The 11th annual Anchor Awards honored businesses in the Jackson County community this morning and had a sold-out turnout. These Anchor Awards are given out by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. They were created to honor, reward, and celebrate…
Today, the theme for the Hancock Whitney Splash Bash benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium was announced. September’s party is being hailed “The Year of the Croc.” This year’s Splash Bash will spotlight the endangered American Crocodile. Bob and Bob were in…
Tomorrow night you can join our Biloxi Shuckers in honoring our local heroes in the community. WXXV is presenting First Responder Night at MGM Park for the game against the Mobile Baybears. The Shuckers will be wearing specialty Biloxi police…
Businesses along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast might be able to get federal aid if they’ve suffered economic losses due to toxic blue-green bacteria in the water. At least five businesses from each affected county have to show they’ve suffered substantial economic…
According to the City of Biloxi, the Popp’s Ferry Bridge experienced an electrical shortage caused by the rain in the area yesterday. The electrical shortage affected a switch that dealt with the closing of the bridge and is currently being…
We're continuing the drive to "Clear the Shelters." Today, we want to introduce you to Sally Jo, a 6-month-old female hound dog who was found abandoned at the Singing River Apartments in Gautier. Sally Jo is a smart girl who…
Moss Point School District leaders say they are still working on improvement with a goal to "rise above it all" in response to the district's recent 2018-2019 assessment scores. Moss Point school district superintendent Dr. Shannon Vincent says that while…
Two fire stations in Harrison County have new ratings, and that's good news for those who live in the north Woolmarket and Saucier fire districts. According to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and Harrison County Fire Services chief Pat…
Are you still undecided on who to vote for in the gubernatorial runoff election? If so, an upcoming televised debate between republican candidates Tate Reeves and Bill Waller, Junior may help you make up your mind. We're proud to announce…
The Popps Ferry Bridge in Biloxi is back open and traffic is flowing smoothly after being shut down for a little more than an hour Wednesday morning, from sometime after 5 a.m. to just before 8 a.m. The bridge was…
The Sims family says that many people still don’t know the man behind the headlines. Toussaint Sims, who friends and family referred to as ‘Diamon,’ was 27-years-old when he was killed on Thursday in Moss Point. The details surrounding his…
An update to a story News 25 first brought you earlier this year about a local woman who was in desperate need of a new kidney. She advertised she needed a donor on the back of her car and on…
Today, Attorney Carlos Moore visited with the Jackson County District Attorney. Moore is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, who was shot last Thursday by a Moss Point police officer. In a shocking development, family attorney of Toussaint Diamon…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify subject(s) who allegedly attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 dollar bill in the 1900 block of Pass Road. The white male and white female subjects attempted to pass…
Today, Republican candidate for Governor, Bill Waller Jr. was endorsed by former Republican gubernatorial candidate, State Representative Robert Foster. Foster ran in the August 6 Republican primary, and the race is now in a runoff election set for August 27.…
WXXV-TV FOX is proud to televise the Republican Gubernatorial Debate ahead of the runoff election August 27th. Tune in for live coverage, Wednesday, August 21st at 7 pm, for a 30-minute debate between Bill Waller, Jr. and Lt. Gov. Tate…
The day is standing still for the new statues at Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi, but not for those who made them happen. Today marked a step forward in creating Biloxi’s first bishop cemetery to honor the first bishop of…
With today’s heat index already topping 115 in some locations, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are a big concern. It is important to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take breaks from the sun if you work outside. Make sure…
Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Coast on August 17th 50 years ago, devastating those here in South Mississippi. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will host a variety of events over the weekend to remember the Category 5 hurricane.…
A head-on collision had all lanes of Highway 53 closed this morning in Harrison County. According to Cal Robertson with Mississippi Highway Patrol, the accident happened a little after 7:30 this morning just west of Canal Road in the Lyman…
Hancock County Sheriff's deputies confirmed to News 25 that Hancock High School officials found a bomb threat written on a piece of paper. The investigation is still ongoing. The high school did not have to go on lock down. News…
Everyone is invited to come out to the Jackson County Animal Shelter this weekend to help our furry friends on the Coast! Some of the News 25 team will lend a helping hand at this year’s “Clear the Shelter” event.…
Disability Connection is heading into its third year hosting a Read Up Book Club for adults with intellectual disabilities who want to learn to read - and it's free! News 25 Today Anchor Lindsey Goodwin gets all the details on…
For weeks now, locals and visitors alike have seen the warning flags posted along many stretches of South Mississippi beaches warning people to avoid contact with the water in those areas, and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has also…