St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but Irish celebrations haven’t stopped in Biloxi for the month of March. At today’s Biloxi City Council meeting, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich put on his green jacket and drank green punch to celebrate with members of the Hibernia Marching Society. Mayor Gilich presented the society with an official proclamation designating March as ‘Irish…
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi is setting the stage for the return of some popular events for people all across the board. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned everything upside down over the past year, but some things are returning somewhat back to normal. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum will come to life again on April 8th with a show by…
All around the world, Easter preparations are underway as Resurrection Day is just around the corner. COVID-19’s drastic impact on every holiday in the last year has changed the way people gather and celebrate. Church services on Easter are no exception. However, many local churches will open their doors to in-person services and provide an online worship option come April…
The Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for community support. One of their long-time volunteers and members Retired Air Force Col. Phyllis Luttman recently died and they want to honor her community service with a memorial. The Biloxi Bay Area Chamber has set up a GoFundMe account for Col. Phyllis Luttman who passed away March 1st. Col. Luttman…
While many have received their first, second, and now third round of stimulus checks, there are some people who haven’t yet because they do not have a physical address to use. This has been a problem for the homeless who qualify for stimulus money, but there is some good news for those in the South Mississippi area. The Salvation Army…
Governor Tate Reeves announced Mississippi has given one million COVID-19 vaccine shots. Singing River Health System is excited to be a small part of the state hitting that milestone. Singing River has been able to administer over 30,000 vaccines along the Coast. They plan to continue to get vaccines to teachers in schools and throughout the community. The health system…
Damage from today’s severe weather is already being reported by emergency management. D’Iberville Middle School’s gym suffered damage to its roof this afternoon due to high wind gusts from the storms that have rolled through. There appears to be a section of the roof of the gym hanging over the side of the building. There was some water damage that…
The weather is putting a little bit of a damper on the Gulfport Egg-Stravaganza Drive-thru Egg Hunt that was supposed to be happening this evening at the Gulfport Sportsplex. The modified Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed to next Tuesday, March 30th at 6 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the hunt this year will be a drive-thru format. However, there will…
The most action-packed experience for families returns after a pandemic pause, roaring into Biloxi at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. Monster Jam features the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement. Tickets start at $20 on ticketmaster.com with Monster Jam preferred customers able to purchase advance tickets starting today before tickets go…
Today is National Puppy Day! To commemorate the occasion, the Humane Society of South Mississippi let News 25 stop by and play with their nine puppies that are currently up for adoption. If you would like to take home one of these fur-babies, the adoption center is open 10 p.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Bianca Janik with HSSM…
With the predicted rainfall, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency warns residents of potential flooding in low lying areas, creeks, and rivers. Residents should monitor weather and take the necessary precautions to make sure their property is ready. This can be done by cleaning out drainage areas, securing existing tarps, and putting up sandbags. The Harrison County EMA also warns…
Two arrests have been made in a shooting that happened yesterday in Gulfport. Police arrested 19-year-old Brandon Pittman on one count of aggravated assault and 20-year-old Unkeem Hollis on two counts of shooting into a vehicle and one count of aggravated assault. The incident happened on Monday, shortly after 4 p.m. when officers received a 911 call reporting a shooting…
It’s not only the beginning of the spring season, but it’s also kitten season. This refers to the time of year when cats are breeding and having litters of kittens. In an effort to control the cat population in Ocean Springs, the Feral Feline Coalition captures, neuters, and releases cats. The nonprofit is donation driven. Last year they collected over…
It’s spring time here on the Mississippi Coast and that means festival time will soon be in full swing. Over in Ocean Springs, downtown streets are being marked and prepared for the Spring Arts Festival set to run this coming Saturday and Sunday. This year’s festival will include COVID-19 safety precautions and also include an expanded footprint. Vendors will run…
After having to cancel its 2020 event, Jeepin’ the Coast is planning a jam-packed four-day event for June 2021. Sunday, the 2021 Jeepin’ the Coast schedule was announced on its Facebook page and a couple new events are featured in this year’s line-up of Jeep events. Jeeps will now be able to participate in a sound contest called ‘Shakin’ the…
A new thrift store is coming to Ocean Springs. The St. Vincent De Paul will have its grand opening this Thursday at 10 a.m. Unlike any other thrift store on the Coast, the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store is created to help the homeless. The thrift store is opening to help fund a homeless shelter for the less fortunate…
Alligators have been spotted in Pascagoula’s I.G. Levy Memorial Park in Whitehead Lake. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to a mini warehouse right across the street from the alligator sightings. There are more than just ducks walking around at Whitehead Lake in Pascagoula. Alligators have recently been spotted by neighbors and park visitors, including our camera today. Across the…
COVID-19’s effects have been far-reaching, even stretching into Uncle Sam’s territory, and by that, we mean taxes and the way we file them. There will be some major changes in filing your 2020 tax return this year that likely impacts everyone, including those who typically do not file. Tax professionals at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service have been fielding a lot…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich stopped by WXXV News 25 today and reflects on the city’s past year pushing through the pandemic. It’s been a challenging year for the city, not only fighting COVID-19, but enduring damages from Hurricane Zeta. However, Mayor Gilich is hopeful for the city’s future, especially with developments underway such as the Broadwater Hotel. Mayor Gilich…
A more than $6 million grant is available for Harrison County residents needing emergency rental assistance because of financial stress caused by the pandemic. The grant was approved this morning during the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting. The money is being provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury and will allow up to 12 months of rent payments and…
It’s been just over one week since the Fort Bayou Drawbridge was closed to traffic and business owners are sharing how they’ve adjusted over the course of a week. On the Ocean Springs side, Greg Verges owns Fort Bayou Bait Shop right next to the bridge. Verges says the waterway right next to his store remains open for people to…
Governor Tate Reeves has announced some exciting news today that Mississippi has administered one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 365,000 Mississippians have been fully vaccinated with 650 to 700,000 Mississippians getting at least one shot thus far. This comes just one year ago when the state saw its first COVID-19 cases. Mississippi is one of the only states…
Around 5 p.m. this evening, the Gulfport Police Department responded to a call about a shooting on South Carolina Avenue. About a two-block crime scene was marked off on South Carolina Avenue, north of Polk Street. Gulfport’s crime scene investigation unit was on scene. It also attracted a group of onlookers. Police tell News 25 that due to the large…
The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum in Gulfport showcased their new South Station with an open house. The museum was outgrowing their space at the North Station and wanted to add more Lego figures and train figures to the museum. The South Station has an additional 20,000 square feet of modeled trains, over 200 model trains with displays, and over…