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Failure to pay child support arrest

A Gulfport man was arrested in Jackson County on one felony count of nonsupport of a child. Forty-one year-old Richard Jermaine Macklin was arrested by investigators following a June indictment by a grand jury. He was booked into the Jackson…

Failure to pay child support conviction

A Memphis man was convicted in Harrison County for failing to pay more than $23,000 in child support. Thirty-seven year-old Abdulrahim Hasain was found guilty by a Harrison County jury Wednesday on one count of felony non-support of a child.…

Hurricane season outlook

Forecasters are now predicting a higher likelihood of an above normal hurricane season and could be the most active since 2010. Forecasters now say there is a 60 percent chance of an above normal season compared to the May prediction…

Body discovered in Gulf identified

Authorities have identified the body found in the Mississippi Sound on Tuesday. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer says 24-year-old Daniel Dellapenna of Ocean Springs was found shortly after 8 a.m. by a charter boat captain. An autopsy was done…

Students weigh in on Gulfport construction

With the main entrance to Gulfport High School sitting on Courthouse Road, students weigh in on the construction project now that class is back in session. Current construction stretches between the Courthouse Road and Highway 90 intersection up until the…

Beau Rivage packs bags for kids in need

Seventy-four students in South Mississippi who might have otherwise gone without will now have food to last them throughout this school year thanks to the Beau Rivage and Feeding the Gulf Coast. Today, Beau Rivage employees took extra time out…

Have you seen this man?

The Biloxi Police Department would like help identifying a male who allegedly shoplifted several items from Sunglass World at Edgewater Mall. Authorities say the subject was captured on camera committing the thefts then fled the store. The man is identified…

Out of state burglars arrested

Police responding to reports of a stolen vehicle from a man’s home in Biloxi yesterday found two suspects hiding inside. The homeowner’s vehicle had been stolen while he was away from his house. While on scene, officers checked the exterior…

2017 Hurricane Season Outlook : Live Report

Forecasters are predicting a higher likelihood of an above normal hurricane season, with an increased number of named storm and major hurricanes. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live with details.

Could heavy backpacks be causing back problems

Could the backpack your child takes to school cause long term back or spine problems? News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with a local chiropractor who weighs in on the topic. Millions of students are walking the halls, some of them…

Commercial filming at Fishbone Alley

Lights, camera, action! Visit Mississippi and Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast are putting together a commercial in downtown Gulfport. This afternoon, locals flooded Fishbone Alley to be part of a huge travel promotion for Gulfport as part of a tourism commercial.…

Center of Hope fundraiser

Want the opportunity to poke fun at Governor Phil Bryant? The Salvation Army has the event for you. The Center of Hope fundraiser offers an opportunity for select volunteers to roast the governor, but also support the Salvation Army. The…

Free haircuts for first responders

A new hair salon in Gulfport wants to show the community just how much they care about local first responders. Gorilla Cuts, which is just off Three Rivers Road, opened its doors on August 1st and is bringing a new…

Annual storm preparedness newsletter

Residents of Biloxi can soon expect a wealth of information regarding storm safety to appear in their mailboxes. Every August as we approach the peak of hurricane season, the City of Biloxi distributes a storm and flood preparedness newsletter. The…

Unique group of 2017 Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Hometown legends are soon to receive the honor of being inducted into the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. This year, four sets of brothers head the 19 inductees that will join the others on the wall of Biloxi standouts in…

Anchor Awards

Small business and non-profit organizations were the stars of the show this morning in Jackson County. The ninth annual Anchor Awards highlighted the accomplishments and hard work of 29 nominees. Compton Engineering took home the small business category one award…

Attorneys for SRHS retirees petition Fifth Circuit

The attorney’s representing 240 retirees in the Singing River Hospital pension plan filed a petition for a rehearing with the Fifth Circuit Appeals to seek different rulings. The petition filed by Earl Denham and Harvey Barton requests an en banc…

Alleged pipe bomb explosion in Stone County

One Stone County man suffered injuries to his face and legs and was hospitalized yesterday morning from an alleged pipe bomb explosion. According to the Stone County Sheriff’s Department, a 9-1-1 call was placed shortly after midnight in regards to…

Filming for a Coast commercial

Have you ever wanted to be part of a commercial? Well, today is your chance. Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast is putting together a commercial in downtown Gulfport. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at Fishbone Alley where they will be…

Abandoned hotel in Jackson County declared a ‘menace’

One step closer for an eye sore to be torn down in Jackson County as officials declare the site a menace to public health and safety. The abandoned Howard Johnson Hotel was severely damaged in a suspected arson back in…

Man sentenced to 30 years for armed robbery

A Gulfport man is sentenced to 30 years behind bars for a 2015 armed robbery and aggravated assault. District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 24-year-old Raheem Tyrese Richardson pled guilty to the crimes earlier this week. With ten years…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Tina Seymour-Demoran about the 2017 Ballet-K Bridge Run, Sunday August 20th. For more information please call 228-324-6296.

Sipps Bar In Gulfport August Events

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Shena Miles and Jeffrey Mathew about the fun activities at Sipps Bar In Gulfport come and support one of Gulfport's local businesses.