Tribute to Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen
The Biloxi Police Department honored Officer Robert McKeithen outside the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center at 10:07 p.m., the time Officer McKeithen was shot and killed.
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Remembering Officer Robert McKeithen
A year ago today, the Coast and City of Biloxi lost Officer Robert McKeithen in the line of duty. Today, the Biloxi Police Department as well as the community are coming together to celebrate Officer McKeithen’s life and honor his…
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Scarlet Pearl employees to assist with unemployment claims
Employees of the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort have returned from furlough to assist the Mississippi Department of Employment Security in processing unemployment claims and helping Mississippians access their benefits. Staffed by 30 employees from the hotel reservation and casino host…
Local teacher receives special surprise for Teacher Appreciation Week
There are signs all around us and many life lessons to be learned if only we looked around. A group of local students and their parents spelled out a heartwarming message for a South Mississippi teacher today with a little…
Hurricane Hunters fly over Ingalls Shipbuilding to thank essential workforce
Video courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May 5, 2020) -- Shipbuilders watched and cheered today as the Hurricane Hunters from Keesler Air Force Base’s 403rd Wing flew over Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division and Tripoli (LHA 7), to thank the essential…
Remembering Officer Robert McKeithen
The entire Gulf Coast is honoring and remembering fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, who was killed in the line of duty a year ago today. News 25’s Victoria Bailey catches up with the Biloxi Police Department to see how…
MDEQ Lifts Three Beach Water Contact Advisories in Harrison County
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted water contact advisories Tuesday for Station 7 (Pass Christian East Beach), Station 7A (Long Beach), and Station 9 (Gulfport Harbor Beach) in Harrison County.…
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Gathering essential supplies for the season
As we continue with Hurricane Preparedness Week, today’s theme is about assembling disaster supplies. Even though we are dealing with COVID-19, it’s important to think about your plans and refreshing your supplies. Things are a bit different this year as…
Harrison County burn ban extended
As South Mississippi continues to experience drought conditions, Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan has extended the burn ban for the county until Tuesday, May 12th. Sullivan has the authority to extend or cancel the burn ban on a week…
George County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect wanted for aggravated assault after stabbing
(WXXV) — In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 5, authorities received a 911 call regarding a possible stabbing that occurred in the 2200 block of Highway 63 South, in the Barton Community of George County. At approximately 2:20…
Edgewater Mall opens for business
Edgewater Mall opened back up for business today. The mall opened its doors at 11 this morning. Around 30 stores are open today and more stores will continue to open throughout the upcoming weeks. Most of the locally owned shops…
Memorial in honor of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen
On May 5th, 2019, the Gulf Coast suffered a tragedy with the loss of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. As we mark the one year anniversary of his death, the Biloxi Police Department is honoring him in a special way.…
Record number of COVID-19 deaths reported in Mississippi as total cases surpasses 8,000
(WXXV) — The number of coronavirus cases in Mississippi spiked on Monday, with 330 new cases reported to state health officials. The Mississippi State Department of Health also announced a record number of deaths due to COVID-19 with 32 fatalities…
Workers want virus protections before casinos reopen
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Casino workers across the country want their employers to provide them with protective equipment and adopt tough new cleaning and social distancing policies before the gambling halls reopen during the…
"Hercs for Heroes:" Hurricane Hunters from 403rd Wing plan flyby of Coast hospitals Tuesday afternoon
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV) — The 403rd Wing is planning an additional flyby for Picayune, Bay Saint Louis, and Pascagoula the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5 in honor of healthcare workers, first responders, and essential personnel battling the…
2 arrested in Pearl River County after deputies find drugs in vehicle at safety checkpoint
CARRIERE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department has released information regarding two arrests that were made about two weeks ago. The new report says that on April 23, 2020 at 2:26 a.m., deputies were conducting a safety…
Police seek help identifying man that allegedly committed 14 auto burglaries over the weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police need help identifying an individual they say committed 14 auto burglaries over the weekend. Police say the crimes were committed on the morning of May 2, 2020 between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5…
2 inmates die after falling ill at Mississippi prisons
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — An inmate housed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman died at the Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville early Monday morning. Darryl J. Swanier, 58, was serving life sentences for two separate capital murder convictions…
COVID-19 impacting job search for class of 2020 college graduates
It takes the average college graduate three to six months to secure a job after graduation and that’s without a pandemic. Monday is Britney Morris’ last day of classes which completes her undergraduate experience at the University of Southern Mississippi.…
Southern Rail Commission matches grant for the City of Biloxi
The Southern Rail Commission matched funding for the City of Biloxi’s rail station platform at the CTA. A $270,000 grant from the SRC will help construct the platform with canopy lighting and a pedestrian crossing platform. This comes after members…
Staying connected through doorstep drinks
Bringing the community together during the coronavirus outbreak one bottle at a time: that’s the goal of a new local Facebook group called “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere.” The group was started by a local woman named Jessica Knapp, who wanted…
Pets and COVID-19: What to do if you own animals
The CDC reports there is a small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. This mostly comes after close contact with humans with COVID-19. Based on the limited information available,…
‘Opening up Biloxi Again:’ Biloxi mayor shares new initiative
‘Opening up Biloxi Again:’ News 25’s Toni Miles checks in with city leaders about Mayor Gilich’s new initiative and also takes us behind the scenes as Edgewater Mall prepares to open. ‘Waiting on the eye to pass,’ fitting headline in…