2020 New Year’s Eve Oyster Ball Drop
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the Oyster Ball. For the past four years, this event has been the perfect way to usher in a fresh start to the New Year. The festivities are…
New Year’s Eve Events around the Coast
The New Year is right around the corner and the Gulf Coast is celebrating with fun events! The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the Oyster Ball. For the past four years, this event has…
MS ranked most dangerous state for drivers during NYE
Five years of fatal collision data is revealing a dim reality for Mississippi drivers. Mississippi is ranked number one as the most dangerous state to drive in for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. During the study, the group…
Arrested for shooting into an occupied dwelling
A man is under arrest in Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. Twenty-four year-old Tony Buchanan was arrested as the result of an investigation. According to Biloxi police, the incident occurred on October 30th in which Buchanan allegedly shot…
Holiday Blood Drive in Gulfport
An event taking place in Gulfport is a way for people to give back by giving the gift of blood. The Blood Center’s Bloodmobile is set up at Rouses in Gulfport today for a holiday blood drive. All blood types…
Retail Rush: South Mississippi Businesses on Post-Holiday Shopping Season
Have those receipts ready? Local retailers busy with the post-holiday rush. News 25’s Grant Chighizola captures some of the post-holiday retail rush at Academy Outdoors and Sports in D’Iberville in live reports Friday morning.
What's Next for Biloxi? Tune in to Mayoral Monday with Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich Monday for City's Latest News
Want to get the latest updates on the city of Biloxi, and what's on the horizon for 2020?Then, be sure to tune into News 25 Today on Monday, as we put these questions to Biloxi Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich, who…
Last Call: Enter Photo of Your Decorated Home in WXXV's "Deck the House Photo Contest"
The holidays may be over, but our deck the house photo contest isn't - just yet! You still have one more day - today - to enter! Just upload a photo of your outdoor holiday decorations to wxxv25.com's "Deck the…
It's Finally Friday! News 25 Today's Porsha Williams Highlights Weekend Events Here in South Mississippi
It's finally Friday, and as many of you are heading into the final day of your work week - we have some things you might want to consider while making your weekend plans here on our Mississippi Gulf Coast. Just…
Federal lawsuit filed against Army Corps of Engineers
2019 was a historic year for the Bonnet Carre Spillway as it remained open for a record 118 days. The extended opening proved to have adverse effects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now, some officials on the Coast are taking…
Suspicious mobile home fire in Saucier
Nothing is left but rubble after a mobile home fire in Saucier. Harrison County Fire got the call that a mobile home was on fire on McGuire Drive in Saucier this afternoon. When officials arrived on scene they found the…
2020 New Year’s Eve Oyster Ball Drop
Looking for something to get into for the New Year? Well, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the oyster ball! The festivities are endless with live entertainment, great food, delicious drinks, and party favors…
Commercial fishermen sue over spillway
It’s not just the Coastal cities getting in on the litigation regarding the Bonnet Carre Spillway, the members of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United are taking action as well. This was a devastating year for local commercial fishermen. Ryan Bradley, the…
Federal lawsuit filed against Army Corps of Engineers
South Mississippi cities, counties, and organizations have all filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mississippi River Commission. The lawsuit was filed today in the U.S. District Court in Gulfport by the cities of Biloxi,…
After Christmas shopping
While Christmas may be over, the season of shopping is far from over. So get those gift cards ready because the after Christmas sales have begun. There are sure to be deals all along the Coast including the Gulfport Premium…
MDOT 12 Days of Christmas
Throughout this Christmas season, MDOT is using digital message signs to remind the public to drive safely this holiday season while having a little fun. MDOT created the 12 days of Christmas message boards to remind drivers that this is…
Christmas tree recycling
You may be wondering what to do now with your real Christmas tree. Well, Harrison County now has a way for you to get rid of that tree and help the county’s green areas. The Christmas tree recycling program is…
First day of Kwanzaa
Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa. The week-long celebration honors a different principle each day. Today’s principle is Umoja which is Swahili for unity. Some other principles include collective economics, purpose, and creativity. Kwanzaa was first observed to celebrate…
Holiday traffic enforcement
Christmas is over, but the holidays are still in full force and that means more traffic and cars on the road. With the Sugar Bowl and College Football National Championship being held nearby in New Orleans as well as the…
Fifteen year old arrested in stabbing
Fifteen year old Tyler Reed has been arrested following a stabbing in Escatawpa on Christmas night. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says Reed is charged as an adult with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing 37 year old David Woodard in…
WXXV Blitz to the Superdome Game is Heating Up! How You Can Win
This year's NFL regular season is coming to an end which means our weekly "Blitz to the Superdome Game" is really heating up! Thanks to our sponsors, you can win a Super Bowl party at Big Play, a trip to Hawaii,…
Grant Chighizola Shares Live Reports As Christmas Tree Recycling Drop Offs Open Thursday
It's the morning after. The feasting is over (for most of us), and as each day passes by, live Christmas trees become more of a fire hazard. News 25's Grant Chighizola shared live reports Thursday morning, complete with several sites…
Christmas Night at the Harbor Lights Winter Festival
News 25's Andrew Scherer was at Jones Park as they flipped the switch on one of the coast's most popular holiday attractions.
Local Group Gives Back to First Responders on Christmas!
Gulfport First Responders who worked on Christmas Day got a big treat from on local organization.