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Plans For Sand Beach Boardwalk

Plans are slowly being released for a new boardwalk that could soon make foot and bike travel easier along the Coast. The Sand Beach Boardwalk would likely stretch from Treasure Bay Casino about two miles to Rodenberg Avenue. Hopes are…

Guns In Church Bill Is Now Law in Mississippi

A bill to allow some members of church congregations to carry guns inside is now law. Governor Phil Bryant signed the legislation this morning, allowing places of worship to designate members to undergo firearms training and carry guns to protect…

Man Arrested For Burglary

Biloxi police have made an arrest in a robbery that happened back in February. Twenty-year-old Tydarrius Magee is being charged with burglary. On February 25th, police responded to a burglary in progress on Travia Avenue. Residents in the area saw…

Police Searching For Keith Smith

The Moss Point Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man they say should be considered armed and dangerous. Keith Smith is wanted on felony charges of burglary, home invasion, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and witness intimidation. Police…

Blessed Gyrls Rock

News25's Katarina Luketich interviews Bessie Marshall about the Blessed Gyrls Rock event this Saturday April 16th.

Vote For Fair Theme On Facebook

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Angel Kibler-Middleton and Hustin Skinner about the Fair Theme for Harrison County Fair.     https://www.facebook.com/msharrisoncountyfair/app/592946697529839/

Blessed Gyrls Rock

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Carolyn "CJ" Johnson about the Blessed Gyrls Rock event this Saturday April 16th.

Crawfish and Beauty Queens

It’s Coast history in the making. The very first queen of the Crawfish Music Festival has been crowned. Contestants from all over the Coast competed tonight for the crown in the Miss Crawfish Music Festival Scholarship Pageant. The event was…

Gautier Teacher Named Mississippi Teacher of the Year

The Mississippi Department of Education has named Gautier educator Jodi McKenzie as 2016’s Teacher of the Year. McKenzie is a 10th grade English teacher at Gautier High School. She will represent Mississippi in the National Teacher of the Year competition.…

Safety and Security Summit at USM Gulf Park

Security is a top priority at high schools nationwide. Many of them were represented at USM’s Gulf Park campus to discuss and share ideas and methods about safety on campus. As our environment and threats surrounding sporting events change so…

Coast Runner Gears up for Boston Marathon

One of the top marathons in the world is set for Monday and avid runners everywhere are lacing up their sneakers. So far, twenty-seven people from Mississippi, including five from the Coast, are registered for this year’s Boston Marathon. News…

West Harrison High Band Headed to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

This morning, tears of joy flooded the West Harrison High School band room as representatives from Macy’s announced their selection to march in the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students walked in completely oblivious to the huge news. Once they…

A Heroic Dog Receives Honor

A dog who was shot to save his family received an honor from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department today. A hero is what the red-nosed Pitbull Leon proved to be. When two armed men wearing ski-masks broke into a Gulfport…

Zander Continues to Improve

We are continuing to track the recovery of a local three-year-old boy who police say was so severely abused he was sent to the ICU. His father remains behind bars for the charges. Today, more good news about Zander’s recovery. Zander is…

Interview with Pageant Coordinator Debra Godber

Mudbugs may top the menu at this year’s annual Crawfish Music Festival, but tonight it is ten outstanding beauties who are taking center stage as this year’s festivities get underway.  News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us from the Coast Coliseum…

Long Beach Library Celebrates 50 Years

This week one Coast library is celebrating where they are by looking back at how far they’ve come. The Long Beach Public Library is celebrating 50 years of serving the Long Beach area. Starting at 5:30 tonight, the library will…

Rise in Tickets for Texting and Driving

If you text while driving you will soon pay even more for it. Harrison County is increasing penalty fees for texting drivers from $25 to $100 beginning July 1st. Since the beginning of the year, deputies have written more than 20…

Update on Rescued Yorkies

Eighteen of the Yorkie puppies rescued by the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Gulfport police are officially up for adoption. After a week of some tender love and care, the pups are in great shape and ready to head…

April: Child Abuse Prevention Month

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Debra Foster and Roy Kitchell about the CASA' s Blue Ribbon event for Child Abuse Prevention Month. More information please visit casaharrisoncounty.org or call 228-865-7078.

Zander Continues to Improve

We are continuing to track the recovery of the little boy whose father is accused of severely beating him, leaving him with critical wounds. There is more good news about Zander’s recovery. Family members tell News 25 results from Zander’s…

Prayer Vigil for Zander

Some good news this afternoon, the little boy who police say was severely beaten by his own father is doing a lot better and doctors are pleased with his progress. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside a Gulfport prayer…

2016 Jolly Crawfish Boil

It’s Jolly time again on the Coast. The night was filled with crawfish, music and donations at the Jolly Crawfish Boil at the Grand Magnolia Hotel. Fred’s Super Dollar gave over $14,000 to the Bacot-McCarty Foundation. That money will go…