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The Patriots Flag Tour stops in Biloxi

On May 27th, one American flag began a 14,000 mile, 100 day journey through the 48 continental states. The flag travels on the back of a motorcycle, transferred to a new flag bearer at each destination along the route. It’s…

Mark Norris Campaign Feed the Hungry

Each year, members of the Southern Legislative Conference and local communities package outreach meals for the hungry. This year was no different as delegates from across the U.S. worked together to help feed the Coast. Speaker Philip Gunn says Mississippians…

Graduation celebration at Pelican Landing

In an effort to get students focused on graduating from high school and college, Reverend Robert Coakley of Good Hope Baptist in Moss Point hosts a dinner every year to celebrate recent graduates in the community. The event was held…

State flag protesters at Jones Park

Dozens in support of changing the design of the state flag joined forces Saturday evening in Gulfport. Members of the Mississippi Rising Coalition gathered at Jones Park to chant for change. The goal was to have their voices heard by…

Harrison County deputy shot, suspects still on the loose

Investigators seek the public’s help in locating a man wanted for shooting a Harrison County deputy on Friday. Authorities have spent the past several days piecing together evidence and following leads from the community. The deputy was sitting inside of…

5th Annual Legends Ball

The Moss Point Visionary Circle and Patricia Green presented the 5th Annual Legends Ball on Saturday July 15, 2017 at 4pm at the Eastside Community Center. The Legends Ball was created to honor local people that have accomplished extraordinary things.…

National Night Out Expo

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Ernest Taylor Sr. about the National Night Out Expo to help bring the community and law enforcement together at the Bay St. Louis community center on August 1st at 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Singing River Health case

After members of the Singing River Health System were inching closer to finalizing a decision on their settlement case, it looks like they will have to wait a little longer. It has been three years since retirees from the Singing…

Importance of bullet proof vests

Law enforcement officers encounter dangerous individuals in the line of duty almost daily so taking the proper safety precautions is a matter of life and death. News 25 caught up with a former Air Force instructor about the importance of…

Harrison County deputy shot, suspect still on the loose

The search is still on for a man wanted for shooting a Harrison County deputy near Highway 605 this afternoon. A Harrison County deputy was sitting inside of his patrol car near Highway 605 and Jordan Road when a man…

Bay St. Louis names police chief

The City of Bay St. Louis officially welcomes a new police chief. This afternoon, city officials called a special meeting to introduce Daren Freeman as the city’s new police chief. Freeman served as the city’s interim chief since January after…

Appeals court voids SRHS class action settlement

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued a ruling requesting additional information in the review of the settlement agreement reached between Singing River Health System and their pension plan members. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals…

Update on officer involved shooting

The Harrison County deputy that was shot this morning has been released from the hospital in Mobile. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is on scene with details.

Officer shot in north Harrison County

A Harrison County deputy is recovering after being shot in north Harrison County just before noon today. The officer was parked in his patrol car near the intersection of Highway 605 and Highway 67 when a man walked up and…

Second phase of oyster restoration to begin

In August, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will start on the second phase of a program to rebuild and revitalize oyster reefs in the western Mississippi Sound. During this phase, employees and contractors will plant approximately 160 acres of…

Bethesda Clinic fundraiser this Saturday in Ocean Springs

Bethesda Free Health Clinic opened its doors in 2010. The company has never taken payment for services given to over 12,000 patients. Today, representatives from Bethesda stopped by WXXV to share more about their upcoming fundraiser, a mystery themed dinner…

Civilian firearm safety course

Are you a beginner gun owner or want to freshen up on handgun safety? The Gulfport Police Department is offering a civilian firearm safety course for basic handgun safety. Those who wish to attend must provide their own handgun and…

Tax free weekend in full swing

Mississippi’s Tax Free Weekend is in full swing, making for a busy weekend at local stores. Today and tomorrow, Mississippi shoppers will not be charged the seven percent sales tax on clothes or shoes that ring up under one hundred…

Southern Legislative Conference 2017

The 2017 Southern Legislative Conference will take place right here in Biloxi over the weekend. The meeting is set to bring together more than 1,300 state legislators as well as their staff and guests from 15 states. Mississippi last hosted…

Harrison County solid waste agreement

Today the Harrison County Utility Authority was set to possibly take a vote on whether the City of Gulfport can withdraw from the solid waste contract. That vote was tabled for Thursday. In June, the Harrison County Utility Authority Board…

Officer involved shooting in Harrison County

A Harrison County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been shot and injured, but his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. It happened after 11 am today about a quarter mile south of the intersection at Highway 605 and Highway…

D’Iberville High School blood donation fundraiser

Giving blood saves three lives. Today it also gave people a chance to support the D’Iberville High School band. Students and community members lined up outside of the band hall to donate blood. The band will receive $10 per unit…

William Carey College of Medicine reopens after tornado damage

After seven months of rebuilding from the January tornado, William Carey University’s College of Medicine building is back open. Students started classes on Monday in their brand new facility, but today they celebrated with a ribbon cutting. “I remember getting…