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Free lunch for kids this summer in Long Beach

The nonprofit organization Feeding the Gulf Coast hosted a summer event party today in Long Beach for kids 18 and under. School is out for summer which means more kids and parents are looking for ways to have fun. Programs…

Finding Daisy: Missing dog from Texas

For over twenty days, the search for Daisy the dog continues. Visitors to the Gulf Coast left the area heartbroken after the dog escaped from a hotel room. A summer trip to Ship Island June 28th took an unexpected turn…

Man arrested for human trafficking

A Gulfport man has been arrested for human trafficking. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 30-year-old Maxwell Phillips is being held on a felony charge of human trafficking after law enforcement conducted a search warrant in the Town Suites room 313…

New state auditor sworn in

Mississippi’s new state auditor is pledging to protect taxpayer’s money. Shad White took his oath of office this morning and will fill the rest of a four year term that ends in January 2020. Governor Phil Bryant named him to…

A breach in the roof causes serve flooding at Humane Society

This afternoon, a breach in the roof of the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport caused severe flooding inside the building. At about 1 p.m., the staff at the Humane Society was first alerted of flooding inside a bathroom.…

Cinema by the Shore Friday in Jones Park

You and your family may want to surf on over to Jones Park this Friday for the second to last Cinema by the Shore. The City of Gulfport will host another free movie night under the stars starting at 6:30…

No boating zone for Blues over Biloxi

Blues over Biloxi is almost here and if you plan on taking in the show from your boat this weekend, the Department of Marine Resources has a few rules you’ll need to follow. There will be a no boat zone.…

Annual State of the City Address in Moss Point

The annual Moss Point State of the City Address took place tonight at Pelican Landing in Moss Point. “He’s done a great job and I wanted to come out and support him, anything I could do, I’m willing to do…

Ocean Springs Board of Alderman meeting

An important board of alderman meeting will take place in Ocean Springs Tuesday to discuss audits and other financial things within the city. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tells News 25 his intent is to make sure they are spending…

VFW Post 4526 honors our veterans

They’ve served our country overseas and are now on a mission back here at home. News 25’s Toni Miles introduces us to the new commander of VFW Post 4526 in Gulfport as he shares his vision for its members and…

Man wanted for commercial burglary

Biloxi police are asking for help finding a man who reportedly burglarized the Classy Chassis Carwash on Pass Road. The incident happened in June. Surveillance footage of the incident shows a white male suspect driving a maroon Ford SUV. Anyone…

Four years since the death of Janaya Thompson

It’s been exactly four years since Janaya Thompson of Gulfport went missing and her body was found the next day. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin went to the location today to find out how the residents of the community are still…

Therapy dog graduation

The pet partners group Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi held their 12th annual Pet Therapy Graduation and awards day. The Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi hold this event to recognize the hard work the dogs and owners put…

Freedom Ball

Veterans are held close by many people on the Gulf Coast and this shows especially well within the Crusaders for Veterans. On Saturday, they held their third annual Freedom Ball, a black tie event that honors those who have fallen,…

Assaulted while on the job

Caught on camera: an office manager at a car dealership in Gulfport was the victim of assault. On Tuesday, a woman who was upset about having her vehicle repossessed walked into Select One Auto Sales in Gulfport, demanding to have…

Sports betting in casinos

It’s an exciting time for Mississippi casinos as they continue to get ready for sports betting. There will be sports betting at many Coast casinos starting Saturday, July 21st. Casinos across the Coast are going to be taking advantage of…

Biloxi man arrested for felony touching of a child

A man is in custody today on charges of sexual assault of a child. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 40-year-old Arlan Morris of Biloxi. He’s facing two counts of touching of a child for lustful purpose…

Man arrested in connection to wife’s death

A Pearl River County man wanted in connection to his wife’s death was arrested in Utah. Sixty-one year-old Charles Bowman was spotted in a campground on the east side of Bear Lake. He was arrested by the United States Marshal…

Man in custody for firing gun inside Gulfport business

A former employee of Warren Pavement in Gulfport has turned himself into police after firing shots in a workplace shooting Friday morning. Fifty-five year-old Johnnie Lee Fulton was accused of firing a gun inside Warren Pavement. No one was injured…

Freedom Ball honors all military

It’s a night dedicated to respecting our military. Tomorrow, the Golden Nugget Casino is hosting the third annual Freedom Ball at 5 p.m. The black tie event is put on by the nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans. The ball honors…

New thrift store in Long Beach aims to bring aid

This morning in Long Beach, city leaders and community members came together to welcome a new business that aims to help those in need. The God’s Will Thrift Store is the newest outreach by Fatherless and Widows, a nonprofit that’s…

College Park neighborhood discusses crime

Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…