Beating back to school anxiety
It’s that time of year again and kids may not want to hear it, but the start of the school year is just around the corner. News 25 has some tips to make that transition back to class a little…
Fire damages historic home in Biloxi
Tense moments for a Biloxi man as firefighters battle a blaze at his home. Anthony Gazzo has lived in this home on Crawford Street his whole life, but at about 5:30 this afternoon, the back part of the home caught…
32nd annual Community Health Conference
Community health leaders from across Mississippi are on the Coast discussing the latest information in that field. The Community Health Center Association of Mississippi is holding its 32nd annual conference at the Beau Rivage this week. Attendees have the opportunity…
Sports gambling turns a year old
Tomorrow will mark the one year anniversary of legalized sports betting in Mississippi. In 2019, sports betting has provided casinos $96 million of revenue with five months still to go. Sports betting and the Coast have been a winning combination.…
Senator Wicker introduces Fishery Disasters Bill
One of our state’s top lawmakers have introduced new measures to get fishermen more relief quickly in the wake of an unprecedented disaster. The ‘Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act,’ or the ‘Fishery FUNDD Act,’ would reform NOAA’s Resource…
Back 2 School 100 backpack giveaway
Back to school is a busy time for parents as they rush to get their children everything they need for the new school year. That’s why Delmost White, a high schooler, was inspired to help start a supply drive in…
Backpack safety measures
With the start of school set for next week, kids and parents are starting to fill backpacks with school supplies. Kids on the Coast are gearing up for the start of school. With that comes kids carrying heavy backpacks filled…
Man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to life
Thirty-nine year-old Nicky Johns has pleaded guilty to murder after shooting and killing a man outside the Travel Lodge Hotel in September 2017. When Ocean Springs police arrived on scene, they found the victim, Christopher Rochelle of Columbia, Tennessee, in…
Maritime Seafood and Industry Museum Now Accepting Nominations for Heritage Hall of Fame
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Heritage Hall of Fame Class. Nominations are open to individuals who have shown dedication to honoring the tradition of the Maritime and Seafood Industry on the Gulf…
Mississippi Primary Election is August 6th
Here is some information you might find useful in regards to Tuesday’s Primary Election Day. Polls open to voters throughout the state next Tuesday, August 6th. You can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You’ll need to bring a…
How you can help save the sea turtles
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport has saved the lives of thousands of sea turtles, but now they need your help. Dr. Mystera Samuelson said, “So, he has been with us for about a year. He came in…
Politically Connect Forum
The NAACP of Biloxi gave all candidates vying for Mississippi state political offices in the 2019 elections an opportunity talk about the issues in a politically connect forum. Candidates talked about their platforms on a ‘come whenever you can’ basis…
‘I Donut Need a Reason to Thank a Cop’
After buying donuts for police officers in his hometown three years ago, 11-year-old Tyler Carach wanted to make it a regular thing. The Florida native has traveled to police departments in 49 states and today he made his stop in…
Meet the Candidates
If you’d like to meet some of the candidates who will be on Tuesday’s primary ballots, you will have a chance this weekend. The North Gulfport Civic Club, in conjunction with the Gulfport branch of the NAACP, will be hosting…
2019 MS GOP Primary Poll shows tight race
The first public poll of the Republican primary shows a tight race between candidates Tate Reeves and Bill Waller Jr. The poll of likely Republican primary voters released this morning shows that 41 percent of Mississippians are voting for Lt.…
Search efforts continue for missing Pass man
The search for a missing Pass Christian man is in its second week now. Forty-seven year-old Robert Moran, also known as Joey, reportedly left his home on Sunday, July 14th and has not been seen since. He has green eyes,…
WXXV reduced power notice
You may experience periods of reduced power in the WXXV signal on air on NBC and Fox. We are working on the tower for a stronger signal in the future.
Planning begins for Cruisin’ The Coast
Cruisin’ the Coast has been named the second best car show in America by ‘USA Today.’ Our own Coast staple came just shy of that first place prize, unlike last year when it was named first. With this new title…
Primary Election is one week away
In one week, voters will be taking part in the 2019 Primary Election. With offices like governor and secretary of state on the ballot, voters are sure to turn out. Those candidates on the ballot must gain a 50 percent…
Man arrested for drive-by shooting in Bay St. Louis
A Bay St. Louis man is now behind bars following a drive-by shooting that happened last night. Police say they responded to a report of shots fired from a vehicle near Keller Street. Twenty-four year-old Dquan Lewis was later arrested…
Accused rapist arrested, identified as illegal alien
The U.S. Marshal’s Service (USMS) and U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) arrested an undocumented accused rapist July 18, who had previously come to the United States on Temporary Protective Status. Andres Fuentes-Castro, an El Salvadoran citizen, was encountered by U.S. Border…
Mississippi Primaries One Week Out: Major State Races on Ballot
The Mississippi primaries are just seven days away. As always, voters can cast ballots for only one party, along the same party line, in the state’s primaries. The candidate who wins each race with a 50-percent plus one vote will…
Here's a look at next Tuesday's Harrison County ballot
For those of you who plan to cast your votes in Harrison County in next Tuesday's primaries, here's a look at what your ballots will look like.
VOTE 2019: What you need to know about next week's primary election
Governor, Secretary of State and Lieutenant Governor are all on the ballots in a week for the 2019 primary election.