Lieutenant Governor Debate
Thursday, Sept 12, 6:30 pm on WXXV NBC 25 Delbert Hosemann (Republican) Jay Hughes (Democrat)
Historical Society of Gulfport meeting
The Historical Society of Gulfport is making it a mission to preserve local artifacts and history. Tonight, the group met to discuss plans of turning two rooms in the Historic Railroad Depot in downtown Gulfport into a museum full to…
Informative meeting about the 2020 Census
With the 2020 Census Day soon approaching, it is helpful to understand why this nationwide activity is so important. That’s why the Biloxi Cultural and Historical Society hosted an informative meeting about the United States Census tonight. Many people are…
North Bay Civitan Club collecting teddy bears
Today is National Teddy Bear Day and what better way to celebrate than by giving to a child in need? It’s almost time for the tenth annual ‘Teddy Bears on Patrol Drive-Through.’ This yearly event is hosted by the North…
MDEQ awards grant to Harrison County School District Transportation Dept.
The Harrison County School District Transportation Department was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to purchase two new school buses. Harrison County School District purchased 10 new buses this year. Thanks to the MDEQ grants,…
City of Biloxi seeking proposals to remove structures
There are a few days left for those who may seek interest in demolishing or moving six structures on Division Street in Biloxi. The City of Biloxi seeks proposals for five houses and one office building. The structures were acquired…
City of Gulfport splash pads staying open longer
If you have been outside lately, you know it is hot. The City of Gulfport has noticed, too. That’s why they decided to extend the city’s splash pad closing until the Monday after Cruisin’ The Coast. They normally close down…
‘Cleaner World Festival’ coming to the Coast
A new festival was announced with the goal of raising awareness among the next generation of Coast residents. Keeping the Coast clean and thriving for generations to come is the goal of a new festival being held in Biloxi later…
Overnight fire in Harrison County
Quick response by Harrison County firefighters is being credited with saving a home in north Harrison County from major damage. Crews with Harrison County Fire Rescue and Lizana Fire responded to a fire alarm going off at a house on…
Senate District 50 race update
There are new developments in the Senate District 50 race between Scott Delano and Dixie Newman. Newman was certified as the winner of the race on August 14th by a margin of one vote over Delano. Now, Delano’s campaign tells…
Arrested for aggravated assault
Ocean Springs police have taken a suspect into custody for a shooting that happened on Sunday morning. Police responded to an emergency call just before 5 that shots had been fired on Deana Road. The victim told police that the…
28th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Fest
Residents of Jackson County enjoyed good company and good blues music as part of an annual festival on Saturday. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Festival was held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula and featured musicians and…
Junior Auxiliary Homecoming Closet
With homecoming season just around the corner, one local organization made sure girls and their families had access to affordable formal wear. The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs held their annual ‘Homecoming Closet’ at ‘In the Zone’ in St. Martin…
Gulfport resident celebrates 102nd birthday
One Gulfport resident is celebrating one big milestone this week. The year is 1917. World War I is still being fought, the Ford Model T is still rolling off the assembly line, and a girl named Cora was born in…
D’Iberville police officer hit by drunk driver
A D’iberville police officer was sent to the hospital with injuries after a drunk driver struck her on the side of the road Saturday morning. According to D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne at about 3:30 Saturday morning, a female officer…
Mayoral Monday: Pass Christian Mayor Leo "Chipper" McDermott
The latest on new hotels, restaurants and upcoming events in the city
‘Rising Hope’ IPA released today
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is partnering with Brewing Funds the Cure. In an effort to raise money for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Chandeleur Island Brewing Company released its ‘Rising Hope’ IPA today. It’s a passionfruit and tangerine double IPA…
Biloxi Police Department accepting applications
Have you ever thought of becoming a police officer and serving the community? Now is your chance. The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for police officers. If you are interested in the position, officials at the station say…
MGCCC to host Hospitality Industry Job Fair
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will host a Hospitality Industry Job Fair at the Hospitality Resort Management Center (HRM) in Biloxi on September 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber…
Talent Development Lab coming to Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Ingalls Shipbuilding and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have teamed up to make sure technical students at Pascagoula High have the tools they need to succeed. It’s all about the tools students need to succeed for the future. The Pascagoula-Gautier School…
Medical Marijuana Initiative reaches signature goal
The Medical Marijuana 2020 Initiative for Mississippi officially reached its signature goal and will be placed on the ballot in the 2020 election. It received more than 80,000 signatures. This initiative would allow the growth and distribution of medical marijuana…
Grandparent’s Day at Popp’s Ferry Elementary
Grandparents have a special place in every grandchild’s heart and they deserve to be celebrated. That’s why all morning in the Biloxi School District, students, teachers, and staff did just that! It was ‘Grandparent’s Day.’ News 25 had the chance…
MGCCC expands engineering partnership
Mississippi State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are expanding their ‘Engineering on the Coast’ partnership. The presidents of the two colleges announced a joint industrial engineering program will be added to the electrical and mechanical engineering majors already…
Free legal clinic in Gulfport
Attorneys and staff members for the Mississippi Center for Justice hosted a free legal clinic at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport. The purpose of the clinic was for those who have served time for a crime, hoping to have…