Governor Reeves holds DMR press conference in Jones Park
Governor Tate Reeves was in Gulfport this afternoon for a press conference regarding the state’s Department of Marine Resources. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
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Youth for Christ’s new building is under renovations in Gulfport
Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is opening a new building in Gulfport. They’ve acquired a new property off of Pass Road that will serve the community as ministry, thrift store, and teen center. They’re expecting it to be one…
Justice Court Judge murdered in Moss Point
A justice court judge was murdered inside her home this morning in Moss Point. Police were called to a disturbance at 11:30 a.m. which then led to an officer-involved shooting. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. says 65-year-old Shelia Jackson…
Encompass Health to open ten new beds
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Memorial can rest a little easier knowing they’re in good hands and now even better beds. The facility added ten new beds this week, now making them a 43-bed hospital. As the only…
Nancy Depreo wins Diamondhead special mayoral election
The City of Diamondhead has a new mayor after a special election Tuesday. Councilwoman Nancy Depreo received the most votes in the special mayoral election, edging out Richard Willis for a crucial spot to fill as city leaders continue to…
10/21 - Rob's "Changing Pattern" Afternoon Forecast
Warm temperatures and a few/party clouds skies heading into this afternoon...
Teen arrested on charges of manslaughter in connection to crash that killed 2 people in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) —An 18-year-old has been arrested following a vehicle crash that killed two people earlier this month. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. on October 10 at the intersection of Highway 90 and Myrtle Street. When police…
1 person dead, firefighter injured in Pass Christian house fire Tuesday night
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — A fully involved house fire left one person dead in Harrison County late Tuesday. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say…
Pascagoula Senior Center to reopen for limited activities
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Senior Center will reopen on November 2, 2020 for limited activities. The programs available will be line dancing and an exercise class. Line dancing will be held Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Exercise…
Chris Wells named permanent Executive Director of Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Chris Wells will serve as the permanent Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Wells served as the Chief of Staff at MDEQ for six years, and the…
10/21 - Rob's "Continued Warm/Humid" Mid-Morning Forecast
Light patchy fog has dissipated as temperatures begin to warm...
MGCCC opens new STEM building at Jackson County Campus
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held an opening ceremony for their newly renovated STEM building in Jackson County on Tuesday. One of the major projects of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s 2020 strategic plan is now…
Investigation into misuse of school funds at Biloxi High School closed
The Biloxi Public School District announced that the office of the state auditor has closed the investigation involving former Superintendent Arthur McMillian, current Chief Financial Officer Shane Switzer, and former Director of Child Nutrition Dixie Eleuterius. The release states that…
House fire kills one person in Harrison County
We have breaking news tonight out of Harrison County where a fully involved house fire has left one person dead. According to Fire Chief Pat Sullivan it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say crews…
Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour goes virtual
Another local event has been forced to go virtual due to COVID-19. Biloxi’s annual Cemetery Tour will be represented to the public via an online platform this year. The event normally takes place the last Tuesday and Sunday of October…
Setting the stage for the Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run Block Party
They won’t be running, but instead strutting their stuff across the stage as the 4th annual Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run Block Party gets underway Saturday. There are some changes due to COVID, but the mission remains the same. "The…
South Mississippi is back open for business
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just a little more than two months away and you know what leads up to that: the season for shopping! South Mississippi retailers want to make sure everyone knows their shelves are stocked…
Woman charged with kidnapping has initial court appearance
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night, six-year-old Kaiden Wall and two-year-old Kolden Wall have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother, 33-year-old Sarah Caswell, had her initial appearance at 10 this morning at United States…
MGCCC opens newly renovated STEM building on Jackson County campus
MGCCC leaders cut the ribbon this afternoon on a renovated building designed to help the next generation of STEM students. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Gautier with more on what’s included in the new and improved STEM facility at…
MDOT reminds residents of free resources during Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
JACKSON, MISS. — Gov. Tate Reeves declared October 19-23, 2020, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds residents of the free resources offered to ensure everyone stays safe during severe weather. “Severe weather…
Voters head to the polls in Diamondhead for mayoral election
Signs held high along with high spirits in Diamondhead today as residents head to the polls in a special election for a new mayor. After the unexpected loss of Mayor Tommy Schafer earlier this year, the city has been without…
Initial court appearance for mother facing kidnapping charges
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother and abductor Sarah Caswell just had her initial court appearance this morning. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf has more
10/20 - Rob Knight's Warm Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
As temperatures continue to war, a low-level deck of clouds are forming just north of the interstate...
730 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in Mississippi as of Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — As of Tuesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 730 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 31 deaths. Twenty-two deaths occurred between August 6 and October 18, and 9 occurred between September 18…