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Charged in connection with shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1600 block of Rich Avenue yesterday. Upon arrival around 11 a.m., witnesses claimed they were shot at by a group of people due to an ongoing dispute. The suspects…

Accident on Highway 49 north Gulfport

Police cleared up an accident that happened just after 11 o’clock this morning on Highway 49 in north Gulfport. The accident involved at least two vehicles and it happened in the north bound lanes. Traffic was delayed for a short…

Chris McDaniels announcing run against Senator Roger Wicker

Today, a rally where Mississippi Republican Senator Chris McDaniel announced his entrance into the GOP primary race, challenging state Senator Roger Wicker. Speculations initiated after McDaniel hinted his candidacy announcement today during a Facebook live video that surfaced Monday. News…

Turkey Creek Project community meeting

A proposed project to develop north Gulfport’s Turkey Creek watershed has been in the works since late 2015. Tonight, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hosted a community update meeting at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport where they…

Program honors African American war heroes

Military is the theme of the annual Black History Month Program at the Biloxi Civic Center. The City of Biloxi teams up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host the event every year. For our…

Gulf Coast Restoration Reserve Fund

It has been debated for years now where BP settlement dollars should be received. Here on the coast or across the entire Magnolia State? Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee repeated their message that the funds be placed in a separate…

2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo

Instructors and trainees alike joined forces in Biloxi today for the 2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo. As News 25’s Toni Miles shows us, warfare and our nation’s defense are now being fought on a new front and those…

Moss Point Crime Stoppers tips increase in 2018

This year, the violence surrounding the City of Moss Point has made headlines, but the community’s involvement in trying to solve these crimes has seen an increase. Lori Massey, the coordinator of Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, tells News 25 that…

Chris McDaniels making big announcement

Mississippi Republican Chris McDaniel says he’s making a big announcement tomorrow. Rumors are circulating that it may be plans to run against Senator Roger Wicker. In a Facebook live video, McDaniel said, “I think you can read in between the…

March of Dimes fundraising season

Save the date! On April 21st, thousands will be trekking through Point Cadet in Biloxi to support the health of all mothers and babies. The annual March for Babies is the primary fundraiser for the March of Dimes, an organization…

Shoe Drive in Gulfport

Chick-fil-A and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport have teamed up to provide shoes for kids in need. Today, starting at 5 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A in Gulfport, they will begin collecting shoes for kids, sized toddler to adult teen. Each…

Proposal to strengthen school safety

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation today to add security to school campuses and offer training for staff in Mississippi. The proposal was placed into House Bill 1083 by Senator Briggs Hopson. The amendment allows school leaders the option to…

Moss Point’s 100 Men meeting

Tonight, a local Moss Point group dedicated to serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth met for their second meeting of the month. “I’m trying to create leaders, to run with a vision to get our community back.” Derrick…

Ocean Springs students are turning fish poop into food

The aquaponics program at Ocean Springs High School is one of only two programs of its kind in the state of Mississippi. Students in the program are growing plants and getting an education on environmental issues. It all starts with…

Potential flooding on the way

After heavy showers and thunderstorms this weekend, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Biloxi River. It’s that time of year where heavy showers and thunderstorms return to South Mississippi. With that comes the risk for flooding.…

Golden Nugget is hiring

If you’re out of work, the Golden Nugget in Biloxi is looking to fill around fifty job positions right now. The hotel and casino held a job fair earlier today. The Golden Nugget is opening their H20 pool early due…

Gulfport woman dies in early morning house fire

A 50-year-old Gulfport woman is dead after a kitchen fire broke out in her home this morning. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt said the fire started from food left cooking on the stove. Firefighters found Sandra Beverly unresponsive in her…

Blood drive in Biloxi

Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi is doing its part to help boost the blood supply for our community. The Blood Center has teamed up with Harrah’s to host a blood drive that started today at 10 a.m. The blood mobile…

Gulfport Woman Killed in Fire This Morning

A 50-year-old Gulfport woman died of smoke inhalation after trying to protect herself from a fire in her home. Firefighters found Sandra Beverly unresponsive in her back bedroom early Monday after responding to a neighbor’s report of fire in the…

Keith Davis not accepting police chief position

Chief of Marine Patrol with the Department of Marine Resource Keith Davis will no longer be accepting the position as police chief with the city of Moss Point. Mayor Mario King says Keith Davis made his decision known tonight during…

Fatal accident in Jackson County

On 2-23-2018, The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash in Jackson County that occurred on Highway 57 southbound, near High Point Road, at approximately 4:00pm, which claimed the life of one woman. Upon arriving it appeared a 21 year…

Jump Rope for Heart

Today, the American Heart Association hosted their ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ event at Orange Grove Elementary School in Gulfport. Students were having lots of fun being active and raising money for a good cause. For the third year in a…