Biloxi Mayor Could Run Unopposed
For now it looks like current Biloxi Mayor Andrew "Fo Fo" Gilich will be running unopposed for mayor this summer. Today at 5 pm is the deadline for anyone looking to qualify to run for mayor and as of right…
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Early Morning Fire
No one was home during an early morning fire of a single family house in Gulfport this morning. Neighbors tell News 25 no one was living in the home off Brittany Court. It took close to 10 units and twenty…
Moody’s downgrades Mississippi Power
Moody’s Investor Service downgraded Mississippi Power Company’s rating today. They say it’s because of the expected battle the company will have to wage to recover its cost for the “increasingly uneconomic Kemper integrated gasification combined cycle plant.” The downgrade is…
Taking it to the Max-ine!
If you’re searching for your daily dose of inspiration, look no further. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us with the story of a woman with no limitations. We’ve all heard the old adage “age is just a number” and Maxine…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
The month of March kicks off with Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. It’s an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that incorrectly attacks the healthy tissues. Some of these symptoms include blurred vision, numbness, and even paralysis. More than 2.3…
Rotary’s 100 days of service
The Rotary Club of Moss Point kicked off their 100 days of rotary service project by clearing out invasive plants at the Sawmill Landing Park site. It’s strategically located at the entrance to the city and has a number of…
Gulfport students are national finalists in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest
Back in January, News 25 brought you the story of a group of students at Gulfport High School creating a solar powered vending machine for homeless students. That project is well on its way as the group was awarded $50,000…
River Oaks teacher gets a pie to the face
River Oaks Elementary School in Gulfport participated in the fun of “Read across America Day” with a little friendly competition. Students dressed as their favorite book character paraded around the school as part of “Read across America Day.” Today’s event…
Defense bill could bring work to Ingalls
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran says an agreement on a final defense appropriations bill would increase funding for new ships for the U.S. Navy that will involve shipbuilding in Mississippi. Senator Cochran says he is confident congress will approve the agreement…
Getting after it, no matter what
Today News 25 brings you the story of a woman who pushes herself to the limit everyday while battling Parkinson’s and CIDP. Maxine Nelson turns 80-years-old this September, but she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Sometimes we need a little…
Handmade Blankets Donated To Veterans
One woman is warming the hearts of local veterans by donating handmade blankets to the VA in Biloxi. Lillian Thornton tells News 25 this is her way to give back to the veterans who fought and served for our country.…
Blankets For Veterans
Women are delivering 15 thousand personally made blankets to veterans today at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
No bond for accused killer
A judge revoked bond for the Long Beach man accused of murdering Deverick Johnson Monday night. According to the Harrison County Jail Docket, 28-year-old James McDowell is not bondable. McDowell is accused of shooting Johnson in the head and fleeing…
No Bond For Accused Killer
A judge revoked bond for the Long Beach man accused of murdering Deverick Johnson Monday night. According to the Harrison County Jail Docket, 28 year old James McDowell is not bondable. McDowell is accused of shooting Johnson in the head…
"Read Across America Day"
Ohhhh the places you'll go....with the power of reading! On Thursday, that's what community members knew our young coast students were needing. Thursday is "Reading Across America Day" as well as dr. Seuss' birthday. To celebrate, the junior auxiliary of…
Three people escape house fire in Gulfport
A family of three walks away without a scratch after a house fire on Ruby Drive. One of the residents told News 25 she was cooking in the kitchen when her roommate started to smell smoke. After searching the house,…
Gulfport man has 130 pound tumor removed
A Gulfport man returns to the Coast after California doctors remove a 130 pound tumor from his lower abdomen. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to his homecoming in Gulfport this evening and shares more of his journey. A 130…
Updated: Structure fire on West Wortham Road in Harrison County
A large fire on West Wortham Road near Owen Ladner Road left a large metal garage completely destroyed. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the building partially collapsed and had multiple vehicles, including a boat, inside. Several of the…
Careers on the Coast Job Fair
It’s called Careers on the Coast, a networking and job fair at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus that will be held on Tuesday, March 7th. The job fair provides current and past students of Southern Miss the opportunity to…
A brighter city is a safer city says Ocean Springs alderman
The City of Ocean Springs is putting on the final touches on a project aiming to shed light on safety and the environment. City officials have been working on installing more street lights and replacing existing lights in Ocean Springs…
Ten thousand mile ride for childhood cancer
A man on a mission to cycle 10,000 miles across the country made his way through Gulfport today. This is all in an effort to raise money for those affected by childhood cancer. Kenneth Bettencourt says he’s supporting an effort…
Hibernia Marching Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Now that the carnival season is over, it’s time to start looking toward the next party: St. Patrick’s Day. That’s exactly what the Hibernia Marching Band Society is doing. This year’s grand marshal is state Representative Scott Delano and the…
Locals talk Lent sacrifices
Today is Ash Wednesday and that means it is now the start of Lent and the end of the Mardi Gras season. Some Gulfport residents attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church today to receive their ashes for the first…
Accident involving police cruiser in Gulfport
A crash involving a Gulfport police car sent two people to the hospital this morning in Gulfport. A mini-van and a Gulfport police cruiser collided by the intersection of Highway 49 and Polk Street. The officer and one of the mini-van’s passengers went…