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SCHOOL BOOT CAMP AT D'IBERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

As Mississippi high school juniors prepare to take the ACT test next Wednesday, a local high school takes a slightly different approach at preparation. D’Iberville High School hosted their third annual ACT boot camp to get students prepared for the…

GULF COAST WINTER CLASSIC KICKS OFF

Thousands of horses are headed to South Mississippi as the Gulf Coast Winter Classic horse show kicked off today. Over the past 20 years, the event has raked in over half a billion dollars for the gulf coast. News 25’s…

MOSS POINT TEACHER GOES VIRAL FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

One Moss Point teacher is going viral online, after she shared her black history month themed project on Facebook. News 25's Kristen Anzuini spoke with the teacher today about her powerful message. Jovan Bradshaw is a sixth grade math teacher…

VALENTINE'S DAY RESERVATIONS

The mad dash is on not only for the perfect gift but for a romantic place to eat on Valentine’s Day. A master-card study shows Valentine's Day for most is all about the experiences which include travel gifts and food.…

FLOWERS IN HIGH DEMAND FOR VALENTINES DAY

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and the scramble to find the perfect gift is in high demand. Those at Lois flower shop in Long Beach have been working overtime to make sure the hundreds of orders are filled for the special…

MOSS POINT FEMALE POWER LIFTERS TO COMPETE IN MARCH

When is the last time you lifted twice your weight or more? Well, a group of young ladies from Moss Point High School lift extremely heavy weights every day... and they are getting some recognition. The Moss Point girls power…

BREAKFAST WITH OCEAN SPRINGS MAYOR

This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson hosted a 'Breakfast with the Mayor' at Mosaics Tapas Bar. Mayor Dobson updated residents on all things going on throughout the city including the improvements being made on Stealman Lane as well as…

TEACHER PAY RAISE PASSES SENATE

The State Senate is staying true to their word in making education a priority. A pay increase was passed for teachers, teacher assistants, librarians, and counselors. More than 35- thousand educators would be paid $1000 more yearly if the bill…

SENATE PASSES BILL BANNING ABORTIONS WHEN FETAL HEARTBEAT DETECTED

The State Senate today passed legislation that prohibits abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detected. Senate bill 2116, which provides an exemption for cases of medical emergencies, heads to the house for consideration. Lt. Governor Tate reeves issued…

Man reunites with family

A Moss Point man, whose family believed him to be missing or dead, has been found on the streets of San Diego. He is finally home! A Good Samaritan made a Facebook post on February 8th asking for the public’s…

Cupid and Psyche Exhibit

The ‘Cupid and Psyche Exhibit’ is now up at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Married in 1933, Walter Anderson and Agnes Grinstead share a unique love story which their son John remembers so well. “In a way, daddy’s story…

Battle of the Forces

The Armorbearers are a nonprofit organization who helps disabled or low income active duty or veteran personnel. They plan to raise money for a great cause at MGM Park. "We serve those who served because of who we serve:" that’s…

Accident on I-10 in Gulfport

A scary scene on I-10 near exit 34 tonight. First responders and Gulfport Police Department responded to a crash around 6:30 this evening. There was damage to two trucks on the interstate, causing heavy traffic delays. It appeared first responders…

Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock pushes for heart health

A labor of love, locally made, hand-knitted caps for newborns at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock, a hospital in Bay St. Louis and it’s all part of a push to raise awareness when it comes to heart disease. Special deliveries happen often,…

How to fight allergies

Have you had symptoms of the cold recently? Well, you might not actually be sick, you could just have allergies. Pollen from trees is back in Southern Mississippi and many are starting to feel the effects. Over the counter antihistamine…

MGCCC offers food pantry for students

For many college students, food insecurity is just a few missed paychecks away. Across the country, students are struggling to make ends meet, but one local college is trying to help fill the gap. MGCCC Instructor Carin Platt said, “In…

Progress on new hotels in Biloxi

Great progress was made over the past few months regarding two new hotels in downtown Biloxi. The Hilton Garden Inn and the Watermark Hotel are making the next steps to be ready to open in the near future. The Hilton…

Stennis rocket engine test

After six years of construction, Stennis is the closest it’s ever been to testing the new space launch system rockets, also known as SLS. News 25 has been following NASA since they began testing single RS-25 engines in 2015. Now,…

Valentine’s deals at Polished Salon and Spa

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the scramble to find that perfect gift for your loved ones is well underway. If this year you are looking to stray away from the typical chocolates and flowers and looking to spoil…

Breakfast with the Mayor

This morning, Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen hosted a breakfast to speak about all things going on in the city. Over the past year, the city has seen a number of new businesses pop up, including a new payroll call center,…

Body found in Pass Christian ruled accidental drowning

According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, the death of 62-year-old Jerry Henderson is confirmed as an accidental drowning. Hargrove tells News 25 that all indications show Henderson fell into the water from the boat he lived on. He says…

Suspects arrested in Gulfport shooting

On February 11, 2019, at approximately 9:39 P.M., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 6th Avenue to investigate a shooting complaint. Upon arrival, officers located an 19 year old male inside of the residence suffering from…