In an effort to decrease vandalism and to promote safety, the City of Waveland has plans to install surveillance cameras on its properties. The restrooms inside the lighthouse are one of the main areas that are getting vandalized and it is putting a drain on the city’s finances. The city is still in the process of looking into surveillance cameras…
For students in the Gulfport School District, they will be heading back to class in July due to a new year-round schedule. While students in other school districts will get to enjoy a full summer, students in the Gulfport School District will be getting ready to head back to school on July 23rd. Gulfport School District has implemented a new…
WXXV is partnering with the American Red Cross as part of the Media for Red Cross Blood Drives taking place at multiple locations across the Coast this week. Today, blood drives were held in Pass Christian until 5 p.m. and in Pascagoula until 6 p.m. Additionally, more blood drives will be held at Edgewater Mall on Tuesday and Wednesday from…
We’re still seeing that rainy weather in our area causing traffic and accidents along the Coast. Just this afternoon, a truck hydroplaned and went into a flooded ditch in Woolmarket. The driver managed to escape before the truck started to go underwater. No injuries were reported. The EMA issued a flash flood watch this afternoon, which has now been lifted,…
Just this afternoon, a pursuit took place on I-10 in Harrison County near the Canal Road exit. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle driven by Malik Robinson of Alabama for a minor traffic violation . While attempting to stop, another vehicle, driven by Colin Seals of Alabama, then attempted to ram the deputy’s vehicle…
The Runnin’ Roos over at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport are getting a new commanding officer. Commander Frank Carroll was relieved of his duties this morning, passing his role of leadership on to Commander Jacob Segalla. The ceremony is a part of a naval tradition transferring total responsibility, authority, and accountability from one individual to another as well as…
New parents in Ocean Springs, Hali Saylor and Joseph Delia, have experienced pure bliss since the birth of their baby boy in May but they have also felt sadness and hopelessness. Early on, these two learned there isn’t anything they wouldn’t do when it comes to the life of their child. Joseph Crew Delia entered the world a health baby…
While Tropical Storm Claudette is gone, the bad weather didn’t leave with it. With the chances high for a rainy week, this is bad news for river flooding in Harrison County. The Biloxi and Wolf River are both in flood stage and with the incoming rain, it will take longer for them to drain. A few roads are closed and…
Sunday was Father’s Day and what better way to celebrate dad than with a little heavy lifting. Families celebrated Father’s Day at Skal Axe Throwing Bar in Downtown Biloxi. Dads were able to receive a free beer or fountain drink with their throwing purchase. Thanks to the family special for Family Funday Sundays, two kids were able to throw for…
President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. Tons of local businesses gathered at Pelican Landing in Moss Point for the Juneteenth Pop-Up Shop to celebrate the day that now commemorates the end of slavery. Many small businesses came together to sell all types of items from clothes, candles, even soap….
A close call for a driver in Harrison County who was rescued when their car overturned next to a creek. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, crews, along with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, rescued the driver of a car that left the road on East Wortham Road which overturned and landed upside down, just feet from a…
During Tropical Storm Claudette, rain was one of the biggest concerns for residents in Bay St. Louis. Parts of Shoreline Park were flooded, leaving those to bring their belongings to higher ground. Tropical Storm Claudette made landfall in Southeast Louisiana just before 7 a.m. The storm brought heavy rains and floods across the Gulf Coast. Residents in Hancock County and…
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Connections event on Wednesday, informing locals of the future of transportation here in South Mississippi. Chamber Director Tracy Yanez is on set with more on this event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulfport Chamber of Commerce
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to show you how to build some memories. Categories: Community Headlines, Mom to Mom Tags: Mom to Mom
On Mondays here on News 25, we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. This morning, we’ll introduce LaIsla, a 16-year-old who hopes to one day become a military nurse so she can help others. If you’re interested in adopting LaIsla you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi…
One man was sent to the hospital early Sunday morning following a shooting at a party in Gulfport. At 2 a.m., Gulfport police responded to a shooting on Brentwood Boulevard. Officers were told there was a birthday party with about 70 people in attendance and as the party was ending a fight broke out and several guns went off. A…
Mississippi Aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 5:30 p.m.on Thursday, June 24. The Aquarium staff will release the turtles near Ken Combs Pier at Courthouse Road and U.S. Highway 90. The release is open to the public. Several cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were taken in December to the Aquarium by…
LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — Two more young men have been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of an Ocean Springs man found dead on June 2 in central Mississippi. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March tells local news outlets that 15-year-old Akarion Johnson of Attala County and 18-year-old Brock Banks Jr. of Durant have been arrested and both charged…
Mississippi State alum Ethan Small hasn’t had a bad start with the Biloxi Shuckers, but the former Bulldog has taken it to another level in the month of June. He came into tonight’s game with a 0.52 ERA over his last three starts with 31 strikeouts in less than 18 innings. Shuckers on the road, taking on the Rocket City…
Although the potential tropical cyclone has yet to advance to the stage at which it receives a name, several cities along the Coast have taken precautions. Pascagoula, Pass Christian, and Biloxi have all declared states of emergencies. These declarations are often part of standard operating plans when severe weather arises and gives the mayors the power to take all reasonable…
Boomtown Casino in Biloxi officially has live poker back on their property starting today. The poker room and the buffet closed due to COVID-19 and the casino felt it was time to open the poker room back up. The poker room has five playing tables and looks right over the Biloxi Back Bay. J.D. Hill, vice president of marketing at…
Today the Southern Gents’ Men’s Hair Salon in Gulfport was more than just a place for a haircut. The Gulfport Police Department came by the salon for the Choppin’ with Twelve event. The event was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sonic provided lunch and dessert was provided by Jelly Donuts and Kolaches. People were encouraged to come by and…
With the tropical system moving into our area, Jackson County is helping residents prepare for a wet weekend. Sand bag locations are popping up across the Gulf Coast and many took advantage. One Ocean Springs resident explains reasons why he’s preparing for the storm and how a family member told him about the sandbag location in Ocean Springs on Pine…
Continuing to track the potential tropical cyclone in South Mississippi and current weather conditions, News 25’s Grace Boyles is in Gulfport for an update on the impact of the severe weather on the beach. Categories: Harrison County, Local News Tags: conditions, jones park, tropical system, Weather