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Missing person in Gulfport

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Mattie Burns, of Gulfport, MS. Burns was described to police officers as a black female, 34 years old, she is 5’09” and 237 lbs. Burns was…

American Red Cross packs up after Nate

Now that Hurricane Nate has come and gone that means it’s time for the American Red Cross volunteers to pack up the hurricane shelters. The American Red Cross says they had 18 different shelters across the Gulf Coast ready for…

Man recovering after pit bulls attack

One man is recovering after what police say was a bad pit bull attack in Long Beach yesterday. Two dogs are under quarantine at the Humane Society in Gulfport right now. Police tell News 25 the pit bulls escaped from…

Nate damages Margaritaville

Hurricane Nate shut doors to Margaritaville while crews repair damages to the resort. The year old family hot spot closed Sunday after Nate caused problems to their elevators and escalators. The roof was also damaged from strong winds and rains,…

Think Pink Week

Harrison Central High School has been celebrating Think Pink all week long in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us on their football field for the Think Pink Festival.

Two men drown trying to rescue boy in Alabama

Authorities have suspended the search for the second of two men who drowned trying to save a child near Gulf Shores. The search for 21-year-old Bradley Murphy was halted this afternoon after a body was found on a beach on…

Man injured in Gulfport shooting

One man is in the hospital after being shot at an apartment complex in Gulfport. Police now have the suspect in custody. Around 11 a.m. police responded to a reported shooting at the William Bell Apartments on 65th Avenue. Officials…

Boat cleanup after Nate

As cleanup continues across South Mississippi, a few boats remain washed up along Bayou Bernard. News 25’s Payton Malone takes us there and also checks in with the Department of Marine Resources for the latest. While the Wilkes Bridge in…

VGA National Championship

The Veterans Golfers Association’s National Championship Tournament is underway at the Fallen Oak Golf Club. Eighty-four veterans from 44 states are in town, competing for the title of champion and enjoying each other’s company out on the course. The highest…

Move Debris Curbside

Biloxi officials are reminding residents to kick debris to the curb to make waste pick up a smoother process. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live in Biloxi with what you need to know.

Mississippi transportation maintenance plan

Mississippi residents could vote on a state lawmaker’s plan that would raise taxes and fees to pay for renovations to roads and bridges. On Monday, Mississippi Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall announced the bill Republican State Senator Dean Kirby…

HB 1523 goes into effect

The controversial house bill HB 1523 is now in effect across Mississippi. The measure went into effect after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lower federal court ruling striking down the law as unconstitutional. HB 1523 specifically allows…

Police: Dogs poisoned in Long Beach

After receiving reports about someone going around poisoning dogs in Long Beach, the police department is on a mission to track down whoever is behind it. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us with more.

MDOT Response Continues Following Hurricane Nate

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews continue remaining recovery efforts following Hurricane Nate along the Gulf Coast. “All travel lanes are open, but MDOT crews will continue clearing sand from medians and shoulders along the U.S. Highway 90 corridor,” said…

WXXV Transmitters

Due to Hurricane Nate, WXXV received damage to our transmitters they are currently under repair. We are sorry for any loss of signal this has caused.

Health and Wellness Fair

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Virginia College Campus President Adam Merkle about Health and Wellness Fair happening at October 11th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Virginia College Campus.

National Night Out Against Crime

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Art McClung about the Night Out Against Crime in Moss Point, Pelican Landing on Tuesday August 2nd 5 pm

Approaching House Bill 1523

Tomorrow marks the day of the enactment of House Bill 1523 in the state of Mississippi. For the LGBTQ community, this could be a problem. News 25’s Tanner Stewart has our story. What has been known as the most sweeping…

Harrison County storm damage

One of the hardest hit areas on the Coast was from Gulfport to Biloxi. Meteorologist Payton Malone went out to survey the damage and has the story. In a matter of days, Hurricane Nate traveled at record speed from the…

Shrimp boats in trouble after Hurricane Nate

Many boats here on the Coast were overturned from the strong winds during Hurricane Nate. Shrimpers that depend on their boats to make a living hope their damaged vessels can be repaired. Hopefully it won’t be the last time at…

National Night Out

It’s the City of Diamondhead’s National Night Out against Crime. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is there speaking with officials and tells us more on this inaugural event.

Pascagoula residents clean up aftermath from Nate

Residents in Jackson County are picking up after Hurricane Nate. Homeowners in low-lying areas are still drying out the water that rushed in when Nate hit Saturday night. Pascagoula resident Anna Anderson had to delay her vacation to clean up…