Scenario-based training facility at Naval Construction Battalion Center
Officers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center have created their own scenario based facility they call a ‘shoot house.’ News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
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The fight to save Willow: Raising money for the United MSD Foundation
One mother has traveled the world in search for a cure for her terminally ill daughter. A mother’s love has no limit. Ocean Springs resident Amber Olsen traveled around the world to see different doctors in an attempt to save…
Allegations against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
A Moss Point alderman has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against Moss Point Mayor Mario King. An attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in late December, claiming Mayor King assaulted and threatened him. Moss…
Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade route changes
One staple each carnival season is South Mississippi’s Mardi Gras parades. A lot of crews are putting the finishing touches on their floats that will be rolling in this year’s parades. The Krewe of Gemini, Gulfport’s official Mardi Gras crew,…
Warrant of grand larceny arrest
A Picayune man is now behind bars on a warrant for grand larceny. Yesterday, Biloxi police arrested 30-year-old Ricky Don Chisum Jr. after an investigation into grand larceny. Police say the incident happened on August 2nd, 2018 in the 200…
Mississippi Power customers can expect to save more money
Mississippi Power customers can expect to save more money on their electric bill each month. Today, the Public Service Commission approved the company’s annual fuel filing, reducing the fuel portion of customer’s bills by three percent. According to Mississippi Power,…
Harrison County School Bond update
Back in November, the $55 million Harrison County School Bond passed. News 25 spoke with Harrison County School District Superintendent Roy Gill about where they are on the bond process. Right now, there is a lot of foundation prep for…
Teachers react to possible pay raise
Increasing the pay of teachers is one of many important topics at the 2019 Mississippi legislative session. Teachers here on the Coast are sharing their thoughts on the issue and what this means going forward. With day two of the…
High prices at the Jackson County Tax Collector Office
If you live in Jackson County you may dread getting your license plate tags renewed due to the high price. Waiting in line at the tax collector’s office is never fun, getting a new license plate and tag can be…
Remembering Bishop Howze
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze played a key role in establishing the Diocese of Biloxi back in 1977, serving as their first bishop for 24 years. Howze passed away this morning at Ocean Springs Hospital at the age of 95. Bishop…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge morning lane closure
Tomorrow morning from 9 to 10 the southbound lane of the Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi will be closed. This closure is for maintenance work on the steel deck of the bridge. The city has to work on this section…
Tort claim filed against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
An alderman with the City of Moss Point has filed a half million dollar claim against Mayor Mario King, claiming he was threatened and assaulted during a meeting last month. The claim, filed by Alderman Ennit Morris, states that Mayor…
Steelman Lane in Ocean Springs is getting a makeover
A small road in Ocean Springs will soon be getting a makeover. Right now, Steelman Lane runs off of Ocean Springs Road, not connecting to another road, but backing up to a number of popular businesses, like Raising Cane’s, Walgreens,…
New development hits snag in Ocean Springs
The Sands, a beach front town home development in Ocean Springs, has hit a road block. Tuesday night the Planning Commission denied approval on the sketch plat for the development which now means the board of alderman and the mayor…
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze dies at 95
A local leader in the Catholic faith has passed away. Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze died this morning at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was 95-years-old. Howze was bishop emeritus of Biloxi and was also Biloxi’s founding bishop, serving as the first…
Cold weather shelter opening tonight in Harrison County
Temperatures are expected to drop tonight and a cold weather shelter is opening in Harrison County. The Harrison County Multipurpose Building, located in the Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville, will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please contact…
‘Shop to Shine’
Next month, special needs teens in our area will have a prom night like no other. Dressed in a light blue ball gown, Leslie Moorman feels ready as ever for her first ‘Night to Shine’ prom. “I just like to…
CRTC trains local firefighters on new technique
Some South Mississippi firefighters are learning one of the latest approaches in trying to save lives thanks to the Air National Guard Base in Gulfport. The Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department is conducting on-going training for the Harrison County…
Harrison Central students have big plans after graduation
There are five months left in the school year and a few seniors at Harrison Central are already looking into their futures and those futures seem pretty bright! Keon Barney, Angelique Peregerina, and Olivia James have already received early acceptance…
Seniors can pack a punch!
Age is nothing but a number to Louis Callahan and the group of senior citizens he is teaching to box in Long Beach. Two years ago, Callahan started to teach people ranging from ages 60 to 81 how to pack…
Getting served with top awards
Some South Mississippi seniors have resolved not to live out their days beyond purpose and today their efforts and service were recognized at an annual awards event at the Harrison County Jail. Some seniors were served Tuesday at the Harrison…
Alligator found in Pascagoula neighborhood
A post shared by the City of Pascagoula’s Facebook page has been circulating around the community. It shows multiple pictures of an alligator being rescued from a storm drain in a neighborhood. It’s not something you see every day: video…
‘Shop to Shine’
Next month special needs teens in our area will have a prom night like no other. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at Bridal and Formal Boutique House of Tux in Gulfport where these teens are picking out their attire for…
Downtown Biloxi restoration update
In just a few weeks, the restoration project of downtown Biloxi is expected to be complete and there are signs showing daily progress. Today, sidewalks were paved on Howard Avenue next to the People’s Bank. This side of Howard Avenue…