Annual Crosswalk: Carrying the Cross
A group of men walked out their faith Friday along a busy corridor in Hattiesburg, an annual Easter weekend tradition that also took place here in South Mississippi more than 35 years ago when Dr. Dean Register…
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell donates van to Calhoun County
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received information that another Mississippi sheriff’s department was in need of a new van so Sheriff Mike Ezell jumped into action to make sure they were taken care of. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office…
First Friday Block Party in Downtown Biloxi
In Downtown Biloxi, Friday night fun has just begun with a now-regular Biloxi event. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at Biloxi on the District Green for their First Friday, Good Friday block party.
Gulf Coast Corvette Club hosted Easter Parade for Gulf Coast Pediatric Care Center
The Gulf Coast Corvette Club wanted to spread some Easter cheer by hosting an Easter parade for the children at the Gulf Coast Pediatric Care Center in Gulfport. Children were excited to see the fancy cars and…
Mississippi Power offers tips to protect against scams surge
According to the Federal Trade Commission, the COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped people from trying to scam others out of money. According to the FTC, there was a huge surge in reports of scams that started on social media in…
Wild Acres weighs in on verdict in animal cruelty case
Yesterday, the Saucier couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty was found not guilty on all 107 counts. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after more than one hundred animals were found…
House of Healing serving free meals on Easter Sunday
Organizations around the Gulf Coast are doing their part to make sure everyone has a special Easter holiday. House of Healing in Gulfport will be serving free hot Easter meals to go. The distribution begins at 1 p.m. at Westside…
Easter Extravaganza Sunday at John Henry Beck Park from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is hosting their 15th annual Easter Extravaganza. This year because of COVID, it will be drive-thru. The event takes place on Sunday at the John Henry Beck Park in Biloxi. Children…
Magic Vegan Café offering 100 percent plant-based food in Downtown Gulfport
Magic Vegan Café in Downtown Gulfport offers your favorite comfort foods, but plant based. It’s one of the few vegan restaurants on the Coast and the owner/chef opened the café almost three years ago. He says he…
Mika Hartman stops by WXXV to discuss ‘Hudson’s Law’ named after her son
Hudson Hartman, along with many other kids, are changing the conversation about children with Down Syndrome, especially here in the state of Mississippi. Today, Hudson’s mother, Mika Hartman, stopped by our studio to spread the word about…
Coast Guard rescues two from sinking boat near Lake Pontchartrain
The Coast Guard med-evaced two sailors Thursday from a vessel taking on water near Lake Pontchartrain. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a report at 11:47 a.m. from a good Samaritan reporting a half-submerged 20-foot recreational vessel taking on…
Local primaries coming up April 6th
South Mississippians, it’s almost time once more to grab your voter ID or other form of acceptable identification and make your way to the polls. Nearly five months after a huge push to get voters out to the polls for…
Foster pets from Jackson County Animal Shelter embarking on a journey
A bittersweet parting as the sun came up in Ocean Springs this morning as some four-legged fur babies said goodbye to their local foster parents for a cross country trip. Foster Parent Jaime Lockmane said, "His name's…
MS Legislature awards the City of Gautier over $6M
The Mississippi Legislature awarded $6.1 million in funding for projects in Gautier. Various improvements will soon be under construction in Gautier. Over two million is going to their sewer rehabilitation project which will improve water quality, protect…
Feed my Sheep and Coastal Family Health provided COVID-19 vaccines today
Feed my Sheep partnered with Coastal Family Health to vaccinate Mississippi’s vulnerable homeless population. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coastal Family Health vaccinated anyone over the age of 18 and administered 100 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. No…
April is Autism Awareness Month
Today marks the start of World Autism Month with United Nations sanctioning World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. Throughout the month, people focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase the understanding and acceptance of…
Saucier couple found not guilty in animal cruelty case
This afternoon, the Saucier couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty was found not guilty on all 107 counts. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after more than 100 animals were found…
Magnolia Park Elementary dedicates butterfly garden to Patricia Hodges
Magnolia Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs paid tribute to a great teacher in the community. Students, teachers, family, and friends dedicated a butterfly garden to the late Mrs. Patricia Hodges. Hodges taught at Magnolia Park Elementary…
Lockout at West Wortham Elementary and Middle School in Harrison County today
There was a lockout at West Wortham Elementary and Middle School today in Harrison County. The lockout was due to what Principal Dr. Rebecca Ladner tells News 25 was an indirect threat. According to school officials the person who made…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
As we begin the month of April, you might see people wearing blue and notice pinwheels scattered all around. That’s because April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month, a…
First Friday is back in Downtown Biloxi
Downtown Biloxi’s First Friday is back starting tomorrow! Events kick off on the District Green on Howard Avenue at 4 p.m. Friday. First Friday fun consists of live music, food, local vendors, a grown-up Easter Egg hunt,…
Hancock County man charged in burglary case
A Hancock County man is behind bars after police responded to a call about a burglary. Daniel Joseph Carver, 43, is charged with burglary of a residence, said Bay St. Louis Chief Gary Ponthieux Jr. According to a press release…
$1.9M in BP funds to improve Friendship Park in Picayune
The flagship park for the City of Picayune will see major upgrades over the next few years after grant money was awarded to the city. Picayune city officials tell News 25 this $1.9 million grant they’ve worked…
Memory Care Adopt-a-Thon lifting spirits in Pass Christian
With a little bit of determination anything is ‘pawsible.’ A local group of volunteers hosted an Adopt-a-Thon in Pass Christian to help local seniors and dogs. Pass Christian Health and Rehab Center Resident Marilyn Vancius could be…