GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The grand opening of the Mississippi Aquarium has been delayed. In a press release Thursday, the Mississippi Aquarium, the City of Gulfport, and the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission announced they are revising the opening date of the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is behind bars for sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl, according to authorities. Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 35-year-old Nickolas Dewayne Shults of Gulfport on a felony charge of Sexual Battery. According…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — One woman is behind bars after she reportedly stole a tool box. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 35-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Taylor of Gulfport on a warrant for grand larceny. The warrant was issued as the result…
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Gulfport residents gathered at the 19th Street Community Center for a community meeting. Some parents in ward one are interested in welcoming a Boys and Girls Club site to the area to hopefully accommodate families and prevent students from having…
May looks to be a huge month for members of the Gold Star community here on the Coast. The Navy Gold Star Program dedicates the month of May as ‘Gold Star Awareness Month.’ In an effort to help raise public…
Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The individual is a Forrest county adult male who…
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted water contact advisories Wednesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach) and Station 11 (Gulfport East Beach). Water samples at these stations show the areas have attained acceptable…
It was a packed house at the ‘Coastal Mississippi’ offices today as they celebrated their one year anniversary. One year ago, ‘Coastal Mississippi-The Secret Coast’ ad campaign was launched by the Tourism Marketing Organization for the Tri-County Coastal Region. Since…
As Coronavirus fears sweep the nation, hospitals and other medical facilities are taking steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the scare has left the country with a blood shortage. The American Red Cross is facing a blood…
A Gulfport man is behind bars tonight after being accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 35-year-old Nickolas Shultz was taken into custody after a family friend alleged that Shultz had assaulted her.…
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast is looking to make a new addition to its new facility. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the community meeting with more.
For those looking for a job in the hospitality industry, Centennial Plaza is the place to go. They are currently looking for a wide variety of positions including bartenders, servers, front desk agents, and pool attendants. Job seekers can stop…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of South Alabama have teamed up for their fourth annual Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Summit and it’s proving to be a winning combination. Chef’s Danie Rodriguez and Jackie Seavy are always cooking…
It’s another two years for Congressman Steven Palazzo. Palazzo won the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the Fourth Congressional District last night by a landslide. He defeated Carl Boyanton, Robert Deming III, and Samuel Hickman. Palazzo says he is…
The Coronavirus has sparked fear across the nation and the American Red Cross is feeling the repercussions. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more with how you can help save lives in the midst of this pandemic.
9:15 a.m. Update: The car accident has been cleared and traffic is now flowing normally on U.S. 90. 8:20 a.m. Update: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reporting a car accident on U.S. 90 at the intersection of 20th…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Two people were arrested in Biloxi on Tuesday on charges of identity theft. The Biloxi Police Department says 23-year-old Jessica Lynn Klemann of Galveston, Texas, and 33-year-old Patrick Ryan Arnold of Biloxi were taken into custody…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — City of News Orleans officials say they are canceling all weekend events as the number of Louisiana residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus grew to six. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Tuesday…
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The best of the best of South Mississippi was honored tonight at the Hard Rock Casino for the 15th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. Dozens of awards were presented such as favorite casino, favorite local band, and best night life.…
Incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo made his way to the Coast for Election Day. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at Patio 44 where Palazzo is hosting a viewing party.
Steven Palazzo has won the U. S House of Representatives seat for the fourth congressional district. He defeated Carl Boyanton, Robert L. Deming III, and Samuel Hickman. There is no democratic opposition for this race.
Mike Espy wins Democratic Senate primary in Mississippi. He defeated Tobey Bernard Bartee and Jensen Bohren. Espy is a former congressman and served as U.S. Agriculture Secretary in the mid-1990s when Bill Clinton was president. Incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith…