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D’Iberville High School Yearbook Signing

For high school students, the end of the year means many things. For those on the yearbook staff, it means much more. As if getting teenagers up before the sun isn’t hard enough, these 15 D’Iberville High students did that…

Ocean Springs Weekend of Discovery Begins

It’s that time of year again, a celebration of Ocean Springs and a historical look at how it came to be. For the first time, the annual Weekend of Discovery festivities started at the Ocean Springs Community Center. It started…

Wolf River Floods Long Beach Campground

Wolf River is swallowing almost an entire Long Beach campground and it’s not the first time this happened. This is according to employees. Imagine waking up to your whole backyard under water. The recent heavy rain has caused Wolf River…

River Flooding Concerns in Biloxi and Gulfport

In certain parts of Gulfport and Biloxi, it’s hard to see where the Biloxi River ends and the street begins, even as the Biloxi River begins to recede. The Biloxi River was recorded at 16.7 feet around 7 this morning.…

Hit and Run Arrest

A man is in custody after a bizarre hit and run last Friday in Gulfport. Shawn Moffet of Hattiesburg faces charges of carjacking and leaving the scene of an accident which caused multiple accidents. Moffet got out of his car…

Margaritaville Resort Jobs

The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi will host job fairs to fill 600 job openings. The resort will host job fairs from May 1st through the third at the Biloxi Civic Center. Applicants are asked to bring a resume. The resort…

Help Needed to Move Disabled Veteran

Tomorrow morning, local non-profit Crusaders for Veterans is looking for some help moving a sick, disabled veteran out of his home and into a new apartment. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, the group will be meeting tomorrow…

Moss Point Celebration

Moss Point’s week long celebration of its 115th anniversary will wrap tomorrow after a day full of fun activities. Fun by the River will be a full day event. The day will kick off with a 5K at 8:30 a.m.…

Felony Charge of Sexual Battery

A man accused of sexually assaulting a family member over a number of years in Saucier was arrested after police say he moved to Kentucky. Steve Granger of Milton, Kentucky was arrested yesterday on a felony charge of sexual battery.…

Kayak Tour of Sunset Drive in Gulfport

One Gulfport resident took Tina Turner’s “Rollin’ down the River” to a whole new meaning. Gulfport resident Patrick McDonagh posted video on Facebook of him and a friend kayaking down Sunset Drive, giving us a water tour of the neighborhood…

After the Flood

As flood waters begin to recede and dry up, many Gulfport residents are returning to their homes. Oaklane Road resident Laquisha Brooks’ home was flooded yesterday. She was rescued by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. Today, her family is finally…

Police Warn to not Move Barricades

With the excessive rain yesterday, today many roads remain closed. Harrison County EMA representatives tell News 25 rain fall levels reached over 10 inches in some places. These high rain levels led police and road officials to close down roads…

River Flooding Concerns in Gulfport

The rain stopped today but river flooding is in full charge. Back by Riverroad Drive in Gulfport, it’s hard to see where the Biloxi River ends and the street begins. The Biloxi River was recorded at 16.7 feet around 7…

Educator’s Workshop with United States Marines

The week, educators from across the South are stepping into the shoes of a United States Marine recruit during a four day mock boot camp. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us an update on how they’re holding up on base…

Saints Draft Rankins with 12th Pick

The Saints went defense with their 12th pick in last night’s draft. As most mock drafts predicted, the Saints selected former U of L defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins. Rankins finished last season with 13 tackles for loss and six sacks,…

Update on Emergency Shelters

Certain areas in Gulfport were hit hard by yesterday’s flooding, landing many families in emergency shelters. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us in one of the shelters off County Farm Road.  

Marine Corps Training

This week, educators from across the south are stepping into the shoes of a United States Marine recruit during a four day mock boot camp. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us an update on how they’re holding up on base…

Playing in Flood Waters

As the sun came out and all threats of danger were gone, residents began taking advantage of the remaining flood waters. Those living on Oak Lane Drive in the Pebble Creek neighborhood walked outside and began wading, driving and even…

Harrison County House Fires

Last night’s storms also caused two fires on the Coast. A trailer on Pete Hickman Road in Harrison County was struck by lightning, sparking a fire. One resident was home at the time. There were no injuries. A second house…

Cable Bridge Road Closed

Cable Bridge Road in Pass Christian is closed to thru traffic for the immediate future. Flood waters have covered the road’s surface. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has set up two road blocks on each side of the flooded area and…

Local Shelter Open Tonight

For those affected by the severe weather, there is a shelter open tonight in Gulfport. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson heard stories from some of the people staying there. Severe flooding had families fending for their lives and many people seeking…