Moss Point church breaks ground on new building two years after devastating tornado
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- Two years after a tornado tore through a Moss Point church, members of the congregation gathered to celebrate the beginning of a new…
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Wiggins man charged with arson in fires set at LDS church says he was 'called to take action'
A Wiggins man indicted on two counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wiggins said he was told to set the fires by Jesus. 35-year-old Stefan Day, also known…
Wiggins Police Department prioritizing church security and safety
According to the Family Research Council, attacks on churches and their congregations nearly doubled in 2023 -- and this is why the Wiggins Police Department is encouraging their…
Bishop assigns nine priests to new roles in Biloxi Diocese
Bishop Louis F. Kihneman has made the following appointments of priests to new parishes within the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. The first re-assignments will be effective starting June 4, with the last of them taking place in August. Ref. Sergio…
If you want to receive ashes on Wednesday, here's where you can go
Here is a list of Ash Wednesday services listed online. This is not a complete list, and you can always check with your church for service times. Ashes to go 6:30 am -- Ashes To Go, Long Beach harbor parking…
Church Hosts Blood Drive For Coast Girl
First Missionary Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis hosts a blood drive for a two-year-old coast girl named Amora Swanier. Swanier was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia back in May. She has been overcoming battles since birth from being born prematurely…
Alabama church of ‘Bloody Sunday’ on endangered places list
By JAY REEVES Like religious congregants all over, the people of historic Brown Chapel AME Church turned off the lights and locked the doors at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic because it wasn’t safe to gather for worship with a deadly…
Looking for a Christmas service close by? Check this list
Many churches will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services to celebrate the holiday. WXXV has compiled a list of services from church websites that announced their holiday schedules. This is not a comprehensive list. Christmas services schedule St. Thomas…
Health Officials Issue Updated Guidance For Faith-Based Gatherings and Worship Services
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has now issued updated guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the vulnerable, the safest options continue to be virtual or…
Groundbreaking ceremony for new church at MS State Penitentiary at Parchman
The first new building in years is going up at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman in Sunflower County. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held today at Mississippi’s oldest prison, but not for a new cellblock. According to MDOC, for the first time…
Safety measures for local churches during Christmas services
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services have some of the biggest turn outs all year for churches across the Coast. During normal circumstances, most would consider that a good thing, but during a pandemic that can be…
Local church set to hold Christmas Eve service
One holiday tradition COVID-19 has really shaken up is Christmas Eve church services. While in-person church services have never been shut down by Mississippi’s governor, dozens of churches opted to hold services virtually as a precaution. Gulfport’s…
Alabama Pastor: 40 infected with coronavirus after church event
An Alabama pastor says more than 40 people have been infected with the coronavirus after attending a multi-day revival event at his Baptist church.
Repairs underway at First United Methodist Church after fire
Repairs are underway at First United Methodist Church in Gulfport from fire damage last month. The only visible damage is where the fire started, but the soot and smoke are spread throughout the entire building, making the church smell like…
Governor Tate Reeves releases guidelines for safe in-person worship services
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves released social distancing and sanitation guidelines for in-person worship services to safely resume across Mississippi. Consulting with Dr. Thomas Dobbs and our state health officials, Governor Reeves developed guidelines for worship leaders and their…
From sunrise to online: Easter Sunday church services are alive and well this weekend
Easter Sunday, the hallmark holiday for those of the Christian faith, celebrated for centuries. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced a change in the way churches are celebrating this special day of resurrection and new life. Westminster Presbyterian Pastor Will Shurley…
Coast churches offering online services for Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday will be a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however churches in South Mississippi are still finding ways for you to safely attend a service. Different ministries and churches are following the social distancing rules…
New Light Missionary Baptist celebrates 148 years
A Vancleave church is remembering and rejoicing on the past 148 years. New Light Missionary Baptist Church is happy to be celebrating so many years in Vancleave. They celebrated by fellowshipping over lunch. All members of New Light think of…
Local churches boost security after shootings
In the wake of a church shooting in Tennessee, some local churches are stepping up security measures. Installing surveillance cameras, creating an emergency plan, and adding security personnel are some of the ways churches on the Coast are boosting up…
Storms Lift Church From Foundation
A church in Mississippi was lifted of its foundation by a powerful storm that moved across the state Monday afternoon. These pictures show the damage to Sweetwater United Methodist Church in Wesson. Emergency officials spent the afternoon checking on the…
A Festival of Psalms
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Reverend Will Shurley about the Festival of Psalms Saturday and Sunday August 20th & 21st at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport.
Teen Challenge Discipleship Program
Pastor Eddie Young tells News 25 about the breaking free from addiction Teen Challenge. Targeting teenagers and up to help them addresses their addictions on Sunday August 7th, 11 am at the Gulf Coast Free Will Baptist Church, in Gulfport.…
Annual Back To School Book Bag Giveaway
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Kevin L. Payton about the Annual Back To School Book Bag Giveaway being held at New Birth Full Gospel Baptist Church Saturday August 6th 10 am to 2 pm. [mappress mapid="3227"]
Teen Challenge
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Pastor Eddie Young about the breaking free from addiction Teen Challenge. Targeting teenagers and up to help them addresses their addictions on Sunday August 7th, 11 am at the Gulf Coast Free Will Baptist Church,…