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New Apollo display at Infinity Science Center

Nearly 50 years after its flight, the Apollo 4 command module has a new home at Infinity Science Center. The capsule was the first Apollo spacecraft to launch atop a Saturn five rocket on November 9, 1967. The mission ended…

Kids get in costume for a ‘drug free’ parade

‘Drug free is the way to be:’ that was what Harrison Central Elementary School students were chanting during a ‘drug free’ parade in Gulfport this morning. Students dressed up in character themed costumes to show they have too much character…

War memorial vandalized in Ocean Springs

Two bronze plaques were partially removed at the war memorial on the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center by vandals sometime last week. The bronze plaques are part of the benches that sit outside on the front lawn of the cultural…

Former Jackson mayor paddles would be car burglar

The former City of Jackson mayor subdued and paddled a man who police say was burglarizing his vehicle. Jackson police arrested 22-year-old Juwaun Bibbs on Sunday at Tony Yarber’s house. Yarber told the Associated Press on Tuesday that he caught…

Tiki Trick-or-Treating

‘Tis the season to load up on candy and dress up to celebrate Halloween. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is out and about celebrating Halloween at the Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi and joins us for the second annual Tiki Trick-or-Treat event.

Spooky science experiments at Pass Christian Elementary

Some super scientists presented spooky science experiments today at Pass Christian Elementary School. These second grade students have conducted several hands-on investigations to answer many scientific questions. The students took on characters of world renowned, extremely busy scientists who are…

Second annual Chills and Thrills Trunk or Treat

Looking for a spooky good time with the kids tonight in a safe and free environment? Then you’ll want to head to the Harrison County Fairgrounds tonight as the second annual Chills and Thrills Trunk or Treat event gets underway…

SRHS briefs federal court

An update from the Singing River Health Care pension settlement: the healthcare system filed a briefing in federal court yesterday in response to the court’s request for additional information regarding the proposed settlement. The brief says in part: “the health…

Halloween Safety Tips

On October 31, 2015, the Gulfport Police Department will conduct extra patrols in the neighborhoods to ensure the safety of the children participating in “Trick or Treating”.

Halloween Events Along The Coast

Halloween Bash, The Isaiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport at 5:30 pm. Fall Festival, George County Fairgrounds in Lucedale, 5 pm- 9 pm. Cedar Rest Cemetery Tour, On South Second Street, in Bay St. Louis 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

Halloween Fun At The Harrison County Fairgrounds

If you’re looking for a safe and fun place to trick or treat tonight, the Harrison County Fairgrounds is the place to be. Trunk or Treat will begin tonight at 6 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. There will be…

Man claims children were held at gunpoint

The Gulfport Police Department is now under fire after a recent altercation with a man and his family. According to the driver, Kelvin Fairley, he was traveling with his wife and children when a Gulfport police officer stopped them just…

Fall Festival at MGCCC

It’s never too early to start celebrating Halloween and to kick it off, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jefferson Davis campus held their third annual Fall Festival this evening. The campus was flooded with little superheroes and princesses all waiting…

Old Glory Relay

They’re painting the town red, white, and blue as a leg of the nationwide Old Glory Relay made its way through South Mississippi today. News 25’s Toni Miles has more from its start in Jones Park in Gulfport to the…

Update on Biloxi Lighthouse Pier upgrade

Big strides are being made in a project to improve one of the most popular spots on Biloxi Beach. Work is currently underway on the city’s $68,000 project aimed at dressing up the area south of Lighthouse Pier. The steel…

Ron Myers candidate for Senate District 49

A third and final candidate has thrown his hat into the race for the Senate District 49 seat. Ron Meyers, president of Ron Meyers’ productions and founder of Ron Meyers’ Ministries, will run against Joel Carter and Dan Carr for…

Staying safe while trick-or-treating

Last week, News 25 brought you news about vicious dog attacks in Gulfport. The initial report said multiple people had been attacked by two dogs near Pratt Avenue and 20th Street. Law enforcement seized two dogs in the area. Although…

Coast Coliseum strengthens security

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is intensifying their security around the facility to better protect those attending events. On Tuesday, the Coliseum Commission voted to buy metal detectors and cameras and it’s all funded by a $65,000 grant provided by the…

Sexual offenders can hand candy out on Halloween

A growing list of states have laws restricting sexual offenders from participating in Halloween activities like passing out candy to kids trick-or-treating. Currently in Mississippi, there are no restrictions for sexual predators on Halloween night. Halloween is a night for…

MGCCC Fall Festival

It’s the annual Fall Festival at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis campus in Gulfport. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us to give a sneak peek of the Halloween fun on Campus.

Benefit concert at St. Peter’s by the Sea

Father Sanders from St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Gulfport started making trips to Kasese, Uganda five years ago. When he saw the poverty and hard ships that one certain school was having while trying to educate their…

Cemetery Cleanup at Mississippi City Cemetery

As part of Hispanic Heritage Week at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus, the Spanish Society conducted a cemetery cleanup at the Mississippi City Cemetery Saturday. This cleanup was in honor of Dia De Los Muertos: the day…

Oyster season begins November 6th

Oyster season in the western portion of the Mississippi Sound will begin Monday, November 6th at legal sunrise. The Commission on Marine Resources originally set the start date for Monday, November 13th. However, oyster seasons in Louisiana and Texas are…