Blessing of the Classics
Cruisers lined up on the streets of Diamondhead this afternoon to receive prayers for safe cruising ahead for the rest of the week. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Diamondhead with more.
Governor Tate Reeves announces State of Emergency in preparation for Hurricane Delta
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of damage from Hurricane Delta. Landfall is expected along the Louisiana coast on Friday afternoon as a Major Hurricane. "I have declared a State of Emergency for…
Cruisin’ the Coast spectators enjoy Downtown Biloxi Block Party
Wednesday, Cruisin’ the Coast spectators flocked to the streets of Downtown Biloxi for their annual block party. What’s cooler than the cars? Could it be the stories behind them? With cool cars, live music, and fantastic food, this is truly…
Two Ocean Springs men accused in an $18M fraud scheme
Two Ocean Springs men are accused in a federal criminal complaint of taking kickbacks in an $18 million healthcare fraud scheme involving compound prescription pain creams. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, Dempsey Bryan Levi and Jeffrey Wayne…
Tracking Hurricane Delta: Forecast cone shifts west as of Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — Hurricane Delta is now a Category 2 with maximum sustained winds at 105 mph with higher gusts. Re-strengthening is forecast when the hurricane moves over the southern and central Gulf of Mexico through Thursday, and Delta is expected…
Harrison County makes sandbags available ahead of Hurricane Delta
(WXXV) — With Delta forecast to make landfall as a strong hurricane, forecasters say coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. Self-serve sandbags are…
Michael Grimm, Hancock County native and "America's Got Talent" winner, releases soulful Christmas album
Michael Grimm, the Hancock County native who won "America's Got Talent" in 2010, has released his first Christmas album. “Michael Grimm - Sleigh Bells Not Included” will be released November 1 by Tinane Entertainment in cooperation with Mattikay Music. The…
Diamondhead man sentenced in federal bank fraud case
Louis Joseph Normand, Jr., 60, of Diamondhead, was sentenced Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. to 57 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for bank fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special…
Gulf Islands National Seashore closing Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. Wednesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials are closing the Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. ahead of Hurricane Delta. They say Davis Bayou Area, Horn Island, Petit Bois Island, and West Petit Bois…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosted ‘Blessing of the Pets’
October is Blessing of the Pets Month and the Humane Society of South Mississippi took part in the action today with well wishes for the animals under their care. The staff brought many of the facility’s dogs outside this afternoon…
Coast Young Professional’s 12th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala
Attendees of the Coast Young Professional’s 12th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala were unable to show off their outfits to one another this year due to COVID. The event was streamed online via CYP’s Facebook page and virtually…
Ocean Springs Sock Hop moved to Thursday night
Cruisers and sightseers are already taking in all that Ocean Springs has to offer and the city is setting the stage for events later this week while monitoring the Gulf. Mayor Shea Dobson says the week has gone well so…
Honoring our veterans at Centennial Plaza
A sea of red, white, and blue at Centennial Plaza today and patriotism filled the air as the Gulfport Cruisin’ venue dedicated this day to honor our veterans. There were plenty of picture-perfect moments at Cruise Central Tuesday. Those from…
Jackson County Industrial Trade Show took place today
After having to reschedule, the 31st annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show was today in Pascagoula. The original date of the event was scheduled for March 17th, but due to COVID was moved to today. The trade show is targeted…
Gulf Coast Restoration Board begins narrowing down projects
The Gulf Coast Restoration Board has begun the process of narrowing down projects they will recommend to the state legislature for BP oil spill settlement money. The advisory board, made up of business leaders from various South Mississippi sectors, took…
Cruisin’ block party at Margaritaville in Biloxi
The cruisers rolled into Margaritaville in Biloxi today where they held their annual block party. Margaritaville is an official Cruisin’ stop again this year so everyone had plenty to do, including vendors, live music, cool cars, and even an hourly…
Cruisin’ the River City festivities take place in Moss Point
Cruisin' the Coast officially kicked off on Sunday. Cruisin’ officially revved up its engines in Jackson County. From first-timers to regulars, the City of Moss Point is full of people enjoying themselves. Bo Revels even made the trip to the…
Vicari Auto Auction to take place at Coast Coliseum
Plenty of hot rides have rolled into the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center in Biloxi for the Vicari Auto Auction. The auction is on Friday and Saturday with doors opening at 9 a.m. It’s a family friendly event and there…
Monitoring conditions for Delta for Cruisin’ the Coast events
Day three of Cruisin’ the Coast is moving along. Cars were lined up along Highway 90 Tuesday morning until the gates finally let them in. The number of Cruisin’ the Coast attendees are down from last year, but Monday at…
Block party at Margaritaville
The cruisers are rolling in to Margaritaville in Biloxi today where the fun continues at their annual block party. News 25 Lindsey Goodwin has more.
Biloxi Police investigating shots fired near Keesler Air Force Base
The Biloxi Police Department is currently investigating a report of shots fired near Keesler Air Force Base. According to Major Chris De Back, a man was seen shooting a gun outside of the base. No one was shot or injured.…
Evacuation recommended at Biloxi harbors, marinas ahead of Hurricane Delta
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Owners of vessels in Biloxi's four harbors and marinas have been notified that they should consider moving their vessels to safer locations ahead of turbulent weather possible with Hurricane Delta. "Although evacuation is not mandatory at…
Major Hurricane Delta upgraded to Category 4, continuing to intensify
(WXXV) — Data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Delta is continuing to rapidly strengthen. The maximum winds have increased to near 130 miles per hour with higher gusts. This makes Delta a category 4 hurricane on the…
Fatal accident involving pickup truck and motorcycle on Hwy 607 in Hancock County
PEARLINGTON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a fatal accident on Hwy 607 near the intersection of Interstate 10. MHP says the accident involved a pickup and a motorcycle. According to the Mississippi…