Breakfast with Waveland’s Mayor-Elect
This morning, community leaders in Waveland came together at the Silver Slipper to meet Mayor-Elect Jay Trapani at the Hancock Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Breakfast. Trapani had run for mayor three…
Bay St. Louis pays tribute to fallen police officers
There’s a somber mood in Bay St. Louis today as residents remember the lives of Bay St. Louis Police Sgt. Steven Robin and Officer Brandon Estorffe. This…
Candlelight vigil for fallen Bay St. Louis police officers
The Coast community will honor the fallen Bay St. Louis police officers tonight at a candlelight vigil. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at Bay High’s football stadium…
Air Force Thunderbirds to return to the Coast in 2023
The Air Force’s Thunderbirds will be roaring back across the Coast next year. The demonstration team posted their 2023 schedule on their Facebook page and they…
Mississippi State University holding memorial service for Coach Mike Leach
Mississippi State University has announced plans to hold a public memorial service to honor the life of Coach Mike Leach. It will be held Tuesday, December…
Charged with commercial burglary, vehicle theft
An 18-year-old Gulfport man has been charged with commercial burglary and motor vehicle theft following a burglary at an Ocean Springs powersports shop. Martaisa Reed was arrested and charged in…
Bay St. Louis chief honors fallen officers as heroes
It was a somber spirit around Bay St. Louis this morning as officers and citizens alike continue to mourn the loss of two police officers killed in the line of duty on Wednesday. Chief Toby Schwartz talked about 34-year-old Sgt.…
Down trees at Biloxi VA Medical Center
At the Biloxi VA Medical Center, crews are working to clear debris from several down trees. Driving down Veterans Avenue, tree limbs and debris covered the roads. However, crews…
Power out in 150 Biloxi homes and residences
According to Mississippi Power, electricity is out in 150 Biloxi homes and residences. Tonight’s severe weather tore down several trees in the Hiller community on Hiller and West…
Suspect wanted in Jackson County arson case
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man accused of arson. Randolph Phillips is the suspect. The fire happened in the Latimer community on December 12th. Phillip’s current location is unknown and he’s considered homeless. He drives a…
Girl Scouts donate to Lord is my Help food pantry in Ocean Springs
This morning, a truck filled with donations rolled up to the Lord is my Help in Ocean Springs. The donations were provided by Girl Scouts…
Biloxi High students wrap gifts in preparation for Project Presents Delivery Day
With the help from the Project Presents program, more than 30 families and at least 70 kids will have gifts to unwrap for Christmas.…
Infant found unresponsive at Biloxi hotel dies, charges upgraded to capital murder
Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has confirmed the four-month-old child found unresponsive in a Biloxi hotel has died. Biloxi police officers answered a call Saturday about the child. They identified the person caring for the child as Christian Angel Cookmeyer.…
Heat for the Holidays winner gives prize to her aunt
Every year, the Heat for the Holidays Giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane gives a complete heating and air system to one…
Several police departments escort fallen Bay St. Louis officers to funeral homes
Following the deaths of the two officers, members of several police and sheriff’s departments across the Coast made their way to the Mississippi Forensics…
Fallen Bay St. Louis officers’ bodies transported to state crime lab
This is video posted to social media just after 9 this morning, showing the procession of law enforcement vehicles escorting the bodies of the two…
MBI releases details on deaths of Bay St. Louis officers
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred about 4:30 a.m. this morning in Bay St. Louis. Bay St. Louis Police received a call to the Motel 6,…
Boil water notice lifted for the Biloxi peninsula
The Mississippi State Department has lifted the boil water notice that it put into effect for areas south of the bay. At 4:30 p.m. today, the State Department of Health stated that the water testing has shown the drinking water…
Full power restored for all WXXV 25 channels
Full power has been restored for over the air broadcasting at WXXV. Parts of the Gulf Coast, unable to receive channels 25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 25.4, and 25.5 since Monday night, can now access these channels again. Following brief technical difficulties,…
Heating and air conditioning system contest takes heart-warming turn
Each holiday season, Geiger Heating and Air partners with Trane to donate a complete heating and air system to a winner on the Gulf Coast. This year's giveaway took…
School districts announce early dismissals today because of weather
With concerns over potential severe weather, several school districts have decided to dismiss students early today. All MGCCC campuses and centers will close at 2 p.m. because of possibility of severe weather. Schools in Hancock County School District will dismiss…
Cold-stunned turtles make their way to the Gulf Coast
We usually see Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles released into the Gulf after rehabilitation, but today News 25’s Sabria Reid was at Million Air Airport in Gulfport and…
Local business owner receives MGCAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association presented J.J. Pierotich with the annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Pierotich is the owner and general manager of the iconic Sharkheads and Souvenir…
Dream Program hosts Christmas party at IP Casino Resort
The nonprofit Dream Program held its annual Christmas party today at the IP Casino Resort. The program provides opportunities to children and adults with different disabilities to…