Community pep rally in Ocean Springs
This evening, people in the Ocean Springs community plan to pack Greyhound Stadium for a community pep rally. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Ocean Springs to check out the fun.
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Mississippi Senator Wiggins at Lions Club meeting
During this time of increased political involvement, State Senator Brice Wiggins made a few announcements today at the Lions Club weekly meeting in Ocean Springs. Senator Wiggins says many people on the Coast may not think they are being heard…
Multiple arrests made in burglary
Around 10:30 last night, Biloxi police responded to Beauvoir Manor apartments located off of Stennis Drive in reference to a burglary in progress. The victim told police that 20-year-old Jeniqua Carr, 18-year-old Johnnia Carr, and a juvenile kicked open the…
Wanted for auto burglary
Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a woman who entered a parked vehicle at a Coast casino, taking several items. The suspect is a white female. She was wearing a pink or peach colored shirt and ball cap.
Coca-Cola employees go on strike
Coca-Cola workers in Ocean Springs say they’re unhappy with the wages and claim unfair labor practices so they decided to take a stand. Today, instead of walking into work, they took to the streets in front of the plant to…
SAUCIER ELEMENTARY WELCOMED BACK WITH NEW CAFETERIA
Students at Saucier Elementary headed back to school and were surprised with a change in the cafeteria. You might remember News 25 brought you a story in may about 4th grade math teacher Ashley Jensen painting the cafeteria to make…
GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE
Last year was a big year for the Gulfport school district. They officially opened the renovated high school which allowed them to add dozens of new courses for students. This year is no different... Gulfport High School will get underway…
GULFPORT 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS WELCOMED BACK TO SCHOOL A DAY EARLY
Starting a new school year can be scary and overwhelming. Especially for those students making the jump to middle school and high school.. Which is why the Gulfport school district decided to welcome back upcoming ninth graders and sixth graders…
PLANE DONATED TO MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE AVIATION MUSEUM
The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum received a new piece of history last night that will be put on display in Gulfport. President of the board, Francisco Gonzales is donating a 1963 Cessna Skymaster 336 airplane, that will eventually be painted…
SENATOR ROGER WICKER SPEAKS AT SOUTHERN CLUB
The November 6th midterm election is now less than three months away, and Senator Roger Wicker has been on the coast campaigning for re-election. The Republican Senator has spent the past couple of days travelling around the coast visiting with…
REMEMBERING FORMER POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL WHITMORE
The City of Pascagoula is mourning the loss of former police Chief Michael Whitmore. He died Tuesday at the age of 70. News 25's Lindsey Goodwin has more on how he's being remembered by family, friends, and the city. A…
WOMAN ARRESTED IN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING IN GULFPORT
Gulfport police arrested a woman on the charge of first degree murder in connection with the shooting death that happened in the 13-thousand block of River Road. When officers responded to reports of shots fired around 8:45 last night, they…
Armed Robbery Arrest – Jaquan Terrell Moffett
. On August 7, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 20 year old Jaquan Terrell Moffett, of Gulfport,…
Murder Arrest – Sandra Marie Goff
. On August 7, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23 year old Sandra Marie Goff, of Gulfport,…
National Night out against Crime
It’s an opportunity for the community to meet our first responders face to face and talk about issues that affect them as well. Tonight, the D’Iberville Police Department joins thousands of departments, nationwide, as its hosts Night out against Crime.…
Shooting on River Road in Gulfport
One person has been pronounced dead in Gulfport after police responded to the scene of a shots fired call. Officers are currently investigating the scene of the suspicious death at the 13,000 block of River Road. News 25 will have…
Back to School Bash
From dunk tanks to laser tag, the summer is not over just yet as a back to school bash took place in Gulfport to celebrate the start of the new school year. The Seabee Base made sure there was plenty…
Thieves target Finley Cemetery
A Gulfport woman says her mother’s grave at Finley Cemetery in Saucier was targeted by thieves. Now, she wants to spread the word and make sure the community does their part in helping catch the criminal. “People are using the…
Pascagoula city budget update
The City of Pascagoula is now looking for a solution after a forensic audit revealed a $14 million shortfall in the city’s budget. The city will now be increasing revenue and cutting expenses in order to work towards stabilizing their…
Potential Coca-Cola employee strike could affect Ocean Springs
Anonymous tips tell News 25 local Coca-Cola employees could potentially be going on strike affecting the branches in Mobile and Ocean Springs. Anonymous tips tell News 25 the strike is about fair wages. An agreement with Coca-Cola expired on July…
First day of classes
In Jackson County, Ocean Springs School District also headed back to school today. For the seventh and eighth graders at the middle school, it wasn’t a typical day in the classroom. The morning started off with a pep-rally where teachers…
First day of school at River Oaks Elementary
Nervous jitters, big smiles, hallways echoing the sound of shuffling feet: a sound heard in schools throughout Harrison County as the first day of the new school year got underway. Dr. Shelly Simmons shared a lot of hugs and conversations…
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…