New dog park to open in Long Beach
A good day starts with a good dog and the City of Long Beach has plenty of good days ahead with the addition of their new dog park. The ‘F.E.T.C.H. Park’ has been in the works for two years, but…
WWII Veteran honored at ‘Bells across America’ ceremony
One special World War II veteran was in attendance at today’s ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. Ninety-six year-old Paul Haplea is a retired seaman 1st class. He was assigned to the 62nd Seabees during WWII. He landed on Iwo Jima during…
Bells across America Remembrance Ceremony
Emotions were high at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport today at their fourth annual ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. ‘Bells across America’ is a day and a ceremony to remember those who died in the line of duty and…
St. Patrick Named National Blue Ribbon School
St. Patrick Catholic High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School. This recognition and award is based on the school’s overall academic performance and is awarded to the top 50 private schools in the nation each year. The…
Unveiling Plans for Monumental Event Honoring Pascagoula River Tribe's Live Oak Indian School
The Pascagoula River Tribe is gearing up to unveil the placement of their historical marker for the Live Oak Indian School. Pascagoula River Tribe Board Member Jackie Polk and Amanda Ealy, Chairperson of the Pascagoula River Tribe, joined News 25…
Naval Construction Battalion Center Honors Military Members who Died in Service
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport will join other navy installations across the country, honoring military members who have died while serving their country. Community and military leaders will all be in attendance for the fourth annual Bells across…
Don’t Miss this Week’s Finally Friday with Morning News Producer Porsha Williams
It's Friday eve and you know what that means! Our weekly Finally Friday segment by News 25 Today producer Porsha Williams is brewing just around the corner! Be sure to tune into WXXV NBC News 25 Today tomorrow morning at…
“Taste of the Back Bay” Thursday Night Boasts Food and Fun
Thursday in North Harrison County, it's time to send your taste buds on a ride for a "Taste of the Back Bay" The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a tropical luau Thursday night from 5:30 to 8pm. Bring your best…
Ocean Springs Announces Road Closures Ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast
They're revving up for a field trip of sorts that attracts car enthusiasts from across the nation! That's right! We're talking the 23rd annual Cruisin' the Coast here in South Mississippi. This year's coast-wide Cruisin' rolls out October 6th through…
Biloxi Man Charged with Aggravated Assault
A Biloxi man is behind bars this morning charged with aggravated assault. Biloxi police arrested 35-year-old Jerome Hubert Brown earlier this morning. Police say Brown is charged with aggravated assault after an investigation revealed he used a machete and almost…
The Reef restaurant celebrates five years on the Coast
It’s a cause for celebration today as the Reef restaurant in Biloxi celebrates its fifth anniversary. The party kicked off at 5:30 at the Sky Bar. City leaders and residents celebrated in a huge way with food, live entertainment, and…
Biloxi Police to honor fallen Mandeville police officer
Hearts are heavy yet again in the law enforcement community after the shooting death of Mandeville Police Captain Vincent ‘Vinny’ Liberto Jr. Law enforcement throughout the Coast are banding together to show support during this tough time. Biloxi Honor Guard…
Conservation Education Field Day
It was fun on the farm for some fourth graders in Harrison County today. It’s an interactive way to learn about Mississippi’s unique environment. Fourth-grade students from 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport made the trip to the Harrison County…
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Annual Conference
Over 800 government and transportation officials from across North America have been in Biloxi this week to learn more about advancements in the trucking industry. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is hosting the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual conference at the…
Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration approved by NOAA
Local fishermen and the tourism industry have been hit hard over this past year, but some relief might soon be in sight. The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had lasting effects throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Chris Rhodes…
One woman dead after overnight shooting in Gulfport
One woman is dead after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers arrived on scene at the O’Neal Road Apartment Complex at around 1 a.m. Once they arrived, they found 44-year-old Sharon Grantham dead from an apparent gunshot…
‘Move to Learn’ at West Wortham
If you have kids, you know it is hard for them to sit still for long periods of times and teachers see this just as much. That’s why the Mississippi Department of Education and the Bower Foundation created ‘Move to…
Foreign exchange students arrive from China
Several flights and more than 40 hours later, two foreign exchange students arrived on the Gulf Coast this week all the way from China. Kevin and Terry are a part of the ‘Academic Foreign Exchange Culture Exchange Program,” helping students…
‘Safe Exchange Zones’ coming to D’Iberville
On Monday, officials broke ground on the brand new police headquarters in D’Iberville. This new state of the art police building will include a feature that aims to keep everyone safe when meeting up to do trades. These areas will…
Live Look at Recent Overnight Shooting in Gulfport that Killed One, and Injured One
An overnight shooting in Gulfport has left one woman dead and another man in the hospital. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood joined us live from the scene with details.
Over 400 Thousand Dollars awarded to Local Charities at Birdies for Charity Celebration
The Rapiscan Systems Classic and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded more than 440 thousand dollars to local charities. It was the Birdies for Charity Check Celebration. Twenty charities were represented and thirteen of them received money during yesterday's celebration.…
Funds Squared Away for Restoration on Ship Island
Federal funds have been landed to continue restoration work on Ship Island. US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has just announced that more than $56 million dollars has been allocated to carry out phases three and four of the Barrier Island restoration…
Deadline for Voter Registration: What you Need to Know
If you want to have your voice heard in Mississippi’s upcoming election, time is running out. This is a reminder on the heels of National Voter Registration Day, which was September 24. Mississippians who are eligible to vote but remain…
One Dead and One Injured in Overnight Shooting in Gulfport
One person is dead and another has been taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. It happened around midnight near the intersection of O’Neal Road and Three Rivers Road and Super C Three Dads…