Jazz and Jeans Mardi Gras Ball
If you are looking for a Mardi Gras ball to head to, but don’t want to worry about the hassle of a ball gown or tuxedo then listen up. Jazz and Jeans is the newest Mardi Gras ball on the…
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Coffee with a Cop
This morning, Gulfport police officers had a chance to chat with locals and enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut. Dozens of people crowded into the Starbucks in Gulfport to get an opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement…
2018 ‘MOPS’ Shoe Drive
You can make a difference in the lives of others and all it will cost you is an old pair of shoes. The Ocean Springs chapter of Mothers of Pre-Schoolers is asking you to clean out your closet for their…
Super Blue Blood Moon
The moon put on a rare cosmic show early Wednesday morning. It was the first time in 35 years, a blue moon has synced up with a super moon and a total lunar eclipse. If you missed it this morning,…
Accused of assaulting a paramedic
Biloxi police arrested a homeless man for simple assault on an emergency technician. Police say officers and AMR assisted 58-year-old Marvin Watkins of Florida after falling off his bike on Pass Road. During transport to the Biloxi VA Hospital, Watkins…
Pascagoula Mayor visits Washington D.C.
Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell was amongst the several Mississippi mayors that made the trip to Washington D.C. last week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Mayor Maxwell tells News 25 that two main points he brought up during the conference…
Robot visits Central Elementary School
C-Spire is teaming up with Central Elementary and the Gulfport School District to encourage the younger generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Today, over sixty gifted students from the Gulfport School District met a high-tech robot…
Pastor offers reward for stolen vehicle
A Saucier man is asking for the public’s help in finding his stolen vehicle that happened two weeks ago. Pastor Bob Zorn says he took in a homeless man to feed him and let him spend the night in his…
New study shows flu affects the heart
This year, the flu has become extremely serious with flu deaths all across America. Bassam Baroudi, a cardiologist with Memorial Hospital, explains that there are complications that can develop as a result of the flu and it could affect our…
Moss Point appoints interim police chief
Last week, the Moss Point chief of police resigned. Today, the city hosted a special meeting in which the board of alderman and the mayor discussed how they will go about appointing the next chief. Following the meeting, city officials…
Market Street plans are put on hold in Pascagoula
Tonight the Pascagoula City Council reviewed and discussed the design options for Market Street and came to the conclusion that the plans must be put on hold. The portion of Market Street up for discussion is from Polk Avenue to…
Climb CDC and local barbers help the homeless
Homeless and people in need at Loaves and Fishes in Biloxi received a helpful visit from Climb CDC and other community volunteers today. The kitchen was busy with students in the community development corporation’s culinary program who were putting their…
Gulfport Main Street receives $80,000 grant
A check for $80,000 was awarded to Gulfport Main Street today to begin phase two of the Organization’s master plan. The grant was awarded today at City Hall from the Knight Foundation through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and will…
Annual State of Biloxi Address
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich gave Biloxi’s annual State of the City Address today at the Beau Rivage. The mayor spoke to a packed room about the dozens of projects that have been going on in the City of Biloxi throughout…
Cold Case: Ronald Duck last see February 14th, 1995
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and Pascagoula Police Department are partnering on the missing cold case of Ronald Duck. He was 21-years-old at the time of his disappearance on February 14th, 1995 and the anniversary is right around the corner. Duck…
Sentenced for drug possession
Today a Gulfport man was sentenced for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Travis Madden was ordered to serve 48 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. Madden was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.…
Meth drug bust in Hancock County
Four people have been arrested in Hancock County for allegedly transporting meth from Texas to South Carolina. At 4 a.m. this morning, a Hancock County criminal interdiction agent conducted a stop with a 2017 Jeep Cherokee on I-10 eastbound. The…
City of Moss Point hosts special meeting
Today, the City of Moss Point hosted a special meeting to discuss the interim police chief appointment, establishing a search committee, and donations for the old city hall. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Moss Point with details.
Biloxi Shuckers job fair at MGM Park
As the Shuckers gear up for their fourth season in Biloxi, team officials are hard at work assembling their staff behind the scenes. Today, the Shuckers held their annual job fair at MGM Park. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more.
Four women charged in fatal Gautier shooting
Gautier police have identified the victim of a deadly shooting that occurred overnight. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Taleya Guy. According to officials, last night, shots were fired at the College Villa Apartments on Ladnier Road. Upon arrival,…
Three Long Beach High students achieve perfect ACT scores
Three Long Beach High School students earned the highest possible ACT composite score of a perfect 36. On average, only around a tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earn the top score. In the U.S., the…
Free tax assistance programs
The AARP Tax Aides will begin free assistance services at the Kiln Public Library every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning February 1st. The programs will also take place at the Waveland Public Library every Tuesday and Saturday…
Harbor Freight Tools opens in Gautier
Dozens of people gathered this morning at 8 a.m. for the ribbon cutting at Harbor Freight Tools new location in Gautier. The 15,000 square foot store will open on Highway 90 in the old NFL Home Center site and will…
Two juveniles arrested for car burglaries in Pass Christian
Pass Christian police arrested two juveniles for multiple recent car burglaries. The arrests were the result of an investigation of multiple car burglaries which happened during the early morning hours of January 20th and again on the 22nd in both…