Keesler Gate closure extended
For those of you who work, train, or do business at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, listen up! The closure of Keesler’s main gate at the White Avenue entrance will remain closed for a few more days. Keesler officials…
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Arrested for kidnapping and assault
Gulfport police arrested 19-year-old Zayron Seymour for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend. Seymour was arrested and booked into the Harrison County Jail on domestic violence, aggravated assault, and kidnapping of his 17-year-old girlfriend. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s…
Suspect wanted for domestic violence arrested
Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of O’keem Anderson for aggravated domestic violence. The arrest stemmed from an incident in Jackson County where Anderson shot his wife during a domestic altercation. Anderson was broadcasted as a fugitive from justice and…
Adopt a Diva
If you are looking for a way to help someone who is or has been through breast cancer in a more personal way, then look no further. Prestige Beauties is hosting ‘Adopt a Diva’ all month long. Adopting a diva…
Party with a Purpose
This month we are thinking all things pink! There’s another breast cancer awareness fundraising event coming up tomorrow night. The South Mississippi ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign will be hosting a ‘Party with a Purpose.’ It’s set to take place…
Long Beach Night out against Crime
Looking for something to do in the City of Long Beach this weekend? How about spending your evening getting to know some police officers! The Long Beach Police Department will host their ‘Night out against Crime’ this Saturday from 5…
News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood Discusses Oct. 16 Local News Headlines
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has awarded two grants to Harrison and Jackson Counties to help with waste management efforts. Jackson County was awarded a solid waste assistance grant for $111,000. This grant will be used by the county…
Temporary Commissioner Appointed to Mental Health Center Board
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has appointed a temporary commissioner to the Gulf Coast Mental Health Center's Board of Commissioners. On Monday, the Board of Supervisors appointed Pam Ulrich as a commissioner. She currently serves as County Administrator for…
Main gate to Keesler Air Force Base will remain closed through October 21
For those of you who work, train or do business at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, you may need to seek an alternate route to get on base. Keesler Air Force Base’s main gate at the White Avenue entrance…
Biloxi native dies in Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans
We’re beginning to learn more about the second victim from last Saturday’s Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans. Forty-nine year-old Anthony Magrette has been identified as the second victim. News 25’s Andrew Scherer spoke with his relative to learn…
Pink Dress Run
It’s that time of the year again, men running the streets of Downtown Gulfport in pink dresses! Yes, we’re talking about the ‘Pink Dress Fun Run.’ This event is a ‘Carter’s Champions Real Men Wear Pink Fundraiser’ put on by…
The Hop In Convenience Store in Long Beach closed after car crashes into building
Employees in Long Beach are cleaning up today after their store was heavily damaged by a man driving a truck through it last night. Cashier Joanna West said, “Well, we had a big truck try to make us a drive…
Domestic violence and aggravated assault
Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are on high alert tonight following a shooting in the St. Andrews community yesterday. Investigators are looking for O’Keem Anderson, also known as Bo Love, on domestic violence and aggravated assault charges. He is accused of…
Bomb threat at North Gulfport Middle School
Students at North Gulfport Middle School were evacuated from the building today after the school received a bomb threat. Gulfport police responded to the scene just after noon. Students were immediately evacuated while officials searched through the building. As of…
Body found in Mississippi Sound identified
On October 15, 2019, a positive identification was made on the individual who was found floating in the Mississippi Sound on October 3, 2019. The identification was made by the State of Mississippi Medical Examiner’s Office in conjunction with Harrison…
Biloxi Cemetery Tours
Just because it is the spooky season doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good history lesson at the 2019 Biloxi Cemetery Tours. You have the chance to explore Biloxi’s history through graveside reenactments as you learn about ‘Biloxi’s colorful past.’…
Scratch-off lottery tickets to go on sale in November
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced today that lottery scratch-off tickets will go on sale November 25th. In anticipation, the corporation has started mailing acceptance letters to the first approved lottery retailers. Letters will continue to be mailed as more retailers…
Gubernatorial candidates discuss ‘brain drain’
Education, health care, and Mississippi roads were just some of the topics the two gubernatorial candidates battled out last night during a live televised debate. One of the topics important to Mississippians that seemed to get each candidate heated was…
Meet Susie, News 25's Pet of the Week
It’s our favorite day of the week at News 25! Katie King joins us from the Humane Society to tell us all about Susie, the pet of the week!
Gulfport Police investigating bomb threat at North Gulfport Middle School
Gulfport Police are investigating a bomb threat at North Gulfport Middle School. We have a reporter headed to the scene. This is a developing story. Tune in to News 25 tonight for details. https://twitter.com/GulfportPolice/status/1184165349161394176
Victim of Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans identified as Biloxi native
Anthony Magrette has been identified as one of the two people killed in the Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans on October 12th. According to his obituary, Anthony Magrette was a native of Biloxi, Mississippi. He was residing in…
AMBER Alert expanded for missing 3-year-old in "extreme danger"
UPDATE: Authorities have expanded the AMBER Alert for Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney to states surrounding Alabama. Police believe the three-year-old is in "extreme danger" after she was reportedly abducted while attending a birthday party. Now, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is finalizing…
News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood takes a look at topics discussed in last night's Gubernatorial Debate
The two major party candidates for Mississippi governor went head to head tonight for their second governor’s debate in less than a week. Hosted by WCBI in Columbus, Democrat Jim Hood and Republican Tate Reeves went back and forth on…
IN YOUR SHOES: News 25's Jaylon Morris heads to the classroom with Mississippi Power
We've all heard the jingle before right? When lines are down, don't you hang around... Well, News 25’s Jaylon Morris hangs around with Mississippi Power as they visit a local elementary school. They visit just in time to hand out…