Busiest Day of the Year for Post Offices
Today is the busiest day of the year for post offices across the nation as many try to get gifts to their loved ones in time for Christmas. The post office in Gulfport along Highway 49 was busy this morning…
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Feed the Needy
Thousands poured into the Lyman Community Center Thursday morning for another Thanksgiving tradition: Feed the Needy. Over 2,600 meals were served in Gulfport, feeding those in need on the Thanksgiving holiday. Between 3,500 and 4,000 volunteers came out for the…
Driving on Slippery Roads
Slippery road conditions caused a ripple effect of accidents in Harrison County this morning. The on-ramp to Highway 67 at Highway 49 closed down around 6:30 because of the icy conditions. MDOT sprayed over 200 pounds of salt on the…
Funding for Passenger Rail Stations in South Mississippi
All aboard in South Mississippi: the Southern Rail Commission announced funding for passenger rail stations. Almost two and a half million dollars are going to four Coast cities. Total budgets for each city include Biloxi at $497,000, Pascagoula at $1.3…
Uncle Shoots Nephew
An argument over a pit bull Sunday night in Jackson County leads to a man shooting his nephew in the head. Sixty-eight year-old Derek Smith told Jackson County deputies he only meant to scare Tyrel Obiol when he fired the…
New Bishop has Strong Ties to the Coast
There’s a new bishop in Biloxi and he’s no stranger to the Gulf Coast. Pope Francis has named Reverend Louis Kihneman the Third to serve as the fourth bishop of Biloxi. The appointment was announced today in Washington, D.C. The…
Feed the Needy Signup Deadline Today
The Gulf Coast Public Safety, Feed the Needy Program will deliver meals to those in need this holiday season. Today is the last day to order a meal. If you or someone you know is in need, call the Biloxi,…
The Electoral College Votes
The Electoral College will formalize Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States. The 538 members meet today in all 50 states to cast their official votes 306 votes for Trump to Hillary Clinton's 232. Republican Donald…
Pascagoula Food Tax Meeting
This morning Pascagoula city leaders will meet with business owners on the new two percent prepared-food tax. The city of Pascagoula will have a representative on hand at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce meeting to answer questions and offer…
Trump Thanks Mobile Campaign Support
President Elect Donald Trump made a stop in Mobile this weekend to thank supporters for standing behind him throughout his successful campaign. News 25's Hank Davis takes us to Ladd Peebles Stadium, with details from what may be Trump's final…
Kittens in a Bag Found Near Bridge
A tiny kitten is recovering now after a Biloxi resident says a bag of three were found near a bridge. Appearing to have been thrown off of it. The only kitten that was found alive is being called "Little Fish"…
Firefighter Dies In Motorcycle Accident
A Moss Point fire fighter is the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Jackson County over the weekend. Authorities tell News 25 35 year-old "Lucas Morace" died instantly when his motorcycle crashed into another car on high-way 57 Saturday…
Crews Work Overnight to Pump Water
The north end of Lee Street in Biloxi was shut down yesterday due to flooding. Crews with Oscar Renda contracting were operating pumps intended to pump excess water however there was nowhere for it to go. Due to the five…
Cold Weather Sweeps Gulf Coast
News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Jerry Casey, from the Salvation Army Cold Weather Shelter about the need for volunteers for the Cold Weather Shelter and the Bell Ringers which support the funding for the Salvation Army so that they…
New Bishop Has Strong Ties To The Coast
There's a new Bishop in Biloxi and he's no stranger to the Gulf Coast. Pope Francis has named reverend Louis Kin-Nah-Mon the third to serve as the fourth Bishop of Biloxi. The appointment was announced Friday in Washington DC. The…
Big Play Supports Feed my Sheep
Tonight at Big Play you have a chance to have a good time for a good cause. Big Play is a family fun entertainment center with bowling, a full arcade and more. Tonight only they are hosting the Party with…
Special Needs Christmas Party 2016
Tonight in Biloxi, the Donal Snyder Building was full of holiday cheer as the city’s parks and rec department hosted a special needs Christmas party. The parks and rec department schedules at least one event for members of the Coast’s…
Cold Weather Shelters Open on Sunday: Volunteers Needed
The Salvation Army will open its doors this Sunday for anyone needing a place to sleep without freezing. Temperatures are expected to drop this weekend and the cold weather shelter in Gulfport will be available. The Salvation Army also needs…
Feed the Needy Christmas Deadline
If you need some extra help with your holiday meals, law enforcement agencies across the Coast are here to help. The deadline for residents to sign up to receive meals on Christmas Day is Monday. All you have to do…
Big Play Supports Feed My Sheep
Big Play is the place for big fun in Biloxi. Tonight they’re hosting a Party with a Purpose. Proceeds from tonight’s party go towards supporting the Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen. You can join the fun with a $5 cover…
Have You Seen This Woman? Wanted for Shoplifting
A local business would like the public’s help identifying the woman authorities say stole a shirt. Taunt recently opened up a new location in Gulfport. Their owner tells News 25 a woman stole a men’s dress shirt from the store…
Memorial Hospital Improves Diabetes Care
According to the American Diabetes Association, roughly 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Diabetes can lead to heart problems, hypertension, and a wide array of health issues. It is also the seventh leading cause of death in…
Ocean Springs High School Science Fair
Students are putting science skills to the test at Ocean Springs High School. An entire semester’s worth of work in projects filled the classroom at the high school this afternoon. Every year a group of students research, perform experiments, and…
U.S. Coast Guard Presented with New Ship
With missions increasing all over the world, the demand for ships in the U.S. Coast Guard is at an all-time high. Huntington Ingalls Industries delivered the cutter Munro to the U.S. Coast Guard during a ceremony at the Pascagoula Shipyard…