Mississippi Aquarium welcomes Santa
The Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating its first holiday season and this evening they’re rolling out the red carpet for a special guest. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
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Tight finances close Hickory Hills Golf Club in Gautier after 55 years
GAUTIER, Miss. (AP) - Owners have closed a 55-year-old golf course on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as they faced decreasing revenue and an expensive annual contract to lease carts. Workers at Hickory Hill Golf Club in Gautier pulled all the…
Downtown for the Holidays set for December 4 in Pascagoula canceled
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - In light of the health alert put out Wednesday by the Mississippi State Department of Health urging residents to avoid all social gatherings, the Downtown for the Holidays event scheduled for Friday night in Downtown Pascagoula has…
Gulfport Kiwanis Club hosts 64th annual Pancake Day
If you missed breakfast this morning, don’t worry. You can catch the annual Pancake Day until 7 p.m. tonight. The Kiwanis Club of Gulfport is serving their hot fluffy pancakes for the 64th annual Pancake Day. It’s…
U.S. Senate confirms new federal district judge for the southern half of Mississippi
The U.S. Senate has confirmed a 37-year-old attorney as a new federal district judge for the southern half of Mississippi. Taylor B. McNeel of Pascagoula, who has been involved in Republican politics, was nominated this year by…
D’Iberville native recognized as Camp Lemonnier’s Sailor in the Spotlight
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Construction Electrician 1st Class David Shaw, from D'Iberville, Mississippi, and attached to Camp Lemonnier’s Public Works Department, was selected by his supervisor as Camp Lemonnier’s Member in the Spotlight. Shaw was chosen for his achievements as…
12/2 - Rob's "Warming Trend" Afternoon Forecast
A lovely afternoon ahead with sunny skies and slight warmer high temperatures in the low 60s...
12/2 - Rob Knight's "Warmer" Wednesday Mid-Morning Forecast
Another VERY COLD start to the day but the warm-up will begin this afternoon...
Harrison County EMA Director Rupert Lacy retires
Harrison County’s Emergency Management Director has retired after 13 years in that role. Rupert Lacy’s last day as EMA director for the county was yesterday. Harrison County Spokesperson Jeff Clark tells News 25 that Lacy’s service to…
Holiday celebration begins tonight in Gulfport
While Hurricane Zeta may have dashed any plans for this year’s Harbor Lights Winter Festival put on by the City of Gulfport, the department of leisure services to still determined to bring holiday spirit to the Coast.…
Tips to stay safe this holiday season
While it’s easy to get caught up in all the cooking and decorating surrounding the holidays, the Biloxi Fire Department says it’s especially important during this time of year to keep an eye out for potential fire…
Festival of Lights begins at MGCCC Perkinston
The first of December means a splash of colorful light has made its way to the streets of Perkinston. MGCCC’s Festival of Lights kicked off this evening on campus, although in a slightly different fashion due to…
Update on new construction and development in Biloxi
The countdown to Christmas is underway, but that’s not the only countdown happening in Biloxi. Residents and developers are counting down the days of construction for a variety of projects in the city. For example, Margaritaville has…
Zeta cleanup and recovery continues in Pass Christian
Hurricane season is now officially behind us, but cleanup and recovery is far from over here in South Mississippi. Debris removal is in full swing in Pass Christian as cleanup and recovery continues. They’ve decked the halls,…
Goula Grinch is stealing Christmas cheer in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Police Chief Matt Chapman held a special press conference Tuesday morning regarding the Goula Grinch who has been terrorizing residents in the city. It’s been less than two weeks since the Goula Grinch was granted parole…
Wanted for aggravated domestic assault by Pearl River Sheriff's Department
A man is wanted by the Pearl River Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic assault. John Red is wanted for an incident that took place on Sunday where deputies say he shot a woman in the arm. Authorities…
Festival of Lights at MGCCC Perkinston Campus
Colorful displays of light will fill the air tonight in Perkinston to get students, staff, and the local community excited for the Christmas season. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at MGCCC with more.
Coastal Family Health Center’s Medical Mobile Unit offers flu shots Fridays in December
Biloxi, Mississippi-Dec. 1; Coastal Family Health Center’s mobile medical unit will hold flu shot events for the community Friday, Dec. 4, Friday, Dec. 11, and Friday, Dec. 18. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states “Getting a flu vaccine is more…
Ocean Springs Mayor’s Youth Council holding toy and clothing drive
Some local youth in Ocean Springs are making sure children within their community receives gift this Christmas. The Ocean Springs Mayor's Youth Council is partnering with the Duchess Club to collect toys, clothes, and shoes of all…
Downtown for the Holidays in Pascagoula
The 20th annual Downtown for the Holidays will be lighting up Pascagoula’s main street this Friday. The event starts at 5 p.m. with the lighting of the tree next to Santa’s village on the corner of Delmas…
Hurricane Zeta debris removal begins in Diamondhead
Debris removal has started in the City of Diamondhead on Monday, November 30, 2020. Holiday Construction was awarded the contract by the City Council last week to remove all debris from the city right of way. In addition, the city…
Man pleads guilty to killing, putting victim in freezer
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to a murder charge after admitting he strangled his roommate and stuffed the body into an unplugged freezer in 2017. A Jackson County grand jury indicted Thomas Stafford on a…
12/1 - Rob Knight's "Sunny & Cold" Afternoon Forecast
After a FRIGID start to the day, temperatures have warmed nicely but still below seasonal...
Canopy’s South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center Kicks Off Holiday Gift Drive
DECEMBER 1, 2020 - Gratitude is the foundation of joy and showing gratitude by helping others is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. To help spread joy to local children, Canopy Children’s Solutions’ South Mississippi Child Advocacy…