The Mississippi Aquarium hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Gulfport law enforcement today. Among those sworn in was the new Police Chief Chris Ryle who was introduced by his best friend for the past 22 years, who is also the deputy…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted two water contact advisories Tuesday for Station 8 (Gulfport West Beach) and Station 9 (Gulfport Harbor Beach). Water samples at these stations show the areas…
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In order to bring awareness to the issue, the month of September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s…
Before you make plans to head out on the water, the Department of Marine Resources shares some boating safety tips and statistics. DMR says to never operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s illegal and can…
A Mississippi university says it is considering renaming its dance team. The University of Southern Mississippi’s marching band announced it will select a new name to replace the Dixie Darlings nickname the dance team has had since 1954. A statement…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Jackson County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a single car accident that killed a four-month-old baby and injured his mother and brother. The accident happened around 6:15 p.m. Monday, August 31, on Davis Sawmill Road, about…
Personnel from Harrison County Fire Rescue and various Harrison County law enforcement agencies and are in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana with the primary purpose of feeding first responders and assisting those affected by Hurricane Laura. The twenty-five man team from Harrison…
Fifteen years ago, South Mississippians were dealing with the highly catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. Workers with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies were searching for dolphins washed out to sea during the storm. “There’s always a silver lining.” Especially when you…
Biloxi leaders are hard at work putting the finishing touches on next fiscal year’s budget and the public will have the chance to make their voices heard on the issue. City officials tell News 25 the budget for fiscal year…
Earlier today, a car fire was reported in Jackson County. Around 1:30 p.m., a car was pulled off of the side of Washington Avenue near Paul Fry Road where smoke and fire came from the hood of a vehicle. The…