In this current era and struggles with COVID-19, schools nationwide are doing a balancing act, working to keep students safe while also keeping lessons interactive. Pass Christian Elementary School is using a storybook pumpkin patch to grow students’ creativity through…
Governor Tate Reeves was in Gulfport this afternoon for a press conference regarding the state’s Department of Marine Resources. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is opening a new building in Gulfport. They’ve acquired a new property off of Pass Road that will serve the community as ministry, thrift store, and teen center. They’re expecting it to be one…
A justice court judge was murdered inside her home this morning in Moss Point. Police were called to a disturbance at 11:30 a.m. which then led to an officer-involved shooting. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. says 65-year-old Shelia Jackson…
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Memorial can rest a little easier knowing they’re in good hands and now even better beds. The facility added ten new beds this week, now making them a 43-bed hospital. As the only…
The City of Diamondhead has a new mayor after a special election Tuesday. Councilwoman Nancy Depreo received the most votes in the special mayoral election, edging out Richard Willis for a crucial spot to fill as city leaders continue to…
Warm temperatures and a few/party clouds skies heading into this afternoon...
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) —An 18-year-old has been arrested following a vehicle crash that killed two people earlier this month. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. on October 10 at the intersection of Highway 90 and Myrtle Street. When police…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — A fully involved house fire left one person dead in Harrison County late Tuesday. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Senior Center will reopen on November 2, 2020 for limited activities. The programs available will be line dancing and an exercise class. Line dancing will be held Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Exercise…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Wednesday, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Chris Wells will serve as the permanent Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Wells served as the Chief of Staff at MDEQ for six years, and the…
Light patchy fog has dissipated as temperatures begin to warm...
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held an opening ceremony for their newly renovated STEM building in Jackson County on Tuesday. One of the major projects of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s 2020 strategic plan is now…
The Biloxi Public School District announced that the office of the state auditor has closed the investigation involving former Superintendent Arthur McMillian, current Chief Financial Officer Shane Switzer, and former Director of Child Nutrition Dixie Eleuterius. The release states that…
We have breaking news tonight out of Harrison County where a fully involved house fire has left one person dead. According to Fire Chief Pat Sullivan it happened on Vidalia Road near Oak Street in Pass Christian. Neighbors say crews…
Another local event has been forced to go virtual due to COVID-19. Biloxi’s annual Cemetery Tour will be represented to the public via an online platform this year. The event normally takes place the last Tuesday and Sunday of October…
They won’t be running, but instead strutting their stuff across the stage as the 4th annual Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run Block Party gets underway Saturday. There are some changes due to COVID, but the mission remains the same. "The…
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just a little more than two months away and you know what leads up to that: the season for shopping! South Mississippi retailers want to make sure everyone knows their shelves are stocked…
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night, six-year-old Kaiden Wall and two-year-old Kolden Wall have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother, 33-year-old Sarah Caswell, had her initial appearance at 10 this morning at United States…
MGCCC leaders cut the ribbon this afternoon on a renovated building designed to help the next generation of STEM students. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Gautier with more on what’s included in the new and improved STEM facility at…
JACKSON, MISS. — Gov. Tate Reeves declared October 19-23, 2020, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds residents of the free resources offered to ensure everyone stays safe during severe weather. “Severe weather…
Signs held high along with high spirits in Diamondhead today as residents head to the polls in a special election for a new mayor. After the unexpected loss of Mayor Tommy Schafer earlier this year, the city has been without…
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother and abductor Sarah Caswell just had her initial court appearance this morning. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf has more
As temperatures continue to war, a low-level deck of clouds are forming just north of the interstate...