Are the tighter COVID-19 restrictions putting a squeeze on businesses affected here in South Mississippi? It’s business once again and as usual, these few days into the governor’s new mask mandate, according to Butch Simpson, co-owner of Negrotto’s Frame and…
St. Stanislaus College Board of Directors is demolishing the Old Gym Building and the Chapel building. The Old Gym was built in 1923 and the Chapel building was built in 1930. Both buildings had significant damage from Hurricane Katrina. These…
A body was found on the Popp’s Ferry Causeway this morning. According to authorities, Biloxi police and the Biloxi Fire Department were dispatched to the scene at about 6:30 a.m. when they found the body. The identity is being withheld…
The law office of James Gray in Picayune caught on fire early this morning. The office is located on West Canal Street and caught fire around 3 a.m., according to workers at the office. The son of James Gray is…
This afternoon, a barge struck the Popp’s Ferry Bridge, resulting in the shutdown of the bridge for a time. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
CTA will be offering free fares all day long on Saturday, July 25th, on their Gulfport routes (including: Route 38, Route 37, the Gulfport half of Route 34/Pass Road, and the Beachcomber west of Edgewater Mall.) On this day, riders…
Due to current enforcements, Biloxi Main Street made the decision to cancel the scheduled Downtown Community Market Festival Series that was scheduled for Thursday July 16, 2020. The Biloxi Community Market is located under the I-110 corner of Howard & Hopkins,…
Many blood drives across the county had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, making the need for donating even more important. A socially distant blood drive was held in Ocean Springs today in effort to help fill the…
A face mask mandate went into effect for thirteen counties in Mississippi yesterday including two here on the Coast, Harrison and Jackson County. But many online are still debating if you should wear a mask or not. Dr. Wendy Williams,…
The University of Southern Mississippi has released its plan for this fall’s academic course delivery, including face covering requirements, modifications to classroom setup, and other academic-related changes, as it prepares for a welcoming, interactive, and positive learning environment for students, despite…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A barge hit the Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi, according to city officials. Biloxi Police are on scene assessing damage to the bridge. They are asking motorists to take an alternate route if possible. This…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Biloxi Police Department have confirmed to WXXV that a body was found on the Popps Ferry Causeway Tuesday morning. According to authorities, Biloxi Police and the Biloxi Fire Department were dispatched to the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Monday that Area 5 Approved growing waters are closed to the harvest of oysters. The closure is effective immediately due to the presence of harmful algal blooms.…
At the end of News 25 at 9:00pm on FOX Monday night, News 25's Taylor Rubach took some time to talk about something near and dear to her heart, and do something special for her grandfather, Gary Rubach who lives…
In a special-called meeting tonight, the Stone County School Board voted to approve the district’s school readiness plan for the upcoming school year, but some parents and community members still have some concerns. By a four-to-one vote, the Stone County…
Criminals beware! If you plan on breaking the law your chance of getting caught on camera and quickly is on the rise. The Biloxi Police Department is using the latest technology to nab crooks and you can help! Criminals are…
Property owners in Gulfport can now place vegetative debris on the side of the road for pick-up. As of today, the City of Gulfport, along with Utility Partners LLC and Waste Pro, began the city-wide project to collect tree and…
The Harrison County School District has announced their plans for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The Harrison County Board of Trustees has adopted a modified traditional plan, which consists of on-campus learning with specific limitations and social distancing.…
The Port of Pascagoula announced today it has been awarded $6.6 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Funds. Funding comes as a result of Senate Bill 2977 becoming law today and will go towards the Jackson County Port Authority’s north rail…
Originally it was under the discussion that the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control would not be accepting new orders this week. However, there is some clarification and they are resuming business as usual with taking in orders. The Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage…
The Stone County School Board is meeting tonight to discuss its school readiness plan for the upcoming academic year, but some parents are still concerned for the safety of their children as coronavirus cases rise. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has…
A litter of kittens were poisoned in Biloxi, now they need your help to stay alive. Two kittens are fighting to stay alive with the help of the veterinarians at Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital after they were poisoned with antifreeze.…
Despite COVID and the heat, the South Mississippi Ballroom Dancers were determined to give group founder Ben Gibson and his wife, Lucille, a birthday celebration. Saturday, the SMBD caravanned to the Gibson’s home with balloons and posters, wishing the couple…
The Long Beach School District announced its reopening plans for the fall of 2020 semester. The new policy stated that classes will be back in classrooms for the first day of school on August 6th, 2020. Among many other new…