Markham Hotel renovation moves forward in Gulfport
A historical downtown landmark is getting a facelift and will be ready by 2023. The Markham Hotel, built in 1927, is set to become a 123-room boutique hotel. The…
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Harrison County EMA gives update on weather going forward
The Winter Weather Advisory is expiring for South Mississippi, but we’re still looking at a hard freeze tonight. News 25 spoke with Harrison County EMA Director Matt…
Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast
Now is a good time to remind you about the cold weather shelters in Harrison and Hancock counties. More than 40 people made their way to the Kenny Fournier…
Mass shooting in Gulfport began after 2 of the homicide victims shot each other, police say
By MARGARET BAKER / SUN HERALD A mass shooting outside a New Year’s Eve party in Gulfport started after two of the four men killed in the melee first got into an argument and allegedly shot one another, a Gulfport…
Mississippi Lottery Draw January 20th, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Mississippi Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. CASH 3: 3-4-2 CASH 4: 5-6-5-0 Mississippi Match 5: 9-11-13-22-33 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Sully’s opens third location on the Gulf Coast
A new restaurant in downtown Gulfport held their grand opening tonight. Sully’s Legendary Food and Drink opened to the public tonight. With two other locations in Hattiesburg and…
Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast
As the temps drop, Harrison and Hancock counties are opening cold weather shelters for the next few nights. By 5 this evening more than 40 people had made their…
Department of Agriculture no longer on medical marijuana bill
The Mississippi House Drug Policy Committee amended the state’s medical marijuana bill, removing the Department of Agriculture from the program. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson says…
Coastal Mississippi names new executive director
Judy Young is the new executive director for the Coastal tri-county destination marketing organization Coastal Mississippi. Young brings over 20 years of experience in tourism program design, marketing, sales, and…
Mississippi school districts allowed hybrid scheduling to minimize COVID spread
The Mississippi State Board of Education voted today to allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling if needed to minimize the current spread of COVID. The…
Mississippi Power offering tips to prepare for freezing temperatures
With freezing temperatures entering our area, it is important to take action ahead of time to ensure you and your family are safe. Mississippi Power is offering…
Pets need warmth too as cold weather moves in
This is your reminder to bring those pets inside. If you can’t, the Humane Society has some quick tips to make sure your animals are safe. With…
Harrison County issued state of emergency in preparation for winter weather
Harrison County EMA held a meeting this morning to prepare for the winter weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors enacted a local state of…
Safety rules for winter road emergencies
Mississippi Department of Transportation is busy prepping for the winter weather advisory. MDOT’s Kelly Castleberry tells News 25 that crews are out today salting area bridges to help alleviate the…
Schools around the Coast preparing for winter weather Friday
Schools around the Gulf Coast are preparing for tomorrow’s winter weather. News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Due to the threat of inclement winter weather that includes the potential for ice on roadways,…
St. James Catholic School students take part in Block Kids Building Competition
St. James Catholic School fifth and sixth graders competed in the Block Kids Building Competition this morning. The competition originated in the 80s on…
Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast
Counties here in South Mississippi are starting to announce the opening of cold weather shelters ahead of potential freezing rain. Two cold weather shelters will open tonight in Harrison County. Those locations are…
MSDH reports 8,329 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 8,329 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 deaths. All seventeen deaths occurred between January 15 and January 19. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 673,873, with 10,707 deaths.
Gulfport man sentenced in sexual battery of a child case
A Gulfport man was sentenced to 40 years in prison during a hearing in Stone County after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual battery of a child. Judge Randi P. Mueller sentenced Joshua David Hollon, 37, of Gulfport…
St. Martin locks down school after receiving report of a weapon
St. Martin High School was on lockdown about 9 a.m. Thursday during 1st block after the school received a report of a student coming to…
Biloxi Police searching for man accused of stealing Saints gear
Biloxi Police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing $1,700 in Saints gear from a store at Edgewater Mall. The man is accused of stealing multiple New Orleans Saints jerseys and…
Coastal Mississippi announces new executive director
Coastal Mississippi is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Young to the role of executive director for the coastal tri-county destination marketing organization. Young brings more than 20…
Powerball winning numbers for January 19th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw January 19th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for today’s CASH 3 and CASH 4 daily draws. CASH 3: 2-2-4 CASH 4: 2-9-5-4 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation