Flu Season safety
Flu season is upon us and that means folks will be headed to get their flu shot. For those suffering from the fear of needles, getting the flu shot could be very difficult. That’s why physicians suggest these tips before…
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Mississippi Songwriters Festival
Good Mississippi music is the staple of a Coast festival celebrating its 10th anniversary over the weekend. The Mississippi Songwriters Festival featured performances from more than 100 national, local, and regional songwriters at numerous venues across Jackson and Harrison counties.…
Mobile Food Drive to give back to the Community
Winn-Dixie employees and volunteers dedicated their time Saturday to give back to the community. Feeding the Gulf Coast and Winn-Dixie teamed up to host a mobile food drive at First Baptist Church in Gulfport in recognition of ‘Hunger Action Month.’…
Biloxi PD Festival against Crime
Kids and adults enjoyed a day full of fun with local first responders at Point Cadet Park on Saturday. The Biloxi Police Department’s Festival against Crime featured setups from local vendors and displayed department’s equipment, including a bomb squad robot…
Governor’s Ride for Wounded Warriors
Mission Accomplished!! Seven hundred and thirty motorcycles and riders descended from Gulfport over the weekend as part of a fundraiser for disabled veterans in Mississippi. The sixth annual Governor’s Ride for Wounded Warriors kicked off in Richland on Saturday morning…
19-year-old sentenced in shooting death of 16-year-old
A 19-year-old Gulfport man will spend 35 years in prison for the shooting death of 16-year-old Nigel Poole. This comes after a three-day trial revealed the details of the shooting from January 23, 2016, when law enforcement and EMS found…
Live Update on Condition of Severely Injured, Rare, Beached Whale in South Mississippi
An update on a story we shared with you recently on News 25 Today when a beached, rare melon-headed whale was rescued from one of South Mississippi's barrier islands. The whale was clinging to life when they brought it into…
Groundbreaking Monday Morning for New D'Iberville Police Department
City leaders in D'Iberville are getting ready for the groundbreaking of what will be the city's new police department. At 10 am Monday morning, D'iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne, City Manager Clay Jones and Mayor Rusty Quave will be among…
MGCCC and Mississippi University for Women degree pathways partnership
Big news coming from both the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the Mississippi University for Women. Both institutions signed a memorandum of understanding for new bachelor’s degree pathways. This allows students with certain degree concentrations to transfer up to…
Work for areas impacted by Dorian not over
Around 3,100 hundred Red Cross employees and volunteers were sent to the East Coast to help after Hurricane Dorian hit. Locally, the Southeast Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross sent a few dozen volunteers to the East Coast. They…
Chillin’ on the Gulf Coast Festival
Delicious food, local arts and crafts and good music are all on tap at the Centennial Plaza for the entire weekend. The inaugural Chillin’ on the Gulf Coast Festival is officially under way and plans to provide the Coast with…
Arrested for touching a child for lustful purposes
A Harrison County man is behind bars after he’s accused of child molestation. Zachariah Walburn was booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and is facing a felony charge of touching a child for lustful purposes. A 13-year-old girl…
Biloxi Mayor wants legal actions for spillway damages
Here on the Gulf Coast, we are still feeling the effects of the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway months after it has been closed. Most of the water at the beaches, including the ones in Biloxi, are still under…
Comeback Coolers volunteers heading to Texas
Folks here on the Coast are no strangers to natural disasters. So when other states are hit hard by Mother Nature, South Mississippians are always willing to lend a helping hand. Today the Ocean Springs community gathered to help the…
Teenager charged with second degree murder for death of three-month-old
The Gulfport Police Department arrested 17-year-old Yakira Caffrey of Gulfport and charged her with one count of second-degree murder. The arrest stems from an investigation that was conducted when a medical complaint was received in reference to a three-month-old that…
Babypalooza takes place this weekend
The annual Babypalooza Baby and Maternity Expo is set to take place at the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s tailor-made for parents, expectant parents, and caretakers to network and gather information…
45th annual Slavic Invitational
Golfers grabbed their golf clubs and hit the green today for a big tournament. The 45th annual Slavic Invitational is now underway at five locations across the Mississippi Coast, including Windance and Fallen Oak. Participants play as two-person teams over…
West Harrison High School Career Day
Juniors and seniors at West Harrison High School had the chance to interact with colleges and local employers today. Over 30 businesses, colleges, and agencies were set up in the school’s gym for a college and career fair. Employers such…
MS'ers Set to Hold Weekend Fundraiser to Help Those with Multiple Sclerosis
The annual "Share with MS'ers" fundraiser is ready to kick off this weekend in D'Iberville, but it can't be done without your help. Event organizers joined News 25 Today anchor Lindsey Goodwin to share all the details about this year's…
Adapt and Overcome: This Week’s Hometown Heroes Standing Strong through Adversity
Imagine slowly watching your world go black right before your eyes. While some are born blind, others have to face the enormous task of adapting to losing their sight. It's one local program's mission to help become the eyes for…
Get a Look at What’s Ahead for D’iberville in next week’s Mayoral Monday
You can find out about changes coming to D'iberville right here on News 25 Today! Tune into our WXXV NBC morning news show at 6 am and at 8 am on WXXV FOX, to catch Mayoral Monday with D'iberville mayor…
A Golf Tournament with a Whole Lot of History
Friday morning marks the start of a golf tournament with a lot of history in South Mississippi. News 25's Grant Chighizola joined us live at Windance Country Club in Gulfport where he interviewed Al Pickich with more on the Slavic…
Walmart Offers Free Wellness Day across Mississippi this Saturday
Get a leg up on your health this weekend at Walmart! Tomorrow, Walmart stores with pharmacies throughout the state will be hosting a free wellness day. What does this mean for you and your family? Well, stop by any Walmart…
Sing your Heart Out this Weekend on Finally Friday with Porsha Williams
TGIF! The weekend is upon us! Finally Friday—and as many of you are heading into the final day of your work week, we have some things you might want to consider while making your plans here on our Mississippi Gulf…