Public Service Commissioner on the Coast
Southern District Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton visits the Coast to discuss various issues and legislation. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport with details.
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Patients Still Standing Strong Against Singing River Hospital
A group of patients are at war with Singing River Hospital after the recent abrupt termination of a well-known Pascagoula doctor. Patients wore shirts supporting Dr. Terry Millette to the monthly board meeting at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula today.…
New Puppet Exhibit Coming to Mary C.
A new exhibit coming to the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center is taking puppets to a whole new level. Starting Thursday night, “Shadow and Strings: the World of Puppets” will be the newest exhibit at the Mary C. The exhibit…
Senator Wicker on Eureka Plan Becoming Law
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is pleased to see a proposal to create prize based competitions to encourage more collaboration in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease become law. Wicker had a hand in creating the plan. He says in addition to…
Felony Shoplifting
Two Jackson County residents are charged with felony shoplifting after allegedly stealing from three Dollar General stores. Fifty-two year-old Alan Sellers and 40-year-old Monica Montgomery allegedly stole merchandise from the stores on Highway 63, 613, and 614. Sheriff Mike Ezell…
Suspects in Gulfport Purse Snatching Arrested in Pennsylvania
The two suspects wanted for robbery after allegedly stealing an elderly woman’s purse were arrested today in Pennsylvania. Archie Culbreath and Lindsey Newman allegedly injured a woman when one of them shoved her to the ground and took her purse.…
Moss Point Police Looking for Suspects in Cat Abuse Case
On December 13, 2016, the Moss Point Police Department was contacted regarding a video that went viral of animal cruelty. Investigators conducted a follow up investigation which revealed the crime was committed at 6237 Henry Street, Moss Point, and evidence…
New Coffee Shop in Gulfport
One small business is brewing up in downtown Gulfport giving residents another option for a hot cup of Joe. The hot spot is located right across from Pop Brothers on the corner of 16th Street and Highway 49. The owner…
Christmas Extravaganza For Kids
Kids at the Harrison County Childhood Development Center were all smiles this morning for their Christmas Extravaganza. The annual event begins with Gulfport and Biloxi police escorting 12 buses filled with students from the center outside the Biloxi Town Green…
Chevron Workers Compensation
The Mississippi Supreme Court considers a suit by Quindon Thomas against Chevron USA. Thomas was working for American plant services, which provided contract workers at chevron's Pascagoula Refinery, when he was severely burned in 2012. Business groups and trial lawyers…
Animal Cruelty Investigation
A sad update to a story we brought you yesterday the cat that had hot water poured over it in what's become a viral video has died. Meantime Moss Point authorities tell News 25 they have persons of interest in…
Man Pleads Guilty To First Degree Murder
A coast man pleads guilty to first degree murder on the day he was scheduled to begin his second day of trial. A judged sentenced 44 year old Johnny Owens the third to live in prison. Owens pleaded guilty to…
Authorities on Manhunt on Canal Road after High Speed Chase Ends in Crash
Authorities searching for man who crashed vehicle at Canal Road and Interstate 10 after leading police and deputies on a high speed chase. The suspect is a black male, believed to be wearing tan shorts. Initial reports indicate he attacked…
Senator Roger Wicker Stops at MGCCC
Next year, the U.S. Senate will take a look at ways to rework the higher education policy. Senator Roger Wicker wants to hear from our state colleges before he gets involved in the decision making. That’s why he made a…
Tornado in Harrison County
News 25’s Kendra Turley is out and about in Harrison County. She’s going to give us an update on what they can see on the ground in the area as a tornado passed through earlier.
Edgewater Mall Evacuated
Around 7 p.m. this evening, Biloxi Fire received a call that Edgewater Mall had been evacuated when smoke filled the south end of the mall. Crews worked inside the mall and on the roof using an infrared scanner to determine…
Edgewater Mall Evacuated
Smoke coming from Edgewater Mall caused an emergency evacuation.News 25's Hank Davis is at Edgewater Mall with details.
Wicker’s Eureka Plan Becomes Law
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker’s proposal to create a more competitive fight against Alzheimer’s disease is now a law. Today, President Obama signed the Eureka Bill, which is part of the 21st Century Cures Act, into law. The Eureka Plan won’t…
[Warning: Graphic Content] Animal Abuse Exposed on Social Media
This story contains graphic cellphone video of animal abuse that was captured in Jackson County and then posted to the popular social media app Snapchat before it found its way to Facebook. The footage is disturbing, viewer discretion is advised.…
Tornado Damage in Pass Christian
An afternoon tornado rips through both Hancock and Harrison counties, leaving significant damage behind. Take a look at what the storm did to one trailer on Bell Creek Road in Pass Christian. The winds from the tornado ripped through the…
Cents for Service Drive at Virginia College
Virginia College in Biloxi prides itself on reaching out into the community and today they were at it again. Today through the rest of the week, the school is collecting cents for service. You can stop by and drop off…
Bond Approved Aiming to Spur Development in Biloxi
Biloxi is officially all set to start work on a development project aiming to improve the city. The City Council approved a bond so the city can access funds towards further development around the Walmart Neighborhood Market off Popps Ferry…
Wicker Weighs in on Secretary of State Pick
Donald Trump has named Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state early this morning. The 64-year-old Tillerson is a longtime oil executive with no government or diplomatic experience. Those in favor of the pick call…
Senator Roger Wicker Stops At MGCCC
Senator Roger Wicker heard from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College officials during a stop in South Mississippi today. Senator Wicker said he wanted to hear from state colleges before the senate looks at ways to re-work the higher education policy…