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Highway 67 Collision

A six-year-old and multiple passengers walked away from a car accident near D’Iberville High School with no injuries today. Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Chase Elkins tells News 25 around 2:45 this afternoon, a car was attempting to turn left onto…

Waveland Gets New Police Building

One of those buildings destroyed during Hurricane Katrina was the Waveland Police Department's building, but today will show just how far they've some the Waveland Police Department cut the ribbon on their brand new police department building this morning. Their…

11th Anniversary Of Katrina

Today marks 11 years since Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Coast, devastating the lives of many Mississippians. The category five storm that clocked wind speeds over 120 miles per hour made landfall in Waveland. Hurricane Katrina took the lives of…

Katrina Memorial Blood Drive

The Red Cross is calling for blood donations in memory of those impacted by the infamous storm. The 10th annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive will take place today and tomorrow at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The Red Cross always…

NCBC Community Workshop Tonight

The Gulf Regional Planning Commission wants to hear from anyone living around the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport. The workshop tonight is the commission’s way to get input from residents in the area as they conduct a joint land…

A Look Back At Hurricane Katrina

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Rupert Lacy about the what happened to the coast 11 years ago during Hurricane Katrina.

Biloxi Looks To Begin Dredging Project

The city of Biloxi is currently working to begin dredging projects in multiple waterways in the near future. Among the locations being eyed by the city: Hiller Park boat launch, Point Cadet Marina, and the Biloxi small craft harbor are…

Heart Beat To The Beat

A group of dancers from a hit TV series on lifetime took over the Scarlet Pearl Casino last weekend bringing their "A" game and as well as awareness to several health issues. "Heart Beat to the Beat" hosted by the…

Charged With Strong Armed Robbery

A robbery suspect wanted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department is in jail after being arrested by Biloxi Police Saturday morning. A chase that began near Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs ended up in Biloxi where 32 year old Richard…

Fire Destroys Camper

A camper trailer is completely destroyed after an early morning fire in West Harrison County. Five trucks and nine fire fighters responded to the fire on Bell Creek Road, which was fully involved when fire units from Lizana, West Harrison…

Hurricane Katrina Memorial Ceremony

It's been eleven years since Hurricane Katrina ripped through our coast, devastating the lives of many Mississippians. A ceremony dedicated to the anniversary of the storm was held at Waveland’s ground zero hurricane museum this afternoon. Names of the hundreds…

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews John Green from The Scarlet Pearl about Restaurant Month and what it includes.

House Fire in Gulfport

A house fire broke out in north Gulfport on East Side Avenue shortly after 9 this evening. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt tells News 25 that crews had to force entry into the structure. Neighbors who called in the fire…

House Fire in Gulfport

A mother and daughter are lucky to be alive after a house fire in Gulfport today. Flames blazed through a home on Gary Street. News 25’s Shelby Myers is on the scene as a family picks up the pieces of…

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Hancock County

Authorities are reporting a pedestrian hit and killed by a car near Exit 2 in Hancock County. Mississippi Highway Patrol confirms that eastbound lanes are closed following the fatal accident. News 25’s Kendra Turley is at the scene with more…

Juvenile Injured in Rollover

A teenage boy is in the hospital after suffering minor injuries when his car rolled off the road this afternoon. Mississippi Highway Patrol officers responded to Highway 605 just south of Highway 67 around 6 p.m. Authorities say a 16-year-old…

Body Found in Walmart Parking Lot in Waveland

A 73-year-old man was found dead inside of a truck in Waveland this evening. Police responded to a medical emergency in the parking lot of Walmart on Highway 90. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a white male…

High School Football Fridays

Friday night lights are finally back. News 25’s Hank Davis is at War Memorial Stadium in Pascagoula where the Panthers are prepping to face the Ocean Springs Greyhounds.

Residential Fire in Gulfport

Gulfport firefighters are working to put out a residential fire at 14363 East Side Avenue. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says crews had to force entry into the home around 9 p.m. No one is believed to be inside at…

National Dog Day

Today, people across the nation are celebrating National Dog Day. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. We here at WXXV 25 managed to round up some…

Bow Ties and Beignets and Bacon Fundraiser

A children’s shelter will be receiving an un-bow-lievable amount of donations, thanks to the second annual Bow Ties, Beignets and Bacon fundraiser. Members of the community, dressed up with bow ties, filled a banquet hall inside the Island View Casino…

Second Amendment Holiday Weekend

Today marks the beginning of the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday weekend here in Mississippi. From now until Sunday, items such as pistols, shotguns, ammunition, archery equipment and more are exempt from the normal state sales tax. Hunters and gun…