Clydesdales return to the Coast
The Budweiser Clydesdales are ready to tour the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Their first stop is in Downtown Biloxi. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is there with more.
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Mississippi Lottery Corp. makes first transfer
Our state is already parlaying money from lottery tickets sales. Scratch-off tickets went on sale here in Mississippi back on November 25th of last year. The first day of scratch-off ticket sales alone reeled in more than $2 million for…
Accident in north Harrison County
One person is injured after an early morning accident on Interstate 10 near the Delisle Road exit in north Harrison County this morning. The accident involved multiple vehicles and happened just before 5 a.m., initially stopping then delaying traffic along…
One shot at Biloxi apartment complex
A shooting last night in Harrison County sent one man to the hospital. According to Major Chris De Back with the Biloxi Police, a man in his 20s was shot last night around 7:30 at the Gates of Biloxi apartment…
Sixth annual Biloxi Shuckers Job Fair
Another Shuckers Job Fair is in the books. Tonight, residents gathered at MGM Park in Biloxi for a chance to join the Shuckers family. “I tried to be the mascot, but I’m a little short.” There were several other positions…
Candlelight vigil for missing mariner
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that they’ve called off the search for the three missing mariners whose vessel sunk on Sunday near Louisiana. Friends and family gathered for a candlelight vigil tonight at the Washington Street Pier in Bay…
Appealed denied in aggravated assault case
A simple booking typo sparked a long legal battle between Merlin Williams and the state of Mississippi. Merlin Williams was found guilty of assault in Harrison County, but since his name was misspelled, Williams appealed and claimed he was the…
Best Practices from the Boss
This morning, Harrah’s Gulf Coast General Manager and Senior Vice President Jonathan Jones gave insight to his success at the ‘Best Practices from the Boss’ event. Jones spoke to business leaders in attendance about his success and what steps are…
Budweiser Clydesdales visit the Coast
We have some celebrities on the Coast this week, but they are not what you might think. Clydesdales have been the iconic face of Budweiser beer for over 80 years. Everywhere they go, they draw a crowd. They are here…
Man wounded in shootout with Hancock County deputies
A man wounded in a shootout with Hancock County deputies has been flown to a local hospital for treatment. Hancock County Chief Deputy Jeremy Skinner said deputies were dispatched to a home in the Kiln around 7 p.m. on Monday…
Candlelight vigil for missing mariner
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that they have called off the search for the three missing mariners whose vessel sunk on Saturday in Louisiana. A candlelight vigil is planned tonight for one missing mariner who is from Bay St.…
Biloxi Shuckers Job Fair
Do you have what it takes to join the Biloxi Shuckers? Well, today is your chance to sign up! News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the annual Shuckers Job Fair with more.
WXXV is the official Lottery partner for South Mississippi
Powerball and Mega Millions games launch in Mississippi on January 30th. Tune into WXXV on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 p.m. for Mega Millions numbers. Powerball numbers will be televised on WXXV on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:59 p.m. Purchases…
Plan for Vacation Day
Grab your suitcases because today is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day.’ Believe it or not, Americans have left a whopping 768 million vacation days unused in 2018, that’s nine percent up from 2017. It’s not too late to plan for…
Tougaloo College on the Coast
High school students and community college students in South Mississippi took advantage of all the resources at Tougaloo College's ‘On the Coast’ event. This was a perfect opportunity for students looking towards the next chapter of their education. Students got…
Risk of coronavirus on the Coast
Coughing, congestion, and fatigue, those are just some of the symptoms of the coronavirus now spreading in the U.S. The coronavirus is an upper respiratory virus that doctors say is actually very common, as we see it every year in…
Meet Bocephus! News 25's Pet of the Week
Meet Bocephus! Our News 25 Pet of the week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter Gautier, MS! He's in need of a loving family to play with!
Search suspended for missing crew in Louisiana barge crash
LULING, LA. (AP) — The search for three men who went missing on the Mississippi River when two barge towing vessels collided has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said Monday night. The Coast Guard said the agency searched over…
Consequences of tax fraud
It will cost you more than a guilty conscience if you’re misleading on your tax return. News 25’s Victoria Bailey spent the day with a certified tax preparer to find out just what that means. "They're just waiting on you…
Suspect wanted for shooting into home in Lucedale
The George County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a person who fired multiple rounds into a Lucedale home. Last Thursday, they responded to a report of shots fired into a home on Bilbo Lane in Lucedale. Several adults and a…
State of the State Address
Prison reform was one of the main focuses of Governor Tate Reeves’ State of the State Address in Jackson today. In addition to the inmates dying while in custody, there have been several complaints about ‘inhumane,’ ‘unsanitary,’ and ‘unsafe’ conditions…
Filing homestead exemption
Today is the first day of tax season. The IRS will now begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns until April 15th. While you’re filing, the Harrison County Tax Assessor’s Office wants to remind you to update your homestead application…
Reward offered for info in Harrison County arson case
Investigators have launched an arson investigation into a fire that destroyed a home on Turan Road last week. They are offering a reward for more information. Today, crews returned to the scene of the burned two-story, wood-framed house that burned…
Bertucci Project development update
There is new progress on the Bertucci Project on the northeast corner of the Popp’s Ferry/Atkinson Road intersection. The Biloxi Planning Commission approved a preliminary layout for phase one of the project which will include 85 single family residential lots…