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Gulfport vs. Pass Christian: First responders flag football game

Tonight, the Gulfport police and fire department faced-off against the Pass Christian police and fire department at Gulfport High School. The free event kicked off at 7 p.m. and welcomed anyone in the community ready to experience some friendly competition.…

2018 Pascagoula State of the City address

Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell presented the 2018 State of the City address to the public tonight of the city’s projects and finances. Mayor Maxwell says there are a lot of expenditures from damages with Hurricane Nate and the infrastructure desperately…

“History of Biloxi” film premiere

The Biloxi Visitors Center welcomed residents and guests of the Gulf Coast to witness history tonight. The city’s museum division premiered a new short film called “The History of Biloxi.” The 11 minute film outlines the history of the city…

Update on Gulfport police officer

Tonight, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania held a press conference to update the public on Officer Luis Garcia’s health conditions. During the press conference, Chief Papania took the time to thank the Gulfport Fire Department and the Memorial Hospital staff…

Unusual spike in auto burglaries in Gautier

Gautier police are urging residents to lock up after an abnormal amount of auto burglaries throughout the city. Authorities say over a dozen vehicles were burglarized over the weekend, mostly on the south side of Gautier. Gautier police tell News…

Gang members sentenced for kidnapping and armed robbery

Two Simon City Royals gang members pled guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to kidnapping and armed robbery. Twenty-seven year-old Colton Delaughter and 24-year-old William Stockstill of Picayune were each sentenced to 40 years in prison with 25 years to…

Mother says Gulfport cop saved their lives in car wreck

A Gulfport police officer suffering from serious injuries from a car crash is being called a hero. A mother says if it weren’t for the actions of Officer Luis Garcia, her boyfriend and their one-year-old little girl may not have…

Search for man and stolen vehicle in Jackson County

Around 4:30 a.m., a search for a man and a stolen vehicle near the Mississippi-Alabama state line was suspended. Mobile police were chasing a man driving a stolen vehicle through Mobile County early this morning. The man then crossed over…

“History of Biloxi” premiere

If you are looking for a taste of Old Biloxi, the Biloxi City Museums Division is hosting a special premiere of a new short film on the history of Biloxi. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us at the Biloxi Visitors…

Update on Gulfport police officer struck by van

A Gulfport police officer was struck by a van last night while on duty. Today, the Gulfport Police Department held a press conference to update the public on the incident and his condition. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Each year nearly 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, but the disease can be preventable. Since January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, healthcare professionals are urging women to get screened. Cervical cancer can also be prevented by the…

Great Kindness Challenge Day

D’Iberville High School students not only accepted the Great Kindness Challenge this week at school, they excelled at it. The Kindness Challenge is a national initiative for schools the week of January 25th through the 29th. It encourages proactive bullying…

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarship

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Sam Evens about the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarship. To find out more or to apply please go online at MGCCF.org

Media Day at the Reese's Senior Bowl

Other than the NFL combine, Saturdays Reese's Senior Bowl is the biggest showcase remaining for draft hopefuls. News 25's Jeff Haeger is on scene for media day, with more from the Mobile Convention Center.

Officer Sent To Hospital Following Wreck

A Gulfport 18 year old is facing multiple charges after an officer involved wreck last night. Investigators say he crashed a stolen vehicle into a Gulfport police cruiser. The officer involved is still in the hospital with serious injuries.

Pet Of The Week

News 25’s Hank Davis interviews Dawn Boob about the adoption, and foster care for pets. Make sure to come visit Humane Society of South Mississippi at 2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501 Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.

Gulfport officer sent to hospital following wreck

A Gulfport police officer has been sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a wreck that happened on Three Rivers Road and Creosote Road. According to Gulfport police, around 6:30 the officer was responding to a report of a…

William Carey University: One year after the tornado

At William Carey University in Hattiesburg, classes were in full swing this morning. However, one year ago today that would not have been the case. An EF3 tornado ripped through the university’s campus at around 2:30 on the morning of…

Surge in injuries from last week’s hard freeze

Most South Mississippians just aren’t used to having to deal with the hazards that come with frigid winter weather. Last week’s hard freeze sent hundreds to the emergency rooms and clinics have been full of patients injured from falling on…

SRHS pension plan supplemental fairness hearing

Hundreds of Singing River Health System retirees are still fighting for the money promised in a pension plan that failed. A supplemental fairness hearing surrounding the SRHS pension plan case is moving forward in court high right now. A report…