How to make ‘boxtumes’
Looking for a fun engaging activity for you and your kids this Halloween? You can start thinking inside the box and create a ‘boxtume.’ Tuesday morning, News 25 worked alongside Emily Sham, the owner of Two Men and a Truck,…
Charges upgraded for three men in connection with body found in Pascagoula River
The three men charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder in the death of a Gautier man are now each charged with capital murder. Twenty-seven year-old Zachary Cooper of Moss Point, 36-year-old Jason Lee Miller of Lucedale, and…
Buddy Walk Drive-Thru parade takes place Saturday
A 20 year tradition with a wonderful cause continues this Saturday in Gulfport to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk, but with a different approach. Due…
Darwell’s Café owner explains the café’s closure
Darwell’s Café in Long Beach closed its doors Sunday night. This spot was well known for its live music, BYOB option, and appearances on Food Network’s popular TV show ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.’ Owner Darwell Yeager III tells News 25…
Moss Point police searching for missing/endangered child
The Moss Point Police Department is searching for a seven-year-old special needs child who ran away from the area around Cracker Barrel and the Comfort Inn near Interstate 10. The child is not from this area and was last seen…
Accident on South Swan Road sends one person to hospital
A midday accident sent on person to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. today on South Swan Road. The driver of a tan truck involved in the single vehicle accident sustained major injuries and…
Bay St. Louis man arrested for alleged felony malicious mischief
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 65-year-old Richard Lee Settle of Bay St. Louis on a warrant for alleged Felony Malicious Mischief. The arrest was the result of several reported commercial Properties that had been vandalized with spray painted graffiti. All…
Governor Tate Reeves announces two State Board of Education Appointments
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two Mississippi State Board of Education appointments: Angela Bass from Jackson and Glen East from Gulfport. The appointees reflect the Governor's commitment to continuous improvement in education. "Mississippi's children deserve our steadfast commitment…
10/13 - Rob's "Beautiful" Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Post frontal passage will continue to bring a less humid air mass into south Mississippi...
Hattiesburg Police searching for first-degree murder suspect 22-year-old Alex Carmichael Williams
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation. Alex Carmichael Williams, 22, of Hattiesburg, has an active arrest warrant for first-degree murder in the shooting…
10/13 - Rob Knight's Tuesday Mid-Morning Forecast
A nice start to the day as a weak dry front overhead is pushing SE...
47-year-old inmate convicted of manslaughter dies in Jackson
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – An inmate convicted of manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon dies in prison. Mississippi Department of Corrections says 47-year-old Krysta Lesherri Chewe died Sunday at Merit Health Central in Jackson. MDOC says Chewe had already been hospitalized there once this year. Chewe was sentenced in December of […]
MEMA releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports. Those early reports are coming in from southwest Mississippi. Adams County, where Natchez is located, is reporting damage to 27 homes. Three of those houses were destroyed. One business had major damage. Claiborne County had six homes impacted. Jefferson, Lincoln, and […]
National Metastatic Breast Cancer Day is October 13th
While the entire month of October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 13th is dedicated to metastatic cancer awareness. Tomorrow, all across the world, over 115 buildings, bridges, and monuments will be illuminated in green, teal, and pink…
Toys for Tots in Jackson and George County event will be drive-thru this year
Toys for Toys in Jackson and George County will be operating a little different this year due to COVID. The Jackson and George branch started collecting toys and donations on October 1st and will continue to accept donations until the…
CASA members rally for Harrison County Board of Supervisors
CASA members held a rally this morning, thanking the Harrison County Board of Supervisors for their support in issues with the youth court. The rally started out in front of the Second Judicial Court in Biloxi and they marched over…
10/12 Ryan's "Dry Front" Monday Evening Forecast
Delta is gone though the tropical moisture lingered, just to be pushed out by our first of two fronts this week tomorrow morning.
LuAnn Pappas named ‘Coast’s Most Influential Woman’ at Success Women’s Conference
She heads up one of South Mississippi’s most popular casinos, now LuAnn Pappas has landed another top spot. Pappas, CEO of D’Iberville’s Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, has been named the Coast’s Most Influential Woman. The award was announced at this…
Gulfport Fire Department looking for new recruits
Looking for employment? Here’s a hot job offer! The Gulfport Fire Department is looking for ten new recruits. If you’re interested check out the City of Gulfport’s website and you’ll find the listing under the employment tab. They’ll have a…
South Mississippi Regional Center hosting Job Fair Tuesday in Gulfport
COVID has forced a number of South Mississippi businesses to shut down and rendered some people in our area jobless. If you’re looking for a job and enjoy serving the needs of others, you may want to check out a…
Jackson County School District votes for return of virtual students
Jackson County School District’s 1,200 virtual learners will return to school tomorrow as a result of the Jackson County Board of Education’s decision. On October 6th, the Jackson County School District Board said virtual students will return to in person…
Trump Victory hosts Mississippi Republicans to discuss senate confirmation hearings
Trump Victory hosted Mississippi Republicans on a press conference call this afternoon to share their reactions to Amy Coney Barrett’s first day of confirmation hearings. Mississippi GOP President Frank Bordeaux and Mississippi U.S. Representative Michael Guest both spoke in favor…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Pan-Hellenic Council hosting virtual voter education forum
If you still have questions about the voting process, absentee or early voting, and what’s all on the ballot for this year’s election, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Pan-Hellenic Council will take care of it. They’re hosting a voter education forum…
Vicari Auto Auction took place at the Coast Convention Center
The Vicari Auto Auction was held this weekend as part of Cruisin’ the Coast events. Hundreds of bidders filled the convention center all the while adhering to social distancing protocols. Food, drinks, and merchandise were sold inside the auction throughout…