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Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor Boat Launch Now Open

The Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor is open for recreational use but only on a temporary basis for now. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to continue using caution in the area since some of the elements of the project…

Signs put up at Nature Park Locations in Moss Point

X marks the spot. Today, the City of Moss Point, alongside Land Trust, marked two future spots for nature parks by placing signs in the areas. News 25’s Laurene Callander gives us a look at these eco-tourism projects in the…

Popp’s Ferry Extension Route

The extension of Popp’s Ferry Road to the beach and Highway 90 has been a project in the works for decades. Now, it is closer to becoming a reality. The city’s engineering firm Neel-Schaffer has presented two possible road routes.…

Amtrak Work Session in Biloxi

A series of work sessions along the Gulf Coast to discuss what it will take to bring back Amtrak continues today in Biloxi. The meeting, conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, included about 20 representatives from Amtrak, CSX, the Southern…

New Safety Measures at MGM Park

The countdown is on and soon there will be a new safety feature installed at MGM Park. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us with the latest. [mappress mapid="2569"]

Federal Agents on “Official Business” in Gulfport

Federal law enforcement officers were carrying boxes out of a Gulfport business this morning. Federal agents were standing outside Stacey’s Unique Tax Services, a business in a plaza off of Pass Road in Gulfport. The federal law enforcement officers appeared…

Two Charged in St. Andrews Homicide

A new twist in a Jackson County murder investigation, deputies say the car the two suspects crashed into a Biloxi house last night belonged to the victim. Thirty-six year-old Rita Johnston and 35-year-old Hubert Anderson have been charged with capital…

Base Given all Clear After Bomb Threat Hoax

GULFPORT, Miss.  – Emergency personnel on board Naval Construction Battalion Center responded to a bomb threat in base housing late this afternoon. A resident received a call from someone telling them there was a bomb in their residence. Several houses…

USM Gulf Park Gateway Nearing Completion

A scenic and much needed addition to the USM Gulf Park campus is nearing completion. Last fall, the university began constructing the new gateway entrance to the school on Highway 90 with an addition of a westbound turn lane. The…

Signs to be put up at Park Locations in Moss Point

X marks the spot. Today, the City of Moss Point and Land Trust marked two future spots for nature parks by placing signs in those areas. The first, off Highway 613 across from the Riverfront Welcome Center, will cover 4.52…

Two Charged in St. Andrews Homicide

New developments this afternoon about the homicide investigation in which the body of a man was found on a dirt road in the St. Andrews community of Jackson County Tuesday morning. Two have been charged with capital murder: Rita Johnston…

Jazz And Blues Festival

Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Steve Miller about the Jazz and Blues Festival.         [mappress mapid="2562"]

Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Vincent Creel about the Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt.       [mappress mapid="2561"]

Shuckers Announce Enhanced Fan Safety Measures at MGM Park

The Biloxi Shuckers, in accordance with recommendations issued by Major League Baseball, are extending the protective netting behind home plate to cover the seating area behind both dugouts at MGM Park for the 2016 season. Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert…

Amtrak Meeting Scheduled Today

Happening today a meeting at Biloxi City Hall to further discuss the possibility of restoring Amtrak service through South Mississippi. After a ten year hiatus South Mississippi leaders are on board for bringing the service back and plan on doing…

FunTime USA Hits a Roadblock

FunTime USA owners and supporters filled Gulfport City Hall today wearing t-shirts that read “Gulfport City Council: Vote Yes.” They were hoping city leaders would decide to re-zone the current property that FunTime USA owners plan to rebuild on. Just…

New Mugshots Preparing for Customers

One of Gulfport’s newest restaurants is putting the finishing touches on their new bar and grill. In one week, Mugshots will open its new location off of Old Highway 49 across the street from Sam’s Club. Mugshots hopes to build…

Dr. Seuss Family Night at Quarles Elementary

Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach have decked the hallways with Dr. Seuss illustrations to celebrate the joy of reading. Parents and community members joined in on the fun tonight during the school’s very first Dr. Seuss themed…