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Missing Person: Donald Gordon Jr.

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Donald Gordon Jr., of Gulfport, MS. Gordon is described to police officers as a white male, 66 years old, he is 5’10” and 170 lbs. Gordon…

National Love Your Pet Day

It’s National Love Your Pet Day! Although, this is something most of us celebrate year round, it’s a great reminder to show your pets just how much you love them. One way to show love to your furry friends is…

MS Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Lightning Safety

Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues across the state ahead of the spring season. Today’s focus is on lightning safety. According to the National Weather Service, lightning has often been called the underrated killer. During an average year, more people die…

Navy Lodge upgrades

The Navy Lodge in Gulfport is getting a face-lift. The lodge, located on the Seabee Base, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

Krewe of Neptune floats arrive on the Coast

The countdown begins to the annual Krewe of Neptune Mardi Gras Parade. We have a sneak peek of the floats that will be on display. Sixteen Neptune floats rolled on to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, stopping at the Coast Coliseum…

Restructuring military treatment centers

Keesler Medical Center will not be part of the defense department’s plan to restructure 50 military hospitals across the nation. The defense department’s authorization act is focused on restructuring and realigning military treatment facilities for only active-duty personnel. These clinics…

Krewe of CRC Mardi Gras Parade

Patients at the Singing River Health System in Pascagoula had their chance today to take part in the Mardi Gras festivities. The hospital’s lobby was transformed into a parade route for patients of the system and comprehensive rehab center and…

Pre-K classes in Gulfport School District begin in August

Four elementary schools in the Gulfport School District are getting ready to welcome toddlers to the classroom! The district is working with MSU’s Head Start Program to allow Gulfport parents and their young kids the opportunity to attend a preschool…

Neptune Parade floats arrive

As carnival season rolls on, the Krewe of Neptune prepares for a celebration in a major way. The annual Krewe of Neptune Parade is this weekend and News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi with the details on the preparations.

School bus safety demonstration

School transportation directors from across the state were on the Coast today to learn about new school bus technologies. A school bus safety technology demonstration was held today the Scarlet Pearl as a part of the Mississippi Association of Pupil…

This week on Soul of the Coast preview

We continue to cast a light on prominent African-Americans here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In this week’s ‘Soul of the Coast,’ News 25’s Victoria Bailey talks with Gulfport native Carlis Denials-Hinton. She says her experience growing up on the…

Long Beach High teacher awarded $2,000 grant

One teacher and her students in Long Beach are making money moves and business decisions with a $2,000 grant from the Leo W. Seal Teacher Recognition Award Fund. Congratulations to Long Beach High School teacher Demetria Brown who will use…

22nd annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics

The Gulf Coast Winter Classics have been a staple on the Coast for the last 22 years. The horse competition brings the best of the best right to our own backyard. This seven week event began on February 13th and…

Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The blue-green algae bloom devastated businesses across the Gulf Coast, especially local fishermen. There is help on the way. Today, the Small Business Administration met with members of the fishing community to provide a workshop on available disaster loans. Those…

MS Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tornado Safety

Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues across the state ahead of the spring season, as declared by Governor Tate Reeves. Today’s focus is on tornado safety. In 2019, Mississippi saw 78 tornadoes between February and May with 67 in April alone.…

Missing woman found in backyard identified

We have new details this afternoon in the St. Martin murder case that happened on February 14th. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Sarah Jane Willard was found buried in the backyard on Sweetbriar Street. Willard was last seen…

African Americans and the right to vote

The annual Black History program kicked off tonight in Biloxi. The community gathered to celebrate the 15th amendment’s 150th anniversary and other landmark achievements. During tonight’s program, there was a performance from the Infinity Church youth choir, several guest speakers…

City of Gulfport reacts to parade controversy

The Gulfport City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting today. Among the items on the agenda, discussion began over the controversial doll thrown from one of the floats during the Krewe of Nereids Parade over the weekend. During today’s meeting,…