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Communicator of the Year award given to Trang Pham-Bui

She’s a long-time familiar face in South Mississippi. For a year and a half, she has been known for her work as public relations liaison for the Harrison County School District. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. Recently, Trang Pham-Bui…

Mississippi Power Company raising rates

Mississippi Power customers will see electricity rates go up about nine percent starting in September. Today, the state public service commission approved general rate increases as well as specific increases tied to environmental compliance costs. The unit of Atlanta-based Southern…

NTSB releases findings on 2017 railway collision in Biloxi

It was March of last year when four people tragically passed away after a train collided with a charter bus stuck on railroad tracks in Biloxi. Today, the National Transportation Safety Board released their findings on the collision. March 7th,…

Back to School Bash

From dunk tanks to laser tag, the summer is not over just yet. A back to school bash is going on in Gulfport to celebrate the start of the new school year. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the event…

CrossFit 228 offering free classes this week

A new school year brings in new routines for everyone and what better habit to start this month than to get active. CrossFit 228 in Gulfport is inviting everyone to come out for a free week of classes every day…

Fatal Biloxi train and bus collision heads to D.C.

Today in Washington, D.C., federal regulators went over details of a train bus collision at a Biloxi railroad crossing in March 2017. The National Transportation Safety Board reviewed their official findings, focusing on what caused the accident and what can…

Kate Spade Opening at Gulfport Premium Outlets

Simon (NYSE:SPG), a global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations announced today the upcoming addition of Kate Spade to Gulfport Premium Outlets’ sought-after retail roster. A world-renowned brand offering stylish everyday items ranging from clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry…

Armed Robbery Arrest – Sidney Warren

.                                               On August 6, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 26 year old Sidney Oshay Warren, of Gulfport…

Worship program meeting in Gulfport

A planning meeting took place at the Carnegie Library in Gulfport to discuss a progressive worship program to be held at several historic Gulfport churches. A similar project was done several years ago to get the community involved and learn…

Fourth suspect sentenced in Tena Broadus

A fourth suspect involved with the murder of Tena Broadus has been sentenced to 12 years for accessory after the fact. Thirty-three year-old Aaron Bobinger was indicted by the grand jury for accessory after the fact to murder and was…

‘CRASE’ training for student safety in D’Iberville

The first day of school in D’Iberville is tomorrow and teachers and staff are in a ‘CRASE’ to keep their students safe. ‘CRASE’ stands for ‘civilian response to active shooter events.’ It’s every parent, teacher, and student’s worst nightmare: a…

First day of school in Biloxi

Today was the first day of school in Biloxi. Biloxi Upper Elementary School students unloaded their buses this morning and were welcomed with smiles and hugs by teachers and staff. After about eight weeks away, students rushed into the gym…

Drive to redefine Gold Star status in Mississippi

Imagine losing a loved one who is serving her country and being denied the designation of a Gold Star family member just because you are a male. Hard to believe, but that’s the current state for this designation due to…

Biloxi Fire Department receives grant

The Biloxi Fire Department will now be able to fill every fire station with workout equipment. This is all thanks to FEMA’s assistant to firefighters grant. The amount awarded to Biloxi totaled over $150,000. The fire department has applied for…

Wanted for 401K fraud scheme

Gulfport police are asking for help in locating three people wanted in connection to a 401K fraud scheme. On July 18th, a female entered the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49 and scammed a cashier into transferring money onto a gift…

Child ejected from vehicle in Hancock County wreck

A child is suffering life-threatening injuries from a single vehicle wreck this afternoon in Hancock County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, a Toyota Tundra was traveling south on Highway 53 when it lost control and went off the right side…

Worship program meeting

A planning meeting is taking place in Gulfport to discuss a progressive worship program to be held at several historic Gulfport churches. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Carnegie Library in Gulfport with more.

Gulfport’s new Kindness Rock garden at Bayou View Park

Kindness rocks: that’s why an all new rock garden has been put into place at Bayou View Park in Gulfport. The garden consists of brightly colored rocks, covered with messages of comfort and encouragement. Visitors in need can take a…

Confident Girls teen workshop

In preparation for the new school year some teen girls in Gulfport are taking some advice on life and education. La Bella Salon in Gulfport held their second annual Confident Girls teen workshop on Sunday for 12 to 18 year-olds.…

Long Beach teachers add art for social emotional support

Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach were welcomed back to class from summer break with a splash of color this morning. Monday may be the first day of school for Quarles Elementary students, but Principal Dr. Jan Hanson…

Cruisin’ the Coast voted best car show in America

The results are in and the best car show in America is the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s very own Cruisin’ the Coast. USA Today released the winners of their ten best reader’s choice awards for 2018 and Cruisin’ the Coast was…

Back to School 2018

.                                               This week marks the beginning of the 2018/2019 school year.  The Gulfport Police Department wants to ensure…