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Harvey relief event and NFL kickoff party

The Krewe of Neptune and the Margaritaville Resort are partnering together with the community tonight to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey in a fun way. The two groups joined together tonight to take donations and any supplies that community…

Hurricane Hunters in full swing

In the midst of Hurricane season and the devastation that has rocked several parts of the United States over the last few weeks, the Hurricane Hunters at Keesler Air Force Base are in full effect and ready to take on…

Harrah’s presents a check to the American Red Cross

Today, Harrah’s Gulf Coast proudly presented a $40,000 check to the American Red Cross. The contributions to help further the organization’s mission in Texas were raised by ticket sales to the Little Big Town concert hosted at the Great Lawn.…

Oyster cultch planting in Pass Marianne Reef

Cultch planting now for a better oyster season in the future. News 25’s Laurene Callander takes us out in the Mississippi Sound for a closer look at the DMR’s restoration program. Rebuilding and revitalizing oyster reefs are well underway in…

‘Rock n Roll Over’ tickets on sale

The Humane Society of South Mississippi hosts one large fundraiser each year and this year’s event takes on a 60’s theme. Each year, it takes the shelter over two million dollars to provide high quality services and compassion to over…

Biloxi church sends water supply to Houston

South Mississippians know all too well that hurricanes and tropical storms are far from being over once they push through an area. This is just one reason why members of one Biloxi church have set out on a mission to…

Harrison County Fair

Today is day two of the Harrison County Fair. The fair runs through Sunday. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the fairgrounds and tells us all the fun things you and your family can enjoy this weekend.

Hurricane Harvey relief drive

The Krewe of Neptune and the Margaritaville Resort are partnering together with the community tonight to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey and celebrate the kickoff to the NFL season. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins now on the scene.

Dozens of menhaden fish die in Gulfport

Dozens of dead fish were seen floating in the water today from Long Beach to Gulfport. Melissa Scallan with the DMR says the fish are known as menhaden fish and this particular type of fish is known to be fragile.…

Ocean Springs murder suspect arrested

Around 1503 (3:03pm), a representative form the U.S. Marshall task force contacted the Ocean Springs Police Department to advise the Criminal Investigation Division that they have apprehended the wanted fugitive (Nicky J. Johns) for Murder after a vehicle pursuit that…

PreK4WARD expands in Harrison County

The United Way of South Mississippi’s PreK4WARD program has expanded in the Harrison County School District, preparing even more four-year-olds for kindergarten. Pineville Elementary School is the latest Harrison County School to host a PreK4WARD classroom. A total of 20…

Wanted for alleged purse theft

The Biloxi Police Department needs the public’s help identifying an unknown older white male wanted for an alleged purse theft. This man, wanted by police, was seen on surveillance video walking through the IP Casino when the theft happened on…

Krewe of Nereids Arts and Crafts Show

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Jeannie Richardson and Mary Ann Pucheu about the Krewe of Nereids Arts and Crafts Fest on September 9th and 10th. For more information please visit thekreweofnereids.com

10th Annual Southern Magnolia 100

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Eddie Holmes about the 10th Annual Southern Magnolia 100 on Sunday October 1st, Success Civic Center registration ends September 30th. Registration is $45 members, $50 non-members more info at gbc.clubexpress.com

Update on Public Safety

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Hannah Burnett about the about Public Safety Meeting on Sept 14th as the doors open at 7:30 am and the program begins at 8:00 am at the Knight Nonprofit Center, Regions Banquet Room.

6th Annual Rock-N-Roll-Over

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Katie King and Janet McCarroll about the 6th annual Rock-N-Roll-Over. On Friday Sept 15th at 7 pm, $60 per person and $100 per Couple, proceeds benefit goes to the Humane Society of South Mississippi.

Gautier man sentenced for mail fraud

A former Gautier resident is sentenced to serve 25 months in federal prison for mail fraud in connection with the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill. According to the Department of Justice, 39-year-old Leonard Thomas carried out a scheme to defraud…

Man charged with murdering brother

A Gulfport man is arrested after allegedly shooting his younger brother multiple times in Poplarville. Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department arrested 60-year-old Steven Stuart Tuesday night after his 53-year-old brother, John Stuart, was killed in his home on Newman Road.…

Operation BBQ Relief

The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint in Ocean Springs is part of Operation BBQ Relief and sending semi-trucks full of items to Hurricane Harvey victims. The Shed has been a part of Operation BBQ Relief since 2011, lending a helping…

Harvey donation drive at the Scarlet Pearl Casino

South Mississippians did not hesitate to reach out to Texas when Hurricane Harvey hit. Many businesses, small or large, felt the need to step in and do what they can to assist those in need and the Scarlet Pearl Casino…

Vendors set up for first ever Trader’s Village

If you enjoy history, homemade art, and family fun you may want to come out to Beauvoir this weekend. Vendors and tradesmen were setting up in Biloxi today for Beauvoir’s first annual trader’s village. The three day festival will have…

Diversity Day at Keesler Air Force Base

The Air Force has a legacy of leading the way in removing barriers to opportunity. Today, Keesler Air Force Base did just that at their annual Diversity Day Celebration. Members in charge of the celebration told News 25 that respecting…