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Sweet Treats for Military

Dozens of military personnel won’t be able to go home for the holidays or spend Christmas around family. That’s why the Seabee Base in Gulfport is continuing its annual “Taste of Home” tradition. Dozens of people in the community and…

Abuse Cases Rise over the Holidays

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun, but unfortunately they can also bring unwanted stress and hardships to some households. The pressures of having a perfect Christmas, coupled with a strained budget and the consumption of alcohol…

Three House Fires in Gulfport

Gulfport homeowners are dealing with the aftermath of three separate house fires, all of which happened in less than two hours. Gulfport firefighters are still investigating what caused a home on 55th Avenue to go up in flames after the…

Biloxi Water Bill Due Date Pushed Back

If you live in Biloxi and receive your water bill a little late, don’t worry you’ll have a little more time to pay it. Water bills that the city would have mailed to customers Thursday won’t be mailed until today…

Checking On Elderly Parents

If you'll be seeing elderly parents or other family members this weekend... It's a good time to make sure they're in good health. Aging experts from the Baylor College of Medicine suggest asking older relatives if they have had their…

Keeping Pets Safe During The Holidays

In addition to your kids, pets should be on your radar as well this holiday weekend. Pets can be just as curious as children and want to get a closer look at all the gift wrap and shiny decorations. Extension…

Pet Adoption Special Today

If you're looking for a last minute Christmas present and want to add a new member to the family, why not adopting a pet? Today the Jackson County Animal Shelter is having an adoption special the first 15 adult cat…

Heater Breaks At Natatorium Pool

Swimmers visiting the Biloxi Natatorium may feel that the water is a bit cooler these days after the heater burns out. The twelve year old gas heater is expected to be replaced within the next several weeks. The new heater…

Police Crack Down On Seatbelt Use.

According to studies, seat belts are the most effective safety feature available in cars today but still nearly one in five Americans fail to regularly wear one. So during this holiday season, the Gautier Police Department is cracking down on…

Feed the Needy

Public safety agencies all along the Gulf Coast prepare for this year’s “Feed the Needy” food drive. The program is designed to deliver hot meals to the homes of those less fortunate on Thanksgiving Day. “Feed the Needy” continues to…

Holiday Closings

We want to remind you of closings that could affect you waste pro garbage pickup will run on their normal schedule. Government offices will be closed today and Monday across the coast. U.S. District Court will be closed Monday and…

Holiday Shopping Safety

The chaos of last minute holiday shopping can put consumers at a greater risk for theft. News 25’s Kendra Turley shares several holiday safety tips to keep in mind while you’re out shopping over the next couple of weeks. Christmas…

Feed The Needy

Gulf Coast Public Safety has Feed the Needy for the past 26 years on holidays and now it's time they continue the tradition. Biloxi, D'Iberville, Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian Police Departments as well as the Harrison County Sheriff's…

Have You Seen the Elf on the Bayou?

We’re all familiar with the Elf on the Shelf, a small helper sent from Santa’s workshop to keep his eye on the boys and girls of South Mississippi through the holidays, but have you seen the Elf on the Bayou?…

Meet the Peewee Princess

One local girl put down the pompoms and put on her cleats for a chance to play with the boys. Now, ten-year-old Hailey Green is getting recognized for her play on the field. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us the…

Holiday Shopping Safety

The hectic rush of holiday shopping over the next couple of days can put consumers at greater risk for theft. Law enforcement and consumer professionals recommend that shoppers prepare a list ahead of time, only carry the credit cards and…

Have You Seen This Woman? Wanted in Moss Point

Today, the Moss Point Police Department issued an arrest warrant for the woman authorities say filmed men pouring hot water onto a cat that was trapped in a cage. According to Moss Point Commander Stacey Deans, 23-year-old Karmen Coleman is…

Holiday Book Drive at Barnes and Noble

Come Christmas morning many kids will wake to find toys and electronics under the tree, but Barnes and Noble is asking you to give the gift of reading while giving back to the community this year. Each year, Barnes and…

New Noise Ordinance Discovered in Bay St. Louis

The Bay St. Louis City Council spent about two hours Tuesday discussing ways to enact an ordinance to quiet the loud music coming from bars in the depot district late at night. The city attorney then discovered the Bay already…

Woman Arrested for Commercial Burglary

The Biloxi Police Department arrested a woman accused of robbing electronic devices from two Beach Boulevard condominiums. According to Biloxi police, 32-year-old Julia Newton was arrested on two counts of commercial burglary after an investigation into two condo burglaries reported…

Murder Suspects Steal Woman’s Car

Neighbors in Geary County, Kansas are regrouping today after the suspects arrested for a murder in Jackson and robbery in Pascagoula entered their car while trying to run from police. Joshua Garcia and Jamison Townsend were speeding in a red…

Guilty Plea Withdrawal Rejected

A federal judge is rejecting an attempt by a former Mississippi lawmaker to withdraw his guilty plea in a prison contracting bribery case. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate ruled Wednesday Cecil McCrory's request to undo his plea didn't meet…