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High influenza activity in Mississippi

Flu season has arrived with the Centers for Disease Control reporting widespread activity in 36 states across the United States. Mississippi is one of the 21 states to experience extremely high flu activity as the illness runs rampant. To make…

Twelfth Night kicks off carnival season tonight

Tonight, the Gulf Coast will officially change from the holiday season to carnival season with the celebration of Twelfth Night. Festivities kickoff at 5 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center where the reigning leaders of carnival will extinguish the Christmas…

Arrested for credit card fraud

A New Orleans woman is now under arrest for credit card fraud and false pretense in Biloxi. Back in July, Biloxi police were made aware of a victim whose bank card, ID, and other personal items had been stolen from…

Charged with felony DUI

A man suspected of driving under the influence offered officers a beer, but that tactic didn’t work on the Gulfport Police Department. Forty-eight year-old Cayce Jenkins is charged with felony driving under the influence. Police say last night they found…

2018 Gulf Coast BBQ and Bluegrass Fest

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Andrea Little about the 2018 Gulf Coast BBQ and Bluegrass Fest at the Beauvoir on March 10th - 11th. Now accepting Artisit, Venders, enterainment, BBQ Competitor, craft, and Food Applications accepted till March 3rd. www.facebook.com/gcbbqbluegrass

Boot Camp Winter 2018

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Morgan Shiyou about the Winter Boot Camp Program at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Starting January 8th - February 16th day or night schedule is ready to meet your needs.

Preventing credit card fraud

A rising trend in credit card fraud in Harrison County could become a cause for concern. This could be partially because of the busy holiday shopping season. That’s when many are swiping left and right and the people who prefer…

Felony embezzlement

Biloxi police have arrested an Alabama woman for felony embezzlement. Thirty-four year-old Elizabeth O’Neil of Spanish Fort, Alabama was arrested on an outstanding warrant for felony embezzlement after a local Biloxi business, who O’Neil worked for, filed a complaint against…

Pitbull gives birth in below freezing weather

The unusually cold weather continues to chill the South and in the middle of below freezing temperatures, a Pitbull gave birth to seven puppies. The pregnant Pitbull was found abandoned on the railroad tracks in Gulfport. Born in below freezing…

Gulfport cheerleaders go to London

For two Gulfport senior cheerleaders this New Year celebration was one to remember. After making the All-American High School team at cheerleading camp, Anna Catherine Kendricks and Catherine Karl traveled to London to show off their cheer skills during the…

New school opportunities for 2018 for St. Martin High

Holiday break has come to an end and schools all across the Coast are back in session. For teachers and faculty at St. Martin High School, the holiday break was spent preparing for the spring semester. Principal Dina Holland told…

Credit card fraud suspect captured in Pass Christian

Pass Christian police have arrested a woman in connection with credit card fraud. Thirty-three year-old Yilka Martinez was charged with one count stemming from the fraud incident in December as well as another incident in August of last year. Security…

Gulfport man arrested for felony DUI

Gulfport Police arrested a man for felony DUI. Sixty-five year-old Kenneth Guilbeaux of Gulfport was arrested for improper turn, no proof of insurance, and felony DUI. Authorities responded to a truck in a ditch near 32nd Street and 25th Avenue.…

Hoopfest Reveals Lineup

News 25's Gina Tomlinson interviews Seber Windham about the Hoopfest Reveals Lineup.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute At USM

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Brett Harris about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USM, registration opens January 9th. For more information please visit www.usm.edu/lifelong-learning/overview

Indoor Drumline Fundraiser

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jourdan Hartshorn about the Indoor Drumline Fundraiser on the 27th of January at 11 am to 3 pm. Tickets are on sale now until January 25th at Allen Hyundai.

Hancock Co. Sheriff deputy accidentally shoots himself, dies

It’s a sad day for friends and family who knew Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy John Schmidt who accidentally shot himself in the chest last night. It was heartbreaking words for some to hear that Deputy John Schmidt was cleaning his…

Moss Point mayor talks about school district

Last night Moss Point Mayor Mario King went live on Facebook during a board meeting. Towards the end, the district two school board election was brought up in which time the mayor cleared up some misconceptions. During the mayor’s live…

Historic Blue Rose Mansion for sale in Pass Christian

The Blue Rose Mansion in Pass Christian is one of the oldest historical homes standing on the Coast and now the premier wedding facility is up for sale. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us an inside look and an overview…

Post-Katrina eyesore in Waveland to be demolished

An old Waveland eyesore is coming down in Hancock County, but not everyone is happy about it. The old animal feed store has been sitting vacant on Highway 90 since Hurricane Katrina. Workers began demoing the building today after city…

Gulfport schools gear up for 2018

The holidays are almost over and many schools are back in session starting tomorrow. Students and teachers from the Gulfport School District are gearing up for another semester. After the holiday break teachers are ready to get back into the…