The Pinta arrives in Biloxi
A slice of history is making its way to the shores of Biloxi this evening and soon you too can experience the history behind the Pinta. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at the Biloxi Schooner Pier as…
Pass Christian family offering reward for information in the death of their brother
One Pass Christian family continues to mourn the death of their brother, Kenneth Charlot, who was killed in 2018. Police are still searching for his killer, but they’re not giving up hope. Now a reward is in…
Live Local: King Cake Display at the Biloxi Library
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf takes us to…
C Spire invests $1B to 5G, fiber project in Mississippi and Alabama
C Spire Wireless announced an exciting business move that promises to create jobs and lead to economic growth. C Spire is investing one billion dollars to speed deployment of 5G in Mississippi and Alabama. The project will…
AKAs declare Jan 20th as Kamala Harris Day
Vice President Kamala Harris made history for black women across the world with her inauguration as the 49th Vice President of the United States. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority shares a sisterly bond to the vice president…
1/28 - Rob Knight's "Cold Air Mass" Thursday Afternoon Forecast
A sunny and cold afternoon ahead as winds will begin to relax...
Memorial Hospital offering 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine by appointment next week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Memorial Hospital will offer the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all patients contacted by Memorial Hospital who received their first dose vaccine on Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, 2021. To receive the second…
Gulfport woman charged with embezzlement
A 19-year-old Gulfport woman has been charged with embezzlement from her place of employment. Biloxi Police said in a press release that Olivia Alexia Brooks of Gulfport was developed as a suspect after officers responded to a call about embezzlement…
Breaking Barriers on Ice at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Ice skating is a popular activity at the Coast Coliseum during the winter months and tonight it was all about breaking barriers on the ice. The Coliseum partnered with Century 21 J. Carter and Company to host…
Gulfport Fire Department seeks accredited status
The Gulfport Fire Department is beginning the process of obtaining accredited status through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says the performance-based credentialing is a higher standard of credentialing than what other…
Helping the youth through COVID and crime spike in Moss Point
Due to the recent fatal crimes involving minors, the Moss Point community has taken several steps toward helping its youth deal with the effects of the ongoing COVID pandemic and the spike in crime. Moss Point Mayor…
Four local Mary Kay businesswomen get Cadillacs
Blue skies ahead for four South Mississippi Mary Kay businesswomen who have proven to be a driving force when it comes to selling Mary Kay cosmetics. Mary Kay Senior Sales Director Dee Dee Hooks said, "It floats.…
City of Biloxi producing new entertainment series
The City of Biloxi is now highlighting local artists and city culture over their multimedia platforms. Videographer Renny Sherman premiered his series ‘Biloxi Cooks!’ on January 1st, featuring members of the Biloxi Fire Department cooking one of…
Latest update on tracking sea turtles
It’s been a month and a half since we first brought you the story of a tale of two sea turtles. On December 10th, News 25 rode out into the Mississippi Sound stopped just south of Horn…
Checking in on Mardi Gras stores sales in Gulfport
This carnival season is rolling in but with no parades. So, how exactly are Mardi Gras stores being affected. ‘Throw me something Mister’ will be one phrase that’s surely missed this year as parades have been asked…
Potential wage increase impacts on local governments
An executive order by President Joe Biden requires federal contractors to pay workers a $15 minimum wage. In Biloxi, the city is already considering how much more money they’ll need to ensure city workers if there is…
Coast residents eager for crawfish season to begin
The expensive price of crawfish today will soon change the closer we get to spring 2021. On the Coast, residents are starting to look for crawfish earlier than usual. Starting back in December, fisherman Jerry Forte was…
Jackson County Adult Detention Center reports first confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Jackson County Adult Detention Center is reporting its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of January 27th, 20 inmates tested positive and are in isolation. Sheriff Mike Ezell says they are all experiencing minor symptoms. There are currently 370…
Challenges facing Mississippi educators
Thanks to COVID-19, teachers nationwide have faced unprecedented times this past year. Along with many other states, the challenges in Mississippi that teachers face predate virtual learning and COVID-19. Teacher shortages and low salaries are just some…
Businessman charged in scheme to hoard personal protective equipment and price gouge health care providers
WASHINGTON – A Mississippi businessman was charged with defrauding the United States and other health care providers in a $1.8 million scheme related to acquiring and hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and price gouging health care providers, including numerous U.S.…
1/27 - Rob's "Clearing Skies/Colder Temps" Afternoon Forecast
As high-pressure begins to move in from the NW, skies will gradually clear...
Alternate route to teacher licensure
Over the past couple of years, the participation in teacher education programs across the nation has been down up to 35 percent, creating a teacher shortage especially here in Mississippi. To help out with the shortage, William…
Protest for Peace in honor of Reginald Johnson
It’s been over a week since the fatal officer-involved shooting in Biloxi that claimed the life of 48-year-old Reginald Johnson and community members are now asking for more information on the investigation. Family and friends of Reginald…
Boys and Girls Club remembers James ‘Beev’ Davis
In Pascagoula, a 20-year staff member of the Boys and Girls Club passed away. On Monday, the club held a memorial remembering him and the lives he touched. Club members and staff held a memorial for James…