Meeting to discuss possible expansion of Boys and Girls Club in Gulfport
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast is looking to make a new addition to its new facility. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the community meeting with more.
Centennial Plaza hosting job fair
For those looking for a job in the hospitality industry, Centennial Plaza is the place to go. They are currently looking for a wide variety of positions including bartenders, servers, front desk agents, and pool attendants. Job seekers can stop…
Setting the table for tomorrow’s leaders: Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Summit
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of South Alabama have teamed up for their fourth annual Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Summit and it’s proving to be a winning combination. Chef’s Danie Rodriguez and Jackie Seavy are always cooking…
Steven Palazzo wins U.S. House of Rep 4th Congressional District seat
It’s another two years for Congressman Steven Palazzo. Palazzo won the U.S. House of Representatives seat for the Fourth Congressional District last night by a landslide. He defeated Carl Boyanton, Robert Deming III, and Samuel Hickman. Palazzo says he is…
Coronavirus is affecting the Red Cross: Blood donations needed
The Coronavirus has sparked fear across the nation and the American Red Cross is feeling the repercussions. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more with how you can help save lives in the midst of this pandemic.
Traffic Alert: Car accident on U.S. 90 at 20th Avenue in Harrison County
9:15 a.m. Update: The car accident has been cleared and traffic is now flowing normally on U.S. 90. 8:20 a.m. Update: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reporting a car accident on U.S. 90 at the intersection of 20th…
Two arrested in Biloxi for opening credit cards with someone else's information
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Two people were arrested in Biloxi on Tuesday on charges of identity theft. The Biloxi Police Department says 23-year-old Jessica Lynn Klemann of Galveston, Texas, and 33-year-old Patrick Ryan Arnold of Biloxi were taken into custody…
Virus threat: New Orleans St. Patrick's Day parade, other events canceled
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — City of News Orleans officials say they are canceling all weekend events as the number of Louisiana residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus grew to six. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Tuesday…
Winning Mega Millions number for March 10th, 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw.
Coast Observer honors locals at 2020 Covey Awards
The best of the best of South Mississippi was honored tonight at the Hard Rock Casino for the 15th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. Dozens of awards were presented such as favorite casino, favorite local band, and best night life.…
Congressman Steven Palazzo holds watch party for Mississippi Primary Election
Incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo made his way to the Coast for Election Day. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at Patio 44 where Palazzo is hosting a viewing party.
Steven Palazzo has won the U.S. House of Rep. seat for the 4th Congressional District
Steven Palazzo has won the U. S House of Representatives seat for the fourth congressional district. He defeated Carl Boyanton, Robert L. Deming III, and Samuel Hickman. There is no democratic opposition for this race.
Mike Espy has won the Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate Primary
Mike Espy wins Democratic Senate primary in Mississippi. He defeated Tobey Bernard Bartee and Jensen Bohren. Espy is a former congressman and served as U.S. Agriculture Secretary in the mid-1990s when Bill Clinton was president. Incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith…
Biden wins Mississippi and Missouri in early blow to Sanders
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden has delivered decisive wins in Missouri and Mississippi, dealing an early blow to Bernie Sanders on a night when six states were up for grabs. Both men were focused intensely on Michigan, Tuesday's biggest prize.…
Mississippi 2020 Primary Election Live Results
Here are the results for the 2020 Mississippi Primary Election: For United States President: (Democrat) Joe Biden has been declared the winner in the Mississippi Democratic Primary Election. For United States Senate: (Democrat) Mike Espy wins Democratic Senate primary in…
New amendment aimed at stopping the Medical Marijuana Initiative in Mississippi
A new amendment could stand in the way of Mississippi adopting the Medical Marijuana Initiative. Today on the House Floor, an effort was made to, what many consider, counter Medical Marijuana Initiative 65. On a roll call vote, the legislative…
Familiar faces greet South Mississippi voters at local precincts
While the results of today’s primaries are still uncertain, some things remain the same such as familiar faces at some of South Mississippi’s most popular precincts. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind the scenes at the precinct located at…
Congressman Palazzo votes on the Coast
Congressman Steven Palazzo cast his ballot today on the Coast. Palazzo was joined by his son Barrett Palazzo, who is a first time voter, and his parents Muriel and Frank Palazzo at the Sand Beach precinct. Palazzo released a statement…
City of Biloxi gearing up for annual St. Patrick’s Day events
The annual Hibernia St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Biloxi is still set to roll on this weekend despite growing Coronavirus fears in other parts of the country. This Saturday, the City of Biloxi will spend the day celebrating St. Patrick’s…
Today is Primary Election Day in Mississippi; Polls open until 7 p.m.
It’s time to make your voices heard, Mississippi! Today is the state’s Primary Election. Candidates that voters will see on their ballot on the national scale are for the Presidential Primary Election and in Mississippi you’ll see candidates for the…
Former Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran pleads not guilty to charge of misdemeanor public drunk
Former Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran has pleaded not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor public drunk. According to our media partner the Sun Herald and officials in Ocean Springs Municipal Court, Moran, who was scheduled for a plea date…
Voting underway for Mississippi's primary election; Polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi is one of six states with a primary on Tuesday. Voters across the state are choosing Democratic and Republican nominees for federal offices. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Voters…
Daily passenger service to Ship Island, Fort Massachusetts begins Saturday, March 14 from Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Ship Island Excursions will resume daily passenger service to Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts on Saturday, March 14th. The ferry boat company is owned by the Skrmetta family of Biloxi, now in its 94th year of…
Prices at the pump to keep dropping; Mississippi #2 least expensive state for gasoline
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gas prices continue to fall across the country as the cost of crude oil hit 4-year low on Monday. At $2.38 per gallon, the national gas price average has not been this cheap since last February.…