Gulf Coast Symphony prepares to open its 63rd season in October
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony is opening its 63rd season with a concert at the MGCCC Impac Center in October. The season features several dates…
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Suspect wanted in connection to kidnapping in George County captured
Logan Barber, who was wanted in connection with a kidnapping case, has been apprehended in George County. The juvenile victim, Thomas Blevins, has been located safely. The George County Sheriff’s Office confirms the suspect is now in custody, and no…
Biloxi man faces multiple sex crime charges against minor
A Biloxi man has been arrested for the second time in a week on sex crime charges involving a minor. Biloxi Police say 40-year-old Aaron Costa was arrested September 6 on a touching a child for lustful purposes. The charge…
Kroc Center celebrating 13th anniversary next week
The Kroc Center in Biloxi is celebrating their 13th anniversary. From September 16th through the 22nd, anyone interested can take advantage of free facility tours. Also offered are free fitness classes. If you like the classes, registration is free all…
Our Lady Academy hosting 5K Run for Mercy on September 21st
Our Lady Academy is hosting a 5K Run for Mercy and 1 mile fun run on September 21st. The race begins at 8 AM and is in…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. receives his Master’s Degree
We want to highlight one of WXXV News 25’s very own! Everett Ganier Jr. received his Master’s Degree. EJ shared the big news with everyone on…
MEMA Damage Report #1 from Hurricane Francine
Pearl, Miss. (MEMA) –– The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from Hurricane Francine. At this time, one injury (Jones County) has been reported to MEMA. All 82 counties, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and the State…
Our Lady Academy hosting shoe drive through September 21st
Our Lady Academy is hosting a shoe drive through Saturday, September 21st. Above is a list of drop off locations in Bay St. Louis. The shoe drive is in honor of Mrs. Mary Benvenutti and Coach Harry Hull. Waveland also…
MGCCC expands No-Cost, Tuition-Free, and Fee-Free Programs through BP Restore Act Grant
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College announces the expansion of its no-cost, tuition-free, and fee-free programs for eligible participants, thanks to the BP Restore Act Grant provided through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Treasury. These programs…
Biloxi Fire crews respond to the house fire
Biloxi Fire crews spent part of Thursday afternoon battling a garage fire at a home in the Woolmarket area. The home is located at the corner of Victory…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. previews Terror on the Coast
Terror on the Coast begins tonight and WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is out there live to tell us what it is all about.…
Inside the abandoned former Six Flags New Orleans
The former Six Flags New Orleans, previously known as Jazzland, has been abandoned since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region 19 years ago. Although overgrown and heavily populated by alligators, wild hogs…
Tunnel to Towers receiving special license plate
A special license plate honoring the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is now available in Mississippi. State Representative Kevin Felsher of Biloxi introduced the legislation. Justin and Bridget…
Hurricane Francine impacts on the Pass Christian Harbor
The Pass Christian Harbor seeing affects of Hurricane Francine as well. There was a capsized boat in the harbor. Ahead of the storm, a voluntary evacuation was ordered.…
Areas seeing rising waters in Pass Christian
Another area on the Coast seeing rising waters is Pass Christian. Rosehart Avenue in Pass Christian is just one of many roads affected by flooding in the area from…
Flood risk by bodies of water after Francine
One of the bigger lingering concerns following Francine’s landfall is flooding, especially near bodies of water. At Howard Creek off Cedar Lake Road, you can see water levels…
$4.3 million grant awarded to the City of Hattiesburg
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced more than $4.3 million to the City of Hattiesburg. The grant addresses risks posed to public housing residents from lead-based paint and other housing-related hazards. Senator Hyde-Smith saying the Hattiesburg Housing Authority will receive the grant…
Mississippi honoring veterans this election season
Mississippi is honoring veterans this election season. Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" program. Residents can dedicate their vote to a veteran…
Coast Electric Hurricane Francine Update: 2:30 p.m. September 12th, 2024
Kiln, Miss. – Coast Electric currently has 1,500+ outages this afternoon scattered across their service area, but most are in Pearl River County. The co-op has restored service to more than 11,500 members since daylight. The primary cause of outages is…
The Blood Center urges donations following Hurricane Francine
New Orleans, LA — The Blood Center is calling for blood donations this weekend following cancellations and closures caused by Hurricane Francine. To help replenish the local blood supply, donor center hours have been extended and additional days added. “Our…
MDOT responds to impacts from Hurricane Francine
JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews worked last night and into the morning to respond to impacts from Hurricane Francine as the storm moved through the state after making landfall on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in Louisiana. The storm…
Tunnel to Towers hosting 5K and Stair Climb on September 14th
Tunnel To Towers is hosting their 5K and Stair Climb this upcoming weekend at Margaritaville. Bridget Lopez of Tunnel to Towers Biloxi and MS District 117…
Woman charged with targeting officer with false 911 call
A Gulfport woman has been charged with making a false call to 911. Gulfport Police said 41-year-old Angela Shavers was arrested Wednesday and charged with abuse of Emergency 911. She was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Pass Christian reporting on some coastal flooding
WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier, Jr. taking you to some of the flooding along the coast. He was live at Rosehart Avenue in Pass Christian.