Update on Harrison County beaches
Segments of beach in Harrison County continue to reopen at a rapid pace as crews continue to clean up from Cristobal. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Man killed in fatal shooting in Gulfport Sunday night
Another shooting in Gulfport leaves a man dead and police with few leads to go on. The shooting leaves local residents rattled and many too scared to come forward with information that could help solve this case quickly. Gunfire rang…
Local Facebook groups brings joy and alcohol
Bringing in a little light-hearted fun to these stressful times is the goal of the local Facebook group called “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere.” ‘It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere’ Founder Jessica Knapp said, “It’s basically ding-dong-ditch, but with alcohol. They run up.…
Billfish Classic took place in Biloxi this weekend
The Billfish Classic Fishing Tournament was held over the weekend at the Golden Nugget. Fishing boats and crews from all over came to the Coast to fish for blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. The tournament was originally supposed to…
91st annual Blessing of the Fleet took place Sunday
Before shrimp season can officially start the Blessing of the Fleet must take place. The annual event was rescheduled for Sunday after Tropical Storm Cristobal caused the ceremony to be canceled last Sunday. Nearly 100 boats came out this year…
Victim identified in fatal two vehicle crash in Hancock County
Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk says 68-year-old Jerry Wayne Fryerson died of blunt force trauma Sunday morning after a two vehicle crash. It happened on Highway 603 and Shiyou Road just before 1 a.m. when a jeep traveling north crossed…
Residents gathered at Jones Park for the ‘Protest for Peace’
On Sunday, many gathered at Jones Park for the second weekend in a row to protest for peace and shed light on racial injustice. The protest was led by D’Laun Ball, a social activist and event organizer here on the…
Victim identified in fatal Gulfport shooting
A shooting in Gulfport Sunday night off of Hewes Avenue left one man dead. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer says 33-year-old Keith Lawson of Gulfport died at Memorial Hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. His body will now be sent to…
Singing River Health System to purchase Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) – Singing River Health System has announced new plans to purchase Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport from HCA Healthcare. The transaction is expected to be finalized later this summer subject to customary approvals and closing conditions.…
Supreme Court rules LGBT people protected from job discrimination
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is ruling that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court. The court…
Mississippi sees large increase in alcohol sales during pandemic
GULFPORT, Miss. — Alcohol sales in Mississippi are seeing a big increase during the coronavirus pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Revenue announced the increase in a social media post last week. Officials say that the department's division of Alcoholic Beverage…
U.S. Air Force fighter jet crashes into North Sea, search underway for pilot
UNITED KINGDOM (WXXV) — A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed into the North Sea on Monday morning and a search for the pilot is now underway. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, located at Royal Air Force…
33-year-old man dead after being shot multiple times Sunday night off of Hewes Avenue in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting off of Hewes Avenue in Gulfport on Sunday night. The Gulfport Police Department says officers responded to a call in reference to a shooting at approximately 8:18 p.m. Sunday.…
Arrested on a warrant for auto burglary
The Biloxi Police Department arrested Jason Andrew Phillips on a warrant for auto burglary. The arrest warrant stemmed from an investigation into an auto burglary case that occurred in the 100 block of Hwy 90, Biloxi MS on May 29th,…
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Rail birds spotted on Coast beaches after Cristobal
We have a new resident on the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Cristobal brought in hundreds of rail birds. For answers about the new resident bird News 25 reached out to Allison Sharpe, the director of the Wildlife Care and…
Splash pads back up and running in Gulfport
COVID-19 has shut down all city facilities for the last couple of months, including the splash pads in Gulfport. Governor Reeves’ last COVID-19 guidelines for the state allowed Gulfport to turn the water back on for the splash pads, giving…
Panda escapes from enclosure at Danish zoo; returned safely
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — One of Copenhagen Zoo’s giant pandas escaped from its enclosure early Monday and roamed the park before staff were able to sedate it and bring it back. Xing Er, a 7-year-old male who arrived at the…
More sections of Harrison County beach reopen
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced the reopening of more sections of sand beach in the county as crews work to clean up debris left behind from Cristobal. A section of beach from Jones Park to Thornton Avenue…
‘Protest for Peace’ Sunday at Jones Park
People have been protesting for change across the country. Last weekend, we saw several peaceful protests around the Gulf Coast and we can expect to see more this weekend. On Sunday there will be a protest for peace held at…
Ship Island Excursions charts new course after COVID-19 and Cristobal
It’s been almost a week since Cristobal unleashed heavy rain and strong winds throughout our area, but some local businesses are still reeling in the wake of this tropical storm. Captain Louis Skrmetta has been at the helm of Ship…
State mental health resources and strategies
In his daily press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the state’s strategy to continue flattening the curve as well as mental health resources for this ongoing crisis. Governor Reeves was joined by state mental health professionals today to talk…
Moss Point man in custody and charged with aggravated assault
A Moss Point man is in custody and charged in the shooting of another man on June 3rd. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 30-year-old Christopher Allen McNemar is charged with aggravated assault. He is accused of shooting a man on the…
Fishermen participating in Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Fishermen are making their way back to the docks and are all geared up for the 24th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. The event was supposed to begin last week, but now they’re casting their lines in hopes to…