With the predicted rainfall, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency warns residents of potential flooding in low lying areas, creeks, and rivers. Residents should monitor weather and take the necessary precautions to make sure their property is…
In anticipation of what could be a three-day weather and rain event for Harrison County, self-serve sandbags will be available at the following locations. Harrison County Road Department: 10076 Lorraine Road in Gulfport District 1 Work Center, D’Iberville: 10085 Doris…
Rain continues to move into the area, as HEAVY RAIN is expected...
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach Petty Officer Second Class Raven McQueen, a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, is playing a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting force in the face…
Two arrests have been made in a shooting that happened yesterday in Gulfport. Police arrested 19-year-old Brandon Pittman on one count of aggravated assault and 20-year-old Unkeem Hollis on two counts of shooting into a vehicle and…
It’s not only the beginning of the spring season, but it’s also kitten season. This refers to the time of year when cats are breeding and having litters of kittens. In an effort to control the cat…
It’s spring time here on the Mississippi Coast and that means festival time will soon be in full swing. Over in Ocean Springs, downtown streets are being marked and prepared for the Spring Arts Festival set to…
After having to cancel its 2020 event, Jeepin’ the Coast is planning a jam-packed four-day event for June 2021. Sunday, the 2021 Jeepin’ the Coast schedule was announced on its Facebook page and a couple new events…
A new thrift store is coming to Ocean Springs. The St. Vincent De Paul will have its grand opening this Thursday at 10 a.m. Unlike any other thrift store on the Coast, the St. Vincent De Paul…
Alligators have been spotted in Pascagoula’s I.G. Levy Memorial Park in Whitehead Lake. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to a mini warehouse right across the street from the alligator sightings. There are more than just ducks…
COVID-19’s effects have been far-reaching, even stretching into Uncle Sam’s territory, and by that, we mean taxes and the way we file them. There will be some major changes in filing your 2020 tax return this year…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich stopped by WXXV News 25 today and reflects on the city’s past year pushing through the pandemic. It’s been a challenging year for the city, not only fighting COVID-19, but enduring damages…
A more than $6 million grant is available for Harrison County residents needing emergency rental assistance because of financial stress caused by the pandemic. The grant was approved this morning during the Harrison County Board of Supervisors…
It’s been just over one week since the Fort Bayou Drawbridge was closed to traffic and business owners are sharing how they’ve adjusted over the course of a week. On the Ocean Springs side, Greg Verges owns…
Around 5 p.m. this evening, the Gulfport Police Department responded to a call about a shooting on South Carolina Avenue. About a two-block crime scene was marked off on South Carolina Avenue, north of Polk Street. Gulfport’s…
On Monday, March 22, 2021, at approximately 3:43 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on US-90 in Jackson County involving a pedestrian. A 2011 Mazda 3 driven by Andrew Steinborn, 29, of Moss Point, MS, was…
Residents in the City of Moss Point came together over the weekend for its first Spring Fling Extravaganza Pop Up Shop at Pelican Landing. Local businesses from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast came together to showcase…
Educators looking for a job had the opportunity to meet principals and administrators at Pass Christian’s annual career fair on Saturday. The Pass Christian Public School District offered an in-person career fair, giving those interested in working…
Last year, the Waveland Civic Association had to cancel their St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to COVID-19. Now, this year, the parade was back rolling through the streets in Hancock County. After Governor Tate Reeves lifted the…
Clouds continue to move into the area as the rest of the workweek will bring rainfall...
A law that will take effect July 1 increases penalties for public employees involved in fraud or embezzlement of taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White announced today that those public employees who obtain $10,000 or more of taxpayer money will…
A Coast performance and event venue paid tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but are…
For almost 100 years, Back Bay Mission has had a simple mission: to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives. “We were first introduced to Back Bay Mission when we were stationed here in 1961 as newlyweds.”…
Jackson County Superintendent John Strycker surprised the students at St. Martin East Elementary School by dressing up as the former president they’ve been learning about: Abraham Lincoln. As Lincoln walked through the doors of classrooms at St.…