Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi and Biloxi Main Street will celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary with two free public events. These events highlight the city’s rich seafood heritage, patriotic spirit, and community traditions. Here to tell us all about it is Public Affairs Specialist John Majure. The Stars, Stripes, and Seafood event takes place at the Maritime...

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Municipal League wrapped up its 95th annual conference Wednesday on the Coast by recognizing cities and municipal leaders across the state. Some of our Coast cities received recognition at the awards ceremony. Among this year’s Municipal Excellence Award winners was the City of Gulfport.  The Gulfport Fire Department was honored for partnering with Gulfport High...

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Just a few weeks after Tropical Storm Arthur brought devastating flooding to homes and neighborhoods across Mississippi’s lower six counties, one Christian disaster relief organization is stepping in to help families begin the long road to recovery. Samaritan’s Purse is working throughout Harrison County and Wiggins, helping residents recover from devastating flood damage. Volunteers are assisting...

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- For many Coast residents who rely on free medical care, help is on the way. After Tropical Storm Arthur damaged Bethel Free Health Clinic, community partners are working to keep services available. After Tropical Storm Arthur left its original building with significant flood damage, Bethel Free Health Clinic is temporarily relocating its services to Beauvoir United Methodist...

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital in Biloxi is now offering highly advanced partial knee procedures thanks to Mako Smart Robotics. The Mako Smart Robotics transforms the way partial knee replacements are performed by helping surgeons know more and have to cut less. The treatment option is designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration that has not yet progressed...

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The first day of Scrapin the Coast kicked off Friday morning at the Coast Coliseum. Registration and drive-thru judging kicks off. Vendors will be checking in and setting up from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with inside registration load-in happening at the same time. The fun really kicks off tomorrow. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and music starting....

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium has now released its first-ever Loggerhead sea turtle back into the wild. Thursday afternoon, Rhombus, a loggerhead turtle, made his return to the Gulf, alongside a Kemp’s Ridley. Due to his larger size, aquatic experts say it took multiple people to safely get him back into the water unlike the smaller Kemp’s Ridley they...

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is prepping for America 250 with a pair of free, family-friendly events highlighting the city’s seafood industry. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley takes a look at what’s ahead for the Fourth of July weekend. The fun kicks off Friday, July 3 with the Stars, Stripes, and Seafood event at the Maritime and Seafood...

Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Police are on the search for a suspect. Wednesday night around 9, the SWAT team conducted a search warrant at a home on Magnolia Street. An alert was sent out via B-Alert, being lifted around 10:30 on Wednesday night. Police confirming with WXXV the suspect was not located and is considered armed and dangerous. WXXV News...

BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) – A Biloxi man is behind bars following an investigation into the alleged enticement of a child for sexual purposes. Police say 47-year-old Zawon Timothy Moore was arrested Thursday, June 25. Investigators say the case began earlier this month, on June 10, after Moore allegedly requested sexual favors from a minor in exchange for rewards. Justice Court...