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Fear Free Certification

One local vet is taking the "pet" out of petrified by using new techniques through his fear free certification. Fear Free creates a relaxed environment for cats and dogs so their anxiety drops at the vet' office. Dr. Michael Sheffield…

Sun-N-Fun Horse Show

The horses have returned to the Harrison County fairgrounds. This time for the sun and fun quarter horse show. For the 10th year, riders will take the arena for this breed specific competition. Competitors as young as 9 all the…

Firm Hired To Market Aquarium

Commission will hire a Baton Rouge frim to market the Mississippi Aquarium slated to be built across from Jones Park. Mesh integrated marketing and advertising will be responsible for the marketing campaign to raise money needed to pay for the…

Dangerous Heat

May feel nice on this 90 degree day but do you know signs of heat exhaustion? AMR here on the gulf coast already responded to 22 heat emergencies in 2016 and 6 alone this month. While South Mississippi is no…

Bench Warrent Amnesty Day Monday

Residents with an active bench warrant for arrest in the city of Gulfport have the chance to make it right without fear of arrest. Monday will be bench warrant amnesty day when the city will waive the $678 dollar contempt…

Search For Fraud Suspect

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying this woman. She is wanted in connection with felony credit card fraud, which police say happened at multiple locations in both Biloxi and Gulfport. She is believed to have used a stolen fuel…

Police Investigating Possible Shooting

A man is recovering after being shot in Gulfport last night. Around 9:30 Gulfport police received a call about shots fired in the west Gulfport area in the neighborhood near 45th avenue. Later police learned a male was being treated…

Fight Ends In Gunfire In Pascagoula

Four people are behind bars after a bar fight ended in gunfire early this morning in Pascagoula. Lieutenant Doug Adams tells New 25 a fight broke out inside thunder's tavern and then spilled into the parking lot shortly after 2…

The King And I Performances

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Nancy Strum and Trevor Musgrove about the The King And I Performance at the Gulfport Little Theatre.       More Information: http://www.gulfportlittletheatre.net/glt_current_show.html

2nd Annual Tour De Gulfport

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Chris Vignes and David Parker about 2nd Annual Tour De Gulfport. This Saturday June 18th from 9 am to 4 pm. in Downtown Gulfport.

Dangerous Heat

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the dangerous heat that is effecting the coast. While reminding us to hydrate frequently and take shelter from the heat if needed.

Saints Experience Coming To Biloxi

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Cliff Kirkland about the Saints Experience coming to MGM Park in Biloxi July 8th and 9th.

Police Investigate Call of Shots Fired in Gulfport

Authorities are investigating a possible shooting in the West Gulfport area.  Police received a call Thursday night around 9:30 of shots fired in the neighborhood somewhere near 45th Avenue. When police arrived, they did not find anything out of the…

Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco Makes History

Supervisor Connie Rockco was the first woman elected to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, the first woman elected to serve as board president and now she’s the first woman to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors.…

Woman Drowns in Biloxi Back Bay

There was a tragedy in Biloxi today as authorities recover a body from Biloxi Back Bay. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, first responders were called to the Forrest Avenue Pier just across from the Department of Marine Resources…

Moss Point State of the City Address

Moss Point is moving forward. That is just one of the highlights from the mayor’s State of the City address this evening. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at what else the mayor has on his agenda for…

Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco Makes History

A local woman is making history for females and the entire state of Mississippi. Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco will be sworn into office by the Mississippi Association of Supervisors tomorrow, becoming not only the first female MAS president to…

Lynn Meadows Ribbon Cutting

Today Lynn Meadows Discovery Center celebrated the opening of a new outdoor exhibit as well as some recent national recognition. The center received the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Only ten of these awards were given throughout…

Moss Point State of the City Address

An important meeting in Moss Point is about to get underway as residents gather to hear the mayor’s State of the City address. Moss Point is moving forward and this is just one of the highlights of the mayor’s address…

Special Needs Project Award

A Jackson County three-year-old received a special award this afternoon for her strength and resilience. Mariyah Danell Kimble was born with a mild case of Down syndrome and had open heart surgery at just ten months old. After years of…

Woman Drowns in Biloxi Back Bay

It was a deadly day for a swimmer in Biloxi’s Back Bay. An afternoon search by authorities has turned up the body of a person who was reported missing earlier today. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at the scene and…

Shaggy’s Provides Offshore Fishing Trip for Kids

Point Cadet Marina smelled extra fishy today as 18 kids returned with their big catches after an offshore fishing trip, thanks to a partnership between Shaggy’s and USM. Earlier this year, Shaggy’s made a $15,000 commitment to partner with the…

Kids get Hands-on Law Enforcement Experience in Biloxi

Traffic stops, bomb response, domestic crisis intervention, all things police cadet explorers learned about at this year’s Southeastern Law Enforcement Explorer Academy in Biloxi. It’s all part of a seven day program put on by area law enforcement agencies that…