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Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kick off
Biloxi, MS (WXXV)-With safety in mind the festivities for the annual Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen Pageant officially kicks off. Wednesday, the 91st annual Biloxi Blessing of The Fleet and Shrimp Queen contestants gathered at st. Micheal catholic…
Most Mississippi Coast casinos reopen Thursday. Here's a list of services that have changed.
Most of the casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will reopen Thursday, May 21 after being forced to shut down for nearly two months. Although casinos will be open, several amenities normally offered to guests will remain closed or have…
Flight operations suspended at Eglin Air Force Base after 2 jets crash in 4 days
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WXXV) — An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 58th Fighter Squadron crashed upon landing around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to officials, the pilot successfully ejected and was transported to the 96th…
Governor Reeves Announces His Appointments for MDOC and DPS Commissioners
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced Burl Cain as his appointment for the permanent Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) and Judge Sean Tindell for Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS). Governor Reeves made the announcements…
Long Beach High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 at Long Beach High School. Katie Baker is the valedictorian and Lainey Hillman is the…
South Mississippi reports no deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday
Mississippi reported 263 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths on Tuesday, the Department of Health reported today. That brings the state totals to 11,967 cases reported as of Monday and 570 deaths. Of those numbers, 1,568 cases reported are…
NAACP to give away masks in Moss Point
The Jackson County branch of the NAACP will be in Moss Point on Saturday to give away masks for those who need them. Members of the NAACP will be at the corner of MLK and Main Street in Moss Point…
Port of Gulfport executive director resigns
Jonathan Daniels, the executive director and CEO of the Port of Gulfport, has resigned his position in Mississippi to take a similar position in Florida. The resignation, accepted by the Mississippi State Port Authority Board of Commissioners, is effective June…
Holy Trinity celebrates Our Lady Academy's Class of 2020
Holy Trinity Catholic School honored the seniors at Our Lady Academy in Bay St. Louis and pulled out the stops to send its graduating class of seniors on to their next chapter. This evening, family, friends, and the community paraded…
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CMR certifies four state records
BILOXI, Miss. – The state Commission on Marine Resources certified four all tackle state fishing records at today’s monthly meeting. Abigail Daniels, 13, of Pass Christian set a state record using a cast net for Highfin Goby (Gabinoellus oceanicus) with…
‘SoSo Strong’ rocks for Sophia
It’s an effort to spread a little joy during these tough times. Angel Myers, founder of SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and a parent of the late Sophia Myers, left decorative rocks in front of Sophia’s sanctuary for all…
Many companies hiring during COVID-19 pandemic
The official unemployment rate last month was 14.7 percent, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Many people are out of a job due to the coronavirus. Despite layoffs nationwide, many companies are still hiring. Many local places are currently…
Popp’s Ferry Elementary hosting drive-thru award ceremonies
Teachers at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School haven’t seen their students since March. So in order to try to put the finishing touches on the school year, a three day drive-thru awards ceremony will take place to celebrate the school’s star…
Harrison County School District giving back to the community through meal program
The Harrison County School District is serving up 2,500 breakfast and 2,500 lunches a day throughout the school system. School may be out, but cafeteria workers are still putting in a full day throughout the Harrison County School District as…
Two Gautier men charged in string of auto burglaries in St. Andrews community
Two Gautier men are charged in a string of auto burglaries in the St. Andrew’s community early Tuesday morning. At least 12 vehicles, all of them unlocked, were burglarized between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. Twenty-three year-old Benjamin Green and…
Biloxi PD searching for missing person Robert H. Holmes III
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person/ welfare concern. Robert H. Holmes III, age 37, was last seen on Friday, 5-15-2020 at his residence in the 2500 block of Bay Vista…
Gulfport High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Gulfport High School. Sherry Dymond is the valedictorian and Weston Signs is the salutatorian. The original…
CTA to resume pre COVID-19 routes on Thursday
With most casinos planning to reopen Thursday, Coast Transit Authority will resume their pre COVID-19 routes and schedules on May 21st. CTA will be back to operating 45 and 90 minute routes Monday through Sunday. They will also resume normal…
Coast Casinos preparing to reopen
As the Golden Nugget Casino gets ready to reopen their gaming floors and restaurants at 8 a.m. on Thursday, their Biloxi hotel, pool, and sports bars are opening tomorrow, May 20th. Boomtown Casino plans to reopen their doors on Thursday…
Stray bullet goes through Saucier family’s window
A Saucier family has had their peace of mind stolen after a stray bullet came crashing through their window last week. Jamie Hasted is a widow to a Marine veteran and she takes care of her three young kids on…
Need work? Many companies are still hiring
The official unemployment rate last month was 14.7 percent, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Many people are out of a job due to the coronavirus, but despite layoffs nationwide many companies are still hiring. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini…
Margaritaville Resort re-opens all venues Thursday
Margaritaville Resort announced that it is reopening all venues on the Biloxi property on Thursday. The resort said in a press release that additional safety measures have been put in place in preparation for the re-opening. "Our goal is to…