Gulfport Names Consultant for Aquarium
Big milestone for Gulfport as the city hires a full time consultant for the building of their new aquarium. They are planning to break ground in February. Full story coming up on WXXV at 5:30.
Smoke Odor Causes Evacuation
An air conditioning problem caused employees to evacuate the Stifel Nicolaus building this morning after smelling smoke. According to Gulfport Fire Battalion Chief Chris Henerson crews turned off the power to the air conditioning unit and notified management. Multiple trucks…
City of Biloxi Possibly Seeking State Grant
The Biloxi City Council meets later today for the first time in 2017. While the giving season may be over, council members are looking to ask state legislators for a new grant. Biloxi Council members are set to discuss asking…
Harrison County Flooding
Not only did we bring in the new year this weekend, but we also brought in heavy rainfall and flooding. Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville shut down early this morning. The roadway was completely covered with rain water at Johnson…
East Biloxi Residents Question City Solutions
East Biloxi received five inches of rain in less than 24 hours. This caused severe flooding in low-lying areas. Workers from Oscar Renda Contracting Company set up pumps to drain standing water from areas surrounding Division Street. However, many residents…
Avoiding the Flood in D’Iberville
With our rivers at capacity in Harrison County, many people decided to take action before the water found its way into their yards. In D’Iberville near the Wells Ferry Landing area on Highway 15, travelers might be surprised to see…
Deputy Injured in I-10 Crash
A Harrison County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after a single-car accident sent him to the hospital. The crash happened about a mile west of the Canal Road exit just before 5 this afternoon. The deputy was responding to a car…
Armed Robbery at Econo Lodge in Diamondhead
Hancock County Chief Investigator Glenn Grannan tells News 25 that around 7 p.m. a man wearing a hoodie held up the Econo Lodge in Diamondhead just off of I-10. After the robber showed a gun and demanded money, the employee…
How to Shed Those Pounds in 2017
Many Coast residents woke up this morning ready to stick to their New Year’s resolution to get into shape and shed some pounds. Studies show whipping yourself into shape is annually the number one resolution anyone makes to start the…
Post 119 Raises $28,000 for 2016
The battle for giving is still being fought at the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport. As Post 119 welcomes in the new year, Gulfport’s American Legion has raised around $28,000 for veterans, the homeless, and multiple programs aimed at…
Zaxby’s Restaurant opens its Doors in Gulfport
As of 10:30 Monday morning, Zaxby’s is finally back on the Coast. Dozens waited in line for hours to get their hands on the restaurants trademark chicken strips. When doors finally did open, fans of the restaurant poured in to…
Staying Safe on Wet Roads
According to AAA, wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million crashes a year. With today’s heavy rainfall hitting the streets of South Mississippi, it’s important to remember the basics of safely driving in the rain. As the rain continues, travelers…
Harrison County Flooding
We not only brought in a new year this weekend, but plenty of rainfall as well. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us in Harrison County with an update on road conditions and flooding.
Severe Weather Hits the Gulf Coast
News 25's Hank Davis is out and about with details on the severe weather that's hitting the Gulf Coast.
Updated: Harrison County Sheriff's Deputy Involved in Accident
A Harrison County sheriff's deputy was injured after being involved in a single car accident. The officer was transported to a local hospital. Sheriff Troy Peterson confirms the officer is now in stable condition. Spokesman Chase Elkins with Mississippi Highway…
Leaving 2016 in the Past
We can finally close the books on the year 2016, but what is in store for 2017? The past year brought us many things: the next president of the United States, the first Cubs World Series in over a century,…
Bald Eagle Rescued in Hancock County
Around noon Sunday, Wild at Heart Rescue received calls about an injured bald eagle in Waveland. Residents reportedly saw the eagle touch down on a power line and collapse, falling to the ground below. Doug Pojeky with Wild at Heart…
2017 Commercial Fishing Seasons Begin
The beginning of a new year means the beginning of the commercial fishing season for some of the more sought after species of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Commercial seasons for flounder and red drum are now officially open in Mississippi’s…
Rivers Expected to Reach Flood Stage
We welcomed 2017 with a soggy start, but with significant rain still moving through the area, officials are warning Coast residents to keep an eye on the rising river levels. The rivers in Harrison County are already up with many…
Heavy Rain Causes Floods all over the Coast
The rain keeps coming down on the Coast and flooding is becoming a serious problem for residents. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson reports from East Biloxi where the rising water caused roads to close over the weekend. More than five inches…
One Injured in Shooting on New Year’s Morning
One person is injured after a shooting during a home invasion in Pass Christian Sunday morning. Police say the shooting happened at a house on Lynn Circle at six yesterday morning. According to police, the victim was rushed to the…
Harbor Lights Winter Festival Wraps Up
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival continues past the Christmas holiday, but not for much longer this year. The city will pull the plug on the lights for this season on January 1st. If you’d still like to get out…
Zaxby’s Ribbon Cutting in Gulfport
Residents and community leaders got a taste of what to expect from a southeast favorite for chicken strips and wings. Zaxby’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport held a “ZIP” party where dignitaries from the City of Gulfport were able to…
Pedestrian vs. Driver Dispute in Gulfport
A dispute between a pedestrian and a driver ends with shots fired and a police chase through the woods. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, a pedistrian was walking north on Canal Road when he got into a disagreement…