family was leaving a Christmas event at East Hancock Elementary when they attempted to cross the road to get back…

40 Year Sentence For Sexual Assault Of Girls

A picayune man will serve 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of sexual battery on three separate children. According to District Attorney Joel Smith, investigators looked into 36 year old Joseph Rogers in 2016 when a…

Car Crimes On Rise During Holidays

Every year police see an increase of robberies and other crimes during the holiday season. A video of two suspects in Biloxi is circulating on social media... News 25's Gina Tomlinson spoke to Biloxi residents living in the neighborhood where…

Visit MS Gulf Coast Hires New Face

Milton Segarra has been selected to become the face of tourism for the three coastal counties.. As the new executive director of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. His appointment was made official after the board members of visit Mississippi Gulf Coast…

Seabees And Kittens Make Purr-Fect Friends

Some Seabees made purr-fect friends with some buddies from the Humane Society Of South Mississippi today. It’s part of a program called "Pause For Paws" bringing pets from the shelter to play with single sailors at the liberty center on…

Ocean Springs School District Celebration

The Ocean Springs school district celebrated their excellence during a celebration today. Dr. Carey wright, the state superintendent of education stopped by the celebration to talk about the success of the ocean springs school district The school district was recognized…

Pets Running Loose

On the rise in Biloxi recently, the Biloxi police department has received several complaints in reference to domesticated animals roaming at large inside the corporate city limits of Biloxi, which violates a city ordinance. Within city limits animals must be…

Hanukkah Begins

People of the Jewish faith will start their festivities tonight as Hanukkah begins. The eight-day Jewish celebration honors "the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem." Perhaps the most well-known Hanukkah tradition is the lighting of the menorah which has…

A Day In The Life Mississippi

News 25's Caroline Eaker spoke with a local who joined a group of other Mississippians as they decided to celebrate the birthday and the state in a special way. Sunday dozens of Mississippi photographers, like Gulfport native Tim Isbell, celebrated…

Mississippi Legislator Resigns

Mississippi's house speaker says a key legislator who resigned Sunday was facing sexual harassment allegations. Speaker Philip Gunn tells says multiple women had complained about John Moore, who resigned from a house seat in Rankin County. Moore had chaired the…

The Perfect Gift For Your Sports Fan

If you are looking for a cool stocking stuffer for the bulldog or rebel fans in your life we have the perfect gift for you this morning! Check out these sweet bobble heads, recently issued by the national bobble head…

District 49 Senate Discussion Forum Gulfport

District 49 Senate Discussion Forum Gulfport All three candidates running for the state senate spot of District 49 were put in the hot seat tonight in a public discussion. News 25's Taylor Rubach attended the Harrison County Republican Women's Senate…

Shooting Trial Set For Myrick Laneaux

A judge has scheduled an April trial for a man charged with killing a Mississippi couple and shooting their baby. Circuit Court Judge Roger Clark on Monday set a date of April 16 for the trial of Myrick Laneaux. He…

Murder Trial Set For Long Beach Officer

A trial date has been set for the Long Beach police officer charged with second degree murder after leaving her daughter in a hot car. Cassie barker's trial is set to begin in Hancock County on April 8th of next…

Full Moon And Motorcycle Crashes

In medical news this morning ... Many people believe a full moon causes chaos and unusual behavior. And while that's only a *Myth* ... The bright sky *may* increase the risk of deadly *motorcycle* crashes. Researchers from the university of…

Heat For The Holidays Contest

Do you or someone you know need a new heating and air system? Well Geiger Heating and Air and WXXV are teaming up this holiday season, And we are giving away a brand new heating and air system! Joining me…

2nd Gulf Coast Marathon In The Books

The second ever Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is in the books and 3,824 runners have crossed the finish line in Biloxi... But it's likely that they're not quite *finished* with the gulf coast. The annual event has been well received…