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First day of school for Coast Episcopal School

It’s back to the books for students and teachers at Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach today. The private school has a lot to be excited about this school year with their new ‘makerspace’ where students can use 3D printers,…

‘Clear the Shelters’ at Jackson County Animal Shelter

Year round the Jackson County Animal Shelter does everything they can to find homes for animals in need. Some of the News 25 team will lend a helping hand at the ‘Clear the Shelters’ event.  From 10 a.m. to 5…

School bus safety

All last week schools rang their bells to bring their students back to the classrooms for the new school year. One way a lot of students get to and from school is the school bus. In the Biloxi School District,…

Ocean Springs food truck ordinance update

The new food truck ordinance in Ocean Springs was first set in motion on July 4th and ever since then trucks at the Merchant House lot have been busy. Currently they have three food trucks up and running and three…

Moss Point Mayor Mario King addresses officer-involved shooting

Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a press conference this morning to comment on last week’s officer-involved shooting. Twenty-seven year-old Toussaint Diamon Sims was shot and killed last Thursday night following a pursuit by the Moss Point Police Department. Moss…

Family demands $10M from City of Moss Point

Attorney Carlos Moore and the family of Toussaint Sims are demanding $10 million from the City of Moss Point. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at Moss Point City Hall with more.

82nd Knost Regatta

Crews set sail this weekend at the Pass Christian Yacht Club for a unique sailing event. The 82nd Knost All-Ladies Championship Regatta took place over the weekend on the Mississippi Sound near Pass Christian. Yacht clubs from across the entire…

Back to School Block Party

Kids and parents in Hancock County had a chance to have some fun and learn about community resources on Saturday. The Hancock County NAACP and local businesses and organizations teamed up to host a back-to-school block party on Second Street.…

Humane Society Wellness Pop-up Clinic

North Gulfport residents had the chance to make sure their pets are in top shape for free on Saturday. The Humane Society of South Mississippi held a wellness pop-up clinic for animal owners at the Lyman Community Center. Vaccinations, microchips,…

Justice rally for Toussaint Diamon Sims

More developments this morning in the case of last week’s officer-involved shooting that left a Moss Point man dead as he was fleeing from police. Yesterday, family members and friends gathered in memory of the man who was killed in…

Mayor King holds presser regarding officer-involved shooting

Moss Point Mayor Mario King addressed the media today for the first time since last Thursday’s officer-involved shooting. Twenty-seven year-old Toussaint Sims was shot and killed by Moss Point police following a pursuit. News 25’s Andrew Scherer was at the…

The Shed among best ribs in the country

One of the most popular restaurants in South Mississippi is once again being recognized on the national stage. According to ‘Men’s Journal Magazine,’ The Shed Barbeque and Blue Joints’ ribs are among the 15 best in the entire country. This…

Arrested for molestation and sexual battery

On August 9th, 2019 the Long Beach Police Department arrested 36-year-old Jeremy Michael Schmidt of Long Beach and charged him with two counts of molestation and one count of sexual battery. Justice Court Judge Melvin Ray set Schmidt’s total bond…

Fitness for all ages at the Y

One organization on the Mississippi Gulf Coast gives people of all ages a space to focus on physical and social wellness. The dog days of summer are upon us, but there’s one place on the Mississippi Coast that gives people…

ACLU legal director on ICE raids

This week’s ICE raid has prompted a response from the ACLU of Mississippi. The group’s legal director and interim executive director issued the following statement: “President Trump continues to terrorize our communities with these unnecessary and cruel ICE raids. We…

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

It’s time to knuckle up for the fourth time at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The main event will feature Leonard Garcia vs. Jim Alers. Also on the card, Mississippi’s own and D’Iberville firefighter Chase…

Man killed in fatal officer-involved shooting idenfitied

We are learning more about the man killed in last night's officer-involved shooting in Moss Point. The man, identified as 27-year-old Toussaint Sims of Moss Point, was wanted on multiple felony warrants when police got a tip he was at…