Vancleave High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for Vancleave High School. Sydney Salter is the valedictorian and Cheyenne Strickland is the salutatorian. According to the…
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Biloxi man arrested on statutory rape charges after allegedly having sexual intercourse with 15-year-old
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — On Wednesday, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Robert Anthony Allen and charged him one count of Statutory Rape. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated after it was alleged that Allen had sexual intercourse with…
Harrison County reducing litter with new garbage pickup equipment
(WXXV) — For Mike Schonewitz, Harrison County District 5 Assistant Road Manager, the goal is simple – keep the roads of District 5 clean. Unfortunately, a perpetual litter problem is making things difficult for Schonewitz and his crew. But Schonewitz…
2020-2021 shrimp season now open in Mississippi as of Thursday, May 28
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The 2020-2021 shrimp season has officially opened in Mississippi state territorial waters, according to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The MDMR says that all boats engaged in catching or transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters must…
New Orleans Mayor: Officials studying French Quarter car ban, transforming area into pedestrian-only zone
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials are studying plans to ban cars in the city’s French Quarter and transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone, the city’s mayor said. Mayor LaToya Cantrell made the announcement Wednesday during a town…
Two suspects arrested in connection to deadly Monday morning shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Two suspects were arrested Wednesday in connection to a shooting on Monday that left one man dead and another injured. The Gulfport Police Department say they have arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the…
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Local organizations donate Chromebooks to Pascagoula Adult Learning Center
Teaching in a now online world can be almost impossible without any remote resources. This was an issue faced by the Pascagoula Adult Learning Center. The Pascagoula Adult Learning Center specializes in helping students get their high school diplomas, workforce…
Scrapin’ the Coast is on schedule this year with safety guidelines in place
With safety at the forefront, Scrapin’ the Coast is on schedule to take place this year. Since 2002, hundreds of hot rods have been making way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the annual ‘Scrapin’ the Coast.’ “We’ve gotten with…
CMR extends expiration date for commercial fishing licenses
With shrimping season set to kick off Thursday, many shrimpers are concerned about up to date licenses and permits to begin the season. In a webinar this morning, the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources approved to extend the expiration date…
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is back up and running
Like the industries the museum embodies, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum has faced its challenges and snags over the years. But now, the South Mississippi Museum is back up and running to show and tell stories our Coast was…
Outdoor recreational facilities under strict guidelines
The new executive order issued by Governor Reeves to begin safely reopening the outdoor recreational facilities is now in full effect. Governor Reeves says this is an important step in giving Mississippians an outlet to take care of their mental…
Two arrested in deadly Gulfport shooting
Two suspects were arrested today from a shooting on Monday that left one man dead. The Gulfport Police Department arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the Gulfport Police Department responded to 39th Avenue in response to a shooting.…
Hancock Police respond to report of gunshots near Ochsner Medical Center
Hancock police responded to a report of gunshots near Ochsner Medical Center. At 8:30 a.m., what sounded like gunshots were reported near the hospital. An emergency response team immediately responded and contacted local law enforcement for further investigation while the…
How you can name the otters at the MS Aquarium
It’s World Otter Day! The Mississippi Aquarium is inviting the Coast to get involved with the celebrations. The Mississippi Aquarium will be home to four North American River Otters. The animals are already being cared for by the aquarium, but…
Axe throwing is back in Biloxi
Many local businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Skal Axe Throwing in Biloxi is no exception. The new business was open for eight weeks before they had to shut down for two months. Although Skal Axe Throwing…
Attorney demands return of seized animals after Saucier couple charged with animal cruelty
The attorney for a Saucier couple arrested last week on five counts each of simple animal cruelty is asking for answers and demanding at least 13 of the more than 100 animals seized be returned to their home. Harrison County…
Body found mutilated in RV park in Woolmarket
A mutilated body discovered in the Woolmarket area Tuesday has been identified as 41-year-old Micah Harrington. Harrington was a resident of the Mazalea RV Park. His body was found on West Oak Lawn Drive suffering several stab wounds as well…
D'Iberville High Class of 2020
Here is the Class of 2020 for D'Iberville High School. Hannah Mosley is the valedictorian and Lien Nguyen is the salutatorian. Harrison County…
Biloxi Police arrest, charge suspect with first degree murder in connection to body found Tuesday night
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Late Tuesday night, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Clint Barrett Brower on a warrant for First Degree Murder. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an incident in the 800 block…
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off South Carolina coast, expected to make landfall late Wednesday
(WXXV) — Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the coast of South Carolina early Wednesday morning after quickly organizing overnight. The storm poses no threat to the Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center says Bertha is expected to produce heavy rainfall…
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Utility shutoff suspension order has expired for Mississippi
The State Public Service Commission’s order suspending utility cutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this afternoon at 5 o’clock. As things begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the order regarding utility shutoffs has been lifted by the Mississippi Public…
Murder investigation underway after body found in Biloxi
News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi where police discovered a body earlier this evening at the Oak Lawn RV Park. The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Micah Harrington. He was a resident of Mazalea RV Park.