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Harrison County School District bond issue vote

Tomorrow as voters in Harrison County head to the polls they will see the Harrison County School District bond issue on their ballots. The district is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond that will go toward two new…

Home invasion in Gulfport

This morning, a Gulfport woman woke up to the terrifying sight of two intruders inside her home with one pointing a gun at her head. Naomi Adkins tells News 25 she heard a loud boom noise as two men came…

IMMS sea turtle release in Pass Christian

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released eight Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound on Saturday. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the most endangered, but they are the most frequently seen here on the Coast. The recovery rate…

Crusaders for Veterans: Ride for the Village

Crusaders for Veterans is back at it again, raising money for local heroes. On Saturday, the group held their ‘Ride for the Village’ event. Around 100 motorcycles participated in the ride where they made stops all across South Mississippi. Registration…

Peter Anderson Festival

The Peter Anderson Festival brought crowds of over 150,000 people to Ocean Springs on Saturday and Sunday. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood was there to meet some of the artists and hear their stories A hammer, a nail, some wisteria vine,…

Toggle the Arson K9 welcomed at Gulfport Fire Department

A new K-9 was welcomed to the Gulfport Fire Department back in May, but today was her official welcoming ceremony. Toggle is a Labrador retriever who is specifically trained to help firefighters with arson investigations. City officials and members of…

Peter Anderson Festival kicks off this weekend

The Peter Anderson Festival is the largest fine arts festival in the state. It starts tomorrow in Ocean Springs. The Peter Anderson Festival started 40 years ago as a way to honor master potter Peter Anderson and now it is…

Bowties and Beignets

Harrison County is home to the most child abuse and neglect cases in the state. This year’s number of cases is expected to top those reported in 2017. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to the Island View Casino in…

Harrison County School District bond issue

In an effort to create more space for a growing school district and build tighter security, the Harrison County School District is asking for help in approving a $55 million bond for the district. Harrison County School District assistant superintendent…

Public sea turtle release in Pass Christian

Eight endangered juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles will be released east of the Pass Christian Harbor and Yacht Club this Saturday, November 3, at 9:00 am. Mayor Chipper McDermott will be the special guest along with other local and state…

Missing person: Gabriella Hymel

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance locating a runaway juvenile. The juvenile, 16 Y/O Gabriella (Gabby) Hymel, has been missing since October 16th, 2018. Hymel has not been seen by her parents since about 11:00 pm on October…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying a subject who allegedly stole merchandise in the 2600 block of C.T.Switzer Rd. The incident occurred on October 29, 2018 about 12:50 pm. The male subject allegedly took several items…

YMCA Humanitarian Award and Charity Banquet

For ten years, the YMCA has recognized one individual in the community who puts their fellow man first and in return they are awarded the John R. Blossman Humanitarian Award. At tonight’s banquet, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA announced Shane…

Severe weather damage in Ocean Springs

The Parktown East neighborhood in Ocean Springs also suffered damage from severe weather. In these tough times, it’s good to have someone to lean on. Imagine trying to get a good night’s sleep and then all of a sudden you…

Four Mile Creek Baptist Church in Moss Point suffers damage

Four Mile Creek Baptist Church is just another portion of the damage in Jackson County. The church is located on the 3800 block of Coventry Drive in Moss Point. Responders were at the church this morning covering the roof with…

Recovering from storm damage in Jackson County

Riverlodge Drive in Escatawpa saw significant damage from this morning’s storm. Almost every house along Riverlodge Drive received damage from the early morning storm and residents were left shaken. Resident Kim Goff said, “It was just a lot of rumbling…

News 25’s Your Local Choice Award Winner

News 25’s Your Local Choice Awards has come to an end. Twenty five local businesses all in different categories have taken home the title. HL Raymond Properties in Bay St. Louis was named the lucky winner of a $10,000 advertising…

Flooding in Biloxi

Earlier this morning in Biloxi, police closed Cedar Lake Road north of I-10 at the bridge due to high waters. Cars heading both directions over the bridge were re-routed because of the heavy flooding. Cedar Lake Road Bridge is now…

High winds cause damage in Ocean Springs

We have multiple reports of damage along the Coast this morning as severe weather rolled through South Mississippi. Winds whipped through Ocean Springs at 55 miles per hour which were the strongest winds in the area. Those strong winds blew…

Mall-o-ween at the Edgewater Mall

The Edgewater Mall also had Halloween festivities. Mall-O-Ween had enough candy to go around for everybody thanks to businesses helping out with trick-or-treating. Parents and kids also got to take complimentary pictures in their costumes. It was a safe, family-fun…

Trick-or-Treat Down the Street

Downtown Ocean Springs was the place to be for trick-or-treaters at the Trick-or-Treat Down the Street event. This annual family event kicked off with witches cruising the streets of Ocean Springs, passing out candy to the little ones. The costumes…