Holiday Mail Safety Tips
With deadlines fast approaching for holiday shipping, it is important to stay vigilant when sending and receiving gifts through the mail. First, make sure if you are expecting a delivery it is a safe bet to be home or have…
Newest developments in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson stopped by our station this morning for our weekly ‘Mayoral Monday’ segment and he had a lot to say about new developments and improvements in the works for the city. Mayor Dobson discussed two new…
Give back to HSSM at Chick-Fil-A Gulfport
‘Tis the season of giving and the Humane Society of South Mississippi is on a 25 day mission to find loving forever homes for their shelter pets, all a part of their advent calendar. HSSM will be popping up all…
Fatal motorcycle accident in Pearl River County
A two vehicle wreck in Pearl River County claimed the life of a Louisiana man. The accident happened around 11:30 yesterday morning. Highway Patrol identified the man as Jason Poplin from Harvey, Louisiana. A motorcycle traveling south on Highway 43…
Fire destroys vacant home on West Dubuisson Road in Harrison County
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a home that went up in flames this afternoon. Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says the vacant home on West Dubuisson Road is a total loss. When trucks arrived they discovered that a single story,…
Humane Society Pop-Up Clinic
Pet owners in Gulfport had the chance this Saturday to make sure their four-legged friends are healthy for the holidays. The Humane Society of South Mississippi held their third pop-up clinic for pet owners, this time for those who live…
Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration
A holiday tradition in Long Beach featured boats outside of their natural habitat. The ‘Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration’ rolled Saturday night down Jeff Davis Avenue and past the town green among hundreds of parade-goers. Around 30 boats on their trailers were…
Santa’s Workshop in D’Iberville
Kids and their families in D’Iberville dove into the holiday spirit this weekend. ‘Santa’s Workshop’ was held at the town green and featured a wide variety of events for everyone. Kids had the opportunity to get their pictures taken with…
Lineup announced for 2020 Crawfish Music Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The lineup has been announced for the Crawfish Music Festival next spring. The festival is returning for its 28th year to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum April 16-19, 2020. The festival will include midway rides, a variety…
Waterlines Experience at USM
A collaborative educational experience focused on the environment made its way to the Southern Miss Marine Education Center this weekend. “Waterlines: Blue Economies and Sustainable Future” brought the humanities and sciences together with service learning projects like student-made documentary presentations,…
Man charged with first degree murder in Sunday shooting in George County
On Sunday, December 8, 2019, the George County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person being shot at a residence in the 100 block of Brock Road, in George County. Upon arrival at the residence, Sheriff’s deputies found…
Fatal pedestrian accident in Jackson County
Early Saturday morning, around 5:30 a.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol worked an accident involving a pedestrian in Jackson County. Neal James Doss Jr. was pronounced dead on the scene. It happened on Fredrick Street in Jackson County as a 2017 Toyota…
Hancock County accident claims three lives
Three Texas residents were killed in a single vehicle accident late Friday night in Hancock County. Mississippi Highway Patrol identified them as Arturo Delagarza, Alfredo Arjona, and Alejandro Almeida. The two others in the car, Agustin Arjona and Allison Yharra,…
Mayoral Monday: Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson
From food trucks, to city parks, and holiday events...there's always a great deal of new developments in the City of Ocean Springs. This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson joined us in the studio at News 25 to tell us…
Christmas on the Coast
With Thanksgiving officially in the rear-view, it’s now time to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. While it rarely feels like a winter wonderland in South Mississippi, Ocean Springs did their best to make it look like one.…
Police offer holiday safety tips
The Christmas season officially kicked off in Biloxi this week and with more festivities planned, Biloxi Police are asking everyone to keep safety in mind while enjoying the season. "Crime tends to rise as the criminals take advantage of all…
Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration in Long Beach
A unique holiday tradition in Long Beach is back again on Saturday for the ‘Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration.” This is a waterless boat parade the whole family can enjoy. All kinds of boats will be paraded down Jeff Davis Avenue and…
Brunch and more in downtown Gulfport
One local restaurant is ramping up the choices in Gulfport with some new events. The District on the Alley recently introduced a brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring brunch essentials like a Bloody Mary bar, bottomless mimosas, and menu items…
New head start program debuts in D’Iberville
Families in the D’Iberville area have a new choice when it comes to early childhood education. D’Iberville kids now have a head start on education. The Mississippi State University Extension Service just opened their head start location at the Dr.…
Biloxi Children’s Parade set to roll tonight
After lighting up the lighthouse last night, the City of Biloxi is now ready for their second leg of Christmas events. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.
Cunningham named Deputy Chief of Police for Pascagoula
Lieutenant Joe Don Cunningham has been promoted to Deputy Chief of the Pascagoula Police Department. The hire was recommended by Police Chief Matt Chapman and approved by Acting City Manager Frank Corder. Cunningham began his career as a Dispatcher at…
Runaway juvenile: James Edward Woods Jr.
On November 30th, 2019 juvenile James Edward Woods Jr., 16, left his residence and has not been seen since. Woods’ mother is being told that James may be in the area of Vancleave, Ms and is trying to leave the…
Preparing wreaths for fallen soldiers at Biloxi National Cemetery
Hundreds of people showed up to the Biloxi National Cemetery today to prepare wreaths to lay them on graves of soldiers tomorrow. For the past six years, Crusaders for Veterans and other volunteers have prepared and placed wreaths on the…
Two people saved from boat fire at Point Cadet Marina
A devastating morning for one family as the boat they lived in was completely destroyed in a fire. Biloxi firefighters rescued two people trapped on a burning boat early this morning at Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi. Fire crews arrived…