House fire in Long Beach
A Long Beach family escaped a house fire this afternoon, but their home is heavily damaged. The fire broke out just before 2 p.m. this afternoon on Ray Road in Long Beach. Firefighters were on the scene soon after and…
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NCBC delays opening, urges west side of base to shelter in place due to smoke from Canal Road fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Naval Construction Battalion Center said Tuesday the base will not open until 9 a.m. due to thick smoke from a large fire near Canal Road. Gulfport Police have closed 28th Street from 59th…
Wildfire between Long Beach and Gulfport contained for now; fire crews remain on scene
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A large brush fire between Long Beach and Gulfport is now contained, but could flare up again, according to officials. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells WXXV the fire is under control and there…
Nick Coln next in line for Long Beach Boys Basketball
For the third time in less than a week, Long Beach High School has announced a new varsity head coach. This time it’s Nick Coln taking over as the head boys basketball coach following other stops as the head man…
Long Beach to honor class of 2020
Also today, Long Beach announced their plans to honor the class of 2020 in light of the recently canceled spring seasons across the state. Beginning Monday, April 20th, at 8:20 p.m., that 20:20 military time, the football stadium lights will…
City of Long Beach extends curfew until further notice
The City of Long Beach has extended the citywide curfew until further notice. The curfew is in place from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day of the week.
Garrett LaRosa next in line for Long Beach Baseball
The Long Beach baseball season might be over, but the Bearcats are already making moves for the 2021 season. On Wednesday, Garret LaRosa was tabbed as the next head coach of the Bearcats where he helped lead his alma mater…
City of Long Beach Issues Stay at Home Order and Curfew
The City of Long Beach orders non-essential businesses to close and issues stay-at-home order. Curfew will go into effect starting Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 PM.
Head Boys Basketball Coach Brandon Cobb resigns from Long Beach
Long Beach will have a new head boys basketball coach pacing the sidelines at the start of next season. Brandon Cobb tells News 25 he’s resigned from his post after two years on the job to accept another position outside…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosted ‘Beach Day at the Wheel Way’
Saturday was a beautiful day to get out to the beach and enjoy the day for a good cause. The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosted the second annual ‘Beach Day at the Wheel Way’ in recognition of ‘National Development Disabilities…
High School Baseball: Long Beach vs. Hancock
Early season high school baseball scores don’t always tell the whole story, but they can at least paint an interesting picture. On the one hand, 5-1 Long Beach has yet to play a game decided by less than three runs…
High School Softball: Gulfport vs. Long Beach
On the diamond, Gulfport hosting Long Beach in some non-district softball, looking to stay perfect on the young season. Lady Admirals take this one in a five-inning run rule by the final score of 13-1.
Long Beach man shot and killed; Suspect arrested, charged with manslaughter
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Police responded to a report of a shooting early Wednesday morning in the 100 block of North Seashore Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old male Brandon Bodie suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Bodie was pronounced…
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council awards grant to Long Beach
Good news for the City of Long Beach, Governor Tate Reeves announced the award of a $727,092 grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. This grant will help upgrade the wastewater infrastructure of the City of Long Beach. The…
Two campers destroyed in blaze in Long Beach
Tense moments for one Long Beach community after two camper trailers caught on fire. Just after four this afternoon, Harrison County Fire and Rescue, Long Beach Fire Deparment, and CRTC responded to reports of an explosion. Once they arrived they…
High School Boys Basketball: Long Beach vs. Bay High
On the hardwood, last action of the year before district tournaments tip off next week, Long Beach hosting Bay High on Senior Night. Long Beach-70 Bay High-53
Long Beach names Ryan Ross new head football coach
As one of the last high school football programs on the Gulf Coast still in search of a new head football coach for the 2020 season, Long Beach didn’t have to settle for one. Today, the school announced it is…
3rd annual Second Chance Program
For the third year in a row, the City of Long Beach is hosting its second chance program. From February 1st through the 29th, residents have the chance to take care of existing warrants, fines, and misdemeanor charges without being…
Man escapes house fire in Long Beach; blaze damages home, shed and vehicle
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — One man escaped a house fire Tuesday night in Long Beach. According to authorities, the fire broke out at a home on Hartzell Road at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night. The man inside the…
‘Wreaths across America’ Ceremony in Long Beach
Military veterans who have gone before us were recognized and remembered this Saturday in a special event. A ‘Wreaths across America’ ceremony was held at the Long Beach City Cemetery by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Wreaths…
Coffee with a Cop in Long Beach this Friday morning
If you are looking to have a cup of joe with local law enforcement, or would simply like to thank our police officers, tomorrow is your chance! Gabrielle Rose from the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce stopped…
Long Beach head football coach resigns
The number of Coast high schools looking for a new head football coach is now up to four. Long Beach Head Coach Philip Pigott officially resigned his position today. The former Petal defensive coordinator spent the last two seasons with…
MS and LA officials holding forum on Bonnet Carre Spillway at USM Gulf Park campus
Issues that are affecting the Gulf Coast from the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway are still on the minds of officials from Mississippi and Louisiana. This afternoon, leaders will discuss the lasting impacts of the spillway opening this past…
Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration
A holiday tradition in Long Beach featured boats outside of their natural habitat. The ‘Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration’ rolled Saturday night down Jeff Davis Avenue and past the town green among hundreds of parade-goers. Around 30 boats on their trailers were…