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Harrison County Fair Opens

For the first time in 80 years, the Harrison County Fair kicked off today. There was plenty of excitement to go around on opening night, kicking off with Christian Night. Live music from local Christian entertainers took over the stage.…

Moss Point Residents Petition for City Manager

Residents in Moss Point follow the City of Ocean Springs and start a petition to move toward a city manager form of government. The call for change comes after many residents were upset with the recent investigation and termination of…

NCBC Members do 22 Pushup Challenge

Members of the Naval Construction Battalion Center push to spread awareness of suicide prevention among our veterans. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports on the base’s involvement in the nationwide 22 pushup challenge. These pushups are not a typical part of…

Centennial Plaza Chosen for Big Event

A state-wide celebration and a moment in history will be hosted in South Mississippi. Officials from the Gulf Coast jumped on buses to tour Centennial Plaza where the 200th anniversary celebration of Mississippi will take place in just over six…

Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set

As we do every Wednesday, we welcome former Major League Baseball catcher Barry Lyons to tell us about who will be speaking this coming Friday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum exhibit “Our Love Affair with Baseball.”

Pascagoula Speaks Out

Police Chief Art McClung no longer has a job with the Moss Point Police Department. This came after he admitted to drinking alcohol before Pascagoula police stopped him for allegedly driving recklessly. What’s next for the Pascagoula Police Department who…

MGCCC Home Opener Thursday Night

It’s finally time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs to return to their home turf. Tomorrow night, the Bulldogs will kick off their home opener against East Mississippi Community College. At the new facility, MGCCC officials are excited…

Shuckers Finish Season 72-67

Earlier this week, the Biloxi Shuckers ended their season coming up just short of the playoffs. After ending the first half of the season a game and a half back from a playoff spot, the Shuckers ended the second half…

Harrison County Fair Begins Today

The Harrison County Fair kicks off today for the first time in over 80 years. Country singers and pageant queens will all grace the stage for the next five days. The arena is also being prepped for the rodeo set…

Former MSU Employee Indicted for Embezzlement

A former Mississippi State University employee turns herself in for embezzlement. Special agents with the Office of the State Auditor determined 63-year-old Susan Holder received excessive reimbursement for travel to the tune of $35,500. Evidence shows Holder charged travel to…

Meeting to Improve Police Encounters

Police interactions with civilians are a hot topic in light of recent national events. It’s a topic that Gulfport police wanted to address the public on tonight. At the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport, young and old residents filled…

2016 Labor Day Enforcement Period

Mississippi Highway Patrol wrapped up their Labor Day enforcement period and News 25 has the weekend numbers for you. According to highway patrol, state wide one fatality was reported. There were 175 DUI arrests. One hundred and seventy vehicle crash…

Board Votes to Fire Moss Point Police Chief

The City of Moss Point is in search of a new police chief. The board of aldermen decided to fire already suspended Police Chief Art McClung. News 25’s Kenda Turley shows us the reaction from both residents and city officials.…

Is a City Manager Needed in Ocean Springs?

A move to bring a city manager to Ocean Springs is causing waves among the board of aldermen. Two petitions are currently out, one in favor of the current mayor-based system and the other in support of appointing a city…

Dog Training Classes and Kickball Registration

For the first time since before Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi Parks and Recreation is bringing back dog training classes and registration is open all this week. Whether you want to teach your dog to sit, stay, rollover or behave while at…

To Stay or Not to Stay after Graduation?

Data from a new study shows a stark difference between Mississippi public college graduates in health and education related fields and STEM fields and their plans to stay in the state after they throw their cap. News 25’s Kristen Durand…

New Hangars at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

There’s a new spot for small planes to hang on the Coast and it is located in Gulfport. A ribbon cutting was held for the eight new hangars that are now open for small planes at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.…

Commercial Red Drum Season is Open

The Gulf Coast is officially snapped off from Red Snapper season, it ended last night at 11:59 p.m. So what is allowed in fishermen’s nets? News 25’s Gina Tomlinson finds out what the seafood industry is nibbling on now. As…

Jackson County Kidnapping Arrest

A Biloxi man is behind bars and charged with kidnapping his son over the weekend. Twenty-seven year-old Billy Gray was visiting his seven-year-old son at the boy’s mother’s home in St. Martin Saturday afternoon. The mother left him in his…

Biloxi Man Charged with Striking Victim with his Car

A Biloxi man is behind bars after allegedly hitting a woman with his car and then forcing her into his vehicle. According to Biloxi police, 47-year-old Sherad Malone was booked on charges of aggravated domestic violence after a witness reportedly…

Moss Point Police Chief to Address Board of Alderman

Moss Point Police Chief Art McClung is scheduled to speak with the city’s board of aldermen about his July 29th traffic stop in Pascagoula when an officer clocked McClung going over 100 miles per hour. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins…

Interview with Ocean Springs Alderman Greg Denyer

A city manager could be coming to Ocean Springs. This change would reduce Mayor Connie Moran’s role as mayor to a part time position which would contribute to a salary cut. The city’s board of aldermen and Mayor Moran will…

Casa Of Harrison County Needs Volunteers

The court appointed special advocates of Harrison County need your help. The organization is in need of volunteers as they look for coast adults to be the voice of young children in the county. CASA volunteers go into the homes…