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Ocean Springs residents angry over Facebook post

Ocean Springs community members used the public comment portion of today’s meeting to address Mayor Dobson’s most recent Facebook post. Some residents claim he made countless comments that were not only ‘disturbing,’ but ‘divisive’ as well. Dobson did apologize for…

State flag flying at Ocean Springs City Hall causes concern

The Confederate emblem on the Mississippi State flag has been an ongoing discussion, and in some cases, an ongoing debate for a while now. Members of Macedonia Baptist Church in Ocean Springs used tonight’s board of aldermen meeting as an…

Dog park coming to Gulfport

If you have a dog, they will soon have a new area to run around and play in Gulfport. The new park, which will include a dog park, will be located at the corner of 34th Street and 8th Avenue.…

Pascagoula police want to be more transparent, add body cams

Ninety-five percent of police departments throughout the country are equipped with body cameras. Pascagoula police are now part of that statistic. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with officers who say the new body cameras will make their police force more…

Burglary of an automobile arrest

Long Beach officers have captured a teenager wanted for auto burglary. Nineteen-year-old Antonious Young of Gulfport is in custody for entering a vehicle on Kirkendall Place and stealing items from the car. Young is at the Harrison County Adult Detention…

Extra Table Fundraiser November 16th

Fighting hunger while raising awareness about healthier food choices is what the nonprofit group Extra Table is all about and five South Mississippi mayors are using their culinary skills in the fight. The day starts early at Feed my Sheep…

Citizens protest against dolphin tank at Gulfport aquarium

Concerned citizens are speaking out against the plans for a dolphin tank at the new Gulfport Aquarium set to open in 2019. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us outside City Hall where the protest is taking place and gives us…

State flag flying at Ocean Springs City Hall concerns

A large number of people are expected to voice their concerns this evening about Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson’s decision to fly the state flag at City Hall. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from City Hall with more on…

Local student picked for Kidd’s Kids

One Harrison County kindergartner is about to go on a magical journey that promises to be filled with wonderful memories. Five-year-old Jaxson Shultz has been selected by the Kidd’s Kids program for an all-expense paid trip to Walt Disney World…

Climb CDC & Americorps

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Andrea Francway and Rochelle Ramsey about Climb CDC and Americorps accepting Applications now until December 15th for ages 17 to 24. For more information please call 228-864-6677.

Pet of The Week

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter about the adopting and taking care of animals.

Feed My Sheep

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Mayor Billy Hewes about the Feed My Sheep Program.

Dedication Ceremony

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Heather Anderson about the Dedication Ceremony in Wiggins Mississippi at Blaylock Park November 11th at 9:30 am.

Missing Vancleave Teen Update

16-year old Nova Clark, missing since October 29, safely returned to her guardian’s home in Vancleave at 3am Tuesday, November 7. She did not tell deputies where she was for the last week, other than saying she had been staying…

Missing Baton Rouge woman discovered in Biloxi

After several days of searching, a woman reported missing from Baton Rouge last month was found safe. Sixty-seven year-old Linda Thompson was found this morning in a home under construction in Biloxi. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with the man…

HWY 49 safety concerns after fatal hit and run

Local business owners say there are far too many fatalities on Highway 49 where a Gulfport man was killed in a hit and run accident Sunday. According to authorities, sixty-four year-old Gulfport Resident Kenneth Jones died instantly after being struck…

Jackson County teachers receive pay raise

It’s been almost ten years since Jackson County teachers received a raise, but tonight all of that changed. The Jackson County School Board voted to pay educators what they’ve earned. After a long fight for fair compensation, Jackson County teachers…

Lizana Elementary students provide Thanksgiving meals

With the holidays right around the corner, a local elementary school wants to make sure everyone has a Thanksgiving meal. Students at Lizana Elementary School are having their seventh annual food drive. Each grade is competing to see who can…

Annie

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Cassidy Spann and Claire Banke about Annie at Gulfport Little Theatre, November 6 to November 19th. General Admission: $16 Seniors / Military: $13 Children / Students: $11