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Rivers Expected to Reach Flood Stage

We welcomed 2017 with a soggy start, but with significant rain still moving through the area, officials are warning Coast residents to keep an eye on the rising river levels. The rivers in Harrison County are already up with many…

Heavy Rain Causes Floods all over the Coast

The rain keeps coming down on the Coast and flooding is becoming a serious problem for residents. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson reports from East Biloxi where the rising water caused roads to close over the weekend. More than five inches…

One Injured in Shooting on New Year’s Morning

One person is injured after a shooting during a home invasion in Pass Christian Sunday morning. Police say the shooting happened at a house on Lynn Circle at six yesterday morning. According to police, the victim was rushed to the…

Harbor Lights Winter Festival Wraps Up

The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival continues past the Christmas holiday, but not for much longer this year. The city will pull the plug on the lights for this season on January 1st. If you’d still like to get out…

Zaxby’s Ribbon Cutting in Gulfport

Residents and community leaders got a taste of what to expect from a southeast favorite for chicken strips and wings. Zaxby’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport held a “ZIP” party where dignitaries from the City of Gulfport were able to…

Pedestrian vs. Driver Dispute in Gulfport

A dispute between a pedestrian and a driver ends with shots fired and a police chase through the woods. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, a pedistrian was walking north on Canal Road when he got into a disagreement…

The Cost of a DUI in Mississippi

New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights of celebration, but it’s also a huge night for DUI arrests as well. Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, but expensive. In the state of Mississippi, the first offense could…

Ingalls Latest Ship Building Contract

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has received a $468 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to build a ninth national security cutter. Ingalls Shipbuilding currently has two NSC ships in construction. These ships are scheduled to be delivered in 2018…

Dollar General Armed Robbery Suspect

The Gulfport Police Department is asking for help locating the person responsible for robbing a Gulfport Dollar General last night. Gulfport police say they are searching for a black male around 5’5”, wearing a mask, black jacket and black pants.…

Shots Fired on Canal Road

Just before 6 p.m., a man walking down Canal Road reached his hand out to a car passing by. The driver didn't know if the man hit the car or was trying to say something, so the driver backed his…

Zaxby’s Ribbon Cutting

A southeast favorite for chicken strips and wings opens Monday morning. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with more on what Coast residents can expect from the new Zaxby’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport.

Harbor Lights More Popular Than Last year

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about the Harbor Lights, show in Jones Park, Gulfport more popular than last year. As Harbor Lights will be going Nightly starting at 5:30 till 10:30 pm till January 1 2017. Tickets are…

Five Year Old Donates Christmas Money

Elise Imbert asked Santa for money this year but not for herself. She wanted to help local kids and animals in need. Today she donated 500 dollars to Tired Dog Rescue a nonprofit out of Gulfport. The Imbert family met…

Firework Safety

As you head to your nearest fireworks stand to bring in the New Year with a bang, make sure you set them off responsibly. Ahead of the New Year’s Eve holiday, Mississippi fire officials are issuing safety warnings to try…

New Year’s Eve Events Along The Coast

Before you start shedding pounds for the New Year, first you have celebrated ringing it in. Here's a list this weekend. Enjoy your New Year's Eve with a five course meal prepared by an award winning chef in the Julep…

Safe Ride Home Program

A local company offers a helpful option to people who drink a little too much on New Year’s Eve. News 25’s Kendra Turley has more on the Gulf Coast Yellow Cab’s Safe Ride Home Program. From casinos to bars and…

Traffic Accident Causes Traffic Delay

Traffic was backed up this morning on Cowan Lorraine Road after a traffic accident. A GMC Terrain collided with a Toyota Camry a little after 9 this morning at Lorraine Road and Reichold. AMR, Gulfport police and fire departments were…

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Corruption

Fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion...just some of the criminal activities a former Gautier Police Captain says he discovered, and reported. He says they were taking place at the city's police department, while he worked there. Former Gautier Police Captain Jerry Cooksey,…

Shrimping Closes, Tonging Reopens

New important information is out for shrimpers who plan to hit coast waters over the weekend. The Department of Marine Resources announced all waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway in Mississippi territorial waters will be closed to shrimping at 12:01…

Safe Ride Home Program

A local company offers a helpful option to people who drink a little too much on New Year’s Eve. News 25’s Kendra Turley has more on the Gulf Coast Yellow Cab’s Safe Ride Home Program. From casinos to bars and…

Lighting the Largest Menorah in Mississippi

Another Christmas might have come and gone, but it’s still the holiday season. The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah lasts for eight days each year. The Chabad of South Mississippi hosted the lighting of the state’s largest menorah at Edgewater Mall,…