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Behind the Scenes at the Clean Coal Plant in Kemper County

Tonight, we start our two part series on the much talked about Kemper County Energy Facility. News 25’s Kristen Durand spoke with Anthony Wilson, president of Mississippi Power. She takes us beyond the gates of the plant that the company…

Biloxi Firemen Install Smoke Detectors

The Biloxi Fire Department will soon hit the streets to make sure residents’ homes are protected. Starting this Saturday and the next two Saturdays, Biloxi firemen will roam different Biloxi neighborhoods, knock on doors and offer their assistance with providing…

A Party Welcomes Back Chiquita

After two years of operating out of New Orleans, the well-known international fruit brand Chiquita is back on the Coast. That’s something local leaders say is worth going bananas about, as evidenced at a special celebration in Gulfport today. News…

Northern Legislators to Fight for BP Money

South Mississippi lawmakers, along with Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, want to make sure the majority of BP oil spill settlement funds are spent on the Gulf Coast. Northeast Mississippi legislators are saying not so fast. Representative William Tracy Arnold, a…

Presidential Debate

If you weren’t watching the Saints game last night, you probably had you’re eyes fixed on the big debate. Candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton shared the stage for the first time at the presidential debate. The two candidates expressed…

National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day. With Election Day a little over a month away, local officials want to remind Coast residents of upcoming deadlines. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details.

Inmate Caught in Ocean Springs

Acting on an anonymous tip, investigators have captured Tiffanie Ann Miller. She was taken into custody around 2:30 this afternoon hiding in a house at 8512 Edgewater Boulevard in the Gulf Park Estates area of Ocean Springs. More details will…

Diaper Need Awareness Week

For every child they have, parents will spend about 2500 dollars on diapers alone a cost too high for many. This week is diaper need awareness week a time to shed light on just how many children spend far too…

National Elementary Honor Society

Scholarship responsibility, service, leadership these are the four pillars newly inducted members of the National Elementary Honor Society at Popps Ferry Elementary vow to live by. This morning 16 new members were inducted to this prestigious group. In order to…

Alderman Special Election

Diamondhead residents are headed to the polls today at city hall looking to vote in a New Alderman. Ward one Alderman Joe Lopez resigned from his position earlier this year after he decided to move away from the area. Polls…

Pay Raises for Biloxi City Employees

Over 450 Biloxi employees will soon see a two percent pay increase after the motion passed this afternoon. City Council members met earlier today to discuss the compensation schedule. A total of $500,000 of tax payer money is allocated for…

Republican Presidential Debate Watch Party

Democrats weren’t the only ones to hold a watch party here along the Coast tonight for the big debate. A crowd of young and old gathered at the Republican campaign headquarters on Cowan-Lorraine Road in Gulfport. Light refreshments and heavy…

Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party

Gulf Coast Democrats used the brand new campaign headquarters facility as a place to watch the presidential debate. Those in attendance say they prefer to watch political debates around like-minded individuals. The facility will host watch parties for each of…

Democratic Executive Office Opens

The political Gulf Coast community welcomed the new democratic headquarters in Moss Point this afternoon. The new office sits near the corner on Jefferson Avenue near Main Street. Dozens gathered for the ribbon cutting including fourth congressional candidate Mark Gladney.…

Ocean Springs Calls for Cruisin’ Volunteers

If you live in Ocean Springs and you’re looking for a fun way to help rev up Cruisin’ the Coast, now is your chance. Cruisin’ the Coast is one of South Mississippi’s biggest events of the year, bringing thousands of…

Family Safe after Multiple Car Fires

A family of seven counts their blessings after fire engulfed several of their vehicles just inches away from their home overnight in St. Martin. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports. Two vehicles burnt to a crisp and a third suffering heat…

Democratic Executive Office Opens in Jackson County

Fourth congressional candidate Mark Gladney stops in Moss Point for the grand opening of the Jackson County Democratic Executive Office. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the ribbon cutting with details.

Harrison County Fair Attended by Thousands

The numbers are in and needless to say, the first Harrison County Fair since the 1930s was an absolute success. The five day fair chock full of food, music and fair fun took over the Harrison County Fairgrounds earlier this…

Absentee Ballots Sent out Today in Harrison County

The big presidential election may be a little over a month away, but absentee ballots are already being mailed out. Today, the busy two week absentee ballot preparation process came to a head for the Harrison County Circuit Clerks Office.…

Overnight House Fire in Biloxi

Two people are safe after their home caught on fire last night in east Biloxi. A smoke alarm alerted the homeowners a few minutes before midnight. Biloxi firefighters rushed to the scene on Fountain Lane off Esters Boulevard, but the…

H.O.G. Ride Hits The Coast

You may have seen a line of motorcycles stretching for miles on the coast this weekend well they were in town for the Home Of Grace's Annual H.O.G. Ride. Over 500 bikers rolled along the Gulf Coast on a 40…

18-Wheeler Catches Fire, Causes Traffic

One is seriously hurt after a truck's trailer caught fire on I-10 west in Jackson County. An eighteen wheeler went up in flames, causing authorities to close down westbound lanes on the interstate near Ocean Springs Sunday afternoon. The accident…