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Dedeaux Road Project Move

Good news for Gulfport Residents who are eagerly awaiting the widening of Dedeaux Road the green light has been given for the project to move forward. MDOT has authorized the city to proceed with advertisement for construction. The Gulfport City…

Two Deaths & Two Weather Related Injuries

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reports two deaths and at least two injuries statewide so far after the large storm system moved through our state. A child from Rankin County died at university medical center from an electric shock after…

Cuban commodore arrives in Biloxi as ambassador

Tonight an international guest joined the Biloxi Yacht Club at dinner to discuss an event that would create a potential partnership between two nations. Commodore Diaz Esrich is visiting Biloxi from the Hemingway International Yacht Club, the only club in…

Relay for Life: Light up the Night

Hundreds of people gathered in Gulfport tonight to ‘party with a purpose’ during the American Cancer Society’s annual relay for life. The five hour tailgating style event celebrates the lives of people who lost the battle with cancer, people who…

Discovering the Gulf Coast

Before tomorrow’s historical reenactment of D’Iberville’s landing at Fort Maurepas, guests could meet the cast and crew of the production. Members of the 1699 Historical Society and Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce welcomed community members to gather at the Walter…

Trike-A-Thon for Ariana

Sacred Heart pre-k students were triking around the school parking lot, raising awareness and funds for their classmate Ariana Farragut who is fighting a rare form of brain cancer. The public was invited to come out and donate for Ariana…

Ordained as the bishop of the Biloxi Diocese

This afternoon at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, Louis Kihneman was ordained as the bishop of the Biloxi Diocese. Kihneman comes to the Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi, Texas. He previously served at several churches across Texas. He…

One year since major flash flood in Gulfport

It was one year ago today when cities along South Mississippi received extreme rainfall, dumping as much as ten inches of rain, flooding homes and businesses. The flash flood caused 20 homes and businesses to be destroyed in Gulfport and…

Gulfport burglary arrest

The man wanted for burglary of a Gulfport business is now behind bars. Mohamed Hussain is accused of breaking into Discount Tire and Rim on Pass Road. When officials arrived they found a broken door and damage to a vehicle.…

Diamondhead City Council meeting

A special meeting of the Diamondhead City Council was held this afternoon to discuss and take action regarding the security of city information as it relates to city email and city personnel. The city hall meeting then turned into a town…

Fatal bullying lawsuit settled in Moss Point

The Moss Point School District has settled a lawsuit over the death of seventh grader Lorel Malone. U.S. District Court records show his parents allege school officials failed to stop students from bullying the boy over his religion. Lorel Malone…

Ocean Springs reenactment celebration

On the eve of the City of Ocean Springs’ annual reenactment of Pierre Le Moyne D’Iberville’s landing on the Gulf Coast, the community is welcome to come meet the cast and crew  in downtown Ocean Springs. News 25’s Hank Davis…

Light up the night Relay for Life

Relay for life will “party with a purpose” in Gulfport this evening to celebrate the life of those battling cancer. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Jones Park with a look at all the action.

Excellence in Education Awards

Over 20 students received $16,000 in scholarships this morning during the Excellence in Education awards ceremony. Biloxi and Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual event in Gulfport. Students who succeeded both academically and in the community were honored during…

Prescription Take Back Day across the Coast

Tomorrow the Drug Enforcement Administration is encouraging everyone to participate in their Prescription Drug Take Back program. Multiple locations in South Mississippi will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Each site will be open from 10…

MDOT gives green light for Dedeaux Road project

Good news for Gulfport residents who are eagerly awaiting the widening of Dedeaux Road, the green light has been given for the project to move forward. MDOT has authorized the city to proceed with advertisement for construction. The Gulfport City…

Two arrested for armed robbery

Two teenagers are behind bars for the armed robbery of the Pizza Hut on Highway 49. Giovanni Smith and Cobie Rupert are accused of entering the business on Tuesday night armed with handguns, demanded money, and then fled. Police say…

The Magic Of Rob Lake

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rob Lake about the his magic show at the Scarlet Pearl. The show is on April 28th to 29th and tickets are $40 dollars each.

Food & Wine Festival

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Robert Faulk and Cynthia Dobbs Sutton about the Food & Wine Festival Thursday May 11th from 6-8:30 pm at L&N Depot Plaza in downtown Ocean Springs.

Fundraiser for Ariana Farragut

Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School will be having a Trike-A-Thon fundraiser tomorrow morning benefiting one of their students who is fighting a rare form of brain cancer. Ariana Farragut is a pre-k student and has been diagnosed of her cancer…

Cancer survivor tea party

Battling cancer is one of the toughest trials a person can go through, but overcoming it is one of the greatest triumphs. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside a celebration that honored women who have bravely fought the fight…

Ports of Call annual fundraiser

Climb CDC in Gulfport hosted their annual Ports of Call Food and Cultural Festival this evening. News 25’s Hank Davis was there and brings us the story. Climb CDC’s Ports of Call Cultural Food Festival is their largest annual fundraiser,…