Confederate statue protest at Harrison County Courthouse
People are gathering this evening at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport to protest the presence of the Confederate monument there. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Harrison County preparing beach for Labor Day Weekend
If you plan on soaking up some sun and enjoying the beach over the Labor Day Weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis wants to remind everyone to be mindful of social distancing while you relax. Loftis tells News…
Arrest of armed robbery suspect
A traffic stop Wednesday in Ocean Springs led to the arrest of an armed robbery suspect. On September 2nd, an Ocean Springs police officer stopped 26-year-old Destan Patrick Dedeaux on Highway 90 for a traffic offense. After a driver’s license…
State releases COVID-19 numbers, including 3 deaths in Harrison County
COVID-19 cases are down across the state, but in Harrison County, three deaths were reported. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths as of September 2, 2020. The statewide total stands at…
Pass Christian man wanted in Texas robbery case arrested
A routine traffic stop in Ocean Springs resulted in the arrest of a Pass Christian man wanted on armed robbery charges. Wednesday, an officer with the Ocean Springs Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 90 for a traffic…
MGCCC receives grant to build performing arts center
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts – Arts Engagement in American Communities grant for the Immersive Media Performing Arts Center at the Harrison County Campus. The grant will be used to produce a…
Six foremen at Ingalls recognized for workplace safety
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that six foremen from its Ingalls Shipbuilding division have been recognized for leading their crews to achieve accident-free safety records for more than five consecutive years. “The safety of our shipbuilders is our top priority,…
MHP says Labor Day Travel Enforcement patrols will begin Friday
Labor Day is right around the corner and that means law enforcement will be out in full force.
Mental health professionals seeing an increase in people considering suicide
COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Mental health counselors say the effects of the Coronavirus are far-reaching. That’s why it’s important to know what to do if you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. And one phone call could potentially save a life. “So now you are dealing with all this pain […]
Inmate at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility dies in prison
Mississippi Department of Corrections said 50-year-old Scott William Deters most likely died from natural causes.
Terror on the Coast opens September 18th
While Halloween may be two months away, Terror on the Coast is already preparing to open its doors and return to haunting the Gulf Coast. Friday, the eighth-ranked largest haunted house in the nation is holding costume fittings. The haunted…
Biloxi residents will see increase in water rate
Biloxi residents will soon see a slight increase in their water bill once the city’s new fiscal year begins. Across the board, customers will see a two-percent increase in their water rate at the start of the next fiscal year.…
Saenger Theatre construction update
Construction progress is ramping up at one of Downtown Biloxi’s historic buildings and a major arts hub. If you pass by the Saenger Theatre now, you’ll notice tarps have been removed and you can see construction workers performing repairs on…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Drive-Thru Food Distribution
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care system in Biloxi hosted a food distribution event today. The mobile food pantry, driven by the GCVHCS Homeless Veterans Program, is designed to provide food for veterans and their families. The event served as…
Biloxi Fire Department remembers Volunteer Firefighter Kenneth Lamey
Wednesday, the Biloxi Fire Department honored the passing of a former Biloxi Volunteer Firefighter. Kenneth Lamey was a second generation volunteer firefighter for Biloxi whose life impacted so many. Fire Chief Joe Boney said, "It is our privilege and our…
Mississippi Highway Patrol to be out in full force Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day Holiday Weekend is just days away, but did you know it is also the third deadliest holiday for drivers with an average of 443 people killed in accidents during this time of year. Mississippi Highway Patrol will…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System “Suicide Prevention Month”
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced its September Suicide Prevention Month “Be There” campaign yesterday. The slogan is meant to remind veterans and their loved ones of the importance of small acts of support. A few of the simple…
Arrested for shooting into a dwelling in Biloxi
On Tuesday, September 1st, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward Payton Jr. of Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30th after a complaint of a residence being shot several…
Patrick Barry "Pat" Peck passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020
Patrick Barry "Pat" Peck, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Cliff Peck, and his mother, Mildred Lee. He is survived by his loving…
'Let Mississippi Vote’ campaign for state flag ballot referendum
Not everyone is in support of removing the old Mississippi state flag, the campaign ‘Let Mississippi Vote’ is trying to put the old flag back on the ballot. Their goal is to allow Mississippians to vote to keep their current…
Woman arrested in overnight shooting in Biloxi
A Biloxi woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting into a home overnight. Just before 1 this morning, officers with the Biloxi Police Department were in the 600 block of Division Street when they heard gunshots in the area. A…
Commission chooses "Magnolia" design for Mississippi state flag in 8-1 vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag has selected the Magnolia Flag, now known as the "In God We Trust" flag, as the design to be voted on in November. Earlier this year, Mississippi retired…
19-year-old Biloxi man arrested for shooting into an occupied dwelling
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 19-year-old Edward R. Payton Jr., of Biloxi, for shooting into an occupied dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated on August 30, 2020 after a…
Shield or magnolia? New Mississippi flag proposal announcement Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A commission on Wednesday is choosing a single proposal to replace a state flag that Mississippi retired because the 126-year-old banner included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely seen as racist. One of the top designs…