Federal funds have been landed to continue restoration work on Ship Island. US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has just announced that more than $56 million dollars has been allocated to carry out phases three and four of the Barrier Island restoration…
If you want to have your voice heard in Mississippi’s upcoming election, time is running out. This is a reminder on the heels of National Voter Registration Day, which was September 24. Mississippians who are eligible to vote but remain…
One person is dead and another has been taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. It happened around midnight near the intersection of O’Neal Road and Three Rivers Road and Super C Three Dads…
With vape-related illnesses continuing to rise, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker placed a state-wide ban on the sales of vaping products. With Massachusetts becoming the first state to do so, will Mississippi soon follow? ‘No Smoke About it, Just Vape’ Regional…
It’s all about celebrating all first responders do for our community. Tonight, the Keesler Federal Credit Union partnered with Beau Rivage Resort and Casino to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. When most are running away from…
For the tenth time, Samsung is hosting their ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest. The nation-wide contest is designed to encourage students and teachers to address problems in their local community through science, technology, engineering, and math. The company will chose 300…
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Cruisin’ the Coast. Thousands of people will descend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to enjoy favorites like Cruise-ins, headline bands, oldies entertainment, a swap meet, and an auto auction. In 1996, the event showcased…
It’s not every day you see a penguin in South Mississippi, but it is becoming a little bit more common. We are just days away from the second annual ‘Splash Bash’ at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. This year…
The Keesler Federal Credit Union and Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are partnering to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
The Gulfport Police Department is warning teens that if they are out past curfew, they could be arrested. Each year, Gulfport High School students participate in a tradition that they call ‘Junior-Senior Wars.’ This week long event is not hosted…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced the House is moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday from the speaker's office at the Capitol saying "no one is above the law." The move…
The White Avenue gate entrance at Keesler Air Force Base will be closed now through October 14th. The City of Biloxi asked for the gate closure as they complete underground construction repairs along White Avenue and as the city hosts…
If you have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport today, you may want to use a little more caution at the city’s railroad crossings. Gulfport police are set up at the rail-crossing on 17th Street giving out railroad safety cards…
Mississippi schools are also setting the stage for mock elections. It’s all part of the Secretary of State’s ‘Promote the Vote’ program, geared toward providing hands-on lessons for Mississippi students who will one day be voters. Last year, Pass Christian…
Two candidates running for state office are preparing to debate in Hattiesburg. Mississippi Secretary of State candidates Democrat Johnny Dupree and Republican Michael Watson are set to battle it out in their own debate, set for next Thursday at William…
Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
The Secretary of State's office plays a crucial role in our state's elections, regulation of businesses, and administration of public lands, among other functions. Two South Mississippians -- one, Democrat Johnny Dupree, and the other, Republican Michael Watson -- are…
For those of you who have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport on Tuesday, you may want to use a little more caution at the city's railroad crossings, and don't be surprised if you see more of a police presence…
Another development in the case of the beached whale recently rescued from a barrier island in the Mississippi Sound. Researchers at the rescuing agency, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, have determined the species of that…
It was a night of honors as the Andrew J. Young Foundation hosted its annual ‘Pass on Blessings Award Dinner.’ At the forefront was Philanthropist, Civil Rights Activist, and founder of the Andrew J. Young Foundation. Through nonviolent protest, the…
According to the Department of Marine Resources, fresh water from the Bonnet Carre Spillway damaged Mississippi’s seafood industry. After being open for a record 123 days, Mississippi lawmakers have started the process of possible legal action. Year after year, the…
Students are furthering their education as auto techs as the Harrison County Career and Technical Center took a tour of Butch Oustalet Ford in Gulfport. Students went behind the scenes of the automotive industry and learned more about a potential…
Today was an exciting day for the City of D’Iberville and its first responders. This morning, they broke ground on their brand new police headquarters. Police, city, and state leaders were all in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony this morning.…
Some houses in Biloxi were saved from the wrecking ball. Instead of demolishing five vacant houses to make way for the commercial corridor on Division between I-110 and the new Keesler gate at Forrest Avenue, four of the homes have…