Christmas fire safety
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but there are some fire safety measures you should know leading up to Christmas. Biloxi fire officials say to make sure you are watering your tree regularly so it doesn’t dry out.…
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Holiday food box donations
The D’Iberville/St. Martin community came together this morning to pack some Christmas cheer into boxes. These boxes contained a turkey, canned food, and everything you would need to create a traditional Christmas meal. These community members packed 63 boxes. These…
‘Santa Wears a Badge’ toy distribution
Toy distribution for ‘Santa Wears a Badge’ will help over 60 families enjoy a wonderful holiday this year. The distribution benefits all families with three to six kids in the household. The toys will cater to children from all ages.…
Popp’s Ferry Fourth Graders spread holiday cheer
Today, elementary school students took time out of their day to spread cheer to some local seniors. Today fourth graders from Popp’s Ferry Elementary School took a field trip to spread cheer. Popp’s Ferry Principal Todd Boucher said, “Well our…
Former Black Spring Break promoter sentenced
A former Black Spring Break promoter has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for plotting to bring cocaine from Texas to Mississippi. A federal judge in Gulfport, Mississippi sentenced 46-year-old Keith Lavell Brown of Moss Point on Wednesday…
2018 State of the District Address
Mississippi House of Representative Jeramey Anderson is set to host his fifth State of the District Address at Magnolia Junior High in Moss Point tonight. Anderson will focus on key issues such as voting rights, education, healthcare, and other topics.…
Arrest for outstanding burglary warrant
An arrest has been made in relation to an outstanding burglary warrant in Biloxi. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 43-year-old Kelvin Deon White of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the warrant stemmed from an investigation into a vehicle burglary…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge temporarily closing Friday night
The Popp’s Ferry Bridge will close again Friday night at 10 p.m. to allow contractors to connect the recently installed generator and switch to a landline power source. Biloxi officials say the bridge will be closed starting at 10 p.m.…
Christmas at Beauvoir
The Christmas festivities continued on the Gulf Coast with Christmas at Beauvoir kicking off in Biloxi. Rain or shine, Christmas at Beauvoir made sure there were activities for everybody to enjoy. Hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn were available while everyone…
Gulfport Main Street awarded $68,000 grant
The Gulfport Main Street Association was awarded a $68,000 planning grant from the Knight Foundation to prepare for the Backlot at Trackside development. The Backlot at Trackside Innovation District is a micro-retail community utilizing refurbished cargo containers and newly constructed…
Ohio State students travel to Pascagoula to give back
While some college students spend their breaks from school relaxing, a group of Ohio State students are choosing to spend their free time giving back. They’ve traveled a long way just to give back: 872 miles to be exact. These…
Student wins bike from the Bannister Foundation
For years, the Bannister Foundation has surprised students in Gulfport with gifts and rewards for their hard work in school. Following months of hard work, students at Central Elementary let out a loud ‘thank you’ after they all got the…
Domino’s Pizza supports Julia Usprich
It’s not too late to help 14-year-old Julia Usprich as Domino’s Pizza locations on the Coast plan to help offset her medical costs. If you go to any Gulf Coast location and mention Julia’s name today, you would contribute to…
Christmas at Beauvoir
The Christmas festivities continue on the Gulf Coast with Christmas at Beauvoir kicking off this evening. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.
Former Ocean Springs martial arts instructor arrested for sex crimes
A former Mississippi martial arts instructor has been arrested in Florida on child sex crime charges. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said that 50-year-old Todd Allen Pisarich has been charged on four counts of sexual battery, two counts of illegal…
Body found near Seaman Road in Vancleave
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are trying to identify a body found Wednesday morning. Chief Deputy Sheriff John Ledbetter says shortly before 8 a.m., a county maintenance employee found the body in the woods about 50 yards from Seaman Road in…
Char Bar opening in downtown Gulfport
A new upscale western bar is opening in downtown Gulfport tomorrow. Char Bar is located on Highway 49 in downtown Gulfport right next to the Half Shell Oyster House. The food will be that of an upscale bar with an…
Door decorating contest at Moore Community House
Moore Community House in Biloxi has transformed its hallways into a winter wonderland. It is all part of their winter-themed door decorating contest where parents and children from each class came together to see who could show off the most…
Heat for the Holidays winner reveal
A Gulfport mother and her daughter will now have a new heating and air system thanks to our Heat for the Holidays giveaway. This morning, News 25 knocked on Michelle Schifano’s door to let her know she was the winner.…
Pink Pearls to Save the Girls raises $30,000
The Scarlet Pearl Casino has parlayed its annual ‘Pink Pearls to Save the Girls’ fundraiser into $30,000 to help in the fight against breast cancer. The D’Iberville casino once again set the stage this October for its 3rd annual fundraiser…
Camper trailer goes up in flames in Saucier
A camper trailer went up in flames this morning in Saucier. Fire units from Saucier, Lizana, and the Harrison County Fire Service responded to a camper trailer fire on Simmons Road around 4 a.m. Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says no…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Parlays Fundraising Efforts into $30,000 in Fight Against Breast Cancer
The Scarlet Pearl Casino has parlayed its annual Pink Pearls to Save the Girls fundraiser into $30,000 to help in the fight against breast cancer. The D'Iberville casino once again set the stage this past October for its 3rd Annual…
Ocean Springs approves new speed limit on Magnolia Avenue
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson along with the board of aldermen agreed to define the speed limit on Magnolia Avenue. Residents in Ocean Springs presented the recommendation to lower the speed limit to the board in previous meetings. The board…
Pet of the week
Tuesday's Pet of week from Jackson County Animal Shelter features Sunny!