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Billfish Classic delayed due to bad weather

Anglers from around the nation flocked to the coast for this week's Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. The 23rd annual fishing tournament was scheduled to begin today, but the weather had something to say about that. News 25's Andrew Scherer has the…

Margaritaville master plan moves forward

Today, during a Biloxi Planning Commission meeting, the board voted unanimously to move forward with the Margaritaville master plan. During the meeting the Lodging & Leisure Investments Leadership went before the board to present how phase two and three of…

Aggravated Assault / Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling

.                                                                             On June 6, 2019, the Gulfport Police Department arrested and charged 32 year old Damian Ladell Brown of Gulfport with Aggravated Assault and Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling. The arrest stemmed from an incident which occurred on June 5, 2019, at approximately…

South Mississippi Summer Fair Ready to Begin

The 33rd annual South Mississippi Summer Fair is back and better than ever! The festivities start today, and News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood was on location at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi to tell us all about this year's fair.

Locals voice concerns on Spillway impacts

Tonight there was a Save Our Coast Initiative meeting to try and find a solution to the growing issues of the fresh water flowing through the Bonnet Carre Spillway. News 25's Victoria Bailey attended the meeting and has more tonight.…

Harrison County prepares for hurricane season

With hurricane season officially underway, Harrison County has begun preparing for the worst. Today, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency spoke with community partners and volunteers who will be assisting the agency if a hurricane hits. News 25's Andrew Scherer…

Wildflowers movie premiere in Ocean Springs

The issue of domestic violence plagues communities throughout the world. But, one local author to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is shining a light on the issue to hopefully help those in need. Schledia Phillips-Anderson is the author of the book…

Making Connections Teacher Conference

The Making Connection Conference is back at the Coast Coliseum this week. Nearly 2,000 teachers from around the state are on the Coast for the annual conference. Mississippi Power is sponsoring about 150 STEM teachers from our service territory by…

Save our Coast Initiative

Residents, fishermen, and state representatives across the coast are gathering at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to discuss ways to protect and save our coast from the fresh water impact. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the meeting and has…

Local fishermen address Spillway concerns

Local fishermen have stepped up in an effort to help save our area's marine life in the wake of more than 260 dead dolphins and sea turtles that have washed ashore this year. Marine life has not been impacted this…

Kangaroo on the loose in Gulfport

If you live in the Gulfport area, be sure to be on the lookout for a kangaroo! While on a visit to a summer camp with fellow-animals from Wild Acres Wildlife photography, "Jojo" was frightened by the weather, causing him…

SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION TO HONOR SENATOR COCHRAN WASHINGTON

The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Republican Senators Roger Wicker, and Cindy Hyde-Smith, to honor the life and career of former long-time U.S. Senator Thad Cochran. The resolution was co-sponsored by every member of the senate…

4th Annual Saints Day Returning to the Coast

It's a dream line up, and you can watch as the Saints come marching in this weekend. Former Heisman winners Reggie Bush and George Rogers will team up with standout receiver Marques Colston and NFL Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson…

Wanted for Questioning

.                                        The Gulfport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the subject in the photo. This subject is being sought for questioning in relation to an attempted armed robbery which occurred on May 11, 2019, in the 3300 block…

Environmental studies scholarship applications

Tomorrow is World Environment Day and for many this is a day to raise awareness of the environment. For one 2019 graduate of Gautier High School and Moss Point High School it’s also a chance to earn a scholarship for…