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Improvements to Ocean Springs Harbor Complete

After months of construction and some push back to start, the Ocean Springs harbor master says the inconvenience was well worth it. Fishermen were not happy when the city closed the road and boat launches in late September for repairs,…

Chiquita Returns to Gulfport

Chiquita Brands International returns to Gulfport after operating in New Orleans for the past two years. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Port of Gulfport where the first vessel is set to arrive this evening.

Missing Harrison County Man Identified 43 Years Later

A Harrison County man who went missing 43 years ago has been positively identified today. Harrison County Sheriff’s investigators confirm Joseph Spears, who ran away from the Harrison County Youth Detention Center in 1973, is the John Doe found buried…

Moss Point Police Looking for Shooting Suspect

On 8/12/2016, Moss Police responded to the area of Shortcut Rd and Frederick St. in reference to a Shooting. Upon arrival Officer located a black male lying in the ditch with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the…

How to Better Interact with Police Event

Gulfport police say in order to keep the peace in our community, it’s important to know how to interact with law enforcement. An event put on at a local church is the first of many centered on better communication with…

Donation Items Needed

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Brandon Necaise and Bobby Beech about donation items needed for Louisiana flooding relief to help people effected by the flood in Louisiana.

Arrested In Connection With April Murder

A man who has been on the run since April wanted for murder in Gulfport has been arrested. Gulfport police arrested 24 year old J'Var Pope Saturday on a charge of murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts…

Suspected Pick Axe Burglar Arrested

Man accused of breaking into homes in Jackson County with a pick axe was arrested over the weekend. 36 year old Anthony Lee Smith was picked up near O'Neal Road in Vancleave Saturday after two days spent in the woods.…

MDOT Works to Open Roadways in Southwest Mississippi

Traffic Update: MDOT Works to Open Roadways in Southwest Mississippi WHO: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). WHERE: Over the weekend, MDOT crews made repairs to open Hwy 24 and Hwy 569…

Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt tells News 25 about the Louisiana flood relief efforts and the supplies they need like gloves, mops, brooms and more. As you can donate supplies at any central fire station until Tuesday.

’99 Sea Wolves Reunion

The Mississippi Sea Wolves are back on the Gulf Coast, even if it’s just for one night. Fans were able to come out to the Island View Casino tonight for the 1999 Kelly Cup Champion Sea Wolves reunion party, featuring…

Flood Concerns Continue for Pass Christian

Flood waters almost reached the front door of residents in West Harrison County yesterday. Although waters in most areas are now receding, residents are still on high alert. Several people on Derrick Road in Pass Christian still have significant inches…

Rainfall Gathering in the Streets

As steady rainfall continues to cover Mississippi’s three coastal counties, street flooding has been widespread. News 25’s Hank Davis takes us to one neighborhood where residents have been dealing with high water. Water still lines the sides of Tandy Drive,…

Shooting in Moss Point

A shooting this afternoon in Moss Point has left one man injured. Details are still very limited at this time, but we do know that the victim was shot around the area of Frederick Street and Shortcut Road. Moss Point…

Biloxi Design Studio Receives Grant

A local design studio is getting an extra helping for their Friday Morning Serial program, thanks to a grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation with funds given by the Knight Foundation. Each week, the program has special guest speakers…

Brittney Reese: Home Grown Olympian

Gulfport native Brittney Reese is a favorite to shatter records in the Olympic long jump competition next week. News 25’s Katarina Luketich caught up with Brittney’s mother this morning as she prepares to board a flight to Rio to see…

Tree Falls on Vehicle

A woman and her grandchild escaped serious injury after a tree fell on their vehicle. They were travelling in north Harrison County. The woman and her four-year-old grandchild were heading west on Landon Road when a huge tree branch crashed…

Standing Rainwater Causes Concerns

The weather continues to cause headaches for residents of low lying areas all over the Coast. Since the steady rainfall began on Tuesday, street flooding has been reported throughout the coastal counties. This afternoon, News 25 spoke with a few…

Biloxi Armed Robbery Arrest

A 21-year-old man is in jail tonight charged with armed robbery at a Biloxi gas station. Police arrested Jonah Jackson shortly after the robbery took place at the Fernwood Shell gas station early this morning. Authorities say Jackson was found…

Man Armed with Pick Axe on the Loose

The search is on for a man armed with a pickaxe. Authorities say he broke into a Vancleave home early this morning. Jackson County authorities say a homeowner woke up to a man standing inside the house on Wire Road…

BREAKING: Shooting in Moss Point

This afternoon in Moss Point, a person was shot at Frederick Street and Shortcut Road. Police Chief Art McClung confirms one man was injured in the shooting. News 25 has a reporter headed to Moss Point. We will have complete…

HEAVY RAIN CAUSING FLOODING IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI

PEARL – The State Emergency Operations Center has received storm reports from multiple counties due to the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state. There are two injuries being reported in Harrison County. The National Weather Service says flash…