Interview with Sec. of State Candidate Michael Watson
Over in Jackson County, voters are heading to the polls for the final hours of voting. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Moss Point with Secretary of State candidate Michael Watson.
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Meet Sophia! News 25's Pet of the Week!
On today's Pet of the Week, we introduce you to Sophia, a female lab/hound mix in need of a loving home! You can find her and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Also, this weekend, be sure…
St. Peter Baptist Church celebrates 200th anniversary
This weekend marked a big celebration for the congregation of Pascagoula’s St. Peter Baptist Church as they celebrated its 200th anniversary. Church members, local officials, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History were on hand for the unveiling of…
Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Drive
Downtown Ocean Springs may have been alive with art this weekend, but many animals also got some love as well. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held an adoption drive on Government Street during both days of the Peter Anderson Festival.…
41st Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs
It’s been billed as the largest fine arts festival in the state and all the action took place in downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. Everything is art at the Peter Anderson Festival. Now in its 41st year, the festival has…
Peter Anderson Festival kicks off this weekend
The City of Ocean Springs is setting up for one of its major festivals this weekend. For the 41st year, the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival will bring together over 450 arts and food vendors from across the country…
Ocean Springs School District celebrates academic excellence
Greyhound nation has a lot of good reasons to be excited today. Students and staff from the Ocean Springs School District gathered at Ocean Springs High School this morning to recognize academic excellence with State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey…
Victim identified in Singing River Apartments homicide
Gautier police have identified the victim in the October 30th homicide at Singing River Apartments. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Stephen Wyatt Cheak. According to police, Cheak was attacked at his residence, being stabbed multiple times. He succumbed…
Grant Chighizola With What You Need to Know about Peter Anderson Festival
News 25’s Grant Chighizola shares live reports Friday morning with what you need to know for this weekend’s Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival.
Interim No Longer: Chapman named Chief of Police in Pascagoula
It’s official. Deputy Chief Matt Chapman has been appointed the new Chief of Police for the city of Pascagoula. Chapman had been serving as interim Chief of Police since the announcement of now-former Chief Kenny Johnson's retirement in early October.…
Trick-or-Treat down the street in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs celebrated this spookiest of holidays this evening with their trick-or-treat down the street celebration!
Up With Downs: Providing Hope
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, so all month long News 25 is shining a spotlight on Down Syndrome with our series "Up with Downs."
Man found dead after standoff, suspect in Jackson county teen's murder
The man police say is responsible for the death of a Jackson County teenager died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Wisconsin.
Peter Anderson Festival kicks off this weekend
The 41st Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is here! November 2 & 3, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Arrest made in Gautier murder
Detectives with the Gautier Police Department have made an arrest in the murder that occurred yesterday morning at the Singing River Apartments. While following up on leads Officers Clayton Alexander and Jason Pitts discovered the location of Christopher Kimsey (23…
Peter Anderson Festival Weekend Parking Plans
Even more roads in the downtown Ocean Springs area will be closed down for this weekend's Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival. The 41st Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival takes place this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, and…
Gulf Hills Golf Club closing tomorrow
Tomorrow is the last day for golfers to hit the links at the Gulf Hills Golf Club in Ocean Springs. The club announced the closing earlier this month after 92 years in business. The board of directors decided the course…
Golf-O-Ween Drive, Chip & Putt Challenge Cancelled
Due to the amount of rain the Whispering Pines Golf Course has had and potential poor weather, Golf-O-Ween Drive, Chip & Putt Challenge has been cancelled.
Update on live oaks on Front Beach
The three oak trees on Front Beach that have caused an uproar between residents and the city are still standing tonight. The City of Ocean Springs stepped up this morning and gave the crews, who were already in place, a…
Gautier police investigating homicide at Singing River Apartments
The Gautier Police Department is currently investigating a murder that occurred at the Singing River Apartments on Gautier-Vancleave Road. Just after 5 a.m., Gautier police officers were called to the apartment complex for an assault that had taken place. Upon…
Road Closures Thursday Night for Ocean Springs's Halloween Event
In Ocean Springs, the city is preparing for "Trick-or-Treat Down the Street" set for Halloween on Thursday evening. Certain streets will be closed to make way for this city event. The following streets will be closed Halloween night from 5…
Meeting to discuss live oak trees on Front Beach
Some residents in Ocean Springs are fighting to keep three oak trees from getting the axe. The Ocean Springs board room filled with concerned residents over an issue that stems back to February: the decision to allow the removal of…
Trick or Treat Down the Street Road Closure Information
Certain streets will be closed from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in downtown Ocean Springs. Barricades will be placed Thursday starting at 4:00 pm. Parking on private property will not be allowed. The following streets…
‘Trick or Treat Down the Street’ in Ocean Springs
Get your sweet tooth ready because it is almost time for the spookiest holiday of the year. Halloween is Thursday with plenty of fun along the Coast. In Ocean Springs, their popular event ‘Trick or Treat Down the Street’ will…