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GULFPORT FOREST HEIGHTS COMMUNITY EXPECTING UPGRADE

A community in Gulfport will be seeing some much needed road upgrades after a vote in Gulfport’s city council meeting this afternoon. The city unanimously approved the request for assistance from the Harrison County Board of Supervisors in this project.…

CABLE ONE HELPING FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SHUTDOWN

Good news for Cable One customers who are being affected by the government shutdown, assistance may be here for you. If you are a government employee, Cable One wants to help ease the financial burden. They are offering account support…

ARTS ALIVE AND ARTS SCENE FESTIVAL

Art's alive ... and well in Hancock County. More colorful than ever these thirteen plus years since Hurricane Katrina. News 25's Toni Miles takes us to the art scene in Hancock County where artists, performers and businesses are priming their…

BILOXI MAN ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY

Biloxi police arrested a man on charges of armed robbery, the second suspect in this incident. Twenty-one year old Zenas Richburg was arrested on a warrant for armed robbery and aggravated assault. The robbery occurred on Division Street in Biloxi…

STONE COUNTY MAN MISSING

The Stone County Sheriff's department needs your help locating 37-year-old Robert Bruce Hariel. He's been missing since January 11th. Hariel is 5 foot 9, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Police say he was last seen with another man in…

JACKSON COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY

Forty-five year old Bobby Walker, Junior has been indicted on sexual battery and molestation charges. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the charges against Walker stem from an alleged incident involving two teenage girls that happened at Walker's home in…

PRAYER VIGIL FOR PATTON TILLMAN

Sunday evening 12 year old Patton Tillman was riding his side by side cart on his families land in Harrison County when he crashed and landed with the vehicle on top of him... Causing life threatening injuries. Tillman was airlifted…

LOCAL TEEN BEGINS JOURNEY FOR MS. WHEELCHAIR MISSISSIPPI

In 2015, Emily Oliver was involved in a car crash in Saucier that injured her, her best friend and took her brother’s life. But, she's not letting that keep her down. News 25's Caroline Eaker has the story as Emily…

HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS HELP FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SHUTDOWN

Attention government employees! With the government shutdown going into its 32nd day many of you may be finding finances a bit tight. The Harrison County School District is notifying parents there may be a little bit of room to breathe…

BILOXI STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Today was Biloxi’s annual State of the City address. News 25's Kristen Anzuini was there and has all of the details. The city of Biloxi is on the move which was the theme of Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich's state of…

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPROVES PROJECTS

The Mississippi Transportation Commission announced today funding for 163 emergency road and bridge repair fund projects that totals 250 million dollars. The approved projects will repair or replace 200 bridges including 99 that are currently closed and another 91 that…

PLANS FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE PROHIBITED FROM SERVICE MOVES FORWARD

A plan to prohibit transgender people from serving in the military can move forward. Today, the Supreme Court, in a five to four split, reversing lower-court rulings which tabled president trump's policy as cases moved through the courts. While also…

King cake voting contest

It’s that time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. Each week two different king…

Super Bowl betting odds impact on the Coast

Now knowing the Rams and Patriots will meet in the Super Bowl, it’s time to see how the big game will affect sports books on the Coast. How did the sports book fare with the with the Saints not making…

Prayers for Patton

A Sunday afternoon turned tragic for one Harrison County family. Twelve-year-old Patton Tillman was riding his side by side cart on his family’s land in Harrison County yesterday when he crashed and landed with the vehicle on top of him. The…

New coffee and sweets shop opens at Scarlet Pearl Casino

There is a new spot to grab coffee at the Scarlet Pearl. Lounge Nocherie opened up on Friday. The upscale café serves all sorts of home-made pastries, pie, and coffee. It also offers a lounge where people can hang out…

New pizza venue at Scarlet Pearl Casino

Have you been looking for a new place to get pizza on the Coast? We might have the perfect spot for you! Ami Pizza opened at the Scarlet Pearl Casino on Friday. If you are wondering, Ami Pizza translates to…

Celebrating MLK Day

They were dancing, playing music, and marching down the streets, celebrating the steps heard around the world when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand and led the charge for Civil Rights. His legacy lives on as evidenced at…

Mississippi Power ‘Day On’

Employees from Mississippi Power spent their day off giving back. The day of service is something that employees take part in each year on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, one group spent their morning at Our Daily…

Teaching the next generation about MLK

Lynn Meadow’s Discovery Center had a day devoted to Martin Luther King Jr. today and kids of all ages took some time to learn about his message. It’s a tradition that has been going on for over a decade. Every…

King cake voting contest in Ocean Springs

It’s the time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes delicious king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Bay St. Louis

This morning, people in Hancock County and members of the Powerhouse of Deliverance Church joined together to pay a tribute to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The day started in Bay St. Louis at 9:30 with a celebratory…

Southern Strike 2019

An increase in aircraft and loud noises around Gulfport can be attributed to the Mississippi Air National Guard’s Southern Strike 19, taking place through this week and into next week. The Combat Readiness Training Center is hosting a large scale…