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Hosemann talks solutions to Bonnet Carre Spillway

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann held a press conference in Gulfport this afternoon on the impact of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The spillway was opened twice this year, causing significant impacts in the Mississippi Sound. The freshwater intrusion from the…

Dead body found in wooded area in Gautier

Earlier today, Gautier police responded to calls of a dead body being found in a wooded area. The dead body was found on the east side of Dolphin Drive in Gautier. Gautier police have not released the victim's gender or…

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Barry

The hot topic is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm, staying prepared is important. Forecasters say wind won’t be our biggest factor. The big threat with Barry is flooding. News 25’s Kristen…

Tropical Storm Barry develops in the Gulf

The storm threatening much of the Gulf Coast has reached sustained winds of 40 miles per hour as of this afternoon. It’s been named Tropical Storm Barry. The system is expected to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall Friday…

Fifth annual Frida Fest in Bay St. Louis

The streets of downtown Bay St. Louis will be bright with Mexican fever come Saturday for the fifth annual Frida Fest! This is a free event and is a community driven, grass roots effort to celebrate the art of Frida…

First responders prepare for Tropical Storm Barry

While you make your preparations for the incoming weather, first responders are doing the same, gearing up for what Tropical Storm Barry may bring. First responders are stressing the importance of ‘turn around, don’t drown’ in case flooding occurs in…

Preparing for severe weather

The hot topic today is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm staying prepared is important. That’s why Harrison County EMA is leaving no stone unturned. News 25 caught up with Harrison County…

Arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 38-year-old James Michael Jordan Jr. of Biloxi on a charge of being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted in the 2500 block of Beach Blvd.…

Coast Gears Up with Preparations for Incoming Storm

The hot topic on Thursday is what is happening in our Gulf and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm, staying prepared is important. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood visits Harrison County Emergency Operations Center and gives…

‘Going Places' scholarship contest

The company Sparklight, formerly known as Cable One, recently made a big announcement. For the 2019 fall semester, Sparklight will award three $3,000 scholarships to people in the community. You must be a student age 17 or older enrolled in…

Gulfport boy battling rare cancer

The life of one local boy and his family has been turned upside down with his recent cancer diagnosis. “You can’t put into words when someone tells you that your son has cancer.” Thirteen-year-old Austin Guidry has been in and…

Moss Point Mayor Mario King facing lawsuit

Eleven people are suing Moss Point Mayor Mario King over claims of age discrimination and harassment. The lawsuit was filed July 2nd against Mayor King. Most of the plaintiffs are current or former Moss Point employees. They accuse King of…

National Kitten Day

It is the cutest day of the year: National Kitten Day. If you have been looking to add a furry friend to your family now is the ‘purrfect’ time. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is full of cats and…

Pier 5 harbor expansion in Bay St. Louis

The bidding process is well under way for the harbor expansion of Pier 5 in Bay St. Louis. This project is a combined effort between the city and the Hancock County Board of Supervisors. The harbor expansion will accommodate 65…

18-wheeler stuck in ditch on Highway 49

Traffic was diverted for a short time on Highway 49 when an 18-wheeler went into a ditch. The accident happened just south of Highway 53 when the truck was headed northbound and attempted to make a U-turn. Upon making the…

Ocean Springs aquaculture program receives $150K grant

Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…