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Gulfport Fire Department looking for new recruits

Looking for employment? Here’s a hot job offer! The Gulfport Fire Department is looking for ten new recruits. If you’re interested check out the City of Gulfport’s website and you’ll find the listing under the employment tab. They’ll have a…

Jackson County School District votes for return of virtual students

Jackson County School District’s 1,200 virtual learners will return to school tomorrow as a result of the Jackson County Board of Education’s decision. On October 6th, the Jackson County School District Board said virtual students will return to in person…

24th annual Cruisin’ the Coast comes to an end

The 24th annual Cruisin’ the Coast has officially come and gone. The events wrapped up Sunday starting with closing ceremonies at Gulf Coast Centennial Plaza. Cash prizes were given away and the winner of the Cruisin’ the Coast raffle car…

Cruiser holds car close to his heart

Thousands of cruisers flock to the Gulf Coast for Cruisin’ each year and nearly every one of them has an interesting story to tell. There’s no shortage of cool and unique cars at Cruisin’ the Coast and there’s something different…

Mississippi child molestation suspect is arrested in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Mississippi man accused of child molestation has been arrested in southern Arizona. They announced Sunday that 62-year-old Augustus Brook was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Tucson. Authorities say Brook allegedly…

2 drown in rip currents in Northwest Florida over weekend

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WXXV) — Two people are dead after drowning in rip currents at beaches in Northwest Florida over the weekend. Red or double-red warning flags were flying along the coast throughout the Florida Panhandle, signaling the waters were closed…

Cruisin’ the Coast at Edgewater Mall

Today at Edgewater Mall, Cruisin’ the Coast was in full swing for yet another day. The location featured three live performances by Charles Grant, The Martini Shakers, and the Chee Whiz. Cruisers were chilling out at the relaxed setting for…

Cruisin’ the Coast traffic plans for the City of Biloxi

If you were worried about the traffic that comes with Cruisin’ the Coast over the weekend, it shouldn’t be as bad in regards to previous years. In fact, the Biloxi Police Department may hold off on using orange traffic cones…

Haunted car wash at Classy Chassis in Gulfport

Haunted houses are a staple throughout the month of October, but this year a local car wash is putting a spin on the tradition. News 25’s Ashleigh Fortenberry is at Classy Chassis Car Wash in Gulfport with the details.

Mississippi Power on Hurricane Delta

Mississippi Power released a statement to News 25 today regarding Hurricane Delta. Delta is expected to strike the Lake Charles area and after Hurricane Laura already struck tragedy in the area in late August, Mississippi Power is on standby amidst…

Mississippi McDonald's Help Raise Money for Charities

The local McDonald’s Owner-Operators in the Biloxi/Gulfport-area are coming together to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) starting next week. The effort's called "Sleeves for Support" and they'll be selling $5 drink sleeves with the RMHC logo…