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Third annual Red, White, and Brew

The third annual Red, White, and Brew fundraiser kicked off tonight at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. It was an event to help people in attendance unwind with a glass of the best brew the Mississippi Coast has to offer while…

Gorenflo Elementary closed to students Thursday due to fire

This afternoon, several thunderstorms popped up which Biloxi school officials believe caused lightning to strike one of the AC units at Gorenflo Elementary School. Firefighters were able to control the fire shortly after the lightning strike. As a result, students…

Hyde-Smith speaks at legislative luncheon at MGCCC

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made her way down to the Gulf Coast to speak in Gulfport. The senator spoke today at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Luncheon. Community members from the entire Coast were on hand to watch Hyde-Smith…

Point Cadet Plaza Playground resurfacing project complete

Following its closure at the beginning of the year, the playground at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi is ready to reopen. Due to the effects of Hurricane Nate, the playground had to close. Saltwater from Biloxi Bay washed up into…

Balius 100th anniversary

It’s a historic time for a historic business here on the Coast. A century has come and gone and one D’Iberville business is still serving the oyster industry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond. Balius Welding and Iron Works…

Man sentenced to seven years for felony DUI

A Gulfport man has been sentenced to several years in prison after pleading guilty to his seventh DUI. John Langston, 50, has been sentenced to seven years to serve without parole for felony driving under the influence on August 16th,…

Attorney Carlos Moore back as co-counsel on Sims case

After withdrawing himself from the case investigating the shooting death of Toussaint ‘Diamon’ Sims, Attorney Carlos Moore has officially rejoined the case. This comes after Moore withdrew from the case Tuesday morning. Now, Moore is back on the case as…

Third annual Red, White, and Brew

The third annual Red, White, and Brew fundraiser kicks off tonight. It’s an event that is drawing people from all over the Coast to the Scarlet Pearl Resort and Casino in D’Iberville. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

11th annual Anchor Awards

The 11th annual Anchor Awards honored businesses in the Jackson County community this morning and had a sold-out turnout. These Anchor Awards are given out by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. They were created to honor, reward, and celebrate…

Hancock Whitney Splash Bash theme and artwork revealed

Today, the theme for the Hancock Whitney Splash Bash benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium was announced. September’s party is being hailed “The Year of the Croc.” This year’s Splash Bash will spotlight the endangered American Crocodile. Bob and Bob were in…

First Responders Night at MGM Park

Tomorrow night you can join our Biloxi Shuckers in honoring our local heroes in the community. WXXV is presenting First Responder Night at MGM Park for the game against the Mobile Baybears. The Shuckers will be wearing specialty Biloxi police…

Businesses could get federal aid from toxic algae

Businesses along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast might be able to get federal aid if they’ve suffered economic losses due to toxic blue-green bacteria in the water. At least five businesses from each affected county have to show they’ve suffered substantial economic…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge back open

According to the City of Biloxi, the Popp’s Ferry Bridge experienced an electrical shortage caused by the rain in the area yesterday. The electrical shortage affected a switch that dealt with the closing of the bridge and is currently being…

Popps Ferry Bridge Back Open After Temporary Closing

The Popps Ferry Bridge in Biloxi is back open and traffic is flowing smoothly after being shut down for a little more than an hour Wednesday morning, from sometime after 5 a.m. to just before 8 a.m. The bridge was…

Family of Toussaint Diamon Sims speaks out

The Sims family says that many people still don’t know the man behind the headlines. Toussaint Sims, who friends and family referred to as ‘Diamon,’ was 27-years-old when he was killed on Thursday in Moss Point. The details surrounding his…

Local woman receives kidney donation from stranger

An update to a story News 25 first brought you earlier this year about a local woman who was in desperate need of a new kidney. She advertised she needed a donor on the back of her car and on…

Attorney withdraws from Sims’ case

Today, Attorney Carlos Moore visited with the Jackson County District Attorney. Moore is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, who was shot last Thursday by a Moss Point police officer. In a shocking development, family attorney of Toussaint Diamon…

Attempted to pass counterfeit bill

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify subject(s) who allegedly attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 dollar bill in the 1900 block of Pass Road. The white male and white female subjects attempted to pass…