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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.

Anchor Awards : Live Report

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Clayton Legear about the Anchor Awards happening today at the Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point.

IMMS expansion plans

Soon you’ll be able to swim with sting rays and sharks with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies new expanded facility that is expected to be completed within the next two months . News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at…

Man injured by alleged pipe bomb in Stone County

One man is in the hospital suffering injuries to his face and legs allegedly from a bomb explosion early this morning. According to the Stone County Sheriff’s Department, a 911 call was placed shortly after midnight in regards to a…

Harrison County Fair coming soon

With fall steadily approaching so is the Harrison County Fair. The fair begins September 6th and runs through the 10th. The fair includes things like horse and livestock shows, canning exhibits, and this year’s ‘Miss and Little Miss Harrison County…

First day of school at D’Iberville High School

D’Iberville High School was back in the classroom today. School officials say ACT and state test scores were up from last year, along with attendance and graduation rates. Their motto of empowering excellence in everyone is how they expect to…

First day of school at St. Patrick High School

Summer vacation is officially over and it was back to the books for students at St. Patrick High School. While this year’s school year started off rainy, officials says they are excited and ready for another successful school year both…

Safe travels to school

Starting the school year off right all starts with a safe commute. Students and teachers at St. Martin High have a much safer route to school every morning now that improvements to a hazardous intersection are finished up. Imagine being…

Acadian Plaza shooting

One man is in custody following a shooting that occurred Monday evening in Gulfport. Forty-seven year-old Jerome Verdell Jefferson of Gulfport has been charged with attempted murder after turning himself in shortly after the shooting occurred. The shooting happened at…

Receiving stolen property charge

A California man is in custody in Harrison County after deputies arrested him for one felony count of receiving stolen property. Sheriff Troy Peterson says 58-year-old James Franklin of Apple Valley, California was pulled over on Interstate 10 near mile…

Pass Christian boat thefts

The Pass Christian Police Department is seeking information on the theft of two boats. On June 29th, 2017, the Pass Christian Police Department received a grand larceny report for theft of two boats. One was a 15 foot camouflage aluminum…

New details in an armed robbery at Regency Inn in Pascagoula

There is new information regarding an armed robbery that happened at the Regency Inn Hotel in Pascagoula Sunday night. The Pascagoula police arrested 19-year-old Anthony Hurst Jr. after he matched the description of a suspect who tried to rob a…

Learning to prevent cyber threats

No country, industry, community, or individual is immune to cyber risks. Today, local government and county workers as well as some private business leaders gathered at the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency Office in Gulfport to learn what they can…

First day at new Gulfport High School

The first day of school brought a fresh start for Gulfport High School students as they walked the halls of a brand new campus. All buildings are new besides the old ninth grade building which was renovated into the new…