Ocean Springs Food Crawl
The City of Ocean Springs is hosting their first ever food crawl featuring over 130 local restaurants in Downtown Ocean Springs, giving participants a chance to try something new. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Ocean Springs…
Harrison County School District releases survey for COVID-19 plans
The Harrison County School District is looking to finalize COVID related plans for the 2021-2022 school year. But first, they’re asking to hear from parents and guardians. Some of the plans proposed by the district include a traditional classroom setting…
Search teams find missing 82-year-old Harrison County man in woods
An 82-year-old Harrison County man was found safe Tuesday afternoon after wandering away from his home and going missing for nine hours. Authorities found him in a swampy, wooded area using helicopters, drones, K9s, and search and…
Blue Bell releases Chocolate Sheet Cake Ice Cream
BRENHAM, Texas, May 13, 2021 – The best chocolate cake is not at your local bakery. You can find it in a carton of Blue Bell Ice Cream. Chocolate Sheet Cake Ice Cream arrives in stores beginning today. Chocolate Sheet…
MDOT: Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs to open Thursday afternoon
All four lanes of the Fort Bayou drawbridge will reopen to traffic at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) closed the drawbridge on March 14 for a repair project. “We are thrilled to reopen this…
MGCCC named a Center of Excellence for maritime workforce training
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on Wednesday was named one of 27 Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. Hinds Community College also was recognized…
Two Coast educators among nine nominations governor makes to education boards
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced nine nominations, including two from Harrison County, to three boards that govern public education from kindergarten through college. The nominees must be confirmed by the state Senate. Reeves made…
Ohr-O'Keefe gifted with major donation of African American artwork
A collection of 50 pieces of African American artwork are now housed at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, thanks to a donation by collector Gordon W. Bailey. Bailey, who lives in Los Angeles, said he was honoring the…
Jackson County School District bond vote fails
Jackson County School District residents took to the polls today for a special election regarding a facility bond. The bond was ultimately struck down. Over 5,000 residents cast their ballots Tuesday evening with over 75 percent of…
Biloxi PD searching for missing person Nathanial Rich
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person. Family members reported to Biloxi Police on May 17, 2021 that Nathaniel W. Rich, “Nate”, was last seen on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 between…
Miss Aquarium Pageant coming to South Mississippi
The Inaugural Miss Aquarium Pageant is coming this summer. The pageant is a natural pageant that will help build self-esteem and confidence in young women as they become future leaders in our community. The overall winners from…
The Arts, Hancock County hosting Mardi Gras in the Bay
The good times are rolling in May. As The Arts, Hancock County is hosting a Mardi Gras Gala on Saturday, May 29th. Their inaugural gala is to officially kick-off The Arts 2.0 Capital Campaign and to celebrate…
The Shed returns from the Memphis in May BBQ competition as winners
The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint from Ocean Springs returns home from a week at the worldwide Memphis in May Barbeque competition. As the 16th year competing in the world-wide championship, the Shed traveled to Memphis and…
Bill introduced to rename Biloxi Post Office honoring Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen
Congressman Steven Palazzo introduced a bill to rename the Biloxi Post Office ‘Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building’ to honor the fallen Biloxi officer. Officer McKeithen died in the line of duty in Biloxi on May 5th,…
Residents vote on Jackson County School District bond
Jackson County School District residents are headed to the polls today for a special election regarding a facility. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more.
Harrison County coroner needs help identifying fatal crash victim
Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a victim of a fatal car crash that caught fire last Friday. The truck is believed to be a Chevrolet Silverado…
One injured in shooting at Payless Motel in Pascagoula
Pascagoula police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a motel earlier this morning. Police Chief Matt Chapman said in a press release that officers responded to a call about shots fired at the Payless Motel around…
Central Bible Church offering free clothes for those in need
The Central Bible Church is reopening their Clothesline for those in need. The Clothesline provides clothes to everyone and even carries professional attire. They hope they can help those needing clothes for job interviews and they even…
WXXV-TV chosen as finalists in five categories for Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards
WXXV-TV has been chosen as finalists in Best News Anchor, Best Weather Anchor and Best Sports Anchor for the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. News, Weather and Sports! Taylor Rubach- Best News Anchor Rob Knight-Best Weather Anchor…
Reflecting on a busy tax season
This year’s tax filing deadline has come and gone and now local tax experts on the Coast are reflecting on a season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. At Sue Richardson Accounting in Gulfport, they say the days…
What’s next for medical marijuana in Mississippi?
Last Friday, the Mississippi Supreme Court overturned a medical marijuana initiative that voters approved in November. In their ruling, justices said the process for Initiative 65 was outdated. Therefore, Initiative 65 should have never been on the…
Budweiser Clydesdales to parade in Ocean Springs, mayor says
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will finish the stop on the Coast with a parade through Ocean Springs, the city's mayor said. Mitchell Distributing, which handles Budweiser among its distribution product lines, announced on May 11 that the draft horse team…
Pascagoula police investigating shooting at motel
Pascagoula Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a motel on Tuesday morning. Police Chief Matt Chapman said in a press release that officers responded to a call about shots fired at the Payless Motel about 11:40 a.m. When…
Mississippi to open red snapper season on Memorial Day weekend
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has announced the opening of red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels will be 12:01 a.m. May 28, 2021, with an anticipated mid-season closure date of July 5, 2021, at…