Many blood drives across the county had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, making the need for donating even more important. A socially distant blood drive was held in Ocean Springs today in effort to help fill the…
A face mask mandate went into effect for thirteen counties in Mississippi yesterday including two here on the Coast, Harrison and Jackson County. But many online are still debating if you should wear a mask or not. Dr. Wendy Williams,…
The University of Southern Mississippi has released its plan for this fall’s academic course delivery, including face covering requirements, modifications to classroom setup, and other academic-related changes, as it prepares for a welcoming, interactive, and positive learning environment for students, despite…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A barge hit the Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi, according to city officials. Biloxi Police are on scene assessing damage to the bridge. They are asking motorists to take an alternate route if possible. This…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Biloxi Police Department have confirmed to WXXV that a body was found on the Popps Ferry Causeway Tuesday morning. According to authorities, Biloxi Police and the Biloxi Fire Department were dispatched to the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Monday that Area 5 Approved growing waters are closed to the harvest of oysters. The closure is effective immediately due to the presence of harmful algal blooms.…
At the end of News 25 at 9:00pm on FOX Monday night, News 25's Taylor Rubach took some time to talk about something near and dear to her heart, and do something special for her grandfather, Gary Rubach who lives…
In a special-called meeting tonight, the Stone County School Board voted to approve the district’s school readiness plan for the upcoming school year, but some parents and community members still have some concerns. By a four-to-one vote, the Stone County…
Criminals beware! If you plan on breaking the law your chance of getting caught on camera and quickly is on the rise. The Biloxi Police Department is using the latest technology to nab crooks and you can help! Criminals are…
Property owners in Gulfport can now place vegetative debris on the side of the road for pick-up. As of today, the City of Gulfport, along with Utility Partners LLC and Waste Pro, began the city-wide project to collect tree and…
The Harrison County School District has announced their plans for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The Harrison County Board of Trustees has adopted a modified traditional plan, which consists of on-campus learning with specific limitations and social distancing.…
The Port of Pascagoula announced today it has been awarded $6.6 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Funds. Funding comes as a result of Senate Bill 2977 becoming law today and will go towards the Jackson County Port Authority’s north rail…
Originally it was under the discussion that the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control would not be accepting new orders this week. However, there is some clarification and they are resuming business as usual with taking in orders. The Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage…
The Stone County School Board is meeting tonight to discuss its school readiness plan for the upcoming academic year, but some parents are still concerned for the safety of their children as coronavirus cases rise. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has…
A litter of kittens were poisoned in Biloxi, now they need your help to stay alive. Two kittens are fighting to stay alive with the help of the veterinarians at Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital after they were poisoned with antifreeze.…
Despite COVID and the heat, the South Mississippi Ballroom Dancers were determined to give group founder Ben Gibson and his wife, Lucille, a birthday celebration. Saturday, the SMBD caravanned to the Gibson’s home with balloons and posters, wishing the couple…
The Long Beach School District announced its reopening plans for the fall of 2020 semester. The new policy stated that classes will be back in classrooms for the first day of school on August 6th, 2020. Among many other new…
This weekend there were barks and cheers as Gulfport welcomed six new pet therapy teams. Saturday, the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi honored its 2020 class of pet graduates. Six canines and their handlers received diplomas and a chew…
The daughter, father, and sister of Joey Moran held a vigil yesterday at Neco’s Marketplace in Pass Christian, almost a year after Moran went missing. On July 14th, 2019, the 47-year-old Pass Christian resident Moran went missing. He was reported…
A reminder to Mississippians, the new mask mandate is now in effect. Based on the governor’s executive order 1507, the following counties must adhere to the use of a mask or face covering in public, practice enhanced safety protocols, and…
The Pascagoula Police Department says a person was shot Sunday night inside the Hartford Commons apartment complex, located at 3102 Eden Street. Police say the incident happened at around at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. After receiving a call about a man…
The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has announced a temporary suspension of their liquor ordering system. They say the suspension is necessary to try to remedy the unprecedented backlog of orders currently in their system. This step…
With the dog days of summer approaching and the heat index rising into the triple digits, don’t forget to care for your furry friends. Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Development Director Katie King shared some tips with News 25 on…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is still holding its summer camp amidst the coronavirus pandemic, giving kids a chance to do some in-person learning once again. The annual summer camp is for all kids ages six all the way…