National Star Wars Day
It’s National Star Wars Day and instead of slipping into the dark side take a dive into the aquatic side. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Mississippi Aquarium with information regarding their Star Wars festivities.
Search suspended for USM student missing in Gulf
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - The Coast Guard says it is suspending the search for a University of Southern Mississippi student who’s been missing since Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico off the Alabama coast. Crews searched nearly 1,800 square…
UPDATE: 4-month-old shot in South Mississippi police chase on Monday dies
A 4-month-old child shot during a police chase in South Mississippi on Monday has died, according to officials. Tuesday morning, Biloxi Police released a statement saying, "Despite the efforts of medical staff, the child passed away as a result of…
USM issues statement on search for missing student off of Dauphin Island
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has issued a statement on the ongoing search for a student missing since Sunday after a trip to Dauphin Island. The statement says, “The University of Southern Mississippi has learned of the ongoing search…
Pascagoula native Sarah Thomas, Super Bowl's first female official, to be awarded doctorate at University of Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WXXV) — The University of Mobile will award the doctor of humane letters to Sarah Bailey Thomas, a UM graduate who shattered glass ceilings and became the first female official to work a Super Bowl earlier this year.…
Murder suspect dead following police chase in South Mississippi on Monday; 4-month old shot, hospitalized
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A murder suspect is dead following a vehicle chase that ended on I-10 eastbound in Biloxi this afternoon with multiple law enforcement agencies taking part in the pursuit. Around 11:30 this morning, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana responded to the scene of a double murder in the city of Baker, […]
Baby transported to Mobile hospital for treatment after suffering gunshot wound during car chase
UPDATE: The 4-month-old infant in the vehicle during the police chase has died. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/05/04/4-month-old-shot-in-south-mississippi-police-chase-on-monday-dies/ ORIGINAL STORY: We have new video tonight of the four-month-old child being transported to the hospital in Mobile. A procession of law enforcement vehicles…
Jackson County inmate facing manslaughter charges after last week’s jail fight
The Jackson County Jail inmate who was critically injured during a fight with another inmate last week died this afternoon. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 47-year-old Donald Ratcliff of Ocean Springs passed away around 4:45. He was hospitalized at USA…
Locals react to police chase in Harrison County
UPDATE: The 4-month-old infant in the vehicle during the police chase has died. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/05/04/4-month-old-shot-in-south-mississippi-police-chase-on-monday-dies/ ORIGINAL STORY: Today’s police chase had drivers stopping in their tracks on I-10 on the Coast today. Several viewers sent their videos to us…
Suspect dead following multi-agency car chase in South Mississippi
UPDATE: The 4-month-old infant in the vehicle during the police chase has died. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/05/04/4-month-old-shot-in-south-mississippi-police-chase-on-monday-dies/ ORIGINAL STORY: A murder suspect is dead following a vehicle chase that ended on I-10 eastbound in Biloxi this afternoon with multiple law enforcement…
Coast Coliseum hosting events at full capacity
Governor Tate Reeves is allowing indoor and outdoor venues to reopen at full capacity. The Coast Coliseum is loading their event calendar with festivals and fairs, concerts, and conventions. Many concert and event dates are posted on the Coliseum…
‘Now Hiring’ signs taking over the Gulf Coast
The Coast is experiencing a shortage in workers. Companies are now hiring and help wanted signs are scattered throughout the area. It can be hard work getting back to work after getting fired or laid off because of the…
Small Business Administration offering Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic left a clear and devastating impact on many locally owned food and beverage businesses along the Gulf Coast. As these businesses begin rebuilding, help could come in the form of the…
Two camper-trailer fires Sunday night in Harrison County
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to the report of two camper-trailers on fire on Biloxi Cutoff Road Sunday night around 8 p.m. One trailer was fully involved in fire and a second trailer had started to burn. Firefighters were…
Sixth annual Pirate Day in the Bay
The sixth annual Pirate Day in the Bay is set for May 14th and May 15th in Old Town Bay St. Louis. On Friday, there will be a pub crawl and scavenger hunt in the local eateries. On Saturday,…
Bay St. Louis Harbor still recovering from Zeta damage
The Bay St. Louis Harbor is recovering from Hurricane Zeta. The harbor suffered slips and dock damage and while we’re getting ready to enter the 2021 hurricane season, Harbor Master Sean Hales advises boat owners to make sure they…
Inaugural South Mississippi Boat Show took place this weekend
Those who enjoy boats and fishing gathered at Point Cadet Plaza over the weekend for the inaugural South Mississippi Boat Show. Plenty of boats were on display and some were for sale out at the plaza. Live bands, food…
‘Fishing with Buddies’ fishing event took place this weekend at the Gulfport Harbor
Those dealing with special needs were able to get out and enjoy some waves on Saturday thanks to Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The Gulf Coast Buddy Sports organization held a…
Mississippi Senior Olympics are back in full swing
The Mississippi Senior Olympics are back in action. All 2020 events were canceled because of COVID-19, but now seniors can enjoy the competition. Over the weekend, a pickleball tournament took place at Popp’s Ferry Recreational Center. The tournament is…
Community cleanup in District 4 in Gulfport
In an effort to beautify Gulfport, community leaders came together with volunteers to help clean up District 4. The goal of the community cleanup was to help unify the neighborhood and encourage a sense of pride when living in…
Louisiana man dead following police chase in Mississippi
A chase that started in Louisiana ended in Mississippi this afternoon. Thirty-year-old Eric Derell Smith drove off with a four-month-old after shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and her nephew this morning in Louisiana. A police chase ensued into Mississippi…
Vancleave man dead after car crash in Jackson County
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash Saturday morning that killed one Vancleave man. According to Highway Patrol, it happened at 10:40 a.m. on Highway 57 in Jackson County. A 2005 Chevrolet Colorado driven by 63-year-old Gordon Gill was traveling…
Mississippi Aquarium turtle release scheduled for this afternoon postponed
GULFPORT, MS – Due to the threat of inclement weather and both our animals' and guests' safety, the Kemp's ridley sea turtle release scheduled for today (Monday, May 3) has been postponed.
Search continues for missing Southern Miss student on Dauphin Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - Authorities continue to search for a Mississippi student who went missing Sunday while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico at Alabama's Dauphin Island. The U.S. Coast Guard tells local news outlets that Rob Brent is…