Missing person Mitchell Wells found safe
A welfare concern for Mitchell Wells has been canceled. Wells has been located and is safe.
‘Shred Day’ at Keesler Federal in Gulfport
Saturday, Keesler Federal Credit Union teamed up with Ace Data Storage to put on a free ‘Shred Day’ for Gulf Coast residents. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., cars lined up at Keesler Federal in Gulfport to shred personal documents…
Treating local first responders for National Ice Cream Day
In case you needed an excuse to enjoy some ice cream, Sunday was National Ice Cream Day. Dippin’ Dots of Biloxi chose to celebrate the holiday a little early by delivering treats to local water rescue teams. Dippin’ Dots Corporate…
Jeepin’ the Coast unofficially rolled along the Coast
While Jeepin’ the Coast 2020 was officially canceled due to concerns of COVID-19, jeeps from around the country still flooded the Coast this weekend. The normally four day event celebrating the love of all things Jeep went on unofficially. Saturday,…
Record broken: 1,251 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Mississippi on Monday
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported a record-breaking additional 1,251 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi on Monday. The previous single-day record of new cases was 1,230, which was set this past Thursday, July 16. There were…
Biloxi man arrested in connection to fatal hit-and-run Jackson County on Sunday
Mississippi State Troopers made an arrest in the fatal hit and run that claimed the life of 33-year-old Douglas Couey of Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Troopers arrested 46-year-old John David Cole of Biloxi, Mississippi late Sunday afternoon…
24-year-old arrested, charged in connection to Memorial Day road rage shooting in Jackson County
Today, a press conference took place regarding an arrest in the fatal Memorial Day road rage shooting on I-10 in Jackson County. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation made the arrest with assistance from a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes its first residents ahead of Aug. 29 grand opening
On Sunday, the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport welcomed its first residents. Eight years in the making, the aquarium now officially houses cownose rays, sheepshead fish, goliath grouper, and horseshoe crabs. Moving the aquatic life into their new home is no…
Mississippi mask mandate now includes 23 counties, continues until at least Aug. 3
On Monday, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced new measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19. In a post to social media, Gov. Reeves said, “COVID-19 is spreading and killing in our state. It is not a hypothetical, it is…
Intruder shot and killed by Biloxi homeowner
On July 19, 2020, at 01:10 a.m., the Biloxi Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a shooting at a residence located in the 2400 block of Old Bay Road, Biloxi, Mississippi. The caller advised that a family…
Wiggins Police make arrest in Friday night deadly shooting
Wiggins Police made an arrest in the shooting that happened Friday night on Hope Avenue. Twenty-six year old Kayla Dennis of Wiggins is charged with manslaughter in the death of 20 year old Jalen Curtis of Wiggins. Police responded to…
Pedestrian killed in fatal hit-and-run in Jackson County early Sunday morning
Mississippi State Troopers responded to a fatal wreck involving a pedestrian early Sunday morning at 1:56 a.m. on Highway 609 northbound and Big Ridge Road in Jackson County. When Troopers arrived on scene, they discovered that the vehicle left the…
Officers surround house in Diamondhead
News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf is in Diamondhead with breaking news. News 25 will continue to keep you updated when more information becomes available.
Staying safe while swimming
Local officials and residents are sharing their water safety tips while swimming. On Friday evening, the popular swimming area on Wolf River near the Bells Ferry Bridge was filled with swimmers despite the tragedy that occurred on Thursday. For local…
‘Shred Day’ at Keesler Federal
Happening in Gulfport Saturday, Keesler Federal will hold a community ‘Shred Day’ at its branch on Seaway Road. The event is free to the public and each person may bring up to five bags of sensitive documents which the credit…
Gulfport police arrest man on one count of murder
On July 17th, 2020, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 22-year-old Samuel Bridges for one count of murder. On July 9th, 2020, the department responded to the area of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street in reference to a possible motorcycle accident.…
Police in search of suspect in shooting in Biloxi
The Biloxi Police Department is currently in search of a suspect in a shooting that occurred in Biloxi earlier today. Police told News 25 they responded to a call about a shooting in Biloxi near Crawford Street and Division. Two…
Impact of COVID-19 procedures on local salons
It has been just over two months since Governor Tate Reeves allowed hair and nail salons to reopen. When Governor Tate Reeves finally allowed hair and nail salons to reopen back in May, Salon Bella in Ocean Springs was catching…
Raising awareness and money for mental health care
No matter what type of job you have, no worker is immune to the far-reaching and added stress of COVID-19 concerns and mandates. The work place can be stressful during normal times, but add the pressures during these days of…
Secretary of State transfers tax-forfeited property to the City of Diamondhead
Diamondhead, MS - The Secretary of State’s Office announced the transfer of 12 parcels to the City of Diamondhead to assist with drainage improvements near the Coon Branch area. “Our office made a trip to view the property, and all…
Checking on conditions at Wolf River
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at Wolf River checking on conditions after the body of man who drowned in the river was found this morning.
Business owners enforcing mask mandate in Harrison and Jackson counties
After Governor Tate Reeves issued a mask mandate for 13 counties, many residents wonder who is responsible for enforcing it. For Harrison and Jackson counties, the burden falls on business owners. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says the only thing…
Area of Pass Road near Debuys Road and Grand Lido Lane to close to repair water leak
Gulfport, Mississippi- In the area of East Pass Road between Debuys Road and Grand Lido Lane, the outside west bound lane will be closed to through traffic in order to repair a water leak. The inside west bound lane will…
Sixteen-year-olds charged with armed robbery in Jackson County
Two 16-year-old teens are charged as adults with armed robbery and are jailed in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Brandon Tanner and Trenton Nicholson were both armed with handguns when they held up a man…