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Man arrested for stolen property

An Ocean Springs man is now behind bars for possessing/receiving stolen property. Biloxi police arrested 27-year-old Charles Miller on a warrant, an incident that occurred where Miller was observed driving a stolen vehicle in Biloxi. Officials say OnStar disabled the vehicle…

2018 ‘Guns & Hoses’ Pickleball tournament

Calling all first responders past and present: who’s up for a quick game of pickleball? Registration is officially open for the 2018 ‘Guns and Hoses’ pickleball tournament which will feature the police, firemen, and EMT paramedics of the Gulf Coast…

Update in Stone County beating death

Stone County sheriff’s deputies are now treating the death of 41-year-old Andrew Lewis as a murder investigation. Lewis was found dead on the side of Thelma Andrews Road a short distance from New Hope Road in Stone County on July…

String of car fires in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of car fires that happened early this morning. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 2:45 a.m. two cars were burned while parked at a house in the Latimer community. At around 5 a.m.…

New club at Long Beach High takes stand against bullying

Long Beach High School is starting the new school year by saying no to bullying. In order to spread that message, they have started ‘Students against Violence for Everyone” also known as the SAVE Club. “In high school there are…

New algebra program helps student learning

Back to school means back to the books and Mississippi school districts are making sure students are able to learn to their fullest potential. Starting this school year, all Mississippi school districts are implementing the new Algebra Nation program. A…

S.T.O.P Program at the American Martial Art Academy

Kids on the Gulf Coast returned to school this week. This means some students could become victims of bullying. Thanks to the American Martial Art Academy in D’Iberville, children can practice self-defense. School can be tough for students who lack…

Local Coca-Cola union members on day two of strike

Coca-Cola employees are on day two of their strike against what they claim is unfair labor practices. It’s been no ordinary work week for Coca-Cola employees. Instead of delivering Coca-Cola products to businesses around South Mississippi, the local union, Teamsters…

Barbecue fundraiser for local family in need

A local family is in need of help after discovering their newborn baby had a congenital heart defect requiring urgent surgery. Cooper Brooks was born after much effort on June 19th. He needed a little extra love in the NICU…

Wanted for shoplifting from Walmart

Biloxi police need help identifying a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart on CT Switzer Drive. Police say this man pushed a shopping cart out of the store containing unpurchased clothing and electronics.…

Shooting victim identified as Gulfport man

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Gulfport as 38-year-old Michael Lossett. Twenty-three year-old Sandra Goff was arrested and charged with first degree murder. The shooting happened in the 13,000 block of River…

Long Beach Harbor Market update

If you’re looking forward to Cruisin’ the Coast, there will now be a new spot to hit up while cruising through Long Beach. Today, News 25 spoke to Quentin Denny, the general manager of the Long Beach Harbor Market, who…

Gulfport schools start new school year on a good note

All students are officially back to school in South Mississippi as Gulfport students headed back for their first day this morning. The smell of art supplies and the sound of music filled the halls of Pass Road Elementary School as…

Mississippi Senator Wiggins at Lions Club meeting

During this time of increased political involvement, State Senator Brice Wiggins made a few announcements today at the Lions Club weekly meeting in Ocean Springs. Senator Wiggins says many people on the Coast may not think they are being heard…

Wanted for auto burglary

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a woman who entered a parked vehicle at a Coast casino, taking several  items. The suspect is a white female. She was wearing a pink or peach colored shirt and ball cap.

Coca-Cola employees go on strike

Coca-Cola workers in Ocean Springs say they’re unhappy with the wages and claim unfair labor practices so they decided to take a stand. Today, instead of walking into work, they took to the streets in front of the plant to…

SAUCIER ELEMENTARY WELCOMED BACK WITH NEW CAFETERIA

Students at Saucier Elementary headed back to school and were surprised with a change in the cafeteria. You might remember News 25 brought you a story in may about 4th grade math teacher Ashley Jensen painting the cafeteria to make…

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE

Last year was a big year for the Gulfport school district. They officially opened the renovated high school which allowed them to add dozens of new courses for students. This year is no different... Gulfport High School will get underway…

GULFPORT 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS WELCOMED BACK TO SCHOOL A DAY EARLY

Starting a new school year can be scary and overwhelming. Especially for those students making the jump to middle school and high school.. Which is why the Gulfport school district decided to welcome back upcoming ninth graders and sixth graders…

PLANE DONATED TO MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE AVIATION MUSEUM

The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum received a new piece of history last night that will be put on display in Gulfport. President of the board, Francisco Gonzales is donating a 1963 Cessna Skymaster 336 airplane, that will eventually be painted…

SENATOR ROGER WICKER SPEAKS AT SOUTHERN CLUB

The November 6th midterm election is now less than three months away, and Senator Roger Wicker has been on the coast campaigning for re-election. The Republican Senator has spent the past couple of days travelling around the coast visiting with…

REMEMBERING FORMER POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL WHITMORE

The City of Pascagoula is mourning the loss of former police Chief Michael Whitmore. He died Tuesday at the age of 70. News 25's Lindsey Goodwin has more on how he's being remembered by family, friends, and the city. A…

WOMAN ARRESTED IN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING IN GULFPORT

Gulfport police arrested a woman on the charge of first degree murder in connection with the shooting death that happened in the 13-thousand block of River Road. When officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:45 last night, they…

Thieves target Finley Cemetery

A Gulfport woman says her mother’s grave at Finley Cemetery in Saucier was targeted by thieves. Now, she wants to spread the word and make sure the community does their part in helping catch the criminal. “People are using the…