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John Kasich Campaigns on the Coast

John Kasich's message loud and clear today: he's not a quitter and is looking to gain momentum, especially as the campaigning heads to his home state. The GOP presidential hopeful was rallying this morning in Gulfport. "It's a national campaign,…

Pearl River County Storm Damage

Pearl River County fortunately avoided any fatalities from last night's storm, but tornadoes that touched down in the county destroyed homes and trees in its path. Fire crews in the county believe three tornadoes touched down throughout the county in…

Jackson Water Problems

The Mississippi State Department of Health says pregnant women and young children should not consume Jackson water straight from the tap because of concerns about lead levels. The department issued precautions Wednesday, weeks after releasing results of testing that showed…

Capital Murder Indictment

A Mississippi man already suspected in a separate murder has been indicted in the December 2014 burning death of a 19-year-old woman. Quinton Tellis was indicted on capital murder charges yesterday by a special grand jury in the death of…

No Redesign For State Flag

Mississippi legislators will not attempt to redesign the state flag that features the confederate battle emblem because leaders say they can't reach consensus on removing the symbol. Yesterday was the deadline for legislative committees to act on general bills, and…

RV Park Among Hardest Hit Areas

One of the most hard-hit areas appeared to be a recreational vehicle park in the town of convent, in southern Louisiana. Two people were killed there and authorities are still looking for people possibly trapped under the debris. Thirty-one people…

Teams Being Sent To Document Damage

Tornadoes and severe weather ripped through the gulf coast on Tuesday, mangling trailers at a RV park, ripping off roofs from buildings and killing at least three people in Louisiana and Mississippi.   At least seven tornadoes hit southeast Louisiana…

Storm Damages

A reported tornado caused some damage but no injuries near New Orleans' main airport. High winds ripped off roofs and downed trees around the greater New Orleans area. Other suspected tornadoes were reported north of Lake Pontchartrain and west of…

Online Dating Scams

February is known as the time to celebrate love and for those who are feeling alone, Valentine’s Day weekend can make you feel especially vulnerable. Often times, people use online dating sites as a way to find that special someone…

Trees Are Down Across Pearl River.

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Severe Weather Update

It looks like much of the severe weather is starting to dissipate. While the Coast has fared pretty well, there are reports of one death in Hattiesburg from the storms. My Fox 23 in Hattiesburg reports 73-year-old Harris Dale Purvis…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Annual Meeting

Today more than 650 business and community leaders gathered at the Beau Rivage for the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. It was a great year for the chamber and a great year of giving back. The meeting serves…

A Fresh Face on History

Visitors who pay a visit to some of Biloxi’s historical landmarks will get a fresh take on the city’s history. Some new markers, complete with color pictures and paragraphs explaining the significance of each location, can be found around Biloxi.…

Annual Military Training on the Coast

If you see military forces on the Mississippi Sound, don’t be alarmed, it’s just a training exercise. Several boat teams are set to conduct military exercises along the Gulf Coast. The Biloxi Police Department wants to make sure no one…

Preps for John Kasich Finishing Up

John Kasich supporters from across the Gulf Coast will be packing into Café Climb to hear the GOP presidential candidate speak. Café Climb and Climb CDC have been busy the past few days preparing for the Ohio governor’s arrival. Kasich’s…

Visitors Enjoying Coast Regardless of Weather

Severe weather and tornado warnings weren’t enough to scare everyone out of having a good time. It may have been windy enough to blow your pants off but people were still coming in and out of the Scarlet Pearl Casino…

Weather in Gulfport

News 25’s Kendra Turley has updates on the severe weather.

Severe Weather Update

Governor Phil Bryant has issued a state of emergency today for all areas of the state that may be affected by current storms. Meteorologist Ryan Mahan has a look at the weather.

Firewise Program Teaches Coast Residents

It was only a week ago that a forest fire ripped through Jackson County. Today, the Mississippi Forestry Commission wanted to make sure Coast residents are ready if it were to ever happen closer to home. Residents from across the…

Emergency Operation Plans Luncheon

Pastors and priests who attended a disaster training luncheon now know more about what to do in an emergency in their place of worship. Local firefighters, police officers and pastors gathered in the Regions Banquet Room in the Knight Foundation…

Locals in Severe Weather

While most locals have been taking cover during the severe weather, others were checking out the storm up close. Earlier today on the Gulfport beaches, some people got an up close sight of the heavy winds and rough waves. One…