Awards are given to those who have changed the lives of others around them. The Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Committee chose to honor local community activists along the Coast. Nine community activists were awarded the Coastwide MLK Award. Three were chosen from each coastal county. In Harrison County, Extend a Hand, Help a Friend CEO Jeffrey Hulum III accepted…
The Coast Coliseum is stepping up to help in the fight against COVID, providing a new venue for vaccinations. Today marked day one as the Biloxi facility serving as a vaccination site for Harrison County residents pre-registered with the Mississippi Department of Health to receive their COVID vaccinations. A joint effort among the Coast Coliseum Commission, Mississippi State Department of…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,457 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths including one in Stone County. The statewide total stands at 253,932 cases and 5,524 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 2,734 cases and 59 deaths Harrison County is now at 13,502 cases and 193 deaths…
The folks over at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center made sure Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech was brought to life. The nonprofit children’s museum celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. King with a variety of activities lined up for the kids. There was story time, plenty of arts and crafts projects and lessons to…
The inaugural Pirate Fest at Beauvoir kicked off this weekend with loads of live action and entertainment for the entire crew. Upon entry those wearing a mask received $2 off their admission fare. Admission included a tour of the property, library, museum, garden, Confederate cemetery, and entry into the pirate party. Thirty-one vendors spread out on the Beauvoir grounds to…
A body was found in Gulfport Sunday morning on East Pass Road. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Ben Bentz identified the victim as 34-year-old Diana Maricich. Gulfport police say her body was found at 10:16 a.m. within the 1900 block of East Pass Road. Her body was sent in for an autopsy. The incident remains under investigation. Categories: Harrison County, Local…
We now know the man who was killed Friday afternoon outside of the Harrison County Courthouse in Biloxi, who also injured a Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Deputy. The Harrison County coroner identified the victim as 48-year-old Reginald Johnson. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene and will be sent in for an autopsy on Tuesday. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation responded…
Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today, we’ll meet Jimmy, a 15-year-old who enjoys staying active and going new places. If you would like to learn more about adopting Jimmy call 601-359-4133. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is www.mdcps.ms.gov. Next Monday at this time we will feature more children from…
The Harrison County Courthouse in Biloxi was on lockdown this afternoon following a fatal shooting outside of the building. News 25 has confirmed with Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer one person is confirmed dead and now it’s reported that a Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured but is expected to be okay. According to Harrison County Spokesperson Jeff Clark, no…
Members of the Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 are giving the local community a helping hand. Saturday, January 16th the Ocean Springs VFW will be hosting a mobile food pantry. It begins at 11 a.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Anyone in need of food is welcome to the drive-thru pick up, where free food will be distributed to…
Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give. The students at Delisle Elementary are spreading kindness throughout the month of January with the help of their fourth grade Kindness Crew. The Kindness Crew at Delisle Elementary is a selected group of fourth grade students dedicated to spreading positivity throughout their school community and beyond. Fourth grader Kate Needham said,…
They’re upping the ante and moving on up. The Spa at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino has earned the number 22 spot on ‘Spas of America’s top 100 spas of 2020.’ Do you need a break? Just a few moments to get away from it all? You’re not alone. Despite the COVID-related challenges of 2020, people were still searching for…
The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a “safe and secure environment” to allow for a “peaceful transition of authority.” The Mississippi National Guard is part of a broad contingent of National Guard soldiers from various states that will…
There’s still some time to get your Mega Millions lottery ticket for a drawing featuring an all-time jackpot. The next drawing is tonight on WXXV! The jackpot soared to $750 million after no one won on Tuesday. This is the second largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Also, after no one won the Powerball jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing, the top…
If you are in or near Hancock County Saturday, you may feel the ground shake and hear the roar of rocket engines. NASA will test-fire all four engines at once on its new space launch system at the Stennis Space Center at 4 p.m. which will hopefully be ready to fly to the moon in 2022. It’s the only rocket…
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches us, one group here on the Coast is honoring his legacy with engaging events for citizens. For over 30 years, the Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has been committed to celebrating the life and works of the man who changed America. Due to COVID-19 the committee will virtually host a series of…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person. Thirty-nine-year-old Edward Birkla was reported missing Thursday. He was last seen on Christmas Day in the 1900 block of Popp’s Ferry Road. Edward Birkla has reportedly made statements of harming himself. Birkla is described as a white male, about 6’2” and weighs about 200…
Biloxi residents now have a new place to sit back and unwind in the downtown entertainment area. Fly Llama Brewing opened its doors for the first time today in the old Biloxi Brewing Building on Bohn Street. Fly Llama currently has 14 beers and seltzers on tap with more planned in the future. In addition to the taproom area, the…
Earlier This evening, Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a virtual state of the city address. After handing out awards to Moss Point citizens in recognition of their work in the community, Mayor King reviewed what his rejuvenation administration has done in the past three-and-a-half years. King noted his administration’s push for residents to keep their yards clean to help…
Mardi Gras events here on the Coast are looking very different this year. However, the crowning of the 2021 Barkloxi King and Queen will still commence. Reigning King Huckleberry Foofer and reigning Queen Okra Huckins will be giving up their thrones to the king and queen contestant that collects the most donations for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. For…
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursdays. Today, we take you to stop number 20 of the Biloxi Walking Tour with Biloxi Library Historian Jane Shambra. At 770 Jackson Street stands the Redding House, one of the…
COVID-19 has caused the need for help to go up exponentially, one Biloxi based non-profit is going above and beyond to meet the needs of those in our local community while also expanding their services. Like it’s namesake and biblical background story, Loaves and Fishes feeds the multitudes and in the wake of COVID, they’re going above and beyond their…
A new brewery is celebrating its grand opening this afternoon in Downtown Biloxi, giving local residents a new choice in downtown entertainment. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more from the tap room of Fly Llama Brewing. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Fly Llama Brewing
At the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, Governor Tate Reeves announces two new judicial appointments. Former District Attorney Joel Smith has been appointed to the Mississippi Court of Appeals and former Chief Prosecutor Crosby Parker has been appointed to Harrison County District Attorney. The two men have worked together as lawyers for the last ten years. Governor Reeves has full…