Latest update on tracking sea turtles
It’s been a month and a half since we first brought you the story of a tale of two sea turtles. On December 10th, News 25 rode out into the Mississippi Sound stopped just south of Horn…
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Checking in on Mardi Gras stores sales in Gulfport
This carnival season is rolling in but with no parades. So, how exactly are Mardi Gras stores being affected. ‘Throw me something Mister’ will be one phrase that’s surely missed this year as parades have been asked…
Potential wage increase impacts on local governments
An executive order by President Joe Biden requires federal contractors to pay workers a $15 minimum wage. In Biloxi, the city is already considering how much more money they’ll need to ensure city workers if there is…
Coast residents eager for crawfish season to begin
The expensive price of crawfish today will soon change the closer we get to spring 2021. On the Coast, residents are starting to look for crawfish earlier than usual. Starting back in December, fisherman Jerry Forte was…
Jackson County Adult Detention Center reports first confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Jackson County Adult Detention Center is reporting its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of January 27th, 20 inmates tested positive and are in isolation. Sheriff Mike Ezell says they are all experiencing minor symptoms. There are currently 370…
Challenges facing Mississippi educators
Thanks to COVID-19, teachers nationwide have faced unprecedented times this past year. Along with many other states, the challenges in Mississippi that teachers face predate virtual learning and COVID-19. Teacher shortages and low salaries are just some…
Businessman charged in scheme to hoard personal protective equipment and price gouge health care providers
WASHINGTON – A Mississippi businessman was charged with defrauding the United States and other health care providers in a $1.8 million scheme related to acquiring and hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and price gouging health care providers, including numerous U.S.…
1/27 - Rob's "Clearing Skies/Colder Temps" Afternoon Forecast
As high-pressure begins to move in from the NW, skies will gradually clear...
Alternate route to teacher licensure
Over the past couple of years, the participation in teacher education programs across the nation has been down up to 35 percent, creating a teacher shortage especially here in Mississippi. To help out with the shortage, William…
Protest for Peace in honor of Reginald Johnson
It’s been over a week since the fatal officer-involved shooting in Biloxi that claimed the life of 48-year-old Reginald Johnson and community members are now asking for more information on the investigation. Family and friends of Reginald…
Boys and Girls Club remembers James ‘Beev’ Davis
In Pascagoula, a 20-year staff member of the Boys and Girls Club passed away. On Monday, the club held a memorial remembering him and the lives he touched. Club members and staff held a memorial for James…
Cornhole: More than a game for the Cobb family
Cornhole is a game that’s been sweeping the nation in recent years and growing in popularity. It’s not just a game to a McHenry family who have earned titles and money from this world-wide sport. Chris Cobb…
Gautier PD looking for runaway juvenile Austin Manry
GAUTIER, MS – The Gautier Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating runaway juvenile Austin Manry. Austin is 16 years old, 5’9” tall, weighing 110lbs with blond hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black hoodie, and white…
Homeschool Days at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes homeschool families and groups to visit, explore, and participate in hands-on educational activities. The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes at-home learners to Homeschool Day for families to enjoy. Education Program Analyst Lauren Fuller said, “They…
Moss Point School District supports Mayor King’s curfew for minors
The Moss Point School District supports Mayor Mario King and the curfew affecting minors in the city. The city-wide ordinance went into effect yesterday, placing a curfew on minors under the age of 18. If seen without…
Protest for Peace in honor of Reginald Johnson
It’s been over a week since the fatal officer-involved shooting in Biloxi that claimed the life of Reginald Johnson. Community members are now asking for more answers on the investigation. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more from…
MGCCC offering college courses at two local correctional facilities
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College reaches the minds of thousands of students across ten campus locations. Now they’re reaching even further. MGCCC is providing college courses to inmates at two local correctional facilities. MGCCC signed an agreement…
Virtual town hall meeting on violence in Moss Point
Moss Point Mayor Mario King will host a virtual town hall at 6 p.m. today to address the issue regarding a recent spike of violent crimes in the city. Moss Point went into a local civil emergency…
Man shot and killed in fatal Moss Point home invasion identified
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, at approximately 6:30PM, officers responded to 911 calls reporting, “shots fired” in the Mill Avenue area of East Moss Point. Officers arrived on scene and found one male laying in the roadway. The male, who…
Salvation Army opening cold weather shelters
The Salvation Army is opening their cold weather shelters. Shelters will be open from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. on January 27th- January 28th. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019 22nd Street. The Pascagoula shelter is located at 3217…
1/26 - Rob Knight's "Wet & Humid" Afternoon Forecast
A bit of sunshine this afternoon but rain will continue to be in the area...
Jackson County Civic Action Committee offering free tax prep to those making $57,000 or less
Tax season is right around the corner, and the Jackson County Civic Action Committee is ready to help people file their returns. Anyone who makes $57,000 or less may take advantage of the Jackson County CAC’s VITA program. The first…
1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town
Officials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home Monday night.
Update: one injured in Friday shooting in Pascagoula
The Pascagoula Police Department has released an update to the shooting that happened Friday outside Jerry Lee’s grocery store. Police say that 79-year-old Murphy Jenkins shot 61-year-old Steve Barrow during a verbal disagreement while in the parking…