11/6 - Rob Knight's Friday Morning Forecast
A nice start this morning with warmer temperatures and a few upper-level clouds...
Magnolia House releases new seasonal menu
One of Harrah’s Gulf Coast’s flagship restaurants is rolling out an updated menu for the fall and holiday season. Magnolia House by Chef Kelly English releases an updated menu for each season and this season featured more…
Traffic changes made for Peter Anderson Festival in Ocean Springs
This weekend Downtown Ocean Springs will be busier than usual as it hosts the 42nd annual Peter Anderson Festival Saturday and Sunday. In order to accommodate the festival, its vendors, and the safety of all attendees there, several roads will…
Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd passes away
Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has died following a battle with COVID-19. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page that Byrd had died this afternoon in a Mobile hospital. Today was also Byrd’s…
Sand tiger shark at Mississippi Aquarium has novel surgery
One of Mississippi Aquarium’s resident sand tiger sharks named Stella successfully underwent an innovative new spinal surgery on September 29th, performed by the veterinary team at Mississippi Aquarium and several specialists from across the country. Stella was…
Coast Coliseum hosting concert in honor of law enforcement and first responders
Friday night the Coast Coliseum is hosting a concert honoring local law enforcement and first responders. The musical line up includes Derek Norsworthy, Cole Jones, and headlines Randy Houser. The concert takes place outside on the front…
Ingalls hosted hiring event at the Coast Convention Center
Ingalls Shipbuilding held a drive thru hiring event at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center. Ingalls encouraged anyone interested in a career with the company to come through the event. Once at the convention center, drivers were…
Lt. Governor presents Jackson County Chamber of Commerce with new state flag
Today Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann made his way down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he spoke at an event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and presented Mississippi’s new state flag. Lt. Governor Delbert…
Blood Drive by loved ones of Cecilia Shaffette takes place tomorrow
A crucial drive is underway to recruit blood donations in South Mississippi. The need for blood is at an all-time high, but much needed donations have been by restrictions on traditional blood drives often held at schools,…
Gautier High School parade honors our veterans
While we still have a little less than a week before our entire nation pauses to honor those who have served to protect and defend our country, Gautier High School got a head start on showing appreciation…
Seasonal food offerings at Harrah's Gulf Coast
Award winning Chef Kelly English is back on the Coast this week to debut his seasonal menu at Harrah’s Gulf Coast ahead of the holiday season. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Magnolia House Restaurant with Chef…
Largest Mississippi Lottery Scratch-Off Game Prize in IP History Won by Guest at Essentials Gift Shop
BILOXI, Miss.—Frequent IP CASINO RESORT SPA guest Sheila from Mobile, Ala. turned her visit to the Essentials Gift Shop into a $100,000 payday after trying her luck with a Mississippi Lottery Strike It Rich! scratch-off game ticket. Sheila stopped by…
Beau Rivage reopened today after Hurricane Zeta
This afternoon at 3 p.m., the Beau Rivage opened for the first time since last week. The casino had been closed since Hurricane Zeta, but is now ready to safely accept guests. The casino was not damaged…
Live Local: Walter Anderson Museum of Art
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 here on News 25 on Thursdays. In honor of this weekend’s Peter Anderson…
US Marshals arrest Louisiana man in Bay St. Louis wanted for the murder of his girlfriend
GULFPORT – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force announces the arrest of Dennis Sheppard. Sheppard was wanted by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for the strangulation death of his former girlfriend which occurred on November 2, 2020.…
Oceans Healthcare hires former Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania in fight to decriminalize mental illness
PLANO, Texas (Oct. 12, 2020) – Plano, Texas-based Oceans Healthcare today announced the appointment of former Gulfport, Mississippi, police chief Leonard Papania as the behavioral health system’s law enforcement and community outreach liaison. In this newly created position, Papania will…
11/5 - Rob's "Warmer Thursday" Afternoon Forecast
A very nice afternoon ahead as upper-level clouds continue to move across the area...
Harrah's player wins $700,000 jackpot early Thursday
A lucky, early riser at Harrah’s Gulf Coast is $700,000 richer Thursday morning after hitting a 5 a.m. progressive jackpot. The Caesars Rewards member visiting from New Jersey, shared the story of their shock and awe with Harrah’s casino executives…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 1,612 new cases of COVID-19
(WXXV) — Thursday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting an additional 1,612 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. The agency also reported 8 deaths as a result of COVID-19 occurring between November 1 and November 4. Mississippi's…
Ingalls Avenue in Pascagoula to close beginning Friday, Nov. 6 through March 2021
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Ingalls Avenue between Pascagoula Street and Desoto Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning Friday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m. Necaise Brothers Construction anticipates the closure to last through March 2021. The preferred detour route…
11/5 - Rob Knight's Friday-Eve Mid-Morning Forecast
A warmer start this morning as upper-level clouds are moving east across the region...
The next steps for Mississippi after vote to legalize medical marijuana
Tuesday, 74 percent of voters chose to approve Initiative 65 as Mississippi joins 35 other states in legalization of medical marijuana. “Mississippians spoke and they spoke very loudly,” says medical marijuana advocate Ronnie Pollard. For Pollard, who’s daughter has used CBD oil in her battle with Leukemia, it was an emotional day. “We have loved […]
Toys for Tots needs donations
It’s that time of the year again. The Toys for Tots organization in Harrison County is ready to make Christmas special for families in need. The organization is encouraging families to register for their annual Toys for…
Reacting to the passing of Initiative 65 in Mississippi
Mississippi voters overwhelmingly chose Initiative 65 in last night’s election and now local proponents of the measure as well as law enforcement are speaking out on what’s next. As the part owner of DB Rocks Quality CB…