Real Men Wear Pink honored
It was a night of celebration for the men who gave their time and resources to fighting breast cancer. The “Real Men Wear Pink of the Gulf Coast” were celebrated tonight at White Pillars in Biloxi. More than 85,000 were…
Coast Young Professionals Holiday Sweater Soiree
It’s a holiday soiree that brought Coast Young Professionals out to Harrah’s Gulf Coast tonight to celebrate the holidays. They are calling it a party with a purpose. It’s a way to say thanks for all the hard work CYP…
All bowl games now available to wager at Scarlet Pearl
With the college football conference championships officially over, it’s now time to go bowling. Thirty-eight bowl games that will take place between December 20th and January 6th are all now available to wager. Included in those matchups is the College…
Mental Health First Aid Class
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is offering a new first aid class next year. The class is all about mental health. On January 10th, you can learn to spot the signs of different mental illnesses, how to approach…
Harrison County has a new chief engineer
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has approved the hiring of a new chief engineer. Jaci Turner has replaced Danny Boudreaux as the Harrison County chief engineer for more than 15 years. Turner comes to Harrison County after being the…
Zoom Learning with Dr. Marco Robinson
Students at one middle school on the Coast participated in an interactive twist on learning today. Eighth grade students from Gulfport Central Middle School met with Prairie View A&M University Professor Dr. Marco Robinson today via video conference as part…
Ocean Springs Lions Club Hero of the Year award
The Ocean Springs Lions Club recognized citizens that make an impact in the community at their monthly meeting today. Five finalists were selected for the club’s “Hero of the Year” Award, which has been awarded since 2017 and celebrates their…
Waveland looking to bring handicap access to the beach
The City of Waveland is currently soliciting bids to construct a handicapped access ramp on their beach. It will include an access ramp that would allow wheelchairs to have a quick and easy path from Coleman Avenue Beach parking lot…
Gearing up for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
We are gearing up for a big weekend here on the Coast. It’s almost time for the fourth Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Around 3,700 people will be lacing up their sneakers for the fourth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and…
Sentenced in hit-and-run of 14-year-old at Christmas in the Pass
An illegal immigrant responsible for the hit-and-run of a 14-year-old girl in Pass Christian has been sentenced. Honduras native David Hernandez will spend at least twelve years behind bars after pleading guilty to felony leaving the scene of an accident.…
Missing Person: Christian Kyle Parker
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are asking for help in locating a missing teenager. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 16-year-old Christian Kyle Parker ran away from his Vancleave home on November 26th, 2019. He is 5’10”, weighs 125 pounds, and was last…
WXXV Salvation Army Bell Ringers
‘Tis the season of giving and everyone here at WXXV News 25 is joining up with the Salvation Army all for a good cause. The News 25 crew is gathering at the neighborhood Walmart on Highway 49 and volunteered as…
Second arrest made in Biloxi burglary
A second arrest has been made in the case of a reported burglary that was in progress earlier this week in Biloxi’s Goose Point subdivision. On Wednesday, police arrested 22-year-old Lindsey Griffin IV on Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi, less than…
Wanted for grand larceny
With the Christmas season comes porch pirates and Biloxi police are looking for this man wanted for allegedly stealing packages off a porch on Howard Avenue. Police describe him as a black male with a beard. The incident happened on…
Police presence at Biloxi schools in response to reported social media threat
This morning at all Biloxi School District campuses there was increased security and Biloxi police present. This comes as a cautionary measure after several reports were made of a social media threat against Biloxi schools. A spokesperson with the district…
Coffee with a Cop in Long Beach this Friday morning
If you are looking to have a cup of joe with local law enforcement, or would simply like to thank our police officers, tomorrow is your chance! Gabrielle Rose from the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce stopped…
Mississippi Speaker Connection hosting networking social Saturday, Dec. 14
Mississippi Speaker Connection is hosting a networking brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th at McElroy’s On the Bayou in Ocean Springs. MSC presents its second speaker networking collaboration of local, national, and international speakers, from…
Nearly $226M to restore open Gulf after 2010 BP oil spill
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal agencies have approved nearly $226 million for 18 projects to restore open ocean in the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 BP oil spill. The projects range from $52.6 million…
Biloxi School Threat: Threat addressed, increased police presence to remain as precaution
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Don't be alarmed if you see more police on patrol and stationed at Biloxi schools this morning. The increased security and police presence is a cautionary measure after several reports of threats made on social media…
Dealing with holiday stress
Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for so many people they are anything but. Depression occurs any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the month of December can cause even…
Fatal accident in Jackson County
State Troopers responded to a two vehicle wreck today on MS 613 at Horace Shumock Road intersection in Jackson County claiming the life of a Moss Point resident. When investigating troopers arrived on scene, it appeared that a 2002 Honda…
Biloxi School District releases statement regarding possible threats
Biloxi schools have received multiple reports this evening concerning a social media threat against Biloxi Schools. School officials immediately began communicating with local law enforcement and provided them with all relevant information. Law enforcement officials visited multiple homes and have…
Mississippi budget plan: Spend slightly less in coming year
New legislators take office in January, and they will set final details of the budget.
‘Christmas in the Air’ at the Beau Rivage
The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is inviting you to its Christmas show “Christmas in the Air.” The show includes high-kicking precision Christmas dancers in Broadway-style fashion, special appearances from Santa and his friends, and beautiful decorations from the time…