Sharon Barnett wins Harrison County Tax Collector’s race
Supporters of Sharon Barnett are celebrating in D’Iberville tonight following her win in the Harrison County Tax Collector’s runoff. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
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Holiday travel amidst the pandemic
With Thanksgiving just days away and the rest of the holiday season just around the corner, holiday travel at the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is ramping up. However, the hustle and bustle at airport’s this year will…
Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election
Unofficial results from the Harrison County Tax Collector runoff election are in. Sharon Nash Barnett has received 85 percent of the votes to Connie Rockco’s 15 percent. Military ballots are still outstanding and absentee votes will have…
Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog debuts his trading card!
Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog was back out in the community today debuting his new collectible item. Fire Chief Joe Boney and Jack stood outside the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center this afternoon, performing tricks and handing out…
What to expect at Edgewater Mall on Black Friday
While Black Friday is notorious for packed stores and long lines, the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi isn’t selling themselves short of safety precautions this year. There will be limitations on the numbers of people that can come…
Update on Hurricane Zeta debris removal in Jackson County
Jackson County’s debris removal contractor has 17 trucks currently working in neighborhoods throughout the County. They intend to add additional trucks after Thanksgiving to get the rest of the Hurricane Zeta debris picked up as soon as possible. To make…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting in area of 6th Avenue
On November 23, 2020, at approximately 11:25 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 6th Avenue to reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and located several shell casings, along with some residences that…
Feeding the Gulf Coast provides for the community suffering from food insecurity
As we start preparing for the holidays, you might want to prepare yourself for these statistics about food insecurity. These numbers have gone up since the pandemic, but as of now within Mississippi one in five adults…
Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election
Voters are headed to the polls for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two…
COVID-19 cases, deaths rise on the Mississippi Coast; 665 new cases reported statewide
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported an additional 665 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Tuesday morning. Harrison and Jackson Counties saw the highest increase in cases in South Mississippi. County-by-county breakdown as of Tuesday, November 24:…
Ice skating is back at the Coast Coliseum
After a delay opening the ice rink due to Hurricane Zeta, ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has returned for the winter season. Skating enthusiasts to beginners are welcome to hit the ice. Admission is $13…
Harrison County Tax Collector Runoff Election
Voters will head to the polls tomorrow for a runoff special election to decide who Harrison County’s next tax collector will be. Interim Tax Collector Sharon Nash Barnett and District Five Supervisor Connie Rockco were the top two vote getters…
DIY holiday décor with cardboard
With the kids home for Thanksgiving break you might be looking for some fun crafts to keep them entertained. Well, save your cardboard boxes because the possibilities are endless when you think ‘inside’ the box. Two Men…
Past cooking utensils and vintage cookbooks on display at the Biloxi Library
In honor of Thanksgiving, the Biloxi Library on Howard Avenue is taking patrons into kitchens of the past. In their display ‘Happiness is Homemade’ you can view a wide array of cooking utensils that might have been…
Kelly Family providing free Thanksgiving meal in Bay St. Louis
For anyone looking for a warm home-cooked meal this Thanksgiving holiday, look no further than Bay St. Louis. For 35 years, the Kelly family has provided a free Thanksgiving meal to the community. They will do so…
Update: Vet gets fallen tree off home with help
We have a happy update on a story that aired on WXXV last Monday. The fallen tree on disabled vet and Gulfport resident Brian McDowell’s home has been removed. During Zeta, a tree fell on McDowell’s mobile…
North Bay Area Mardi Gras Association cancels 2021 Mardi Gras parade
Just a week after Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced there will be no Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, the first Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Association has canceled its parade as well. The North Bay Area Mardi…
Remembering K9 Officer Rambo
Retired K9 Officer Rambo from the Pascagoula Police Department passed away in October and is missed this holiday season. A loyal partner in crime and best friend to handler Lt. Richard Davis, Rambo is missed and never…
24th annual Vancleave Arts and Crafts Festival
Arts and crafts make perfect personalized gifts for Christmas and the Vancleave Arts and Crafts Fair hosted over 35 vendors with unique handmade items. Friends of the Vancleave Public Library hosted their 24th annual Vancleave Arts and…
City of Biloxi holds ‘Christmas in the City’
Christmas shopping has already begun on the Coast. With unique local vendors, there were plenty of items to gift loved ones this weekend in Downtown Biloxi. In Biloxi this weekend, it was Christmas in the city. Business…
19-year-old arrested on one count of manslaughter
A 19-year-old was arrested this weekend by Gulfport police on one count of manslaughter. Around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, police responded to Memorial Hospital in reference to a juvenile shooting victim who later died from his…
Firefighters battle brush fire in Gulfport on Sunday
Multiple fire departments responded to a woods fire in Gulfport Sunday. The fire originated in Gulfport near 53rd Avenue and 28th Street. Long Beach and Gulfport Fire Departments were on the scene and helped to contain the…
Two people in critical condition after motorcycle accident in Gulfport
Gulfport Police responded to an accident involving a motorcycle this evening on Railroad Street. Police tell News 25 the accident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and two people on the motorcycle had to be transported to…
‘Christmas in the City’ coming to Downtown Biloxi Saturday
The Spirit of Christmas is coming to the City of Biloxi. Their 16th annual Christmas in the City is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Biloxi’s Rue Magnolia District. Those attending have the chance…