Ocean Springs Library hosting a shark adventure Thursday
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library is hosting a shark adventure for kids! That adventure is happening Thursday at 11 AM. Presenters from the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Lab will…
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Big Rig Truck Show taking place in Biloxi this weekend
News 25 is joined in studio by Brooke McCleney to discuss the upcoming Big Rig Truck Show in Biloxi this weekend.
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. starting the day LIVE at Coffee Culture in Bay Saint Louis
Are you looking for a place to grab a cup of coffee on your way to work? Coffee Culture is just one of many coffee shops along the coast that can help jump start…
MGCCC hosting 'Funding Your Future' event this weekend
Kimberly Trosclair of Get2College and Michelle Sekul from MGCCC come to the News 25 studio to discuss the upcoming 'Funding Your Future' this weekend on the MGCCC…
Riemann Family Funeral Homes hosting free veteran's appreciation lunch
A local business is putting on a free veteran's appreciation lunch Thursday in Biloxi. Riemann Family Funeral Homes will be hosting the free lunch from 11:30 to 1:30. Smoke pork sandwiches and much more are on the menu. Veterans are…
Russian man is among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics
By BARBARA SURK and ANGELA CHARLTON PARIS (AP) — French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, including arresting a Russian man in one of them, officials said Wednesday, just days before the opening ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris.…
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
By GRAHAM DUNBAR PARIS (AP) — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday, as the IOC pushed Utah officials to end an FBI investigation…
Jackson man sentenced in human trafficking case
A Jackson man will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a human trafficking operation in Pearl. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of 42-year-old James West, Jr., who was arrested in November 2021…
Black entrepreneurs gather for Bridging the Gap Community Meeting
Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Gulfport had a unique opportunity to learn more about finding continued success at the Bridging the Gap community meeting on Tuesday evening. The event…
Pascagoula becomes icebreaker capital of the world
Pascagoula becomes the icebreaker capital of the world! It comes after a trilateral agreement between the United States, Canada, and Finland was approved. Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula is the only company…
Casinos give major donation to homeless advocacy center
Leaders from Biloxi's 8 casinos came together to make a major donation to a local homeless advocacy center. The casinos donated $85,000 to the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi's…
Youth soccer registration open in Pascagoula
Youth soccer registration are now open! From now until August 9th, Pascagoula's Parks and Rec. Department is taking names for this year's season. These games are on Saturdays at 9 AM and the season will begin in September. Boys and…
Pascagoula's Main Street Association takes home three awards
Pascagoula's Main Street Association took home three awards from the Mississippi Main Street Association! Richard Chenoweth earns the association's Main Street Vitalization Champion award. Meanwhile, the Blind Butcher Shoppe takes home the Outstanding New Business award. Last but not least,…
Pascagoula's Point Park Pier receiving improvements
Improvements are coming to Pascagoula's Point Park Pier. The city is adding a new recreational pier. Construction is not expected to affect access to the park or boat launches, but city officials ask you to exercise caution near the…
Biloxi City Council tackles the city's biggest projects in meeting
The Biloxi City Council is making big moves in the city's development. The council will take up two proposed amendments regarding the special events ordinance ahead…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen reports from the Bridging the Gap Community Meeting
Gulfport business owners have a unique opportunity to learn more about growing their businesses and impacting the community. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more.
Rodney McGilvary sworn into Ward 4 Biloxi City Council seat
Rodney McGilvary can finally add "councilman" to the front of his name after vying for a spot on the city council for nearly six years. Councilman…
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile flips onto its side after crash along suburban Chicago highway
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile got into a pickle on a Chicago highway. The hot-dog shaped Wienermobile hit a car Monday morning along Interstate 294 and its driver lost control and overcorrected, causing it to roll…
US is investigating Delta’s flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage
BY MATT OTT AND DAVID KOENIG Updated 2:23 PM CDT, July 23, 2024 U.S. regulators are investigating how Delta Air Lines is treating passengers affected by canceled and delayed flights as the airline struggles to recover from a global technology outage. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg…
Basketball Academy registration opens in Pascagoula
From now until August 19th, Pascagoula is taking applications for their basketball academy. The season begins August 27th and will be played every Tuesday and Thursday. Boys and girls aged 4 and 5 are able to apply. The link to…
MDMR certifies July's finfish records
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified two impressive records for the month of July! The two anglers set the tackle saltwater fishing records, but the impressive part is they used a spear! The first up is Joseph Rizzuto of…
Man charged with setting structures on fire in Hancock County
A man in Hancock County is accused of setting two structures on fire over the weekend. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 43-year-old Nicholas Melancon was charged with 2nd degree and 4th degree arson on Saturday. He was taken to Hancock County…
Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop 2024 reelection bid
BY AAMER MADHANI President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid. Biden posted on the social platform X that he would speak “on what lies…
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against former President Trump at rally
By COLLEEN LONG The Associated Press The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and…