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Jackson County Animal Shelter Open House

In Gautier this afternoon, some lucky animals had the chance to find a new home. Jackson County Animal Shelter extended their hours today, hosting an open house adoption event in an attempt to find homes for more of the animals…

Jackson County Animal Shelter Open House

Leaders of the Jackson County Animal Shelter are hoping you will give some pets a new leash on life. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us from the Gautier shelter where they have extended their hours tonight in hopes of giving…

“Shrek the Musical”

In a faraway kingdom, there’s a tale of an ogre and a feisty princess and they’re both coming to life in Biloxi this weekend. Downstage Productions presents the award winning “Shrek: the Musical” at the Biloxi Saenger Theater. The cast…

Free Fridays at Lynn Meadows

If you’re looking for some free fun for the whole family, we’ve got you covered. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is hosting Free Friday. The center has been serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 18 years. On the last…

Jackson County Deputy Fired

Sheriff Mike Ezell says a deputy has been fired after having sexual relations with a female inmate. It is still early on in the investigation and we will continue to bring the details as they become available. Sheriff Ezell did…

Kids Tour WXXV News Station

Also today, some Mississippi youngsters were here in the spotlight, touring our news and weather center as part of their summer camp activities. They got an up close and personal look at what it takes to put a news show…

It’s Raining Men: Thunder Down Under

There was thunder in our WXXV studio earlier today. Thunder Down Under, that is. The all-male dance group is taking center stage this weekend at the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville. Tickets are $40 and all of the shows are…

Saints Summer Camp in West Virginia

The New Orleans Saints were on the practice field in West Virginia as their training camp continues. The Saints first pre-season game is set for Thursday, August 11th against the New England Patriots. The first home game of the regular…

MLB’s Lawton Brothers Speak at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum

Stay humble, work hard and be determined: that’s advice from two former Major League Baseball stars native to the Coast. It was two speakers for the price of one during the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” luncheon exhibition series at…

Film Industry Proposal for Harrison County Skate Park

What’s next for the old Harrison County Skate Park? The county is in the process of looking at proposals. With the school board in on the decision, one of the proposals is to make the site a place for education,…

Traffic Accident on I-10

Traffic was backed up on westbound I-10 this afternoon after several vehicles were involved in an accident. Around three this afternoon, traffic westbound near the Cowan exit was down to one lane while police worked to clear the scene. No…

Interview with Shrek: The Musical Director Cody Breland

In a faraway land, there’s a tale of an ogre and a feisty princess that’s coming to life in Biloxi this weekend. “Shrek the Musical” has taken over the Saenger Theater and News 25’s Shelby Myers is there before the…

Missing Man in Vancleave

Mr. Warren Morris Cox has been missing since 7/27/16 from his home at 10213 Jim Ramsey Rd. in Vancleave. Believed to have left his home walking, his clothing is unknown and he is in need of insulin. Mr. Cox is…

Pokémon Go in Biloxi

Beauvoir is hosting a Pokemon Go event. Sixty-four lures at eight Pokestops will be loaded every 30 minutes. Admission will be $3.50. AMVETS will be serving up hamburgers and hotdogs for a donations. The event takes place August 20, 2016 at…

Back to School Clothing Drive

If your kids are in need of school clothes, one local group has you covered. A drive is now underway to collect gently used clothes for young people in our area whose families don't have the money to buy new…

Sales Tax Holiday Kicks Off

When the clock struck midnight this morning, shoppers across the state were ready to open their wallets and start shopping. The sales tax holiday gives shoppers a break from a seven percent sales tax until Saturday at midnight. Early this…

Noise Advisory: Exercise in Woolmarket

The Department of the Navy will be conducting a training exercise at the U.S. Navy Woolmarket Rifle and Pistol Range on highway 67 which will include helicopter operations and the use of pyrotechnics inside the fence line of the range.…

Leadership Gulf Coast Alumni Affair

From politicians to doctors, Leadership Gulf Coast alumni are a true who’s who of our community. Today, hundreds of their alumni gathered at the IP for an alumni affair. In 1988, plans for the first Leadership Gulf Coast class started…