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Benefit Car Wash

Community members and friends organized a special benefit for the family Brody "B.J." Brown. The Stone County man whose body was found in a Hancock County Lake on Wednesday. Dozens of trucks, cars and SUV's stopped by the "Auto Zone"…

Celebrating 103 Years Of Life

A one-hundred and three year old woman, who spent all of her life here on the coast, celebrates her birthday. Local legend "Vivian Rogers" has been through several near-death experiences in her one-hundred-and three years of living. Ranging from a…

River Flood Warnings

News 25's Laurene Callander, tell us about the river flooding in Pass Christian.

Biloxi Hibernia St. Patrick’s Day Parade Still On

It may rain on Biloxi’s Hibernia St. Patrick’s Day Parade tomorrow but the good times and the parade will still roll. Barricades line the streets of downtown Biloxi and the roads of the parade route are literally painted green as…

Mississippi Emergency Response Plan

“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today as he addressed emergency response plans for any needs for rescues or evacuations from flooding in South Mississippi.…

Flood Problems for Neighborhoods in Moss Point

They don’t call Moss Point the ‘River City’ for nothing. Neighborhoods in east Moss Point tend to flood when the weather is rainy. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson didn’t stay dry while hearing some of the resident’s stories. From the road…

Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Early March is already considered the beginning of stranding season for marine animals and the stormy weather on the Coast is not making things better. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport has had an unusually high amount of…

Heavy Rainfall and Flood Preps

County leaders and residents are bracing for the rising water and possible flooding in Harrison County. News 25’s Toni Miles checked out some of the area’s most flood prone areas. While most of Harrison County’s flood prone areas are not…

Mississippi National Guard on Standby

As a precaution, Governor Phil Bryant has issued an executive order to mobilize the Mississippi National Guard to assist with any needed high water rescues. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Jody Mike Smith joined the governor in the press conference saying the…

Governor Phil Bryant Addresses Emergency Response Plans

“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today. Governor Bryant addressed emergency response plans for this slow-moving, developing storm system that’s already proven deadly and caused…

Mississippi Storm Report

The State Emergency Operations Center has received storm reports from 35 counties due to the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state. There are no injuries or deaths being reported. The National Weather Service says flash flooding will remain…

The Shuck Factor Postponed

The Biloxi Shuckers have postponed this afternoon’s Shuck Factor until next week due to the weather. Auditions will now take place next Wednesday, March 16th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at MGM Park. You can audition to sing the…

Battle of the Badges Cancelled

The third annual Battle of the Badges that was scheduled for tonight at D’iberville Middle School has been cancelled. The fundraiser basketball game for the police explorers program will be rescheduled for a later date.   [mappress mapid="2490"]

Salvation Army to Open Cold Weather Shelters

The Salvation Army is opening its cold weather shelters due to the rainy conditions. Shelters will open at 4 o’clock this afternoon and will close in the morning at 8. Volunteers are needed as well. If you’re interested in donating…

State of Emergency Declared in Ocean Springs

Video from Front Beach in Ocean Springs from around 8 this morning shows water pouring off the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. Since then the City of Ocean Springs and Jackson County have declared a state of emergency. Public works will be…

Man Identified in Shooting

Officials have identified the man who was shot and killed by Biloxi police officers Thursday night on Popp’s Ferry Bridge. Witnesses tell News 25 Biloxi resident Wesley Sheppard was seen waving a gun around at the top of the bridge.…

Highway 90 Down to One Lane in Pass Christian

Drivers were forced into one lane on Highway 90 in Pass Christian as crews cleared off sand from the roadway. MDOT trucks scooped up the sand which has taken over the Coast roadways thanks to two days of strong winds.…

Men Charged With Armed Robbery In D’Iberville

Today, March 11, 2016, Chief of Police Wayne Payne announced the arrest of Jaquell Green, 18, of D’Iberville, Alloyshious Bennett, 18, from Biloxi and two juveniles on the charge of Armed Robbery. D’Iberville Police Captain Marty Griffin said a patrol…

No Stopping The St. Patrick Day Parade

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews McKenzie Irish and John Carter about the St. Patrick Parade this Saturday. Hibernia Marching Society Parade will still roll Saturday, March 12th.

City of Ocean Springs Declares State of Emergency

City of , Declares State of Emergency, Urge Residents to Take Precautionary Measures Ocean Springs, MS—The City of Ocean Springs declared a state of emergency in effect on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Jackson County has also declared a state of emergency.…