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…
Heat wave safety tips
Well, the heat is ramping up on the Coast as we head into the weekend and that means people are finding ways to cool down. With highs now in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits heading into…
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…
Holiday enforcement numbers for Mississippi Highway Patrol
The Mississippi Highway Patrol just ended their Fourth of July enforcement period which ran from July 3rd at 12:01 a.m. and concluded on July 4th at midnight. During the enforcement period, MHP issued 3,300 citations with 43 DUI arrests. They…
Man drowns in Hancock County
Just last night, a man drowned at a Bay St. Louis Apartment Complex swimming pool during a Fourth of July party. Fifty-nine year-old Paul Treutel passed away around 9 p.m. according to Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk. News 25 will…
Wanted for armed robbery at D’Iberville Subway
On Wednesday July 3, 2019 at approximately 9:41 pm, D’Iberville Police officers responded to a Subway Restaurant located in the 3800 block of Promenade Parkway for a reported armed robbery which just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned a single suspect…
Fourth of July weekend events
If you missed the fireworks shows last night, you still have plenty of chances for fun this weekend. Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival kicked off yesterday and continues today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in…
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…
Arrested for burglary of a dwelling
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 28-year-old Ross Michael Adams of Biloxi, MS for burglary of a dwelling. The arrest stemmed from a complaint in which a victim reported that Adams burglarized their residence near the 1000 block of Irish Hill…
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…
How well do Coast residents know Independence Day?
Happy Fourth of July Gulf Coast! It’s a day to celebrate our nation’s independence, grab a few hot dogs, and shoot off some fireworks. How well do those on our Coast know about this All-American holiday?
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…