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Memorial Hospital Reports Inadvertent Disclosure

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport has notified approximately 1,500 patients of an inadvertent disclosure of information, including patient names and internal (Memorial) encounter numbers, that was discovered during a routine internal audit. No financial information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, symptoms, nor…

Tired Dog Rescue t-shirt contest

Tired Dog Rescue is calling on all children 12 and under for some help. The Gulfport based small breed rescue service is enlisting help from kids from all over the Coast to come up with the new 2018 t-shirt design.…

Dick’s Sporting Goods drops assault rifle sales

Dick’s Sporting Goods is no longer selling assault-style rifles after a gunmen killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In a news release, Dick’s says it sold a shotgun to Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz in…

Science and Engineering Fair

Hundreds of students from first grade to high school took part in the Region Six Science and Engineering Fair today in Biloxi. The fair took place at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The top placing students from schools in George,…

Charged in connection with shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1600 block of Rich Avenue yesterday. Upon arrival around 11 a.m., witnesses claimed they were shot at by a group of people due to an ongoing dispute. The suspects…

Accident on Highway 49 north Gulfport

Police cleared up an accident that happened just after 11 o’clock this morning on Highway 49 in north Gulfport. The accident involved at least two vehicles and it happened in the north bound lanes. Traffic was delayed for a short…

Chris McDaniels announcing run against Senator Roger Wicker

Today, a rally where Mississippi Republican Senator Chris McDaniel announced his entrance into the GOP primary race, challenging state Senator Roger Wicker. Speculations initiated after McDaniel hinted his candidacy announcement today during a Facebook live video that surfaced Monday. News…

Science And Engineering Fair

Dozens of Students will take part in a science and engineering fair. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more.

Turkey Creek Project community meeting

A proposed project to develop north Gulfport’s Turkey Creek watershed has been in the works since late 2015. Tonight, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hosted a community update meeting at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport where they…

Program honors African American war heroes

Military is the theme of the annual Black History Month Program at the Biloxi Civic Center. The City of Biloxi teams up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host the event every year. For our…

Gulf Coast Restoration Reserve Fund

It has been debated for years now where BP settlement dollars should be received. Here on the coast or across the entire Magnolia State? Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee repeated their message that the funds be placed in a separate…

New development on Howard Avenue in Biloxi

You might have noticed construction going on along Howard Avenue across from MGM Park. The owner of that building will now be the first business to take advantage of the City of Biloxi’s sales tax reimbursement incentive. The program is…

2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo

Instructors and trainees alike joined forces in Biloxi today for the 2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo. As News 25’s Toni Miles shows us, warfare and our nation’s defense are now being fought on a new front and those…

Moss Point Crime Stoppers tips increase in 2018

This year, the violence surrounding the City of Moss Point has made headlines, but the community’s involvement in trying to solve these crimes has seen an increase. Lori Massey, the coordinator of Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, tells News 25 that…

Chris McDaniels making big announcement

Mississippi Republican Chris McDaniel says he’s making a big announcement tomorrow. Rumors are circulating that it may be plans to run against Senator Roger Wicker. In a Facebook live video, McDaniel said, “I think you can read in between the…

Turkey Creek Project community meeting

A proposed project to develop north Gulfport’s Turkey Creek water shed has been in the works since late 2015. Tonight, residents of the area will hear from the city and contractors about their proposed plans for the area that has…

Black History Month Program

Military is the theme of the annual Black History Month Program at the Biloxi Civic Center. The City of Biloxi teams up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host this event every year. News 25’s…

March of Dimes fundraising season

Save the date! On April 21st, thousands will be trekking through Point Cadet in Biloxi to support the health of all mothers and babies. The annual March for Babies is the primary fundraiser for the March of Dimes, an organization…

Shoe Drive in Gulfport

Chick-fil-A and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport have teamed up to provide shoes for kids in need. Today, starting at 5 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A in Gulfport, they will begin collecting shoes for kids, sized toddler to adult teen. Each…

National Pancake Day

Pancake lovers can head to IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day today. The popular restaurant is celebrating the day by offering a free short stack of pancakes to patrons which is three fresh flapjacks. Customers get the free original buttermilk…

Moss Point’s 100 Men meeting

Tonight, a local Moss Point group dedicated to serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth met for their second meeting of the month. “I’m trying to create leaders, to run with a vision to get our community back.” Derrick…

Ocean Springs students are turning fish poop into food

The aquaponics program at Ocean Springs High School is one of only two programs of its kind in the state of Mississippi. Students in the program are growing plants and getting an education on environmental issues. It all starts with…

Potential flooding on the way

After heavy showers and thunderstorms this weekend, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Biloxi River. It’s that time of year where heavy showers and thunderstorms return to South Mississippi. With that comes the risk for flooding.…