City of Diamondhead to hold runoff for ward 4 city council seat
It looks like this special election is not over yet! Just a reminder: this election is for the Ward 4 city council seat, which is currently empty since Chuck Clark…
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'Gifted and Talented' program taking place at Pass Road Elementary on February 16th
Pass Road Elementary 'Gifted and Talented' program exhibition will take place on February 16th. Talented and creative 4th and 5th graders will showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and…
Diamondhead hosting special election for Ward 4
News 25's Brooke Parker went to Diamondhead while the polls were open and spoke with the candidates of the special election. [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="f05127bde9e8f95305f2222cfae06eca3d8c8453" vtitle="Diamondhead candidates discuss the other…
Child's Walking Parade happening February 2nd
The city of Biloxi is getting ready for one of its unique parades. The Annual Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade is this weekend! The parade will start at…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is almost to a close, but the month is significant to those who have or are suffering from human trafficking. Human Trafficking Prevention Month is to educate the community…
Pascagoula Library announces plans for spring closure
The Pascagoula Library announces plans for spring closure due to renovations. The library will undergo renovation including a new HVAC system, elevator, and updated building requirements. Effective immediately, the Singing River Local History and Genealogy Library on the second floor…
I-110 exit ramp closing tonight from 7 PM - 3 AM
The I-110 southbound exit ramp to Bayview Avenue in Harrison County will be closing tonight from 7 PM until 3 AM tomorrow morning for night work. Exit 1D will be closed for the southbound lane for roadwork on signage. Drivers…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation launching 'Fixed for Life' in February
A big announcement for those with cats and dogs. On February 1st, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation will launch 'Fixed For Life.' The program helps residents in all…
Biloxi VA hosted Mardi Gras parade on February 9th
The VA in Biloxi will be hosting a Mardi Gras parade on the medical center grounds. The VA's chief of public affairs Shaun Shenk…
Boil water notice for parts of Gulfport
The City of Gulfport has issued a boil water notice due to a water main repair. The areas impacted include Shirley Drive to North Kern Drive, Michelle Drive and Darby Street north to Klein Road. Other areas include Debra Drive…
Vote to legalize online sports gambling in the Mississippi House
A vote to legalize online sports gambling in Mississippi could come as early as this week. House Bill 774 requires a majority vote and would go into effect…
New Orleans thief steals 7 king cakes from bakery in a very Mardi Gras way
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside, king cakes are staples of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but apparently they’re also valuable enough to steal — at least this time…
Ocean Springs files application for small-craft marina on Front Beach
The city of Ocean Springs has filed an application for the construction of a small-craft marina on the shoreline of Front Beach. The marina would…
Pascagoula man arrested for domestic violence/aggravated assault
Pascagoula Police made an arrest in a domestic violence/aggravated assault case. Police say Latwan Hammond was leaving his girlfriend's home this past Sunday when he shattered her car's windshield. He then got into his car and wrecked into the back…
Arrests made in connection to fatal crash on Gulfport Beach
Gulfport Police announced the arrest of two people in connection with the fatal Gulfport accident 25-year-old Bryan Ortiz and 26-year-old Wandaliz Rosario were arrested on January 29 and charged with one count of manslaughter. Ortiz was driving the car that…
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse joined News 25 this morning to discuss the big Lundi Gras celebration!
Joining us live in studio to discuss The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse's Lundi Gras celebration is Captain…
Local businesses struggling during Menge Avenue closure
The Menge Avenue overpass is projected to be finished early - by October - depending on if they have any setbacks. This is great news for the local…
City of Moss Point looking for volunteers for Special Olympics
The City of Moss Point is hosting a Special Olympics event on March 8th. The Track and Field Arena Games will be held at the Jerry Alexander Stadium and will begin at 9 a.m. The City of Moss Point has…
Two charged with felony child endangerment in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS –On Saturday, January 27, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Gautier Police responded to a residence for an unresponsive 11- month-old child. The child was found unresponsive in a bathtub. Acadian Ambulance Service transported the child to Ocean…
Traffic fatality shuts down stretch of Highway 90 in Gulfport
Gulfport Police responded to a traffic fatality on Highway 90 on Monday afternoon. The pedestrian was sitting on a bench on the beach boardwalk when they were struck by a vehicle that landed upside down on the sand. Harrison County…
Stennis conducts sixth RS-25 engine test over the weekend
NASA is halfway through with their RS-25 engine tests. The sixth certification test took place on January 27th at the Stennis Space Center. Operators fired the RS-25…
Mardi Gras parades roll through Downtown Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs joined the carnival season fun over the weekend with a Saturday doubleheader of parades that rolled through the heart of the city. In Ocean Springs, the…
Victim identified in pedestrian involved accident in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On Saturday, January 28, 2024, at approximately 2:03 a.m. the Gautier Police Department responded to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. 29-year-old Tyler Feranda of Ocean Springs was struck by a vehicle in the east…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting involving Capitol Police
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a officer-involved shooting in Jackson involving Capital Police. MBI said about 4 p.m. Sunday, in the area of Porter Street and University Boulevard, Capitol Police tried to conduct a traffic stop when the driver…