Earth Day 2019
Save the bees, plant some trees, clean the seas, love the Earth. It’s Earth Day. Two local environmentalists stopped by today to spread the word on preserving this great planet.
Suspect wanted for string of burglaries in Harrison County
Harrison County authorities are looking for a person regarding a string of burglaries in the Woolmarket area. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, on March 21st, deputies responded to three burglaries in Woolmarket. On March 25th, deputies responded to two burglaries…
Body found in Moss Point identified as missing Pascagoula man
A decomposed body of a missing Pascagoula man was found in a wooded area of Moss Point. Deputy Coroner Carole Burnett Fagan identified the body as 26-year-old Shawn Martin based on the victim’s dental records. The cause and manner of…
Health officials investigate measles exposure in Hattiesburg
A measles outbreak in the United States shows no sign of slowing down. On Friday, state health officials began an investigation into the first case of the 2019 measles outbreak here in Mississippi. The exposure came from an out-of-state traveler…
Body art exhibit proceeds donated to St. Jude’s
A local fashion designer found an interesting way to raise money for charity. Reginald Robinson hosted his first Body Art Exhibit at the Hyatt Place Biloxi. More than ten models were there to showcase body art. Robinson tells News 25…
Easter Extravaganza
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club of Biloxi hosted their annual Easter Extravaganza yesterday at John Henry Beck Park. Easter egg hunts, food, games, and balloon animals were just some of the many fun things on hand for the annual…
Unsafe work environment claims at Keesler Air Force Base
Choosing to serve in the military is one of the most courageous things you can do. After serving in active duty, Larry McDonald began fabrication work at the Keesler Air Force Base. Since then, his life has been flipped upside…
Local boy becomes honorary garbage man
A mother was overcome with emotion and joy when Waste Pro workers surprised her son, Cane, with a certificate to become an honorary garbage man. He also got a certificate and some new Waste Pro gear. It was the least…
Water Water Invitational
With the weather we had yesterday, it was only fitting a spring pop up exhibit invitational at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs was all about appreciation of land and water. The Water Water Invitational included 50…
Easter Eggstravaganza
With Easter being this Sunday, there are a bunch of activities for the kids to get into on the Coast. Head over to John Henry Beck Park for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Just like every year, this event will have…
Easter Egg Hunt at Beauvoir
Beauvoir is calling all kids of the Coast for their Easter Egg Hunt this weekend. The sixth annual event starts tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. with the ages one through four group. Following the little ones, ages five through seven…
Stations of the Cross
For some parishioners on the Coast, they’re starting their Easter weekend honoring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Cathedral of the Nativity hosted the Stations of the Cross to start their Holy Weekend. Parishioners filled the Cathedral of the Nativity…
Mississippi college tuition increase
Mississippi’s eight public universities plan to raise tuition by an average of four percent by fall. For the first time, the average cost for a full year of tuition and mandatory fees in Mississippi will exceed $8,000. The College Board…
Local Vietnam veteran in desperate need of help
In Pass Christian, resident John Trapagnia served our nation as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Now, this man who has given so much to our country needs our help. John, who goes by Jack now, is 70-years-old living with three…
FCC approves C Spire request for WXXV in Diamondhead
Good news for residents in Diamondhead. They can now choose to make WXXV their primary news, sports, and weather station instead of TV markets in New Orleans. The FCC approved a petition on behalf of C Spire since the city…
Health Officials Investigate Measles Exposure in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is investigating measles exposure in Mississippi from an out-of-state traveler. The exposure happened at various locations from April 9-11. “We are conducting a thorough investigation of the contacts we know this individual made…
Dolphins dying at alarming rates in Mississippi
Dolphins and sea turtles are dying at an alarming rate on the Coast. The Bonnet Carre Spillway has opened, putting trillions of gallons of fresh water into the Mississippi Sound. Experts say this has wreaked havoc on marine life in…
Fish markets gear up for Good Friday
It’s a tradition millions of people follow: eating fish on Good Friday. The fishy feast is as much a part of Easter as chocolate eggs and the Easter Bunny. Abstaining from meat on Good Friday is a way to acknowledge…
Blood drives this weekend
Availability of type-o blood is at an all-time low. Every three seconds someone needs blood. The Blood Center needs your help as they extend their hours and add more blood drives going into the Easter weekend. The Blood Center needs…
A wish granted in D’Iberville
D’Iberville Elementary School student Baylen Ruffin had one wish: to visit the most magical place on Earth. The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Galleria BMW made sure to make that happen. Cruising into the Galleria BMW dealership in style, seven-year-old Baylen Ruffin…
Car rollover in Pass Christian
A scary scene in Pass Christian where it appears a car went over the seawall on East Beach Boulevard near Menge Avenue. This happened just after 6:30 tonight. No word on any injuries sustained.
Storm coverage update in Harrison County
News 25’s Jaylon Morris is live from the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency with EMA Director Rupert Lacy.
Mississippi national lawmakers weigh in on Mueller Report
The American public can now read most of the special counsel’s findings into Russia’s role in the 2016 presidential election. The more than 400 page report from Robert Mueller contains some redactions. Attorney General William Barr said every page of…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith stops on the Coast
Nearly 250 people gathered today in Jackson County for the annual Jackson County Republican Women’s Founder’s day luncheon. This event celebrates outstanding Mississippi women including Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. It was a ‘who’s who’ of Mississippi Republicans in Moss Point on…