Inaugural River City Festival in Moss Point

Residents in the city of Moss Point gathered together for the inaugural River City Festival. Three years of planning went into this event in order to provide a way for the community to come together. There was plenty of food, fun, and activities for everyone to enjoy. Live music from artists around the area was also showcased at the festival….

Free Flowin’ Fest in Pascagoula

To celebrate the city of Pascagoula and the beauty of the Pascagoula river, the 8th annual Free Flowin’ Fest was held Saturday at Beach Park. The festival shines a light on the Pascagoula River which is the last and largest free flowing river in the U.S. The event was full of live music from the Red Clay Strays, the Chitlins,…

Ribbon cutting ceremony for revamped Beach Park in Pascagoula

Over the last two years, renovations have been done to Beach Park in Pascagoula. On Saturday, a ribbon cutting was held to welcome the new additions. Mayor Demetropoulos, Pascagoula Pride members, and other city council members gathered to celebrate the new improvements done to Beach Park thanks to a generous donation from Barbara Renfore, a native of Pascagoula. Pascagoula Pride…

Front Beach Erosion Control Improvements

In Ocean Springs, there is plenty of work happening on Front Beach. Walking past it you might see construction which is all part of Jackson County’s Erosion Project, adding new pipes and concrete swells. The area has had issues with draining and the improvements should help water drain more adequately and better prevent erosion. Don’t get too used to this…

Mayoral Monday: Diamondhead Mayor Nancy Depreo

On Mondays at News 25 we like to check in with local mayors and hear what new and exciting things are going on in their community. On this week’s  Mayoral Monday, We have Diamondhead Mayor Nancy Depreo in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Diamondhead, Mayoral Monday, Nancy Depreo

Grant me Hope: Kariah is hoping to be adopted

On Mondays here at News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today we’ll introduce you to Kariah. She describes herself as funny, caring, and sensitive. She loves to do hair, talk friends, and play basketball. If you’re interested in adopting Kariah visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the…

05/10 – Brantly’s “Stormy” Monday Morning Forecast

There will also be a limited risk of an isolated severe storm forming over the next couple of days. The latest rainfall forecast in the near term has trended downward about one-half inch area-wide. While we still expect widespread rainfall amounts between 1 to 2.5″, localized higher amounts have dropped slightly to between 2.5 to 3.5″. We will however still…

Biloxi Shuckers’ record night at the ball park

On the Minor League diamond, Biloxi Shuckers falling to the Birmingham Barons for the third time in four games to start the 2021 season as they drop this one 7-3. Now here’s a night at the ball park the Biloxi Shuckers won’t soon forget. Last night, they beat the Birmingham Barons 14-6 in game three and they didn’t really have…

High School Baseball: D’Iberville vs. Harrison Central

As far as second round playoff series go, doesn’t get much better than D’Iberville and Harrison Central. For starters, they occupy the same school district and better yet, they split their two-game regular season series. D’Iberville hosting game one. D’Iberville wins game one 8-2. Game two at Harrison Central tomorrow. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, d’iberville, harrison county, High…

Eighth annual Mother’s Day Cookout for Seniors in Biloxi

Mother’s Day weekend is starting early here on the Coast. Earlier today in Biloxi, Woolmarket Senior Center and St. Joseph’s Hospice hosted their eighth annual Mother’s Day Cookout. Last year, the event was canceled due to COVID, but now it is back. Local seniors were dancing their way to happiness and getting some fresh air. The cookout served free hamburgers…

Gulfport High School is now home to a world ranked Robotics Team

Gulfport High School’s Robotics team is now ranked number two in the world for their 2021 Robot Build. Zakeri Brown has been competing on robotics teams since the eighth grade. Now as a junior, he’s the captain on Team Fusion, the world ranked Gulfport High School team. Gulfport High School’s robotics team has been competing in the ‘First Robotics Competition’…

Mental Health Awareness Month

For more than 65 years, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This month gives people a chance to come together to show support and efforts for those who suffer from mental disorders and illnesses. Mental illness is a physical illness of the brain that causes disturbances in thinking, behavior, energy, or emotion that makes it difficult…

Shuck Cancer Fun Ride

Bicyclists from across the Coast are gathering this evening in Downtown Biloxi for a ride with purpose. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more from the start of the Shuck Cancer Fun Ride. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Shuck Cancer Fun Ride

River City Festival in Moss Point

Get ready for some family friendly entertainment happening in Moss Point on Saturday. The inaugural River City Festival will take place at the Recreation Center Grounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three years of planning went into this event in order to provide a way for the community to come together. There will be plenty of food vendors, games,…

Fort Bayou Drawbridge will reopen

Today, MDOT told WXXV the Fort Bayou Drawbridge will reopen soon. MDOT announced the bridge will reopen two weeks from today on Friday, May 21st. Work on the bridge is moving forward as crews work to repair and reopen the bridge. MDOT closed the drawbridge on March 14th for a repair project. This project was awarded to C.E.C. Inc of…