Biloxi Main Street hosts Pumpkinpalooza
Biloxi Main Street’s October Pumpkinpalooza Festival happened today at the Downtown Community Market. This festival is one of the five festivals Biloxi Main Street hosts in a year. Residents in the…
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Drive-thru Halloween Bash set for Saturday in Gulfport
If you’re looking for a safe and scary good time this weekend, look no further than the Isiah Fredericks Community Center for an annual event. The Halloween Bash…
Today marks one year anniversary of Hurricane Zeta
Today marks one year since Hurricane Zeta hit South Mississippi. The hurricane made landfall in Louisiana as a category three before weakening to a category two as it…
Tornado sweeps through Picayune
A tornado swept through Picayune Wednesday night, damaging buildings and knocking out power in several areas. Today, debris could be seen along several roadways and some streets were closed off. No injuries…
Biloxi bomb threat suspect arrested
A Georgia man is in jail after allegedly making a false bomb threat in Biloxi last week. According to police, 25-year-old Marcus Tyrone Geddis was tracked down and arrested after he…
Three men awaiting extradition to Jackson County on motor vehicle theft and commercial burglary charges
Three men are in jail in Lake Charles, Louisiana awaiting extradition to Jackson County on motor vehicle theft and commercial burglary charges. Sheriff Mike Ezell says surveillance video from Citizens Bank on Lemoyne Blvd in St. Martin shows a pickup…
10th annual Inkin the Coast at the Coast Coliseum
This weekend tattoo artists from around the world will be Inkin the Coast. Although for this year’s event, there’s more to it than just tattooing. Starting tomorrow,…
WXXV Welcomes Meggan Gray to “NEWS 25 Today” Team
GULFPORT (Oct. 28, 2021) – WXXV-TV (NBC and FOX) in Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi is pleased to welcome veteran newscaster Meggan Gray to the News 25 family. Meggan will co-anchor "News 25 Today" from 6 a.m.…
MSDH reports 343 COVID-19 cases and five deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 343 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and five deaths. Four deaths occurred between October 22 and October 27, and one death occurring on October 31, 2020 was identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total…
South Mississippi teen Abby Bosarge passes away
South Mississippi teen Abby Bosarge, whose story inspired and touched people across the nation, has passed away. The 18-year-old Pass Christian resident died this morning after her battle with…
Former Jackson, George, Greene DA to run for Circuit Court judge
A former District Attorney in Jackson County is announcing his candidacy for Circuit Court judge. Keith Miller made the announcement on Wednesday for the Place 1 seat, which serves Jackson, George and Greene counties. "My wife, Sherry, and I, along…
1 dead in Jackson County after tornado flips car multiple times Wednesday night
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is dead in Jackson County as a result of severe weather on Wednesday night, according to Public Safety Director Earl Etheridge. Etheridge tells WXXV that at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, a tornado flipped…
Keesler Federal honors First Responders of the Year
The seventh annual Keesler Federal First Responder of the Year event honors those who put their lives on the line each and every day for their communities. In…
Powerball winning numbers for October 27th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Apparent tornado touches down in Picayune
An apparent tornado hit Picayune earlier this evening. Check out these images from Picayune in a post written by the Picayune Police Department that says “please avoid the area of…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 27th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 27th are: 6-2-8. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Bay St. Louis woman becomes baking champion
A Bay St. Louis woman achieved her lifelong dream of opening her very own bakery after winning a Food Network competition. What would you do if you won $25,000…
Bayou View Elementary kindergarten teacher saves student from choking
On Monday, a kindergarten teacher at Bayou View Elementary School in Gulfport jumped into action and saved her student’s life. Bayou View kindergartner Ben Taylor was enjoying…
Red Ribbon Week brings Drug Prevention Awareness to the classroom
Red Ribbon Week is happening all across the country this week to spread Drug-Use Prevention Awareness. This campaign is the largest and longest running drug and…
Cares Act assistance available for fishermen
The second round of Cares Act assistance for commercial and charter fisheries is now available. As restaurants and processors shut down during the pandemic, many fishermen were unable to sell…
Coast Crime Stoppers raising award to help solve Cameron Perryman case
At the beginning of October, family members and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers raised the reward money for the case of 33-year-old Cameron Perryman from $2,500…
Georgia man arrested for alleged false reporting of a bomb
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 25-year-old Marcus Tyrone Geddis of Columbus, GA on a warrant for alleged False Reporting of a Bomb. The arrest resulted from an investigation involving an alleged threat communicated by telephone to a business in the…
SBA Disaster Loan applications open for those impacted by Hurricane Ida
Earlier this week, President Biden approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for individual and public assistance for Mississippi counties affected by Hurricane Ida. Now, the Small…
Tips to reduce your risk of breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial has tips on how you can reduce your risk. The medical oncology group at Memorial recommends prioritizing diet and exercise.…