Dr. Steve Demetropoulos is the winner of the special mayoral election in Pascagoula. The votes are in and the numbers show Dr. Demetropoulos led the pack with 74 percent of the vote. Burton Hill came in with 22 percent and…
A two-car crash in Gulfport today has left one person dead. It happened this afternoon shortly after 5 p.m. near the Papa John’s across from the Golden Corral on Highway 49. Gulfport fire and police department responded. One person, who…
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and florists around the Coast are flooded with orders. Tanya Jones, the owner of the Village Florist in Gulfport, says Valentine’s Day is their busiest day of the year with hundreds of…
Last week dozens of people got sick after their events at the Coast Convention Center. Officials say the cause could have been the norovirus. The norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC says the…
The City of Pascagoula has recently entered into a contest with HGTV for a ‘Hometown Takeover.’ ‘Hometown Takeover’ is a six episode event slated to air in 2021 that will rescue, enhance, and flip a town upside down. The video…
It’s a night of family fun rooted in science, technology, engineering, and math. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Biloxi School District’s Family STEM Night taking in all the action.
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics horse competition is back for its 22nd year at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. This seven-week equestrian competition has riders from all over the country and even some from other countries. This event features the top…
The City of Gautier will soon see a major improvement in water quality. Mayor Phil Torjusen announced today the city has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding assistance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve water quality…
The City of Pascagoula is casting their votes in the special election for mayor and voters arrived bright and early to make their voices heard. The seat was made vacant when former Mayor Dane Maxwell moved into a new role…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Another Mississippi inmate has died and the governor is extending an order allowing quick spending to try to fix prison problems. At least 16 inmates have died in Mississippi prisons…
By Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Families of two crew members killed in a barge collision on the Mississippi River have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the boats' owners. Matthew Brigalia and Shawn Pucheu were among three crew…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The City of Pascagoula is holding a Special Election today, Tuesday, February 11. Citizens will vote to elect a mayor, filling the unexpired term of Mayor Dane Maxwell. Maxwell resigned January 2 to take on a…
Voting in the Special Election for Pascagoula’s Mayor to fill the unexpired term is Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL KAREN KENNEDY, CITY CLERK at (228) 938-6615. Voting…
Tense moments for one Long Beach community after two camper trailers caught on fire. Just after four this afternoon, Harrison County Fire and Rescue, Long Beach Fire Deparment, and CRTC responded to reports of an explosion. Once they arrived they…
There is a new business headed to the Wiggins community. ‘Hair Fetish II Beauty Bar’ will be located on Frontage Road across the Walmart. The official grand opening is this weekend. Those who attend will enjoy free giveaways, door prizes,…
It is a busy time for the Jackson County area for infrastructure and city projects. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen stopped by today to discuss some of those projects happening in his area. He mentioned a new well and nano-filtration system…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors met this morning with plenty on the agenda. Most recently, they put forth their support for the Mississippi Sound Protection Act, which was a topic at the meeting. This protection act would ensure that…
Gulf Coast kids will have the chance to master a creative skill over a 13 week period. The Salvation Army is kicking off their creative arts academies. These courses allow children eight years and up the chance to learn skills…
A Gulfport family is heartbroken tonight after a shocking instance of animal abuse. After looking for their pet pig for six days, they found him dead near their house. A Gulfport family is devastated after the found their missing pet…
NASA employees are applauding the president’s proposed budget today. The space agency’s administrator spoke to workers at Stennis Space Center, which is testing the rocket which will go to the moon. Administrator Jim Bridenstine shared the news that the president’s…
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the commercial fishing season for Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Harrison County crews responded to a camper fire on Cronier Avenue in Long Beach around 4 this afternoon. When crews arrived, there were actually two camper trailers that were on fire. Both were destroyed. The fire is currently under investigation. …
The good times were rolling once again in Ocean Springs on Saturday with two parades known for being local traditions. Coast residents lined the downtown area of the city from the beach to Government Street to enjoy the Elks Mardi…
A Coast author is out with a new book for young girls aimed at celebrating the power of being unique. Moss Point native Lane Bird celebrated the release of her book ‘Unique’ with a book signing at Barnes and Noble…