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Gulfport School District offering summer food services

Starting today, the Gulfport School District will be offering free lunch and breakfast for children and reduced lunch for adults. For children under 18-years-old or if disabled, 21 and under, the meals will be free. Adults can buy lunch for…

Vacation Bible School at St. Mary Catholic Church

Since the little ones are out of school for the summer, they need something to keep them occupied. St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket is hosting its annual Vacation Bible School for the week that’s loaded with tons of activities…

Swamp and water rescue in Harrison County

A 77-year-old Harrison County man is safe tonight after surviving a life and death situation in the swamp. A walk to a nearby store doesn’t seem to be risky, but it turned into a dangerous, life-threatening situation for one Harrison…

Wanted for questioning in relation to grand larceny

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a male wanted for questioning in reference to grand larceny. The incident occurred on May 24th near the one hundred block of Beach Boulevard. The suspect stole over one thousand dollars’…

Armed robbery suspect arrested

Eighteen-year-old Isaiah Caruthers is now behind bars after investigators discovered evidence tying him to the June 2nd robbery of a Shell Station on County Farm road in Long Beach. Two other unknown males were also spotted at the scene of…

Son charged in school counselor’s death in Stone County

The investigation continues into the death of a Hattiesburg High School guidance counselor who was found dead in her home last Wednesday after allegedly being decapitated by her own son. Sherry Johnson’s body was found after deputies went to her…

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…

Billfish Classic awards

The annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Tournament has come to an end. The awards ceremony and brunch to end the tournament was held in the Golden Nugget ballroom and was lively with anticipation as the winners were announced. Prizes…

Waveland community on the lookout

Police in Waveland are warning residents after an incident in the area of Waveland Avenue and Sears, south of the track. Two men stopped at the house of an elderly lady who was home alone, talking their way into her…

A final farewell to AJ Holloway

Perhaps no other one person means more to Biloxi than former Mayor AJ Holloway. He spent 22 years at the helm of the city, ushering in the era of coastal casinos and then rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina left it all…

Billfish Classic helps One Meal nonprofit

While many are enjoying the fun that comes with the Billfish Classic, there is one man who is attending the tournament for a greater good. Mike McKinley co-founded “One Meal” nine years ago with his daughter. It is a nonprofit…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Some of the best fishing teams around the world are in Biloxi this weekend with hopes of reeling in some big fish and win some big bucks at the 22nd annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. One hundred and seventeen…

Son charged in school counselor’s death

A Hattiesburg High School guidance counselor was found dead in her home and now authorities say her son, 29-year-old Terrell Johnson, is charged in her death. Sherry Johnson was found brutally murdered in her home on Johnson Road Wednesday in…

Procession for AJ Holloway

After the visitation and funeral service, the City of Biloxi continued to pay tribute to Mayor Holloway with the procession and entombment. Biloxi police officers and firefighters served as honor guards and pall bearers. The Biloxi Fire Department had flag…

Remembering AJ Holloway

As family, friends, and South Mississippi residents prepare for tomorrow’s visitation and funeral service, News 25’s Toni Miles give us a look at the legacy A.J. Holloway leaves behind. “He always said do it bigger and do it better.” Words…

Two shootings in Bay St. Louis

Two shootings less than a mile away and an hour apart from each other were reported last night in Bay St. Louis. “I don’t expect to have bullets flying in my backyard now that I’m home, it’s sickening.” Erin Page,…

Billfish Classic Parade

With the kickoff party taking place last night, the Billfish Classic is just getting started. It was a great day to be out on the water for the Billfish Classic Parade. Spectators watched as hundreds of competitors strolled with their…

Harrison County 4H Club Horse Show

There was no horsing around at the district 4H Horse Show this afternoon, the 4H Club’s big end-of-the-year event. Some young people spend the start of summer behind a computer screen and others, well, they saddle up, rope ‘em up…

Dealing with hurricane anxiety

Hurricane season is here and you might have some anxiety going into it. News 25’s Payton Malone met up with a health care professional and has some tips on how to ease your stress this storm season. Some noises can…

Homicide investigation in Stone County

Authorities are investigating the death of 51-year-old Sherry Johnson in Stone County as a homicide. Johnson was found dead in her home on Johnson Road Wednesday. Stone County investigator Ray Boggs tells News 25 it is premature to know how…

Gulfport road closed due to sewer cave-in

The east and west bound lanes on Edwards Drive between South Kerns Drive and Janell Drive will be closed to thru traffic in order to repair a sewer cave-in. The road closure has been scheduled from June 13, 2018, until…

Gulfport man sentenced for shooting at a Bay St. Louis Bar

District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 24-year old Trey Hugh Tillery of Gulfport, MS was sentenced this week for two counts of Aggravated Assault before Circuit Judge Christopher Schmidt at the Hancock County Courthouse. Tillery previously entered his plea…