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Veterans Day Events

Residents across to coast are set to honor the men and women of our armed forces for Veterans Day. Lyman Elementary School will be holding a Veterans Day program at 8:30. Cable One will be hosting "Take a veteran to…

Santa Claus is coming to town

With December fast approaching, Christmas is right around the corner. The Salvation Army is doing the most good this Christmas season. On November 18th at 11, Santa Claus is coming to the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The Salvation Army will…

Honoring our veterans at West Harrison High

Today was West Harrison High School’s sixth annual Veterans Day Ceremony put on by the JROTC cadets. The West Harrison High School gym was packed with American pride as teachers, students, and their family members gathered to honor the United…

Thanksgiving Food Drive at One80 Fitness

With the holidays approaching sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in receiving rather than giving. You can help support Harrison County families in need by donating a non-perishable food item to One80 Fitness in D’Iberville. All donations support the…

Mississippi lawmakers applaud Keesler Air Force Base

Three Mississippi politicians expressed gratitude today at Keesler Air Force Base for meeting its commitment to provide full manpower for the 815th Airlift Squadron, better known as the Flying Jennies. U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, alongside Congressman Steven…

Veterans visit WWII Museum

Veterans from across the Coast loaded up on buses for the annual trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. News 25’s Payton Malone joined the group and has the story. The sights and sounds at the World…

Veterans breakfast at Ocean Springs High School

This morning, the Junior ROTC at Ocean Springs High School hosted its tenth annual Veterans Breakfast. Veterans and their families were invited to come and enjoy a free breakfast and mingle with members of the Greyhound Battalion. News 25’s Caroline…

Alabama attempted murder suspect arrested in Biloxi

The search for an Alabama man wanted for attempted murder ends in Mississippi. Twenty-six year-old Byron Miller was wanted for the domestic violence stabbing of a Baldwin County woman. Authorities say the woman was stabbed early this morning and underwent…

Indicted on felony charge of embezzlement

A former public information officer with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department finds herself behind bars now, indicted on a felony charge of embezzlement. According to the indictment, 47-year-old Cherie Ward of Ocean Springs is accused of converting her own use…

Oil platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico

A Coast Guard spokeswoman says two workers were injured when a fire broke out on an oil production platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Coast Guard Petty Officer Lexie Preston says 46 workers were evacuated from Shell International LTD.’s enchilada…

Celtic Music Festival

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Terry Campbell and Elizabeth Doss about the Celtic Music Festival at the Harrison County Fairgrounds November 11th - 12th 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm Sunday. Tickets are $10…

Men's Cancer Awareness

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Heather Leblanc and Tim Jones about the Men's Cancer Awareness fundraiser on November 10th, 6 pm until 10 pm at the Gulf Hills Resort and Conference Center. Tickets are $25 dollars per person.

Heat For The Holidays

Geiger Heating and Air, Rheem and WXXV 25 are teaming up this holiday season to give away a new heating and air system for one lucky winner.

Veterans Day Breakfast

News 25's Caroline Eaker interviews students at Ocean Springs High School about the Veterans Day Breakfast at 8:45 am.

Luncheon focuses on catastrophe savings

A storm could stir up a financial crisis at any time of the year. Helping homeowners stay prepared for a natural disaster, First Federal Bank representatives hosted a luncheon focused on catastrophe savings in Pascagoula today. Local tax advisers and…

Panhandling ordinance debate continues in Biloxi

Recent complaints from Biloxi residents regarding panhandlers in the area have sparked a debate with the City Council. At tonight’s meeting, residents expressed their complaints as City Council members discussed a new ordinance to be put in place to maintain…

Citizens protest against dolphin tank in Gulfport

Concerned citizens are speaking out against the plans for a dolphin tank at the new Gulfport aquarium set to open in 2019. News 25’s Taylor Rubach spoke with the activists outside Gulfport City Hall where the vigil took place. ‘Empty…

Ocean Springs residents angry over Facebook post

Ocean Springs community members used the public comment portion of today’s meeting to address Mayor Dobson’s most recent Facebook post. Some residents claim he made countless comments that were not only ‘disturbing,’ but ‘divisive’ as well. Dobson did apologize for…

State flag flying at Ocean Springs City Hall causes concern

The Confederate emblem on the Mississippi State flag has been an ongoing discussion, and in some cases, an ongoing debate for a while now. Members of Macedonia Baptist Church in Ocean Springs used tonight’s board of aldermen meeting as an…

Dog park coming to Gulfport

If you have a dog, they will soon have a new area to run around and play in Gulfport. The new park, which will include a dog park, will be located at the corner of 34th Street and 8th Avenue.…

Pascagoula police want to be more transparent, add body cams

Ninety-five percent of police departments throughout the country are equipped with body cameras. Pascagoula police are now part of that statistic. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with officers who say the new body cameras will make their police force more…