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Gas leak on Keesler Air Force Base

A natural gas leak causes Keesler Air Force Base to temporarily shut down its commissary and base exchange. The leak occurred in the area around the old swimming pool and the post office around 7:30 a.m. The base closed several…

Retired teacher’s killer to serve life in prison

Scotty Street, the man found guilty for murdering a retired Lucedale teacher in December 2014, will spend the rest of his life behind bars without parole. The sentencing comes as a result of Street’s trial which ended this afternoon in…

Harrison County teachers learn a lesson ahead of school year

Harrison County teachers and principals did a little learning themselves before heading into the new school year. “Teach the stuff and cut the fluff” is what Dr. Anita Archer told these educators as she shared her effective teaching strategies. Dr.…

Air Force Community Partnership Program

Gulf Coast leaders and members of the Air Force collaborated this morning to brainstorm ideas for Keesler’s Community Partnership Program. The goal is to bridge the gap between private and military organizations to better the community. Several groups got together…

Redfish Elite Tournament

Professional anglers look to reel in big time prizes for the Eastern Division Redfish Elite Tournament in South Mississippi. The fishermen lined up along the marina in D’Iberville early this morning to start their day out in the Gulf. Mayor…

Surveillance footage of wanted thieves in Wiggins

The Wiggins Police Department is currently seeking information on the identity and whereabouts of two suspects who burglarized a vehicle and then used the victim’s credit card at several local businesses on Monday. The suspects were seen possibly in a…

Street sentenced to life without parole

Thirty-nine year old Scotty Street was sentenced today to life without parole. He was sentenced by the judge, not the jury. Street was found guilty of murdering 55-year-old Frankie Fairley in December 2014. News 25 will have more on the…

Shooting into an occupied dwelling

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting help locating the suspects involved in shooting into an occupied dwelling. Around midnight, the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2600 block of Wanda Place for a shooting into a building with people inside.…

Street sentencing hearing update

After being found guilty for the 2014 murder of 55-year-old Frankie Fairley, a school teacher and mother of 13, Scotty Street is awaiting his sentencing. Today, the court heard testimonies from psychiatrists, including claims that street had suffered from a…

Capital murder trial moves into sentencing phase

Thirty-nine year-old Scotty Street is guilty of murdering 55-year-old Frankie Fairley and then stealing her van on December 9th, 2014. The capital murder trial has moved into the sentencing phase in Jackson County Court. An autopsy showed the retired Lucedale…

Wanted in Ocean Springs

For your crime of the week, Ocean Springs investigators are looking for a man wanted for commercial burglary after he was caught on camera robbing the Crawfish House on Government Street. The suspect was able to make entry into the…

Car burglar strikes homes in Long Beach

Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell spoke of the summer months being a time when people could be more susceptible to letting their guards down. Whether or not that’s true, it does seem as though car burglars are striking all across…

Make-A-Wish grants trip overseas

An 18-year-old battling cancer receives the trip overseas she’s been longing for. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside Lauren Hannah’s Make-A-Wish surprise sendoff party at the Half Shell Oyster House in Biloxi. Being diagnosed with cancer is a lifestyle…

Trump bans transgenders in the military

Today, President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people serving in the military on Twitter. This policy will affect thousands of transgender troops in the military. Some local residents are speaking out about Trump’s decision. It’s a series of…

Gulfport councilwoman honored at Mississippi Municipal Hall of Fame

The City of Gulfport had an individual recognized at today’s Mississippi Municipal League Excellence Awards. City Councilwoman Ella Holmes-Hines was inducted into the Mississippi Municipal Hall of Fame. Councilwoman Holmes-Hines was inducted for her 20 years of public service to…

City of Gulfport wins best overall

Today was a day of celebration for the City of Gulfport. Officials from the city gathered at the 86th annual Mississippi Municipal League Excellence Awards to be recognized for the development of Fishbone Alley. With over 1,500 people registered and…

Mississippi Tax Free Weekend

The last day of Mississippi’s tax free weekend, shoppers had the chance to get out a find some serious deals on Friday and Saturday as they took advantage of our tax free weekend. The premium outlets in Gulfport were a…

Burglaries on the rise in Jackson County

A string of burglaries in Jackson County leads to numerous arrests and the seizure of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen property. Summer is the peak season for burglaries due to the number of people leaving their house and car…

Suspects wanted for car burglaries in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department is asking the public’s help identifying two suspects in reference to multiple car burglaries. The incidents occurred at the Golden Nugget Casino on July 2nd. Surveillance video shows two young white males walking throughout the parking…

Make-A-Wish Send Off Party

Each year, Mississippi's Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of about 100 children battling life-threatening illnesses. Today, one special little girl is seeing her wish come to life. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at Pop’s Pizzeria with more. [mappress mapid="3196"]

Guilty of capital murder

Thirty-nine year-old Scotty Street is guilty of murdering 55-year-old Frankie Fairley and then stealing her van on December 9th, 2014. The capital murder trial is still going on and has moved into the sentencing phase. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins…

Cybercrimes on the rise

As technology continues to advance, so do the number of crimes caught on video and social media. Most recently evidenced by the arrests of three people by the Gulfport Police Department two weeks ago in connection with a Facebook live…

Red tide brings shrimp close to shore

Usually the term red tide is associated with mass amounts of dead fish washing up on our shores as harmful algae blooms deplete oxygen levels in the water, but occasionally it means locals get to take advantage of a jubilee.…

Couple escapes overnight house fire in Harrison County

Two people escape from their burning home overnight in Harrison County and their trailer is a complete loss. News 25’s Laurene Callander has more. You could still see smoke billowing from the home off of Diamond Road in Harrison County…