With the holidays just around the corner, one of the nation’s most popular gift donation programs is about to kickoff. ‘Operation Christmas Child’ returns for its 2020 national collection week in just one week and drop off sites will be open across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This year changes were made in the donation process to ensure the safety and…
Tomorrow, golfers will hit the links in Saucier to benefit the families and children of fallen and disabled service members. Crews at Grand Bear Golf Club are putting the finishing touches on the course for a cause near and dear to many. Ian Kahn with Grand Bear Golf Club said, “It really does make you feel good that you’re doing…
Timeless beauty you can’t buy in a bottle. Women from all over the country will be rocking the stage tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center as the Ms. Senior World Pageant makes its debut. They’ve been setting the stage for the global premiere and debut of the first-ever Ms. Senior World Pageant. Monday morning, contestants walked out the first steps…
The annual ‘Discover Christmas Parade’ is set for December 6th in Ocean Springs. The parade also serves as a toy drive. Instead of paying an entrance fee, every float, vehicle, or other unit should bring an unwrapped toy. Organizers are also encouraging the crowd to bring toys that way they will collect toys while they are parading. The parade starts…
Great news coming out of the City of Biloxi regarding the historic Saenger Theatre. The City of Biloxi is one step closer to restoring and renovating the theatre as construction continues with the fly tower, roof, and the H-VAC. Recently, there’s been a change order regarding some of the structural beams and other issues. However, this shouldn’t delay the ideal…
Are you or someone you know in need of a new heating and air system? Geiger Heating and Air, Trane, and WXXV News 25 are partnering together to give one lucky family a heating unit just in time for the holidays. The name of the contest is “Heat for the Holidays” and the lucky winner will be announced on our…
Former Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania may have retired from the force, however, he’s staying active in the Gulf Coast community and continuing to strive to make it better. Papania has joined Oceans Healthcare as the behavioral health system’s law enforcement and community outreach liaison. In this newly created position, Papania travels all over the region helping communities better identify,…
Gulfport police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened on Saturday, November 6th. According to police, Dequman Cooper allegedly shot a firearm multiple times towards his ex-girlfriend and her friend Saturday night at 10:25. It happened on 53rd Avenue. If anyone has information on Cooper’s whereabouts contact Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5896….
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for information on a fatal shooting in Bay St. Louis last month. Police say 30-year-old Trellis ‘TJ’ Burnett was fatally wounded in a shooting on October 22nd. Witnesses reported several gunshots fired into his vehicle at the 300 block of Keller Street, north of Central Avenue. Burnett was taken for treatment…
The third annual Vets for Vets Golf Tournament to raise money for the Special Operations Warriors Foundation was this Saturday in Gulfport. This event helps raise money for the children of every fallen special operator. They grant the children with full ride scholarships to whichever school they get accepted to. The director of Vets for Vets Taco Sanchez honors special…
A local 20-year-old artist made her debut on Government Street during the Peter Anderson Festival. Raven Olier painted the wall outside the Coffee District Coffee Café just in time for the arts festival. She says she is forever grateful for the exposure and wants to make art her career. “It’s been surreal. I have reached out to a few more…
The hurricanes didn’t stop these artists from showcasing their artwork at the Peter Anderson Festival. The struggle to get there is told through artwork. When they say art speaks for itself they were talking about the Hurricane Show. Two local artists, Paige Vidrine and Candice Alexander, chose to display artwork they created that was damaged in both Hurricane Laura in…
Four people narrowly escaped a house fire Saturday night when they discovered flames in their garage. Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC responded within four minutes to the call on Haven Cove Saturday night shortly before 8 p.m. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the quick response by fire crews kept the flames confined to the garage area of the home….
A Gulfport man is now behind bars following a shooting early Saturday morning. Police say they responded to Memorial Hospital to find a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. They say Kermit Fairley shot the victim after a domestic dispute. The victim is listed in stable condition. Fairley was arrested without incident and is charged with aggravated domestic assault. His…
Every Monday here on WXXV25 we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today you will meet 12-year-old Keywan. He has been waiting over nine months to find a loving home. If you would like to learn more about adopting Keywan call 601-359-4133. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website is www.mdcps.ms.gov. Next Monday at this time…
Whether it’s ‘Rocking around the Christmas tree,’ ‘Grandma got run over by a Reindeer,’ or ‘Silent Night,’ nothing says its beginning to look a lot like Christmas like holiday music. iHeart Radio is kicking off the season by flipping the Christmas switch. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joined in on the fun and the honor of launching the beginning of nonstop…
A train collided with a pedestrian this evening in Biloxi. Biloxi police say they responded to the scene on Iris Street where Major Chris De Back says it appears a man was struck while trying to beat the train. The man was transported to the hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags:…
Gulfport police are searching for a suspect wanted for an armed robbery that took place early this morning. Officers responded to the 9100 block of Highway 49 this morning following reports of an armed robbery. During the investigation, police determined that Jonathan Darnell Coleman robbed an elderly couple at gun point and fled the scene. Coleman has an active warrant…
When Chris Ryle took over as chief of police in Gulfport back in early September, one of his four pillars and objectives as chief was more interactive community outreach. It looked like a press conference with all the cops and cameras and there were plenty of photo ops to go around especially when a sea lion smooched Gulfport Police Chief…
Despite recent challenges, a local golf course, nonprofit, and people from throughout the region have stepped up to make sure an annual golf tournament fundraiser for those who have valiantly served our country gets rolling this weekend. Bayou Vista Golf Course in Gulfport has played host to this golf tournament for several years now and the mission to raise funds…
The City of Ocean Springs is setting up for their 42nd annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. This is the biggest art festival on the Coast and in order to ensure the safety of visitors and vendors there will be many safety precautions in place. Everybody that attends must wear a mask even when outside. The only exception is…
Today, dozens of people lined up at the Gulfport Premium Outlets for disaster relief thanks to the Gulfport Fire Department. Gulfport resident Lena Smith came to Gulfport Premium Outlets in need of a tarp for roof protection for herself and her grandchildren. The hurricane last week caused plenty of damage to her property. “Me and my grandbabies got into the…
The local nonprofit Comeback Coolers, like the Coast, has had a very active hurricane season. They’re based out of Ocean Springs and are committed to bringing relief to hurricane survivors in the form of coolers filled with ice cold beer, soft drinks, and snacks. This year alone, they participated in five missions and provided relief to areas affected by Laura,…
Whether it’s ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,’ ‘Grandma got run over by a reindeer,’ or ‘Silent Night,’ or one of the hundreds of Christmas songs out there, nothing says it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas like holiday music. iHeart Radio is kicking off the holiday season by flipping the Christmas switch at Magic 93.7. News 25’s Ashleigh…