‘Move to Learn’ at West Wortham
If you have kids, you know it is hard for them to sit still for long periods of times and teachers see this just as much. That’s why the Mississippi Department of Education and the Bower Foundation created ‘Move to…
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Foreign exchange students arrive from China
Several flights and more than 40 hours later, two foreign exchange students arrived on the Gulf Coast this week all the way from China. Kevin and Terry are a part of the ‘Academic Foreign Exchange Culture Exchange Program,” helping students…
‘Safe Exchange Zones’ coming to D’Iberville
On Monday, officials broke ground on the brand new police headquarters in D’Iberville. This new state of the art police building will include a feature that aims to keep everyone safe when meeting up to do trades. These areas will…
Live Look at Recent Overnight Shooting in Gulfport that Killed One, and Injured One
An overnight shooting in Gulfport has left one woman dead and another man in the hospital. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood joined us live from the scene with details.
Over 400 Thousand Dollars awarded to Local Charities at Birdies for Charity Celebration
The Rapiscan Systems Classic and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded more than 440 thousand dollars to local charities. It was the Birdies for Charity Check Celebration. Twenty charities were represented and thirteen of them received money during yesterday's celebration.…
Funds Squared Away for Restoration on Ship Island
Federal funds have been landed to continue restoration work on Ship Island. US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has just announced that more than $56 million dollars has been allocated to carry out phases three and four of the Barrier Island restoration…
Deadline for Voter Registration: What you Need to Know
If you want to have your voice heard in Mississippi’s upcoming election, time is running out. This is a reminder on the heels of National Voter Registration Day, which was September 24. Mississippians who are eligible to vote but remain…
One Dead and One Injured in Overnight Shooting in Gulfport
One person is dead and another has been taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. It happened around midnight near the intersection of O’Neal Road and Three Rivers Road and Super C Three Dads…
Local vape shops grow concerned about vaping epidemic
With vape-related illnesses continuing to rise, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker placed a state-wide ban on the sales of vaping products. With Massachusetts becoming the first state to do so, will Mississippi soon follow? ‘No Smoke About it, Just Vape’ Regional…
First Responders Appreciation Dinner
It’s all about celebrating all first responders do for our community. Tonight, the Keesler Federal Credit Union partnered with Beau Rivage Resort and Casino to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. When most are running away from…
Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest open
For the tenth time, Samsung is hosting their ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest. The nation-wide contest is designed to encourage students and teachers to address problems in their local community through science, technology, engineering, and math. The company will chose 300…
Cruisin’ the Coast needs volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Cruisin’ the Coast. Thousands of people will descend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to enjoy favorites like Cruise-ins, headline bands, oldies entertainment, a swap meet, and an auto auction. In 1996, the event showcased…
Penguins stop by Hancock Whitney Bank in honor of ‘Splash Bash’
It’s not every day you see a penguin in South Mississippi, but it is becoming a little bit more common. We are just days away from the second annual ‘Splash Bash’ at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. This year…
First Responders Appreciation Dinner
The Keesler Federal Credit Union and Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are partnering to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Gulfport PD warning students ahead of Homecoming Week
The Gulfport Police Department is warning teens that if they are out past curfew, they could be arrested. Each year, Gulfport High School students participate in a tradition that they call ‘Junior-Senior Wars.’ This week long event is not hosted…
Pelosi announces official impeachment inquiry
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced the House is moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday from the speaker's office at the Capitol saying "no one is above the law." The move…
White Avenue Gate closed until October 14th
The White Avenue gate entrance at Keesler Air Force Base will be closed now through October 14th. The City of Biloxi asked for the gate closure as they complete underground construction repairs along White Avenue and as the city hosts…
Operation Clear the Track
If you have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport today, you may want to use a little more caution at the city’s railroad crossings. Gulfport police are set up at the rail-crossing on 17th Street giving out railroad safety cards…
Promote the Vote
Mississippi schools are also setting the stage for mock elections. It’s all part of the Secretary of State’s ‘Promote the Vote’ program, geared toward providing hands-on lessons for Mississippi students who will one day be voters. Last year, Pass Christian…
Final countdown to debate between Secretary of State candidates
Two candidates running for state office are preparing to debate in Hattiesburg. Mississippi Secretary of State candidates Democrat Johnny Dupree and Republican Michael Watson are set to battle it out in their own debate, set for next Thursday at William…
Pet of the week
Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Debate Organizers Share Details About Oct. 3 Secretary of State Candidates' Debate
The Secretary of State's office plays a crucial role in our state's elections, regulation of businesses, and administration of public lands, among other functions. Two South Mississippians -- one, Democrat Johnny Dupree, and the other, Republican Michael Watson -- are…
Gulfport Police Increase Presence for "Operation Clear the Track"
For those of you who have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport on Tuesday, you may want to use a little more caution at the city's railroad crossings, and don't be surprised if you see more of a police presence…
Rescued Beach Whale Identified as a Pygmy Killer Whale
Another development in the case of the beached whale recently rescued from a barrier island in the Mississippi Sound. Researchers at the rescuing agency, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, have determined the species of that…