The Biloxi Police Department would like help identifying three suspects who allegedly stole two mini bikes from Walmart. One suspect was described as a thin white female with red hair. The other two are described as black males. Police say…
A brand new academic building is near completion on the USM Gulf Park campus. Construction began about 15 months ago and is about 80 percent complete according to university officials. The first floor of the business and health building will…
A group of history professors from universities all over the state say it is time to take down the state flag. An official statement regarding the state flag and events in Charlottesville is signed by a list of professors from…
Biloxi Public Schools received an email threatening violence from an unknown source this morning. The email did not mention which school was being threatened or what type of threat it was. There has not been any suspicious activity noted at…
A daycare worker is in custody charged in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy in Mobile, Alabama. Forty-six year-old Valarie Patterson, of Mobile, was arrested on a charge of corpse abuse. Tuesday’s arrest was related to the finding…
Mississippi Rising Coalition issued this statement on their Facebook page: *** STATEMENT FROM MISSISSIPPI'S UNIVERSITY HISTORY PROFESSORS ON THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG AND THE EVENTS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE *** As college professors, we have watched events of the past few days…
If you’re like millions of others, you bought a pair of eclipse glasses to watch the big event. Now that it’s over, what do you do with those weird paper specs? If your glasses are made by one of the…
After a few years of personnel issues and changes, CASA of Harrison County is turning a new page. They are now welcoming back their original executive director Jeannie Herrin, who served from 2010 to 2014. Those who have worked with…
The Waveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying this man. He is being sought in reference to several thefts from Walmart. If you have any information regarding this case or the identity of the person pictured please…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered/missing child alert for 15-year-old Justin Arthur Mackey of Monticello. He is described as a white male, 5’5” tall, weighing 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen…
One Suspect John Heflin is behind bars and the other suspect Briceston Fairley still at large in response to last week shooting. The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old John Michael Heflin and 18-year-old Briceston…
This afternoon, documents were filed with the Public Service Commission after an agreement between Mississippi power and the PSC was not reached. The filing comes after an order approved unanimously by the commission at its July 6th meeting, encouraging parties…
So how could experiencing a solar phenomenon like the eclipse affect our weather? WXXV’s own Ryan Mahan was giving a presentation centered around the eclipse’s impact on weather at the Infinity Science Center in Hancock County. Kids that came out…
A Mobile man is arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at the display guitar at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Twenty-eight year-old Jacob Daniel Anderson of Mobile, Alabama was spotted by casino security throwing rocks at the guitar in front…
With school in session, students are back in high gear. At the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus, students are working their way into the semester by attending special events at the school’s welcome week. Events include lunches and special lectures…
Hollywood is coming to Gulfport which means residents now have the chance to sign up to be in a movie. A Christmas movie is set to be filmed in Jones Park that will feature the lighting of the famous dancing…
For tonight only, you can eat a good meal all while donating to a charity that supports young cancer patients. Gulfport’s Texas Roadhouse is teaming up with dozens of other restaurants to raise money for the nonprofit organization called Riley’s…
In honor of the great eclipse, schools all across the nation held lessons and viewing parties to witness the incredible sight. Some students were kept from viewing the eclipse for safety reasons. Several schools across the Gulf Coast prohibited their…
Thousands of people have traveled across the country for the best view of the 2017 solar eclipse. Many on our Coast and beyond caught a glimpse of the moment in history at the INFINITY Science Center in Hancock County. The…
On August 20, 2017, at approx. 11:20 P.M., Gautier PD arrested John Michael Heflin in their jurisdiction after a foot pursuit. After booking and other procedures, Heflin was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility to be held in…
Waveland kids have a better understanding of real heavy duty equipment after an education event Sunday. They got up close and personal at the Touch a Truck event on Coleman Avenue. Kids got a chance to hear many sirens sounding…
A one vehicle wreck on Palmer Creek Drive and East Wortham Road Saturday around 9:30 p.m. killed two people. The driver, 40-year-old Christopher Johnson, and passenger, 20-year-old Caitlyn Dubose, were both ejected from the car and pronounced dead on the…
After nine months of some TLC the USS Ramage departs from Ingalls Ship Yard in Pascagoula today. The overhaul and modernization work on the DDG 61 includes alterations, repairs, testing, and procurement of materials. The $21.4 million destroyer was originally…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jillian Vallo about the Solar Eclipse and what they are doing for their students at St. Martin East Elementary School. If you would like more information on the Solar Eclipse please visit https://wxxv25.com/2017/08/14/eclipse-2017/