New Evacuation Zones in Harrison County
In preparation for the 2024 hurricane season, Harrison County announces the implementation of new hurricane evacuation zones: Zones A, B, and C. Maps of the new zones can be accessed…
Southern Mississippi Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
As we all know May 5th is Cinco de mayo. Many celebrations and deals were happening across the coast. Azteca’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport was one party location earlier today. The restaurant…
USM Gulf Park Students IMPACT the Gulf Coast
Students from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus give back to the community through the IMPACT Community Work Study Program. The program provides opportunities for students to connect with the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast communities and improve…
Symposium Aims to Build Mississippi's Future in Aerospace and Defense
OXFORD, Miss. – A thriving commercial industry is the key to space exploration and expanding the nation's defense capabilities, but the United States – and Mississippi – must continue to invest in the infrastructure, policy and research to help that…
2024 Graduation dates and times
Graduation season is almost here and we've got all of the dates for the ceremonies: May 8 MGCCC -- Mississippi Coast Coliseum (adult education), 7 pm May 9 MGCCC – Mississippi Coast Coliseum (nursing pinning ceremony), 9 am MGCCC –…
Governor Reeves Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week May 5 – May 11, 2024
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Reeves declared May 5 – May 11, 2024, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, The Atlantic basin…
Victim identified in Gulfport officer-involved shooting
JACKSON, Miss. – Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed that one person is dead after an officer involved shooting in Gulfport on Saturday. According to Switzer, the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Kendrall Tate of Gulfport. The Mississippi Bureau…
Pearl River women qualify for College National Finals Rodeo
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River rodeo team put together a great rodeo at Northwest over the weekend as the men's team finished sixth with 170 points, and the women's team grabbed second with 270 points. Not only did the women's…
MGCCC announces Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College announced its upcoming Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony, scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, with nearly 1,200 graduating students…
USM School of Media and Communication Home to New Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
A transformational development in how the School of Media and Communication at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) trains journalists to bring coverage to under-reported communities in the state and battle disinformation across multiple media platforms will launch in fall…
PRCC Honors Institute Medallion Ceremony: Celebrating the Next Generation of Leaders
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute at Pearl River Community College held its annual Medallion Ceremony in the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts on the Poplarville campus on April 29. The ceremony recognized honors students from…
Acadian Ambulance honors Mississippi Paramedic and EMT of the Year
May 3, 2024 - Each year, Acadian Ambulance recognizes its exceptional paramedics and EMTs for their tireless work ethic and dedication. From across the company’s four-state service area, 32 paramedic and EMT finalists were nominated by their peers for displaying exemplary…
Skate Fest kicks off Saturday
Also happening this weekend, Skate Fest is coming to Biloxi. It’s a free event, starting at 11 Saturday morning and ending at 5, so be sure to grab your skateboards and…
Gulfport High senior accepted into Yale University on full scholarship
A Gulfport High senior is taking his academic talents to Yale. Nico Ramirez was recently accepted to Yale University on a full scholarship. Ramirez scored a…
Harrison County School District celebrates School Lunch Hero Day
Today is National School Lunch Hero Day and students at Bel Aire Elementary in Gulfport celebrated by making the day special for food service workers at the…
Live report from Bass Masters State Championship weigh-in
The first day of the Bass Masters State Championship is in the books! News 25’s Brooke Parker is live at today’s weigh-in at the Scarlet Pearl.
MDOT awarded $4.8 million to improve hurricane evacuation routes
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was recently awarded a $4.8 million grant from the PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. One of 80 funded projects across the nation, the funding…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE previewing the upcoming Biloxi Skate Fest
It's the beginning of the weekend and there's a Skate Fest going on in Biloxi this Saturday. The Biloxi Skate Fest is set to make history as the Mississippi Gulf Coast's…
Two arrests made in burglary of Pass Christian gun store
Two arrests have been made in connection with the break-in and burglary of the Gun Ho Range & Firearm Store on April 13. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said 18-year-old Morris Miller Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana, and a…
Communities take part in National Day of Prayer
Many communities across the Coast took part in National Day of Prayer celebrations today. This footage is from the prayer event at Long Beach City Hall earlier this…
Moss Point student pilots cruising the skies
Following up on a story we first brought you in January, Moss Point High students are soaring to new heights through the school district’s new aviation academy. If you…
Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
Happening Now: Live look at Taste Rattle and Roll
Happening right now, the 11th annual Taste Rattle and Roll event is underway at Centennial Plaza. Guests…
Senior Prom at Lyman Community Center
A senior prom took place this morning in Gulfport at the Lyman Community Center. Seniors came out wearing their best, ready to party. Music from their past was played as…