St. Vincent De Paul school celebrates Catholic Schools Week
It’s Catholic Schools Week. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf stopped by St. Vincent De Paul’s Catholic School in Long Beach during their morning prayer and preach. Singing, dancing,…
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Vancleave Public Library holding donation drive for Jackson County Animal Shelter
Vancleave Public Library will host a donation drive for the Jackson County Animal Shelter with ‘a Cause for Paws’ starting tomorrow through March 31st. The…
Harrison County forest fires being investigated
Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan tells News 25 his department is investigating six woodland fires as possible arson. After a recent spate of suspicious woods fires, two more…
Spectra hosting hiring event at MGM Park
MGM Park is looking for employees for the 2022 season. Spectra Food Service is the official concessionaire of MGM Park and they are hiring for most positions. News 25’s…
Biloxi PD needs assistance identifying two alleged suspects involved in an assault
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance to identify two alleged suspects involved in an assault. The two unknown females allegedly assaulted two other females in the 700 block of Beach Blvd. on 1/16/22 around 1:00AM. One female…
Mississippi Power sends crews to Texas and Oklahoma
Mississippi is taking the lead on relief and prevention in states that may be slammed with freezing winter storms this week. Mississippi Power is sending about 80 linemen,…
Centennial Plaza job fair continues tonight
Centennial Plaza in Gulfport continues its three day job fair today. Positions are available at Centennial Plaza as well as its sister properties, Margaritaville, the White House Hotel, and Hotel…
Fires on Bell Creek Road being investigated as arson
A pair of fires on Bell Creek Road are now being investigated as arson. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Mississippi Forestry Commission responded to the blazes…
Inside the Biloxi Police Department’s Citizens Academy
The Biloxi Police Department’s inaugural citizen’s academy gathered this evening to continue their education on how the department operates. Tonight was the fifth week of the academy and the…
Mega Millions winning numbers for February 1st, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Centennial Plaza holding three-day long job fair
Centennial Plaza in Gulfport held a job fair earlier this evening and its continuing into tomorrow and Thursday. Positions are available resort-wide from waterpark attendants to bartenders, cooks, servers,…
Mississippi Lottery draw February 1st, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Mississippi Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. CASH 3: 0-7-0 CASH 4: 7-5-8-7 MATCH 5: 01-04-10-25-33 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon Festival ups the competition
Some exciting news for anyone entering this year’s upcoming Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon Festival. Going into its third year, the festival is now an elite qualifier…
Rhythm of the Coast: Corey Christy playing bass along the MS Sound
It’s Black History Month. Each Tuesday in February, News 25 will feature a black musician making history in our Rhythm of the Coast Segment.…
Judy Young’s first day as Coastal Mississippi executive director
Coastal Mississippi has a new leading lady as Judy Young stepped into her role as executive director today. The Texas native has more than 20 years of…
Hancock Whitney installs Mardi Gras Indian suit exhibit
In celebration of Mardi Gras and Black History Month, Hancock Whitney installed a Mardi Gras Indian Suit exhibit as part of their Black History Month diversity learning experience.…
Centennial Plaza Job Fair
It’s a new year, so why not start a new career? Centennial Plaza in Gulfport is holding a three-day long job fair, beginning tonight. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at the event…
MS Gulf Coast Chamber hosted 2022 annual meeting
Today the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held their 2022 annual meeting at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi. During the event, the Mississippi Gulf…
Beau Rivage reopens Jia with a fresh new look
In celebration of Lunar New Year, Beau Rivage opens their refreshed dining experience at Jia, a Pan-Asian restaurant. The venue has an epicurean journey that features new…
African-Americans in Aviation Traveling Museum visits Coast schools
Kicking off Black History Month, a traveling museum is visiting multiple Coast schools to teach students the roles Black Americans played in aviation and aerospace. Eighth grader Ty…
Teaching Black History one art piece at a time
For the seventh year, the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library is hosting a Black History Month art show. The art show features 30 art pieces made by…
D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne announces his retirement
After 47 years in a uniform, D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne is calling it a career. The D’Iberville police chief announced his decision to retire, effective March 11th,…
Greene County man pleads guilty to sexual battery on a child
A Leakesville man will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery on a child. Joseph Herman Beckwith Jr., 23, was accused of sexually assaulting a then-2-year-old child in Greene County. Judge Kathy King Jackson sentenced Beckwith…
Wade-Vancleave Road to be Closed for 18 Months, Beginning March 1, 2022 for Bridge Repairs
JACKSON COUNTY, MS - On March 1, 2022, a portion of Wade-Vancleave Road, between Old River Road and Highway 63, will be closed as repairs are made to Parker’s Lake and Roy Cumbest Bridges. Wade-Vancleave Road is the only County-maintained…