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Severe Weather Awareness Week

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Mississippi. Here on the Gulf Coast we have our fair share of crazy weather. Captain John Marr said, “As I was coming off Highway 605 on to 67 on the off ramp, I lost…

New protective fire suits for Biloxi Fire Department

The Biloxi Fire Department is looking at ways to keep its firefighters safe from toxins that can cause cancer. This afternoon, Fire Chief Joe Boney talked to the Biloxi City Council about the importance of funding a new type of…

Leaving the scene of a crash

Jacob Reynolds of Vancleave is now behind bars for leaving the scene of a crash. Early this morning, police received a call of a car crash on Government Street at Cash Alley where a Mitsubishi Endeavor crashed into two light…

Gulfport man sentenced for second degree murder

A 24-year-old Gulfport man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for second degree murder and attempted murder. Judge Lisa Dodson sentenced Shaquil Sands to a total of 89 years for the crimes, but suspended portions of each sentence…

Gulfport Exposition of Photos and Artifacts

Gulfport city officials are looking to take a walk down memory lane and they want the public’s help. Tomorrow at the Gulfport Police Department, they will host an expo of old Gulfport and Coast photos and artifacts. This event gives…

Long Beach Harbor expansion

The Long Beach Harbor expansion continues to push forward. The project is in its first stages of being mapped out and city leaders are actively working for funding. The project is designed to give the harbor another 500 feet and…

Plan in the works for sidewalks on Highway 49

Over the past few years there have been a number of pedestrian involved accidents on Highway 49 in Gulfport. Now, a plan to build sidewalks along the busy highway is in the works. The city is in the early stages…

Strengthening the city of Biloxi

The Biloxi City Council is set to approve, or deny funding for a variety of projects at an estimated total of $3,000,000 at their next meeting.

Ocean Springs man wins big at Scarlet Pearl Casino

An Ocean Springs man won big on Friday night at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The unidentified man was playing a buffalo stampede penny slot machine when he hit the jackpot, winning $661,000. The Scarlet Pearl was recently awarded the 1st…

Ingalls partners with Habitat for Humanity

Executives from Ingalls Shipbuilding took some time out of their weekend to give back to the community. The company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Ocean Springs. Vice president of human resources and administration, Edmund Hughes…

Harrison County investigating possible arson

Harrison County Fire Services are investigating a potential arson that happened over the weekend. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, authorities received a call about a mobile home that was on fire on Turan Road. Upon arriving, the fire…

Gulfport armed robbery suspect arrested

Saturday night, the Gulfport police department made an arrest related to a recent string of armed robberies. Twenty-two-year old Rickardo Ambrose of Gulfport was arrested and charged with three counts of armed robbery. Ambrose most recently is accused of robbing…

Eight MGCCC students receive scholarships from Chevron

As the old saying goes, today's students are the leaders of tomorrow, and one Jackson County business is making a considerable investment in our area. News 25's Kristen Anzuini shows us how. "It means the world to me" Gratitude ...…

Gulfport Outlets President's Day Sales extend throughout the week

Attention shoppers! Get ready to shop away the winter blues. The Gulfport Premium Outlets is holding their annual President's Day sale, rolling out their spring items. These sales are extending past today's holiday, until the end of the month. Every…

Senate passes 'revenge porn' bill

Mississippi could make revenge porn a crime. The State Senate passed a bill to set penalties for anyone who shares or publishes "intimate visual material," such as nude photos, that were created with the intention of being private. Senate bill…

Man identified in Gulfport shooting last night

The Harrison County coroner has released the name of the man who was shot and killed last night in Gulfport. Coroner Gary Hargrove says 31 year old Demeatrius Blakely of Gulfport died from a gunshot wound. Police received a call…

Homicide- 1100 block of 43rd Avenue

   .                                                                       On February 17, 2019, at approximately 9:35 P.M., Gulfport Police responded to the area of 43rd Avenue and 11th Street to investigate a firearm discharge complaint. Upon arrival, officers located an adult black male off the roadway of 43rd Avenue suffering from a gunshot…

Gulfport vs. Biloxi

The best high school Basketball Rivalry on the Gulf Coast, just so happens to determine the district tournament champion, for region 8 class 6A. It's Gulfport- Biloxi round 4 with a 1st round bye, going to the victor. News 25's Jeff Haeger has the recap.

Southern Miss Season Opener

As the reigning conference C-USA champions, all eyes are on the Southern Miss baseball team to start 2019, with opening day upon us. Last year was the first at USM, since 2003, to win both the regular season and the tournament title in the same season. So What do the Golden Eagles have for an encore? Jeff Haeger takes us to Hattiesburg.