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Cracking down on crime in Moss Point

Violent crimes have been on the rise in Moss Point, but local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are stepping in to put a stop to it. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said, “I live in the City of…

Burglary of a Vehicle X3 Arrest

     .                                                                       On February 19, 2019, the Gulfport Police department arrested 21 year old Nigel Jamal Saunders of Biloxi, charging him with three counts of Burglary of a Vehicle. At approximately 2:22 am February 19, 2019, officers were patrolling the…

Drug bust in Pass Christian

A drug bust took place earlier today in Harrison County, putting two people behind bars. Harrison County Sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant in a home on Edwin Ladner Road in Pass Christian. Inside, they found multiple guns, two ounces…

Krewe of Gemini Parade

The veteran’s parade this morning kicked-off the carnival season for the Gulfport based Mardi Gras Krewe the Krewe of Gemini and their newly crowned king and queen. Debra Study will serve was Queen Leda the 50th and Bob Olson will…

Veterans Mardi Gras Parade

This morning, the VA Medical Center in Biloxi let the good times roll for the annual Mardi Gras parade. The parade featured floats crewed by veterans, the Krewe of Gemini, the City of Biloxi Honor Guard and fire department, police…

Doughnuts with a Deputy

Dozens of Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies stopped by the Loves and McDonald’s off Interstate 10 by exit 28 this morning, but it was all for a good cause. They hosted the ‘Doughnut with a Deputy’ event. Deputies sat in the…

Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits

Give back in a major way: that’s the message one area organization is doing through volunteer work. The Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits is designed to connect folks in the community to nonprofits that may need an extra…

Gulfport Exposition of Photos and Artifacts

Tonight, Gulfport residents brought out photos and artifacts that told the story of Gulfport’s history. Turning the pages of time, that’s how it felt for many who brought in their historic items including Bubba Lang and his family who had…

Pascagoula mayor kicks off campaign for Public Service Commissioner

Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell hosted a kickoff party to start his campaign for Public Service Commissioner for the southern district. He announced his candidacy back in January. Maxwell tells News 25 he has years of experience regarding the position, including…

Man denied bond in Saucier shooting

A Saucier man accused in the shooting death of his son and another man remains behind bars tonight after Judge Bruce Strong denied bond. Billy Jack Roberts will now face a grand jury. Court papers say Roberts was trying to…

'Inspiring our children to believe, achieve, and succeed' event

Inspiring our children to believe, achieve, and succeed is the goal for another NAACP Black History Month program taking place on Friday at the Good Deeds Community Center. This year, Chairperson Yolanda Wallace wants to focus on the youth as…

Music for Willow

A Gulfport man is stepping up to help a local girl. Willow Olsen suffers from multiple sulfatase deficiency or MSD, one of the rarest diseases in the world. Greg Everhart and Sunshine Travel want to spread a little sunshine in…

Mississippi Power lighting up Front Beach

Mississippi Power is lighting the way for those who work and play in the Front Beach area in Ocean Springs, helping to ease safety concerns expressed to city leaders after a line of street lights along Front Beach went out.…

Biloxi Outstanding Citizen Award

For the past 89 years, the City of Biloxi and the Biloxi Lions Club have been handing out the ‘outstanding citizen of the year award’ to amazing people in the community. Today, they add another name to the list. Biloxi…

Gulfport PD visit Orange Grove Elementary for lunch

It’s not every day you see the local police chief at your child’s school, but Gulfport’s men and women in blue were out in full force at Orange Grove Elementary School today. Protect and serve: that’s what these Gulfport police…

Fatal crash in Lucedale

Thirty-two year-old Joshua McDaniel of Lucedale has died following a crash on Highway 613 near Polk Road in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to reports of a crash around 6:35 a.m. Upon arrival, it appeared a 1995 Chevrolet 1500…

Gulfport Exposition of Photos and Artifacts

Tonight, history will come to life as citizens of Gulfport will bring their historic photos and artifacts to show off and tell their story. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Mardi Gras Mambo event for seniors

Tomorrow, seniors from across the Coast are invited to the Mardi Gras Mambo event at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. This is the fourth year for the Mardi Gras Mambo and it is a collaboration between the Boyington Health…

National Love your Pet Day

Today is National Love your Pet Day. It’s the perfect excuse to take some extra time to pamper your favorite furry or non-furry friend. We love our pets every day, but if you are looking to give your four-legged family…

American Heart Month

They’re battling heart disease one hat at a time. Memorial Hospital in Gulfport is among the many hospitals throughout our area helping in the fight against this deadly disease throughout the month of February. Adult heart health is important, but…

Fog on the Gulf Coast

Dense fog is sticking around much of our area. Visibility was especially challenging for morning commuters. There was one accident in north Gulfport this morning near the intersection of Lorraine Road and Brentwood Boulevard, but it’s uncertain if fog is…

Temporary lights to be installed in Ocean Springs

Some safety concerns have come to light for some night joggers in Ocean Springs. A line of street lights on Front Beach Road in Ocean Springs have gone out. Tonight, at the Ocean Springs Broad of Alderman meeting, the city…

City of Biloxi funding million dollar projects

It’s time to move forward regarding the $14 million bond money in Biloxi. Biloxi City Council members approved to receive bond money going towards projects to enhance the city. Biloxi Councilman Ward 5 Paul Tisdale said, “We gave each project…

Memorial Hospital computer breach

Officials with Memorial Hospital say some patient’s personal information could have been accessed by a third party. Janet Stuart with Memorial Hospital at Gulfport says the email account contained information on about 30,000 patients including names, birthdays, medical history, and…