Local USS Indianapolis Survivor Visits Movie Set
This afternoon, USS Indianapolis survivor and Gulfport resident Granville Crane took his first steps on the set of the movie that is telling the story of his experience in the 1945 attack.
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Mayor Gilich Proclaims Today as Barry Lyons Day
Over a month ago, News 25 told you the story of Barry Lyons, a man who worked for 20 years to bring professional baseball to Biloxi but never received the recognition for his efforts, until today.
Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center Wins Silver Award
The Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center can now say they are giving the citizens of Ocean Springs’ award winning healthcare.
Jackson County Circuit Clerk Joe Martin to Retire at the End of the Year
After 36 years of serving Jackson County, Circuit Clerk Joe Martin will retire at the end of this year.
Finishing Touches on Ken Combs Pier to be Completed Soon
Nearly three years after Hurricane Isaac battered Gulfport’s city piers, approval for finishing touches on the fourth and final pier repairs has been granted by the City Council.
CMR Wants to Better Inform Fishermen on Vibrio Dangers
Coast marine leaders are trying to inform fishermen of vibrio dangers to prevent this from happening again.
Gulfport Police Department Asks for Body Cameras
Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania is asking the City Council to look into funding for his department to obtain cameras
Charges Upgraded for Man Who Caused Accident While Fleeing from Police
Charges for a Gulfport suspect who eluded police, then later caused an accident, have been upgraded after police learn a victim in the wreck has died from injuries.
Fundraiser in Support of Gulfport Officer Who Suffered a Brain Aneurysm
Twenty percent of Papa John’s sales on Thursday will go toward Officer William’s medical cost.
Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw Tribe Held First Annual Fishing Camp
Today, the Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw Tribe held their first annual fishing camp for kids.
Winn-Dixie Raised Over 3 Million Dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project
Southeastern Grocers, including Winn-Dixie, BI-LO, and Harvey’s, all participated in this project. The profits totaled 3 million, 44 thousand dollars.
Long Beach Hopes to Adopt an Ordinance to Remove Slabs Left from Katrina
Long Beach officials are looking to adopt an ordinance to help move past Hurricane Katrina devastation.
Coast Mayors Discuss Coastal Insurance Rates in Washington D.C.
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich have just returned from Washington D.C. where they addressed insurance issues on behalf of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Dale Brown Brings Fundamentals to Gulf Coast
Today, the 2015 Dale Brown Sports Academy tipped off in Ocean Springs.
Safety is Important During Extreme Heat Conditions
While the heat index has fallen about 15 degrees in the past couple of hours, it was a much different story earlier today, with the heat index topping out at 110 degrees in some areas.
Coast Mayors Visit Washington to Discuss Flood Insurance Rates
High wind and flood insurance rates are something Coast residents have been dealing with since Hurricane Katrina.
Jackson County Board of Supervisors Considering Plan to Upgrade Animal Shelter
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors is considering a plan to re-vamp the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Board of Supervisors Offer to Pay for Turnaround Firm to Help SRHS
Today, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors announced their offer to Singing River Health System to foot the bill for a firm that would turn the hospital around financially.
Police Chief Reflects on Janaya Thompson Tragedy
On this tragic one year anniversary, the Gulfport Police Department is also reflecting.
Cable One Channel Changes
If you are a Cable One subscriber and have a digital tuner, you might have noticed your channels had switched to other locations.
iPad Class at Tulane University
If you feel like you are falling behind in the tech world, Tulane University is here to help you catch up.
Third Annual Bay Harbor Fest is This Weekend
The stage is set for the third annual Bay Harbor fest in Bay St. Louis.
Three Arrested in Hancock County Drug Bust
According to our media partner the Sun Herald, a search of a Bayside home has led to three arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons and over 10 thousand dollars in suspected drug money.
Remembering Janaya Thompson
One year ago, the gruesome discovery of 5-year-old Janaya Thompson’s body in an abandoned Gulfport trailer home rattled the Gulf Coast community.