Cold weather shelters open in Harrison County
There will be two cold weather shelters in Harrison County tonight. Salvation Army—2019 22nd St. Gulfport, MS 39501; opens at 6 PM Loaves and Fishes—610 Water St. Biloxi, MS 39530; opens at 5 PM
Winter storm coverage
As the cold weather starts to push into the area, temperatures are dropping quickly and there is a concern about ice forming in South Mississippi. Meteorologist Brantly Keiek has more.
14th Street Bridge in Pascagoula to close Monday night
Due to anticipated freezing temperatures and the possibility of ice forming on bridges, the 14th Street overpass will be closed Monday night. The Pascagoula High Rise Bridge will remain open, but will be salted. Pascagoula police are strongly encouraging everyone…
2/15 - Rob Knight's "HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS" Near Term Forecast
Sleet and rain moving across the area will come to an end by mid-afternoon, then it gets REALLY DANGEROUS...
Half of Gulport-Biloxi International Airport flights delayed or canceled as winter storm snarls travel
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — As a major winter storm rolls across the country, travel has been slowed significantly. Early Monday morning, at least four flights arriving at or departing from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were canceled. Two more flights were…
Mississippi Power prepared for possible winter weather impacts across state
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Mississippi Power announced that its bill payment offices in Meridian and Hattiesburg will be closed Monday as the company prepares for possible impacts from the winter storm moving into the area Sunday night. The company’s line…
Offices of the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses of William Carey closed tonight
Due to impending hazardous weather the William Carey University Hattiesburg campus will be closed on Monday, February 15. Professional schools will set their own schedules. In light of the strong possibility of ice on roadways and the freezing temperatures tonight,…
Ocean Springs Carnival Association holds Mardi Hop
Also happening in Ocean Springs tonight was the Mardi Hop put on by the Ocean Springs Carnival Association, along with several downtown businesses. After Blackwater Brass band led a small second line down Government Street, Mardi Hop…
Annual Mardi Gras Golf Cart Night Ride
With COVID-19 causing many events to be canceled this Mardi Gras season, it may not feel like the last weekend of Mardi Gras is already here. A couple of celebrations are still happening on the Coast though.…
Delisle Elementary students create Mardi Gras floats
Delisle Elementary School certainly ‘let the good times roll’ to celebrate the Mardi Gras season. The students usually host a school parade but because of COVID restrictions it was canceled so they came up with something new…
Central Elementary hosts International Festival
Although travel is restricted due to COVID-19, that did not stop students at Central Elementary in Gulfport from getting a chance to travel to different countries today. Mexico, China, and Canada are just a few places students…
Local 12-year old Jaylen Finley’s selfless birthday wish
It’s Jaylen Finley’s 12th birthday, his one and only birthday wish was to feed the homeless. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi where Jaylen and his family fed those in need.…
Crisis Intervention Team Training graduation ceremony
Officers with several South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are now specially trained to deal with mental health cases, drug use, and other crisis situations they encounter while on the job. Patrol Sgt. Thomas ‘Trey’ Reynolds said, "I'm…
Arbor Day tree distribution at the Lyman Community Center
Cars lined up all the way out to Highway 49 at the Lyman Community Center early this morning to get their oak trees for Arbor Day. Although the weather today was rainy and cold, the convenient drive-thru…
IRS now accepting tax returns
Not only is it the season of love with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, but as of today, it’s officially the season of tax filing. That’s right, February 12th marks the first day the IRS begins accepting and processing…
Gulfport man charged with felony eluding and possession of stolen firearm
On February 12, 2021 at approximately 10:35 AM, Biloxi Police attempted a traffic stop on a silver Cadillac for a traffic violation in the area of Popps Ferry Road and Pass Road. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop…
Coast Transit Authority to offer free casino hopper rides every Saturday in April
You can hop on the casino hopper any Saturday in April and get a free ride to Coast casinos in Harrison County. The Coast Transit Authority has announced this new incentive starting in the month of April.…
Valentine Market at Vintage Flamingo in Gulfport this weekend
Bring your sweetheart or you can shop for them at the Vintage Flamingo in Gulfport. The store is having their Valentine Market over the weekend. Vintage Flamingo is an antique shop in Gulfport that houses 30 local vendors including the…
MDEQ awards $75,000 grant to Harrison County
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality awarded Harrison County a solid waste assistance grant of $75,000 that will be used by the county for a household hazardous waste program. MDEQ Executive Director Chris Wells says the solid…
Police emphasize clampdown on crowds as Mardi Gras nears
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press The final weekend of Mardi Gras season in New Orleans has begun with a warning from police that crowds won't be tolerated as the city fights to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Police chief…
2/12 - Rob Knight's "Wet & Cold" Valentine's Day Weekend Forecast
A cold north wind will continue to gust into the 20 mph range through early Saturday morning...
2/12 - Rob Knight's "Wet & Windy" Friday Morning Forecast
Another wet start to the day with rainfall moving in from the SW with pockets of fog...
Long Beach resident decorates house for Valentine’s Day
Over in Long Beach, community members and visitors are getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit all thanks to one long-time resident who never passes up an opportunity to put on a festive display. On the corner of…
City of Biloxi State of the City Address
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich highlighted the city’s resilience over the last year during his State of the City address this evening. The 25-minute long presentation was delivered virtually to residents over the city’s Facebook and YouTube…