Ship Island Excursions opens Saturday
It looks like we are set for a beautiful weekend here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A perfect way to spend the day outdoors is taking a trip to Ship Island Excursions. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
Chris Stapleton concert at the MS Coast Coliseum on March 20th Postponed
The Chris Stapleton date at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum originally scheduled for March 20 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Please hold on to your tickets as they will be honored at the new date.
Rapiscan Systems Classic canceled
Tournament officials and The PGA Tour announced the cancelation of the 2020 Rapiscan Systems Classic. It was scheduled to take place March 23rd through March 29th at Fallen Oak in Biloxi. The Rapiscan Systems Classic has been played every year…
The 'Lit AF Tour' hosted by Martin Lawrence Postpones
The LIT AF Tour, hosted by Martin Lawrence on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM at Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum has been postponed. The show’s postponement is consistent with the joint global entertainment task force (AEG/Live Nation/Major Talent Agencies),…
Spring Jam featuring Kevin Gates at the MS Coast Coliseum on April 4th canceled
Due to COVID-19, it is with abundant precaution that the Spring Jam 2020 event scheduled for April 4,2020 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has been cancelled. All refunds will be honored at point of purchase.
Postponed: Hibernia Marching Society St. Patrick's Parade, Grillin' on the Green will not take place this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — More South Mississippi event cancellations and postponements have been announced due to the spread of COVID-19. Mayor of Biloxi, Andrew "FoFo" Gilich, after consulting with organizers of two weekend events, announced Friday afternoon that the Hibernia…
Mississippi reports two more positive cases of coronavirus
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the second and third presumptive positive cases of coronavirus or COVID-19 in Mississippi. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One case…
42-year-old man the 27th inmate to die in Mississippi since late December
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An inmate at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman has been pronounced dead. News outlets report the 42-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell Thursday afternoon. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has not identified the…
Reba McEntire concert at Mississippi Coast Coliseum rescheduled for July 11
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Several concerts and events along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have been canceled or postponed due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center announced Thursday all concerts scheduled for the…
Local business helping animal shelters impacted by Nashville tornadoes
One local business is going above and beyond to help some of the victims of the Nashville tornadoes. Having grown up on the Coast, Austin Chandler knows that community support in times of disaster can be crucial. “We are all…
Labor of Love: Saucier artist creates artwork to honor Astronaut Fred Haise
Two worlds collide: that of a Saucier sculptor and her hero, Biloxi native and astronaut of Apollo 13 fame, Fred Haise. Mary Ott Tremmel Davidson’s been spending a lot of time with Fred, but her husband has been quite supportive.…
Weekend events still on the schedule in Biloxi
The weather is always a concern when it comes to Biloxi’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but it looks like the luck of the Irish is on their side. According to city leaders, this weekend’s parade will still roll on…
Local business offering Coronavirus protection supplies
Local businesses in South Mississippi are doing their part to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Gulf Coast Business Furniture and Supply Company in Gulfport is selling items to local businesses and customers looking for supplies at this time.…
Waveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade suspended
The City of Waveland has announced the cancellation of their St. Patrick’s Day Parade for this weekend. The City of Waveland’s parade was set to take place March 14th. They will be postponing the annual WCA St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
Gulfport Police looking for missing person: Connie Brown Derbigny
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Connie Brown Derbigny, of Gulfport, MS. Derbigny is described to Police Officers as a black female, 58 years old, she is 5’6” and 160 lbs. Derbigny…
Gulfport Police looking for missing person: Ebony Moenique Magee
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Ebony Moenique Magee, of Gulfport, MS. Magee is described to police officers as a black female, 15 years old, she is 5’03” and 95 lbs. Magee…
Biloxi PD looking for missing person: Charles R. Dobbs
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a 63-year-old man who has been reported missing. Charles R. Dobbs was reported missing on March 11, 2020. He was last reportedly seen in the 400 block of…
Special Olympics games cancelled at Infinity Science Center
The SSC Area 11 Special Olympics Games at Infinity Science Center have been cancelled amid Coronavirus fears. The event was scheduled for Saturday. In a statement, officials say “the health and well-being of athletes, volunteers, families, and friends is our…
KISS concert date rescheduled for October 6th at the MS Coast Coliseum
The final three shows of the spring leg of the KISS ‘End of the Road’ Tour are being rescheduled out of an abundance of caution. Tulsa, OK will now be Sunday, October 4th at BOK Center; Biloxi, MS will now…
Ocean Springs School District announces cancellation of Job Fair
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health and welfare of all involved, Ocean Springs School District Superintendent Dr. Bonita Coleman announced that the district’s job fair scheduled for March 14th has been canceled. This decision is…
MEMA recommendations for supply kit
MEMA is assisting the Mississippi State Department of Health in its response to the Coronavirus. As with weather emergencies like hurricanes and tornadoes, MEMA is also prepared for health emergencies. They’re urging residents to prepare for COVID-19 as they would…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum cancels concerts for remainder of March due to coronavirus
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — All concerts at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center have been canceled for the remainder of March due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The announcement comes shortly after the Mississippi Department of Health…
Conference USA suspends spring sports competition until further notice
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — Some sporting events are being canceled due concerns over the coronavirus. Conference USA announced Thursday, March 12, a suspension of all spring sports competition, effective immediately, until further notice. The decision was made in an effort…
Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking coronavirus myths
Misinformation continues to circulate social media regarding coronavirus, so it is important to know what is true and what's not. News 25's Kristen Anzuini helps separate fact from fiction and give you some tips on precautions you can take to stay…