Remembering Zae Crain
Tonight, family and friends have gathered to remember the life of Zae Crain, the former Gulfport High School football player. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the candlelight vigil with more.
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Gulfport recognized for educational progress
The Gulfport learning community was recently recognized for growth in the area of early school success. The Pacesetter Honors from the ‘Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’ recognizes the progress made in the area, especially in terms of literacy. United Way of…
Vigil for Zae Crain set for tonight
Wednesday Gulfport High graduate Zae Crain died in a tragic car accident. Tonight, the community will come together to remember him. Crain, as well as former Admiral Jeremiah Braziel and Harrison Central alum Keon Moore, now teammates at East Mississippi…
Grizzly bear experience at Gulf Islands Waterpark
Looking to get up-close and personal with one of the largest animals in the wild? Gulf Island Waterpark has you covered. For the next ten days, the Grizzly Bear Experience will be featured at the Gulfport Waterpark. Yogi, Dottie, and…
Lost pets after the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July has come and gone and Coast animal shelters are seeing their intake numbers rise today. Some pets end up lost after experiencing the firework shows. The Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport has already had…
Star-Spangled Cleanup
With the Fourth of July finally wrapped up, Mississippi Coastal Cleanup is making it a point to help clean our beaches. For the third year in a row, the Star-Spangled Cleanup is helping tidy up the beaches of Harrison and…
72nd annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kick off
The 72nd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back on the Coast and it’s better than ever. This year, fishers both young and old gathered to try their luck at catching the biggest fish for a $25,000 purse. The…
Bells by the Sea
Today some people took a break from the loud sound of fireworks for the relaxing sound of church bells. The annual Bells on the Beach fundraiser drew a huge crowd to St. Peter’s by the Sea. People of all ages…
Fifth annual Vettes for Vets Parade
A local car club decided to celebrate our nation’s birthday with some veterans! Gulfport is home to the only Armed Forces Retirement Home outside of Washington, D.C. and the Gulfport Corvette Club brought a Fourth of July celebration right to…
Crab Festival kicks off in Bay St. Louis
A Bay St. Louis tradition kicked off today to start the Fourth of July weekend. The 35th annual Crab Festival is put on each year by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Festival-goers have the opportunity to enjoy countless…
Great Southern Golf Club works to solve debt
The Great Southern Golf Club has filed for bankruptcy. Board President Ellis Hill says even though they’ve been in a cash flow positive this year, they still have not been able to pay the debt which is just more than…
Keeping your pet safe on the Fourth of July
Fireworks are a longstanding Fourth of July tradition. However, for some pets, the loud noises are not a reason to celebrate, they are a reason to panic. On and around Fourth of July, local shelters see an increase of animals…
Last minute firework sales
While Fourth of July festivities are just getting underway, people are making last minute preparations to celebrate in style. Firework tents and businesses across the Coast have kicked into high gear over the past few weeks in preparation for the…
Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo underway
People from all over the country are gathering here on the Coast for the annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Jones Park. It’s just day one and News 25’s Victoria Bailey is there with more.
D'Iberville Fourth of July traffic safety enforcement
This year’s 4th of July Holiday Traffic Safety Enforcement will take place July 4, 2019, through Sunday July 7th. Starting today and this holiday weekend local law enforcement agencies will crack down on motorist who aren’t wearing their seat belts…
Fourth of July sales at Gulfport Premium Outlets
After you have had enough barbecue and before you decide to check out the fireworks go catch a deal or two at the Gulfport Premiere Outlet Mall. The possibilities are endless. Vera Bradley’s entire store is 70 percent off. Take…
Former Gulfport Admiral Zae Crain passed away in car accident
Last night, 2019 Gulfport High graduate Zae Crain passed away in a tragic car accident. Crain, as well as former Admiral Jeremiah Braziel and Harrison Central alum Keon Moore now teammates at East Mississippi Community College, were all involved in…
Armed robbery suspect
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who robbed a business located in the 2900 block of 25th Avenue. On July 3, 2019, at approximately 2:33 PM, the suspect entered the Up in…
Swimming with the dolphins
One of the most popular things to do during the warmer months is go splash around in the Mississippi Sound, but due to the recent algal blooms affecting the Coast many beaches are closed. There are still many things you…
Voter registration deadlines approaching
Election season is here and that means the deadline for voter registration is too. The deadline to register for the upcoming primary election is July 8th and July 29th for the runoff primary election. To register visit your county circuit…
Arrested for burglary of a dwelling
Nineteen-year-old Austin Pennington is now behind bars for one felony count of burglary. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 deputies responded to a complaint of a burglary in the 12,000 block of Canal Road on July 1st. Pennington…
Man charged with kidnapping following standoff in Pass Christian
Harrison County deputies have arrested 55-year-old Hiram Smith following the standoff that happened in Pass Christian on Monday. Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 Smith forced his way into his estranged wife’s home on J.P. Ladner Road. Smith held her…
72nd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Seventy-two years of record breaking fishing, festival fun, food and entertainment, that’s what the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo has brought to our Coast. Starting tomorrow, those boats will be getting back into the waters to kick start the seven…
Missing person: Allen Eugene Turner
Be on the lookout for 68-year-old Allen Eugene Turner. Turner walked away from a group home located on Campbell Circle in Gulfport on June 10, 2019 and has not been seen or heard from since. Turner is a black male…