The Biloxi Fire Department made a special announcement this afternoon at the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center. The Mississippi State Rating Bureau has officially elevated Biloxi Fire Department from a class 3 to class 2 rating. The state rates fire stations from 1 to 10 with one being the best rating. Biloxi is only the second fire department in the…
Due to the lack of majority vote, the request to remove the Confederate monument outside the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport was denied. The vote took place at the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier this morning as District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones brought up his reasons for the removal request. It was a 2-2 split for those for…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,648 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 181,095 confirmed cases and 4,204 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 1,508 cases and 46 deaths Harrison County is now at 8,709 cases and 124 deaths Jackson County has…
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Mississippi and is shipping to hospitals and nursing homes. State health officials received the first vaccine in the state on camera this afternoon in an effort to show Mississippians they are safe. MSDH Immunization Nurse Lois Moore administered the shots during a news conference Monday afternoon as part of the nation’s largest vaccination campaign….
The Gulfport community continues to mourn the tragic loss of Molly Lee more than a week after the 16-year-old junior was killed in a car accident in Alabama. But tonight, the only focus is celebrating her life. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at Milner Stadium where Gulfport’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes is putting on a memorial in her honor. Categories:…
Businessman, mayor, husband, father, friend, public servant, Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles was known and loved by many in his various roles in life. Today, family and the community are mourning the passing of Mayor Joel Miles. “Words can’t even explain what the city of Wiggins is feeling today.” “It’s been a shock to all of us since he first was…
In Woolmarket, the Biloxi community came together to spread Christmas cheer as the fourth annual Woolmarket Christmas Parade brought some light during this tough year. Showering the crowd with candy, toys, stuffed animals, beads, and much more. The parade was lined up with flashy cars, local businesses, decorated Golf carts, churches, and locals. Waiting along the parade trail were anxious…
The 5th annual Margaritaville 5K was a race to the finish. However, this year safety ultimately came first. Unlike most years when many people start the race all together, only five runners were allowed to cross the starting line at a time. This small change was one of many at this year’s fifth annual 5K. Runners were happy with the…
The Gulfport-Orange Rotary Club partnered up with the Harrison County School District to select 100 children for their annual ‘Christmas for Kids’ event. This year marked the 31st annual Rotary Club Christmas for Kids project. Santa is still making his rounds through the Gulf Coast. One hundred children from different schools were each given $80 to buy clothing, school supplies…
The fifth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon kept runners on their toes and brought two friends a little bit closer together. Retired Navy buddies and friends for over 40 years, Bob Bowman and Don Rich reunited as they raced together in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon. Rich said, “We met in the Navy in 1981 and became best friends….
Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today you’ll meet Kashmere, a 15-year-old girl who likes to play volleyball and listen to music. “Hi my name is Kashmere. I’m 15. I’m a city girl, I want to be in a big city. If I can go anywhere in the world on vacation, I…
Mississippi is out of Intensive Care Unit beds due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, according to State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, who says hospitals are nearly full. As a result, all elective procedures are being delayed until at least December 23. In the last two weeks, Mississippi has seen 25,000 new coronavirus cases. “The thing that’s additionally concerning…
A new exhibit presents itself at the Biloxi Library. This exhibit takes you to Christmas mornings of the past by displaying old toys and games. You’ll get to see symbolic items of multiple different time periods in history that Santa could have brought for your grandparents or even great-grandparents. A few of the toys in this collection date back to…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, along with the Mississippi Aquarium, released Kemp’s Conservator beer for its second season. A portion of the sales of the Munich lager goes to helping protect the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. Kemp’s Conservator is one of the three beers part of the Conservation Beer series at Chandeleur Brewing. The others are White Tip Wit for shark…
Kris Kringles were roaming the downtown street of Gulfport this evening for a good cause. Gulfport Main Street Association, along with the help of Chandeleur Island Brewing Company and Coastal Mississippi, put on the city’s first Santa Run. However, there was no running involved. Each participant of the festive fundraiser was required to wear their finest Santa gear as well…
The Goula Grinch’s days of wreaking havoc in the city have finally been outnumbered. A little after 3 p.m. today, Pascagoula PD’s marine division spotted the foul one driving a stolen skiff along the Pascagoula River. Officers attempted to stop him, but resulting in a pursuit until they were able to capture the Goula Grinch on Rabbit Island, taking him…
‘Tis that time of the season as MDOT is revving up their efforts to keep the public safe with their annual ’12 Days of Christmas’ campaign. Starting Monday, drivers will receive daily holiday-themed safety messages on MDOT digital road signs until they wrap up their campaign on Christmas Day. These messages all revolve around Christmas themed movies, songs, and characters….
For over 50 years, the Holy Trinity Church has hosted the largest Greek holiday festival. However, this year looked quite different. It’s become a 50-year holiday tradition. The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosts their annual bake sale. Due to COVID, the church had to make some major changes to their annual Greek festival. Where there is normally dancing, music,…
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! At Gaston Point’s head start program teachers came together to create holiday bliss for their students return. What better way to come back to school than to be welcomed into a Christmas winter wonderland? “The school, they took it to a whole other level.” Gaston Point closed their doors for two…
It is flu shot Friday on the Gulf Coast. In a partnership with the Mississippi Public Health Institute, the Coastal Family Health Care Center launched the campaign to promote health awareness and safety throughout the community. This week also happens to be National Influenza Week, which makes it the perfect time to grab your flu shot. Coastal Family Health Center…
As technology advances so do the different ways crooks can carry out their crimes. Crime Stoppers, area businesses, and investigators have teamed up to forge yet another new way to fight and solve crimes. It’s the holiday season and while many people are out shopping for gifts and making plans to spend Christmas with their loved ones, there are others…
Investigators are seeking to use any means necessary to catch a solid break in the case of a missing Pascagoula woman. Just over two weeks ago, News 25 brought you the story of the ongoing search for Tessie Temores, a Pascagoula mother who went missing back on December 27th of last year. This time of year is especially tough for…
‘Tis the season to be jolly and it’s also the season of body slams courtesy of Diamond Championship Wrestling! The wrestling promotion will host two action packed events Saturday, December 12th and December 19th. DCW is teaming up with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department to spread some holiday cheer and help out with the Santa Wears a Badge campaign. The…