The Bacot McCarty Foundation’s biggest fundraising event for the year, ‘The Jolly,’ was canceled due to Hurricane Zeta. While this might be the par-tee you were expecting, the organization is still committed to raising money by having a silent auction. Last year, The Jolly raised millions of dollars for many various causes on the Coast. To help the community again,…
Preparations are underway in Biloxi for tonight’s finals in the Ms. Senior World Competition. Last night ladies from as far away as California rocked the stage at the Biloxi Civic Center in this debut event. Contestants sported active and yoga wear, some even wore gloves, boxing gloves and showed off some nifty moves. As the night’s preliminaries wrapped Monday, contestants…
The burn ban for Harrison County has officially been lifted as of Monday. The ban was issued due to the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta that left behind wide spread outages and piles of debris throughout the county. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the hazards from the storm and weather conditions made the ban necessary. He also reminds everyone to be…
The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a dispute between the governor and top lawmakers over control of the state budget. Two Republican leaders in the house sued Republican Governor Tate Reeves in early August, weeks after Reeves vetoed portions of some budget bills. House Speaker Philip Gunn and Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White said Reeves was encroaching on…
One person was sent to the hospital this morning following a rollover accident in Harrison County. Harrison County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rural area of Riceville Road for a motor vehicle crash resulting in a roll over. The driver had to be extricated by Harrison County firefighters. The patient was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries….
As the holidays inch closer, Booboo is hoping you’ll give her the gift of a forever home! This sweet senior pittie has found herself down on her luck after she was surrendered to the Humane Society of South Mississippi by her previous owners. She came in with her best pal, Grahams who has already been adopted. Now, Booboo is patiently…
Zeta debris removal continues throughout South Mississippi. Since soon after Zeta, Gulfport residents have had the option of taking their vegetative debris to a drop-off site located at the intersection of Hewes Avenue and Glover Street. That site is still open. Residents are asked to separate the vegetative debris and household waste and to place all of these items on…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 933 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 128,138 confirmed cases and 3,480 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 984 cases and 33 deaths Harrison County has 6,184 cases and 97 deaths Jackson County has 5,481 cases and 103 deaths Stone County has…
This weekend’s game between Mississippi State and Auburn has been postponed. The SEC released a statement today saying the move is due to COVID-19 positive test results, combined with players having to be isolated due to contact tracing inside the Mississippi State football program. The game has been tentatively been rescheduled for December 12th. This is the fourth SEC game…
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…