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…
Storm coverage update with MDOT
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Chase Elkins is on the phone with an update on conditions.
Storm coverage update with Jackson County EMA
Jackson County Emergency Management Director Earl Etheridge is on the phone with an update in Jackson County.
Storm coverage update with Harrison County EMA
As the threat for severe weather approaches, News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency with EMA Director Rupert Lacy.
NCBC closes early due to weather
Personnel at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport had an early release today due to the threat for severe weather. All gates for the base, Pass Road, Broad Avenue, and 28th Street gate entrance will remain open, and the…
Severe weather threat
Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy has more on the severe weather threat.
Armed Robbery Arrest
. On April 18, 2019, Gulfport Police arrested 58 year old James Murphy Jr. of Gulfport charging him with one count of Robbery. At approximately 3:42 A.M., officers responded to the 10000 block of Highway 49 to investigate a Robbery complaint.…
School Closings
Severe weather heading into the area this afternoon. School districts have announced early releases. HARRISON COUNTY: Releasing an hour and 30 minutes early, including Gulfport & Biloxi Schools OCEAN SPRINGS: Releasing one hour early STONE COUNTY: Dismissing at 1pm GREEN…
Long Beach School District closing early due to severe weather
Due to the high chance of severe weather tomorrow, the Long Beach School District will release at the following times on Thursday, April 18, 2019: K-3 12:00 4-6 12:20 7-8 12:30 9-12 12:45 Classes will resume after Spring Break on…
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic celebrates ten years
For ten years, the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic has led the way towards a healthier community. Ten years ago, Shelia Jenkins, along with others, realized a lot of locals in the community did not have health care therefore it was…