Interview with Sec. of State Candidate Michael Watson
Over in Jackson County, voters are heading to the polls for the final hours of voting. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Moss Point with Secretary of State candidate Michael Watson.
World Interact Week
While today is Election Day, this week is known as ‘World Interact Week’ and the Interact Club at Harrison Central High received high praise by the Rotary Club in Gulfport. Interact students assist the rotary with numerous ‘service above self’…
Harrison County Courthouse celebrates ‘National Adoption Day’
It was a heartwarming scene today at the Harrison County Courthouse as chancery court celebrated ‘National Adoption Day.’ While the actual date for ‘National Adoption Day’ isn’t until later this month, those at chancery court couldn’t wait to help officially…
Today is the General Election
Today is the day for your voice to be heard Mississippi. The ballots for today’s General Election have many important offices on the ballot like governor and other state seats. It has been a close Gubernatorial race from the start…
Gulfport family upset with landlord over poor living conditions
A Gulfport family is devastated today after their move to a new house this week didn't go as expected. They say their former and current landlord wouldn't let them see inside the home before move in date, and now they're…
Meet Sophia! News 25's Pet of the Week!
On today's Pet of the Week, we introduce you to Sophia, a female lab/hound mix in need of a loving home! You can find her and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Also, this weekend, be sure…
Nine-vehicle crash in Jackson County leaves one dead, others injured
Pascagoula Police are reporting there was one fatality from a nine car traffic accident that happened Tuesday morning. Everyone else involved received minor injuries. The car accident happened in the eastbound lanes on Highway 90 between Pascagoula and Gautier, before…
WXXV on FOX will be off-air late Wednesday morning for maintenance
WXXV 25 FOX will be temporarily off-air for about an hour and a half sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 for required maintenance to our transmission tower. The outage will only affect viewers that…
Polls are open! Gabby Easterwood reports on what to expect as you go to vote
At 7:00 a.m., the polls for today's general election opened. Today, there are many important offices on the ballot like Governor and state senate seats. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood is at the precinct on Debuys Road with details.
Delano, Newman to face off in special election
Both candidates in the Senate District 50 race are preparing for their second race in nearly three months. A Harrison County Circuit judge reordered the special election to be held tomorrow for Dixie Newman and Scott Delano. After an inspection…
Popp’s Ferry Elementary students recognized for academic achievements
It’s a night to honor those who strived for and achieved greatness at Popp’s Ferry Elementary. Tonight, the auditorium filled with third and fourth grade students who were recognized for making a perfect score on the math and/or the English…
Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook announces horse race betting
DraftKings at the Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook in D’Iberville has announced the opening of pari-mutuel betting on horse racing. Simulcasts will be offered from four different horse track groups. Players will now have options to bet on 11 thoroughbred horse tracks.…
Renovations begin on Saenger Theatre in Downtown Biloxi
Today is the day that city officials and those who value the historical significance of Downtown Biloxi have been waiting on: the first day of work on the renovations to the Saenger Theatre. This is only the beginning stage for…
No Shave November
Last week began a month long initiative for men and women to forgo shaving or grooming and grow out their hair for an entire 30 days. But ‘No Shave November’ is not just about creating a scruffy look, it’s about…
Gulfport Fire collecting for ‘Fill the Boot’
For 65 years, the Gulfport Fire Department has been helping ‘Fill the Boot’ for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. That’s why today until Wednesday you can see the firefighters, boots in hand, asking for donations at multiple intersections in the city.…
Absentee ballots requested for General Election
This morning, 58,070 Mississippians requested absentee ballots for the upcoming November 5th General Election and 51,318 absentee ballots have been received by the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Between Gulfport and Biloxi more than 200 people cast absentee ballots Saturday between the…
Hundreds show up to see Vice President Mike Pence
If you were on Highway 90 earlier today you probably noticed an increase in traffic near the Coast Coliseum. Republican supporters came out in full force to welcome Vice President Mike Pence to the Coast. It was a sea of…
Vice President Mike Pence speaks in Biloxi
Vice President Mike Pence was in Biloxi today doing his part to encourage locals to get out to vote for Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves. As the Mississippi gubernatorial election inches closer, Republican candidate Tate Reeves brought in some big…
Kids Safety Fair
Kids and parents in Biloxi had fun while learning about safety on Saturday. WJZD 94.5 and Mississippi Power teamed up for the sixth annual ‘Kids Safety Fair’ at the Kroc Center. Local health organizations along with the Biloxi police and…
St. Peter Baptist Church celebrates 200th anniversary
This weekend marked a big celebration for the congregation of Pascagoula’s St. Peter Baptist Church as they celebrated its 200th anniversary. Church members, local officials, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History were on hand for the unveiling of…
Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Drive
Downtown Ocean Springs may have been alive with art this weekend, but many animals also got some love as well. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held an adoption drive on Government Street during both days of the Peter Anderson Festival.…
41st Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs
It’s been billed as the largest fine arts festival in the state and all the action took place in downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. Everything is art at the Peter Anderson Festival. Now in its 41st year, the festival has…
Vice President Pence rallying for Tate Reeves
Tomorrow voters will make their voices heard for the general election and on the ballot is the race for governor. With this in mind, Gubernatorial candidate Tate Reeves is rallying at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center today with special guest…
Mayoral Monday: Mayor Joel Miles on growth of Wiggins
Wiggins is a city on the move! It is growing exponentially and that includes city services and developments. In this week's edition of mayoral Monday, Mayor of Wiggins Joel Miles joined us in the studio to tell us about expanded…