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Discussing the 2017 Legislative Session

Tonight in Ocean Springs, residents met with State Representative Hank Zuber to discuss issues of importance for the upcoming 2017 legislative session. News 25’s Hank Davis has more. The state of Mississippi’s 2017 legislative session is drawing near and State…

Kwanzaa Celebration in Gulfport

Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a different principal and today is all about celebrating self-determination. The seven day celebration is a time for remembering, reassessing, recommitting, and rejoicing. Hundreds came together at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport…

Discussing the 2017 Legislative Session

The 2017 legislative session is just a week away with some big topics up for discussion and probably the most important to Coast residents is the allocation of BP oil spill settlement money. State Representative Hank Zuber from Jackson County…

Flu Season in South Mississippi

Despite the warm winter we’re having, the flu virus is making its rounds here in South Mississippi. Each year from December to March our region experiences a spike in cases of the flu. While taking anti-viral medications at the first…

It’s Engagement Season for Love Birds

More than 30 percent of engagements are made between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Right now, love is in the air and cash is in the drawers at local jewelry stores like Pav and Broome Fine Jewelry in Gulfport. Employees…

Antennas Allow Quick Body Camera Viewing for Biloxi PD

The Biloxi Police Department vehicles have a new set of fins, but they’re not taking these cars for a swim in the Gulf. What appears to look like fins are actually antennas that allow body camera video to be uploaded…

Sinking Boat Could Make a Dangerous Situation

A sinking boat in the Bay St. Louis Bay has been taking on water since last Tuesday. On foggy days boaters are concerned it might be dangerous. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson took a ride out to where the boat is…

Don’t Let Your Home Become a Burglar Target

While most of us have opened up our holiday gifts, some thieves are just beginning their hunt for their holiday treasures. Police are warning against putting your new goodies on display by leaving boxes from big ticket items in the…

Purse Theft in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying a woman responsible for a string of purse thefts. The suspect is described as a black female wearing glasses and carrying a large white purse. According to police, the suspect targets people at medical facilities.…

Kwanzaa Celebration

The seven days of Kwanzaa are celebrated over the course of the week following Christmas Day.

Tree Drop-Off Locations In Harrison County

Here is a look at where you can drop off you Christmas trees in Harrison County. The Mississippi Power Plant on Cowan-Lorraine Road, the Courthouse Road pier, the parking bay at the corner of Rodenburg Avenue & Highway 90 in…

Kwanzaa Celebration Tonight At 7

News 25's interviews Michael Daniels about the Kwanzaa Celebration tonight at 7 pm in the Good Deed's Community Center in Gulfport.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Jackson County's solid waste department will collect Christmas trees for recycling beginning today. Recycling of Christmas trees saves space in local landfills and discourages illegal dumping. The purpose of this collection is to turn the trees into composting material in…

12 Days Of Giving To Blood

As blood donations tend to decrease during the holidays, the blood center is partnering with sixteen area businesses to increase donations. Through the 31st, if you donate blood at some local locations, you can enter to win a prize as…

Men Wanted For Animal Cruelty Moss Point

Moss Point police have issued arrest warrants for the two men wanted for their involvement in an animal cruelty video that went viral on social media. 43 year old "Larry Rostchild Junior" and 24 year old "Laderrick Rostchild" are wanted…

Holiday Returns, Exchanges, and Savings

The day after Christmas is a huge day for retailers as thousands of shoppers flock to stores across the area to return gifts and shop even more. News 25’s Kendra Turley breaks down everything you need to know about post-Christmas…

Search Continues For Burglary Suspects

The search continues for a group of people authorities believe are responsible for a string of burglaries in Jackson County. The latest the robbery of a Shell gas station in St. Andrews early Monday morning, where three masked men entered…

"Merry Christmas" Bill Pre-Filed

A Mississippi lawmaker pre-files a "Merry Christmas" bill for the 2017 legislative session. Democratic representative "Tom Miles" made the announcement on Facebook saying Mississippians should not have to be afraid of celebrating the Christian holiday. If passed, the "Merry Christmas"…

Post-Christmas Toy Safety

With another Christmas under his belt, Santa is back at the North Pole. What about all those toys he left under the tree? News 25’s Hank Davis gives us a closer look at the increased risk of toy related injury…

Holiday Returns, Exchanges, and Savings

The day after Christmas is a huge day for retailers as thousands of shoppers flock to stores across the area to return gifts and shop even more. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Edgewater Mall with details on what…

12 Days of Giving to Blood Donors

As blood donations tend to decrease during the holidays the Blood Center is partnering with 16 area businesses to increase donations. Starting today until the 31st, if you donate blood at one of three locations you can enter to win…

Legislative Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow

The 2017 legislative session is just a week away with some big topics up for discussion and probably the most important to Coast residents is the allocation of BP oil spill settlement money. Lawmakers stress the importance of reaching out…