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Update On Councilwoman Hit By Car

Family members Say Bay St. Louis council woman "Wendy Mc Donald" is doing as good as could be expected after being hit by a vehicle Monday. Eventually taken to a New Orleans hospital after being hit by a car while…

Jedi Training Academy in Gautier

In preparation of tomorrow’s “Star Wars Day,” some local Padawans learned the way of the Force during a special training. The Gautier Public Library hosted a Jedi Training Academy from 6 to 8 p.m. with different “Star Wars” themed activities.…

Update on Flooded Business in Gulfport

Melissa’s Bakery in Gulfport is slowly, but surely, working to get back on its feet after 19 inches of water flooded the shop last Thursday. The building is all dried out now, but they’ve had to rip out two feet…

Better Access from Railway Platform in Biloxi

On tonight’s Biloxi City Council was a resolution to submit a grant application to the Southern Rail Commission for funds to help make the current CTA building in Biloxi more accessible. This will help when citizens get off of the…

Corks and Cleaver Expanding

One Coast restaurant owner is taking full advantage of the creation of Fishbone Alley in Gulfport. For the past several weeks, owner of Corks and Cleaver David Dickensauge has been expanding his restaurant. That expansion features a new market which…

Acadian Ambulance Contract Expiring in Jackson County

Acadian Ambulance Service’s contract with Jackson County expires in November. For the first time in nearly 16 years, the county is considering going out for an RFP or request for proposal. The move would open an opportunity for another ambulance…

Updated Body Cams for Biloxi Police

The Biloxi Police Department is asking for updated body cameras that would be no cost to taxpayers. Police Chief John Miller says the current cameras have served their purpose but do not have enough storage space for the amount of…

Gulfport Celebrates National Tourism Day

Travel and tourism is being celebrated today nationwide and Gulfport decided to have a little celebration of their own. City officials and friends gathered at the Gulfport Welcome Center to celebrate. Members of the Audubon Mississippi Coastal Bird Stewardship Program…

Seaside Shuffle in Long Beach

The University of Southern Mississippi is taking steps that benefit a healthy lifestyle and allows students to enjoy the Coast’s beauty at the same time. The very first “Seaside Shuffle” was a chance for Southern Miss staff, faculty and students…

Global Gaming Women Luncheon

Secrets, tips and trades all words of wisdom shared by a group of women leaders in the gaming industry at a luncheon today. Tickets sold out for the Global Gaming Women Luncheon at the Island View Casino in Gulfport. During…

Requesting Pick up for Flood Debris

The City of Gulfport wants to remind everyone that scavenging through debris from flooded homes is illegal. If you have a pile that needs to be picked up, report it. City ordinance prevents the rummaging and removal of curbside garbage…

SRHS Retirees Stand Firm

A year and a half has passed since Singing River Health System retirees began their  fight for lost retirement benefits. Even though the rain forced retirees into a local Subway, dozens stood with their “Do the right thing” pins and t-shirts, keeping…

Joint Land Use Studies Announcement

Military bases play a big role in our national security and have a major impact on our local economy and community. News 25’s Laurene Callander explains how grants from the Department of Defense and Mississippi Development Authority will fund joint…

MDEQ Issues Two Water Contact Advisories

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued two water contact advisories Tuesday. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas.…

Surprise Pep Rally For Students

Fourth grade students at Jackson Elementary will soon begin state testing, but before they do, the school put on quite the surprise to motivate the youngsters. Parents joined students this morning in Pascagoula for a surprise school pep rally, hoping…

Stone County Celebrates Tourism Week

The Dizzy Dean Welcome Center off Highway 49 in Wiggins was the spot to be today in Stone County. Members of the Stone County Economic Development Partnership were celebrating the county’s centennial birthday in conjunction with National Tourism Week. Food,…

Joint Land Use Studies Announcement

Two military bases here on the Coast are working side-by-side with the cities they lie in for joint land use studies. Keesler Air Force Base announced their partnership with the City of Biloxi and the Seabee Base with the City…

Man Damages Hospital

Merit Health in Biloxi will have to undergo thousands of dollars in repairs due to the actions of one man early this morning. Hospital employees told police that 53-year-old Clifford Jackson had been asked to leave when he became upset…

Fatal I10 Wreck Last Night

Three people are dead after a pile up on I-10 in Hancock County. The wreck happened around 9 last night and involved at least five cars. Westbound lanes were closed until 2:30 this morning. Others that were involved in the…

First Responders Appreciation

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Mike McCarroll about the First Responders Appreciation event Monday May 30th 6 am - 12 pm at First Baptist Church of Lizana.

Surprise Pep Rally For Students

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Dr. Caterria Payton about the surprise Pep Rally for students at Jackson Elementary.

Discover D’Iberville App

Apple’s “There’s an app for that” slogan is now influencing officials and community leaders in the City of D’Iberville to create an app that brings more tourists to the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley tells us more about the city’s…

Who Killed Mark Burgess?

It dates back to 1991, a man killed in cold blood on his way home in Pascagoula. Fast forward to 2016, the murder remains a mystery with no arrest made in the murder of Mark Burgess. News 25’s Shelby Myers…