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Gulfport Fire Department training new recruits

The Gulfport Fire Department’s recruit training is underway. They had a guest this morning as New 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf decided to see if she had what it takes to be a future Gulfport firefighter. After a long…

Arrest made in school bus incident in Vancleave

An arrest has been made after an eight-year-old girl was hit by a car while waiting for the bus in Vancleave yesterday morning. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says Jolie Bor of Vancleave has been charged with overtaking a school…

Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 is on a mission

They’ve served our country and now members of Mark Seymour VFW Post 5699 are serving our local community. Their latest mission is to help a South Mississippi girl in her fight against cancer. VFW Post 5699 Commander…

Municipal election applications due today

The filing deadline to run for a municipal election in Coast cities has now passed. As of 5 p.m. this afternoon, those who are interested in running for municipal elections were required to have all of their…

Do you have what it takes to be a Gulfport firefighter?

News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is with the Gulfport Fire Department as they’re training new recruits. If you’re interested in fighting fires, you’ve missed this round, but don’t worry there are quarterly recruit classes. So, the question is,…

Jackson County investigating fatal fire

The Jackson County fire marshal is investigating an early morning fire that claimed the life of a Latimer man. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that firefighters were called to a residence on Dantzler Road about…

February is Heart Health Awareness Month

Many consider February the month of love, however, this year marks the 57th consecutive year the American Heart Association has named February American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease, also known as ‘the silent killer’ is the leading cause…

Senior Mardi Gras Mambo in Gulfport

Let the good times roll! The annual Mardi Gras Mambo celebrates carnival season with seniors in Harrison County. For the first time, Mardi Gras Mambo was celebrated as a drive-thru giveaway. Two-hundred and 50 free lunch meals…

Live Local: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Float Den

It’s time to Live Local, a series you can catch every Thursday. For this week’s edition, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf takes us to the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Float Den. The Gulf Coast Carnival Association traces it…

Domino’s Pizza warming up for Super Bowl Sunday

Domino’s Pizza doesn’t plan on letting the chips fall where they may this Super Bowl Sunday. Did you know the largest Domino’s Pizza based franchise in the U.S. is right here in South Mississippi with more than…