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Civilian Gun Class

If you recently purchased a firearm or want to brush up on safety tips, the Gulfport Police Department has an option for you. The department offers a civilian gun class where participants learn gun safety, how to properly handle a…

Blood Drive This Weekend

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Lo Ballard about the Edgewater Mall Blood Drive from 12 - 5 pm on 2/4/2017 near the Old Tulane Campus.

Drug Bust On I-10

A Texas man is behind bars in Jackson County, after deputies discovered nearly eight pounds of cocaine in his truck during traffic stop on I-10. Luis Maldonado was arrested Tuesday morning at the 70 mile marker, after a Jackson County…

Have You Seen This Woman?

Biloxi police are asking for your help locating 31 year old Tina Plourde. She was last seen on the evening of June 6 in the 1700 block of Beach Boulevard driving a silver two Dorrk Honda Civic with a paper…

Have You Seen This Woman?

Biloxi police are looking for a missing Alabama woman who could be on the coast. Authorities say 68 year old Kay Atkins Raines of Mobile, Alabama was last seen at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi and the home depot…

Tulane Receives Leed Gold Standard

Architects recognize Tulane’s Mississippi Gulf Coast campus for its outstanding sustainability efforts. The campus received the gold standard of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design award also known as the Leed Award. Leed certified buildings are resource efficient, use…

Harrison County 4-H Club Seminar for Teen Driving

Harrison County 4-H Club is hosting a seminar for teen drivers. The event is this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. The seminar aims at helping teen drivers become more aware of the…

Have You Seen this Woman

Biloxi police are looking for an Alabama woman who could be on the Coast. Authorities say 68-year-old Kay Atkins Raines of Mobile, Alabama was last seen at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi and the Home Depot in Gulfport on…

[Graphic Content] Horse Killed by Traffic in Gulfport

This morning in Gulfport, a horse running free in a neighborhood on Phifer Lane was hit and killed by traffic. Residents discovered the horse lying dead near the roadside and believe the driver responsible for the horse’s death fled the…

Hancock County Shootings

Multiple shootings rang out in Hancock County this afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. multiple shootings were reported in Bay St. Louis and Waveland. The first shooting happened around 3:45 near Washington Street and Old Spanish Trail. Officials say the second shooting…

Elderly Man Injured in Woods Fire in Moss Point

An elderly man was air-lifted to an Alabama hospital after a Moss Point fire left him with severe burns to his arms and legs. Firefighters responded to a widespread blaze in a wooded area near Highway 63 and Elder Ferry…

Super Bowl Footballs

The countdown to the Super Bowl continues. Sunday the Patriots will play the Falcons in Houston, Texas. Quaterbacks Tom Brady and Matt Ryan don’t know it, but the footballs they will throw on Super Bowl Sunday were made by a…

Recovery Progressing Quickly at William Carey University

January 21st a tornado tore through William Carey University’s Hattiesburg campus, destroying nearly everything in its path. In less than two weeks, the electricity has been turned back on in several buildings, students have resumed classes either online on in…

String of Mailbox Thefts in Harrison County

Authorities in Harrison County are asking for the public’s assistance in stopping a string of thefts. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints of stolen mail from residences. The suspects, Timothy Ross and Sabrina Morrison, both from Alabama, are altering…

Drug Bust on I-10 in Jackson County

A Texas man is behind bars in Jackson County after a traffic stop on I-10 discovered nearly eight pounds on cocaine in his truck. Luis Maldonado was arrested Tuesday morning at the 70 mile marker on I-10 after a Jackson…

Multiple Shootings in Hancock County

There were multiple shootings in Hancock County this afternoon. Hancock County Deputy Don Bass tells News 25 that a gun fight broke out in Bay St. Louis, but no injuries are reported at the time. A second shooting in Waveland…

Significant Drop In Crime: Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department definitely has a reason to celebrate. Biloxi Mayor Andrew 'Fofo' Gilich highlighted the officers and their impressive statistics at Wednesday’s state of the city address. In the past year burglaries are down by nine percent, robberies…

Grant For "Health Is Golden" Campaign

It's February and hopefully you're still on track with your New Year’s Resolutions. For students, faculty, and staff at USM Gulf Park, a grant renewal will help them achieve their fitness goals. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi…

Brewery Bill Moves

Small Mississippi breweries could sell beer to customers on site under a measure moving forward in the legislature. House members voted 93-23 Wednesday to pass House Bill 13-22 , sending it to the senate for more debate. The measure would…

Former Businessman To Learn Fate Today

A former Mississippi businessman and lawmaker will learn how long he will spend behind bars. US District Judge Henry T. Wingate is expected hand down the sentencing for Cecil McRory. McRory was found guilty of crimes related to the bribing…

Do You Know Who This Is?

Gulfport police need your help trying to track down a suspected burglar. On January 13th, Gulfport police responded to a burglary call King Limo located on 16th Avenue. When they arrived they learned a black male had entered the business,…

Early Voting Mississippi

A bill advancing at the Mississippi capitol would give voters easier and earlier access to the ballot. But, it is expected to face opposition. The house voted 113-8 on Wednesday to pass House Bill 228, which would allow no-excuses, in-person…