A family in D’Iberville is suffering following somewhat of a natural disaster in their front yard over the weekend. A tree fell through the center of their home. This tree, a great oak, estimated to be at least 700-years-old. It…
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that required states to band gambling on the outcome of sporting events. News 25’s Veronica Bayona visited Palace Casino Resort and brings us more on what this decision means…
The City of Ocean Springs has dubbed the month of May as ‘Food Month.’ This week, the city is holding ‘Restaurant Week’ which is an event celebrating the city’s culinary culture by offering a chance for locals and travelers to…
May 14th through the 20th is National Salvation Army Week. This will be the Salvation Army’s 153rd year of fighting for good in 129 countries around the globe. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate those who…
Ocean Springs police arrested 18-year-old Zishon Hunt for robbery that took place at Government Street Quick Stop late Saturday night. A victim claims that once he entered the store, he was confronted by Hunt and when the victim left, Hunt…
Modern day slavery. It’s hard to believe it exists, but it does. Sex trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world and it happens right here in South Mississippi. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to a meeting by…
School shootings are something no one ever wants to go through. It’s necessary to be prepared at all times. Saturday, Acadian Ambulance and Jackson County Public Safety agencies teamed up with Ocean Springs High School drama club in active shooter…
A man in Jackson County is charged with aggravated domestic assault after reportedly holding a woman hostage at gunpoint early Saturday morning. Twenty-seven year-old Steven Harris gave himself up to the police after a five hour standoff inside a home…
A patient at the Ocean Springs Hospital contacted the Ocean Springs Police Department to report that he was robbed at gunpoint at Fort Bayou Apartments. The victim claims that he went to the wrong apartment just before two black males…
Last night, Deer Island was lit up by flames. Melissa Scallan with the Department of Marine Resources told News 25 they sent someone out to Deer Island to check out the fire and they are still working to determine what…
On Saturday, officers from the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to the downtown area in regards to shots possibly fired after an altercation that took place inside of Boots N Spurs. Officers were directed to a location in the parking…
. National Police Week 2018: Honoring and Remembering our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Again this year, the Gulfport…
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted a military affairs breakfast this morning. United States Representative and Brigadier General Trent Kelly, who represents Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District in the northeast corner of the state, traveled to the Coast to speak to…
Today, the Jackson County Civic Action Committee celebrated the Senior Citizen community at the Moss Point Riverfront. The event was held in conjunction with Older Americans Month which highlights the many ways in which older adults make a difference in…
If you’re walking on the beaches in Harrison County be especially careful around Least Tern nesting areas. The Gulf Coast birds have laid their eggs and over the next couple weeks researchers predict to see the earliest group of Least…
An Ocean Springs man has been arrested and charged with auto burglary after stealing a pistol from a man’s truck. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell reports that 37-year-old Robert Williams was arrested after a man reported his pistol missing when…
Goodbye and good luck to Gina Tomlinson!
Ship Island Excursions is finally back where everything began: in Biloxi. The Ship Island boat will officially begin services tomorrow. It was the sound of history returning to Biloxi as Ship Island Excursions left from the Mississippi Sound from the…
Anticipation for the Mississippi Aquarium continues to grow with the kickoff celebration in Gulfport. This afternoon, News 25’s Jaylon Morris attended the event. Governor Phil Bryant and Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes talked about the aquarium’s impact on the community. The…
Today the Gulfport Rotary Club held its annual 10K walk/run fundraiser. This year, two groups symbolically came together to support the police and firemen of Gulfport. The rotary walk had two starting points: one in Pass Christian and one in…
Today, law enforcement in Jackson County started the morning by running for a good cause. Moss Point, Pascagoula, Gautier, and Ocean Springs police officers raised awareness for the Special Olympics through the 2018 Torch Run. Since Monday, officers have been…
Troops from the Mississippi National Guard are conducting pre-mobilization training near Tupelo before heading south to patrol our nation’s border. The 114th Aviation Regiment will spend approximately three weeks supporting Operation Guardian Support, a joint task force effort to conduct…
Oscar Renda Contracting, the firm overseeing the 55 miles of infrastructure work in East Biloxi north of the CSX Railway, is aiming to have Division Street paved from one end to the other in October. Superintendent John Cowart made the…
Biloxi police arrested a woman for stealing a purse from a business. Thirty-year-old Jennifer Gibson was arrested and charged with commercial burglary. The crime happened at a business in the 200 block of Beach Boulevard where an employee’s purse was…