Bee Wash Fundraiser
One of the iconic monuments on the Seabee Base got a little TLC this morning. The bee on base was given a bath by some of the Seabee’s top commanders. It was all part of the Seabee’s annual Bee Wash…
BBQ fundraiser for Ashton Cole
When the Allen Hyundai team found out the family of 13-year-old Ashton Cole might not have enough money to cover funeral expenses after he was found dead in a swimming pool in Gulfport, they knew they needed to help. They’re…
Vehicle burglary arrest
Just after 2 a.m. this morning, Biloxi police officers responded to Bentley Place apartments in reference to a man burglarizing a vehicle at the complex. Residents at the complex detained the individual, 27-year-old Curtis Thompson of Gulfport, until officers arrived…
Player wins $200,000 Jackpot at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Joan Lee, from Fayetteville, GA, won a $200,000 jackpot at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort! She was playing a $100 Double Double Gold Machine in the Pearl Cove High Limit Salon. “I come down here once a year with my…
Taking away a motor vehicle arrest
A man is behind bars following an arrest for taking away a motor vehicle. Biloxi police arrested 38-year-old Biloxi resident Michael Tobayas May after a victim reported their vehicle stolen from Big Play Family Entertainment Center in Biloxi. May was…
Bee Wash Fundraiser
News 25's Caroline Eaker interviews Alice Huffman about the Bee Wash Fundraiser.
Dangerous intersection off I-10 in Long Beach
There are a rising number of accidents at the intersection off the I-10 exit for Long Beach in Harrison County. Now residents that drive the dangerous commute are pushing for change. The crossroads off the I-10 exit for Long Beach…
Crawfish Fest rides will stick around this weekend in Biloxi
Looks like you’ll have the chance to enjoy some more fun from the Crawfish Music Festival for a second weekend after all. Due to a cancellation on the fair’s end, the midway rides will stick around this weekend, starting tonight.…
Harrison County deputy put on administrative leave
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy caught on camera pushing an inmate inside a transport van has been put on administrative leave. Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 the deputy will remain on leave while the department investigates the circumstances and…
Distributing methamphetamine
A Vancleave man was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison followed by five years of probation for distributing methamphetamine in Biloxi. Fifty-year-old Steven Salmon pled guilty on January 28th to one count of possession with intent to distribute. He…
Education Day at MGM Park
Today’s game had students from 41 different schools take a break from hitting the books to watch the Shuckers hit the bases for Education Day. There’s nothing like a good school field trip, especially when it’s a trip to the…
Were spring breakers welcomed properly on the Coast?
The thousands of spring breakers that came to Biloxi have been gone for two weeks, but how the crowds were treated is still on the minds of Civil Rights activists on the Coast. Black Spring Break draws thousands of guests…
Wanted for aggravated assault
Pass Christian police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for aggravated assault that occurred on February 11th on Seal Avenue. Cornell Smith is accused of assaulting and putting the victim in the hospital with head…
Coast man pleads guilty to second-degree murder
A 20-year-old Gulfport man could face up to 40 years in prison for the death of a woman nearly three years ago. Devin Gregory pled guilty today to second-degree murder in the death of Tena Broadus in September 2015. During…
Gulfport fire chief assault investigation
Today WXXV received a copy of the police report filed against Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt, charging him with disorderly conduct and interference with business. Previously, News 25 mentioned limited details on an alleged assault that took place at the…
Bayview Gourmet closes its doors
After 20 years, a much loved restaurant, Bayview Gourmet, will be closing its doors. The staple eatery in Ocean Springs served their last meals today and long-time manager Tracey Stanley tells News 25 the building will now be up for…
Coffee with a Congressional Hopeful
Today, Coast residents got a good dose of politics and caffeine, joining U.S. Congressional candidate E. Brian Rose for coffee in Gulfport. The candidate welcomed the public out to share their thoughts on many of the hot button issues being…
Prescribed burn on Deer Island
If you see smoke over the Mississippi Sound near Deer Island, don’t be alarmed. The DMR planned the burn for the 134 acre section in the central portion of Deer Island. The fire started to blaze at 10 a.m. and…
First Responder Italian dinner
Tonight, Gulfport and Orange Grove first responders were treated to an Italian dinner as a thank you for their services. The event ran from 6 through 9 p.m. at the Handsboro Community Center in Gulfport. First responders were invited for…
Historic marker unveiled during Wade-In Ceremony
Today marks 58 years since the historic beach wade-in protest that led to integration on Mississippi’s public beaches. A memorial ceremony was held in Biloxi today where the Civil Rights movement changed history. There was a time when not everyone…
Job fair for career-seekers with disabilities
There are a lot of job opportunities available for South Mississippians with disabilities. A job fair held inside the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi today was helping those in the community with mental or physical impairments find careers. The fair was…
Climb CDC’s fifth annual Ports of Call
This Thursday you’ll have the opportunity to sample great food from all across South Mississippi and enjoy live music all while helping at-risk youth looking to make positive strides towards self-reliance. In partnership with the Port of Gulfport and Gulfport…
Health and Wellness Seminar
Today, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted a health and wellness roundtable in Gulfport. Adele Lyons, CEO of the chamber, hosted the event. Lyons lead an open conversation with business owners and employees in order to share and…
Airport emergency exercise
Ambulances, blue lights, and fire fighters on the runway at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today, a scary sight, but there was no need for alarm. It was only a test. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us how airport workers and…