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New high-tech go kart track speeding into Biloxi

A new go-karting venue headed full speed to Biloxi is on track to open just in time for spring break. Construction workers are paving the way for Finishline Performance Karting. The new karting venue will have a two-track design that…

Auto burglaries in Gautier

Three people have been charged in connection with the string of auto burglaries in Gautier. Nineteen-year-old Kaderrick Robinson has been charged with auto burglary and credit card fraud. Twenty-one-year-old Elijah Bolton has been charged with auto burglary. Twenty-year-old Tyrone Davis…

Victim identified in Pascagoula deadly shooting

The Pascagoula Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another behind bars. Last night at about 11 p.m., Pascagoula police received a 911 call saying that someone was shooting at their vehicle on Jerry St.…

Gulfport Sportsplex turn nearing completion

Six new turf fields are a major part of the first-class expansion of Gulfport’s growing sportsplex. Each field takes around two weeks of installation. The first field is scheduled to be complete today. Officials say these turf fields will become…

Singing River pension settlement approved

Singing River Health System’s pension settlement received approval from the U.S. District Court today. More than $156 million must now be deposited into the retirement trust over the next 35 years, what experts say should fully compensate for the missed…

Moss Point Police Chief to resign

Shortly after 3 today, Moss Point Mayor Mario King announced Police Chief Calvin Hutchins will be resigning from the department. Chief Hutchins began his career in law enforcement with the Moss Point Police Department and has served as chief since…

Elks Mardi Gras Parade

It is Carnival season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and many parades are scheduled to roll through the streets this weekend. Thousands of people will take to the streets in Ocean Springs for the 43rd annual Elks Mardi Gras Parade…

18 wheeler and truck accident in Hancock County

Highway 603 near Stennis Airport Drive is now clear after an accident this morning. Today around 8 a.m. a truck collided with an 18 wheeler causing a diesel spill. Authorities say the truck ran into the 18 wheeler, hitting the…

Gautier man charged with aggravated assault

Pascagoula police are investigating a shooting that occurred just after 11 p.m. last night on Highway 90, leaving one man dead. Luis Soto Jr. of Gautier is charged with one count of aggravated assault. He was taken into custody early…

Volunteers Needed For Taste Of South Mississippi

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Danielle Emery about the volunteers needed for The Taste Of South Mississippi, happening Thurday, March 29th at 5:30 pm. For more information or to Register contact danielle.emery@uss.salvationarmy.org

Cinderella

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Ian Davis and Sidney Grove about The Gulfport Little Theatre production of Cinderella. From January 19th to 28th. Call for more information and to reserve your tickets at 228-864-7983 or go online at www.gulfportlittletheatre.org

Weekend Parade Preview

News 25's Caroline Eaker tells us more about this weekends parades on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Cinderella

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Cinderella and the Fairy God Mother about Cinderella at Gulfport Little Theatre Tonight - Sunday January 28th Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Reservations call 228-864-7983…

Ocean Springs teacher passes away

The Ocean Springs community is mourning the tragic loss of well-known Ocean Springs teacher Courtney Hubbard. She passed away yesterday after a fight with breast cancer. She was close to the hearts of the children she taught and the teachers…

Local cheer gym responds to Nassar’s sentencing

Many athletes and coaches are feeling a sense of satisfaction after today’s sentencing that places former U.S Olympic Gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, behind bars. “I feel very comfortable with my coaches, very safe.” The over 150 girls that were…

Bartender at Sipps Bar receives unusual phone

Last week, Kara Coley, a bartender at Sipps Bar, received an unusual phone call that has now gone viral across the world after she posted to Facebook about a mother who had a question about her son. Coley explains the…

Nelly to perform at MGM Park

Blue Cap Entertainment in conjunction with Overtime Sports announced today that hip hop star Nelly will be performing on the Coast. The concert will be held on April 28th at MGM Park. The diamond-selling, multi-platinum, Grammy-award winning rap superstar will…

Healthy Teens for a Better Mississippi rally

Building a better future for the next generation of state leaders is what the Families First for Mississippi organization is all about. Today, teenagers across the state gathered for an event that would inspire them to make positive choices. Over…

Brush fire safety

Over the last couple of days, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has been sending out smoke alerts after several fires in the woods. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Pascagoula with the latest.

Fighting gang activity

The Mississippi Legislature continues in regular session and could soon be one step closer to fighting gang activity in the state. Another member of the Simon City Royal gang on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was sentenced. Sherry Lynn Emile pled…