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Gulfport Woman Safe after Being Kidnapped

A Gulfport man is charged with what authorities are calling the kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend. Forty-eight year-old Ernie Lizana has been arrested after police say he assaulted and forced the victim into his car last night. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department says this is…

Zander’s Condition Improving: Prayer Vigil Tonight

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. A prayer vigil for Zander is being held tonight at the Nugent United Methodist Church…

Gulfport Arson Suspect Charged

Through a joint investigation between the Gulfport Fire & Arson Unit and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, a Gulfport man was charged with 1st degree arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to the Progressive…

Harrison Central Swimmer Makes History

One Gulf Coast swimmer made school history Wednesday morning. Harrison Central High School senior Kyjana Webber signed to swim for the University of Sioux Falls South Dakota on Wednesday. When she signed on the dotted line, she became the first…

Child Abuse Conference in Biloxi

Law enforcement officials, social workers and prosecutors, just to name a few, are crucial when it comes to child abuse response. Today, they are gathering on the Coast. They are here for the One Loud Voice: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Child…

Upcoming College Baseball at MGM Park

Tonight, the Shuckers will be ending a seven game homestand but that doesn't mean baseball is going anywhere. Jackson State and Alcorn State will face each other in the Urban American Classic. The game will be on Friday, April 15th.…

Zander’s Condition Improving: Prayer Vigil Tonight

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. Family members tell News 25 Zander opened his eyes this…

Gulfport Woman Kidnapped While Taking Out the Trash

On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 48 year old Ernie Lizana who resides at 1934 42nd Avenue in Gulfport, MS on a felony charge of Kidnapping. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, a victim stated…

No Hate in our State Rally in Gulfport

In light of a rally supporting the Religious Accommodations Act today in Jackson, LGBT activists and allies want to make sure their voice is heard too. Gulfport resident and LGBT activist Charlotte Ferguson will host a public rally at Jones Park…

Wanting Bryant To Resign

The national LGBTQ task force is calling on Governor Phil Bryant of Mississippi to resign saying his signing of House Bill 15-23 was immoral, and saying the law unduly infringes on basic human rights. In more back lash over the…

Emergency Exercise

News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the Emergency Exercises being performed at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport involving ten agencies.

New Beers on the Coast

Beer enthusiasts now have three new tasty choices here on the Coast courtesy of Bell’s Brewery. The Michigan based brewery plans to open up seven new territories this year with Mississippi being the first. The company shipped out cases to…

One Book One Pass

It’s National Library Week and in Pass Christian they started a new tradition in the city. At 7 p.m. they announced “One Book, One Pass” the new program encouraging residents in the city to read the same exact book and…

No Hate in our State Rally in Gulfport

In light of a rally supporting the Religious Accommodations Act tomorrow in Jackson, LGBT activists and allies want to make sure their voice is heard too. Gulfport resident and LGBT activist Charlotte Ferguson will host a public rally at Jones…

Chicot Road North of Hwy 90 Closed

If you were in Pascagoula and planning on taking Chicot Road or just driving by, you may have noticed caution tape, lots of hard hats, and a few crews. Jackson County officials are trying to get to the root of…

Controversy over Damming Pascagoula River

An organization dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers in the country named the Pascagoula River one of America’s most endangered for 2016. This comes as environmental groups are calling on a federal agency to stop the potential dam construction project…

New Beers on the Coast

Several new beers, brewed by Bell’s Brewery, will be released on the Coast this week. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with details on the expected arrival.  

Sexual Battery of a Juvenile

A Long Beach man will serve 20 years after pleading guilty to sexual battery of a juvenile. Forty-six year-old Edward Clements Jr. was prosecuted in a 2010 case out of Hancock County in which he was accused of sexually assaulting…

Harrison County Board President Addresses County Residents

It’s been a busy 90 days, but she’s been getting things done. That was Harrison County Board of Supervisor President Beverly Martin’s message to residents today at the Kroc Center. Martin was the keynote speaker of Morning Call put on…

Vet Center Mobile Outreach Program

For veterans, readjusting to civilian life is no easy feat, but the Veterans Center has made it their mission to make that transition as smooth as possible. Today, one of 70 nationwide mobile vet centers set up shop outside of…