Tonight the Gulfport Police Department hosts their annual Night out against Crime. It’s a family friendly atmosphere with lots of spooky fun in a safe setting. News 25’s Hank Davis has a preview of tonight’s frightening festivities.
A robbery in Gulfport leads to a quick arrest. Police say just before 4 this afternoon, a black male entered a hair salon in the 14,000 block of Dedeaux Road, telling everyone to get on the ground. He then took…
The Pascagoula Police Department offers a way for you to safely dispose of your unused medications during Saturdays’ Drug Take Back Day. The national event serves as a way to collect expired, unwanted and unused prescription and over the counter…
The state Supreme Court rules that the City of Pascagoula and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District should have a say in the way Chevron is taxed on property it leases from the county. The case dates back to 2010 when the…
A human trafficking survivor shared her powerful story today at the Mississippi Nurses Association Convention. Lexie Smith, at ten years old, met a teenage boy living in her grandparents’ neighborhood. He began sexually assaulting her and selling her to his…
Come face to face with Gulfport police k9’s, SWAT team, and motor units during tonight's Night out against Crime. The event is a fun way for the police department to mingle with the community so that citizens can get a…
A two vehicle accident on Highway 49, just south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, had a part of the highway down to one lane this morning. Gulfport police tell News 25, a little after 10 they received a call…
The Gulfport Police Department does their part every day to keep their residents safe.
This weekend, dispose of your unused medications safely during Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day. The national event serves as a way to collect expired, unwanted and unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The DEA started Drug Take Back Day back in…
After months of back and forth, the City of Biloxi and the Secretary of State’s Office agreed to put a hold on plans for the property surrounding Margaritaville. The agreement came just minutes before both sides were set to present…
USM Gulf Park welcomed more than 100 professionals and students from all over the state, Louisiana, and Alabama to network and learn about geographic information science related fields. The fourth annual Mississippi Geospatial Conference is sponsored by the Mississippi Association…
Today members of the Deaf Grassroots Movement gathered outside of Gulfport City Hall to raise awareness and promote equal opportunities for members of the deaf community. This awareness campaign is part of a nationwide movement to earn equality. The group…
A heartwarming story came full circle today. Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania returned from a trip to California where he had a chance to meet up with some big fans. They say a simple thank you can go a long…
Today, USM Gulf Park students had the opportunity to see what the Coast Guard is all about and learn more information about their auxiliary program. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a voluntary organization working alongside active duty and reserve Coast…
Today, South Mississippi had a second chance to provide input on how the state should spend more than $700 million of BP settlement money. Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and several other state legislators met with Hancock County residents at city…
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is backing away from considering a change in where casinos are allowed to develop along the Gulf Coast. Commissioners had little comment today after deciding not to let casinos build on sites where the casino companies…
A mistrial was the result after a previous guilty murder verdict of Johnny Owens III was found to be untrue. The jury deliberated for over two hours in the case Wednesday and stated they reached a unanimous verdict in the…
It took a jury three hours today to find a 23-year-old man guilty of first degree murder. Henry Harvey was found guilty of the shooting death of 29-year-old Eddie Briggs in January 2015. Testimony showed the defendant shot the victim…
The second annual VGA Championship wrapped up at Fallen Oak. The tournament is made up of the nation’s top veterans who now take the time to golf. It was an exciting end to the Veteran’s Golfers Association Tournament. The 2016…
Today the Ocean Springs Garden Club planted pink flowers with an important message. The ladies of the club placed the pink snapdragons in the shape of a ribbon for breast cancer awareness.The flowers are outside of the Singing River Imaging…
If you're a proud Mississippian then today is the day you give back to not only your community, but the state. Today is the Mississippi Day of Giving. This is the second year for the event that tries its best…
Hurricane season may soon be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. Today, Governor Phil Bryant declared October 24th through the 28th Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. According to the National Weather Service,…
The Coast's favorite popsicle shop is expanding to two new Coast cities. Pop Brothers will soon open doors in Ocean Springs and Bay St. Louis. The makers of the artisan treats are excited about the expansion. The shop in Ocean…
Thirty years ago on this day, Biloxi lost two brave firemen while they were battling a house fire. Today Kurt Jacquet Sr. and Carl Ohr were honored by friends, loved ones, and the Biloxi Fire Department at their grave sites.…