It’s not only the beginning of the spring season, but it’s also kitten season. This refers to the time of year when cats are breeding and having litters of kittens. In an effort to control the cat…
It’s spring time here on the Mississippi Coast and that means festival time will soon be in full swing. Over in Ocean Springs, downtown streets are being marked and prepared for the Spring Arts Festival set to…
After having to cancel its 2020 event, Jeepin’ the Coast is planning a jam-packed four-day event for June 2021. Sunday, the 2021 Jeepin’ the Coast schedule was announced on its Facebook page and a couple new events…
A new thrift store is coming to Ocean Springs. The St. Vincent De Paul will have its grand opening this Thursday at 10 a.m. Unlike any other thrift store on the Coast, the St. Vincent De Paul…
Alligators have been spotted in Pascagoula’s I.G. Levy Memorial Park in Whitehead Lake. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to a mini warehouse right across the street from the alligator sightings. There are more than just ducks…
COVID-19’s effects have been far-reaching, even stretching into Uncle Sam’s territory, and by that, we mean taxes and the way we file them. There will be some major changes in filing your 2020 tax return this year…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich stopped by WXXV News 25 today and reflects on the city’s past year pushing through the pandemic. It’s been a challenging year for the city, not only fighting COVID-19, but enduring damages…
A more than $6 million grant is available for Harrison County residents needing emergency rental assistance because of financial stress caused by the pandemic. The grant was approved this morning during the Harrison County Board of Supervisors…
It’s been just over one week since the Fort Bayou Drawbridge was closed to traffic and business owners are sharing how they’ve adjusted over the course of a week. On the Ocean Springs side, Greg Verges owns…
Around 5 p.m. this evening, the Gulfport Police Department responded to a call about a shooting on South Carolina Avenue. About a two-block crime scene was marked off on South Carolina Avenue, north of Polk Street. Gulfport’s…
On Monday, March 22, 2021, at approximately 3:43 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on US-90 in Jackson County involving a pedestrian. A 2011 Mazda 3 driven by Andrew Steinborn, 29, of Moss Point, MS, was…
Residents in the City of Moss Point came together over the weekend for its first Spring Fling Extravaganza Pop Up Shop at Pelican Landing. Local businesses from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast came together to showcase…
Educators looking for a job had the opportunity to meet principals and administrators at Pass Christian’s annual career fair on Saturday. The Pass Christian Public School District offered an in-person career fair, giving those interested in working…
Last year, the Waveland Civic Association had to cancel their St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to COVID-19. Now, this year, the parade was back rolling through the streets in Hancock County. After Governor Tate Reeves lifted the…
Clouds continue to move into the area as the rest of the workweek will bring rainfall...
A law that will take effect July 1 increases penalties for public employees involved in fraud or embezzlement of taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White announced today that those public employees who obtain $10,000 or more of taxpayer money will…
A Coast performance and event venue paid tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but are…
For almost 100 years, Back Bay Mission has had a simple mission: to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives. “We were first introduced to Back Bay Mission when we were stationed here in 1961 as newlyweds.”…
Jackson County Superintendent John Strycker surprised the students at St. Martin East Elementary School by dressing up as the former president they’ve been learning about: Abraham Lincoln. As Lincoln walked through the doors of classrooms at St.…
Today is St. Joseph Day. St. Patrick Catholic High School Invited Father Ryan on campus to bless the school and community. Students contributed to a St. Joseph altar. The altar included pictures provided by students of their…
This morning at North Gulfport Middle School, former student and local basketball star Beverly Coleman donated a check to the school’s athletic program. She never forgot where she came from. Coleman was once a North Gulfport Middle…
After all the hurricanes, COVID, and other challenges we have faced in South Mississippi, many of us know first-hand and all too well the meaning of the word ‘restore.’ Habitat for Humanity of the Gulf Coast has…
A Coast performance and event venue is paying tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but…
The Gulfport Police Department created a unique event that brings the public and the police department together to discuss issues and important topics within the community. The barbershop is a way to bring people together from different…