Resolutions for 2020
Some locals are starting 2020 with a few resolutions in mind. News 25 spoke with some community members to hear what goals they plan to accomplish this year. While some try to go all out, others, like Jason Rembert, are…
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Beach cleanup in Harrison County
Did you know the only legal place to set off fireworks in Harrison County is on the beach? There are only two times during the year where people are able to legally set off fireworks in Harrison County and that…
Fireworks ignite debris in garbage can
The last 24 hours have been non-stop for fire crews across the Coast. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says his department has kept busy responding to fires related to fireworks. Shortly after 2 a.m., fire units were called to…
Maritime and Seafood Industry rings in the New Year
What better way to open the new decade than with an Oyster Ball drop? For the fourth year in a row, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum celebrated New Year’s Eve by dropping a giant oyster ball. Almost 400 guests…
Drug and illegal firearm possession arrest
A Moss Point man, out on bond for previous felony charges, is behind bars again on similar charges. Thirty-seven year-old Clarence Shelton was taken into custody Monday night at a convenience store. Police say they found that Shelton had more…
Homicide investigation underway in Moss Point
Investigators in Moss Point are trying to bring justice to the families of two victims of a deadly shooting. Moss Point police responded to reports of an assault on Old Slag Road on December 22nd. A woman being treated for…
Changes at the Seabee Base - Gabby Live
News 25 Today's reporter goes live about a new set of guidelines being implemented today that will give veterans new access to bases that will get them back to navy culture.
New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at Margaritaville
The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi celebrated the New Year with a balloon drop of their own. The resort did their first drop at 7 with another one at 10 and midnight. Hundreds packed into the entertainment center to enjoy half-priced…
2020 Oyster Ball Drop
Hundreds are packed into the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum tonight to bring in the New Year. It’s one of the biggest New Year’s celebrations on the Coast. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.
Harrison County Christmas Recycling Event
The numbers are in and Harrison County showed out and showed up for sustainability. The Harrison County Christmas Cardboard Recycling event ran from 8 a.m. until noon on the 28th. This was an opportunity for residents to drop off their…
Firework stands staying busy
With the clock ticking down on 2019, the people of the Coast are preparing to light up the sky to celebrate the New Year. Fireworks are flying off the shelves at Snap, Krackle, Pop Fireworks in Biloxi ahead of the…
Countdown to Noon Celebration at Lynn Meadows
Some families kicked off 2020 a little early today at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport with a countdown to noon. While most adults wait to watch the ball drop at midnight, these kids got the party started early at…
Kicking off the New Year at Margaritaville Resort
The Margaritaville Resort will be having some New Year’s Eve fun tonight! News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.
2020 Oyster Ball Drop at North Beach Restaurant
If you live too far away from the Oyster Ball Drop at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, Bay St. Louis has you covered for your New Year’s Eve festivities. Join the folks over at North Beach Restaurant for a…
A few days left to ice skate at the Coliseum
If you’ve missed the winter wonderland of ice skating at the Coast Coliseum, you’re going to want to hurry because you only have a few days left. Skating will be closed tomorrow for New Year’s Day, but will open every…
Volunteers needed for wreath pick-up
Nearly 22,000 graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery are still decorated with wreaths after this year’s wreath-laying ceremony honoring our fallen veterans. Now those wreaths need to be picked up. Crusaders for Veterans and other event organizers are asking for…
Moss Point man arrested in possession of drugs and handgun
On Monday, December 30, 2019, at approximately 8:00pm, officers of the Moss Point Police Department were investigating a large crowd gathering in front of a local convenience store. During their investigation they encountered Clarence Shelton, 37, of Moss Point. Shelton…
Pet of the Week
Help give a loving pet from the Jackson County Animal Shelter and forever home just in time for the new year!
Warm Up for Penguins and Pops at Mississippi Aquarium in January
We are all looking forward to the New Year, especially with events like Penguins and Pops coming up in January to give us an opportunity to take some pictures with our feathered friends! The Vice President of Animal Care and…
Buckle Up, Stay Sober: Message as Law Enforcement Set up Check Points New Year's Eve
Buzzed driving is drunk driving.-that's the message Gulfport police has been putting out this entire holiday season. Now with New Year's Eve celebrations happening tonight, police not only in Gulfport, but along the coast will be ramping things up. News…
Biloxi Man Charged with 3rd Degree Arson in Fire at Christmas Tree Recycling Site
Biloxi police have made an arrest in connection with a reported fire near the 1600 block of Beach Boulevard Monday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Christmas tree recycling site actively on fire. Biloxi firefighters extinguished the fire. Fortunately no one…
A Decade in Review: A Look Back at Top Stories of 2010 to 2020 in South Mississippi
It's been 10 years, and still our Mississippi Gulf Coast is reeling from that devastating BP oil spill-not to mention the devastating effects of the recent, unprecedented back-to-back openings of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. News 25 today's Toni Miles reviews…
A Year in Review: Top News Stories in South Mississippi in 2019
As we head into a new decade, and new year - 2020, we here at News 25 took time to reflect on the stories this past year that brought tears to our eyes, and in other cases, caused celebration. News 25…
Mississippi sues Army Corps of Engineers
In one of his last acts as secretary of state, Delbert Hosemann has filed a civil lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi River Commission. Hosemann announced the suit today in Gulfport. With casinos and fun…