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Saenger Theater in Biloxi remains untouched

Three Saenger Theaters within driving distance have been renovated, but the one in South Mississippi is dark with a leaky roof and safety hazards. Our media partner, the Sun Herald, reports that millions of dollars have been spent to renovate…

East Biloxi Convention Center study shows feasibility

A new non-traditional convention center in East Biloxi is on the mind of the mayor and other city leaders. The East Biloxi Convention Center has been described as a world-class, waterfront, mixed-use convention center and retail project. The city recently…

Harrison County prepares for bad weather

With the possibility of a named storm making landfall sometime this weekend, Harrison County has begun preparing. The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is keeping a close eye on the non-tropical system that is making its way into the Gulf.…

Freshwater impacts on local fishermen

The effects of the freshwater in the Gulf are having a large and lasting impact on local fishermen. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

Wanted for larceny

Biloxi police needs help in identifying an alleged larceny suspect. The suspect stole a cell phone valued at about $500 at the IP Casino on June 10th. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a white baseball cap,…

Gulf Coast Marathon Halfway to Go Party

We are officially at the halfway point for the fourth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and what better way to get folks excited about the big event than to throw a party. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is on hand with…

Coastfest Car Show at Beauvoir

Car enthusiasts of all kinds gathered at a historical site this weekend to showcase their rides. The second annual Beauvoir Coastfest Car Show was held on Saturday. Cars and trucks of all ages lined the trees on Beauvoir’s property for…

Mississippi Mercantile Company events in Gulfport

One area business is winding down following the holiday weekend, but there’s much more in the works for this month. Mississippi Mercantile Company partners with vendors to sell handcrafted and vintage home furnishings and décor. The store is open from…

Back Bay Fireworks Show

Independence Day may be over, but that didn’t stop people from enjoying some weekend fireworks. The Scarlet Pearl and IP Casino teamed up to present the Back Bay Fireworks Show on Saturday night. Fireworks placed on three barges set up…

World Cup Championship betting

People on the Coast favored the U.S. Women’s National Team when it came to betting on the World Cup Championship game. Betting for the championship game opened shortly after the U.S. defeated England in the semifinal round on July 2nd…

Huge surprise for two brave step-sisters

It’s a celebration fit for a queen -- or more like two princesses. Tonight, the Pink Heart Funds organization honors two brave sisters as they embarked on the journey of their lives, battling bone cancer. Thirteen-year-old step-sisters Natalie Harvey and…

Fundraiser for Zae Crain’s family

Many people are mourning the loss of former Gulfport High football player Zae Crain, but his mother has been hit with tragedy twice within a few days. Zae’s mother, Latoya, lost her son and her brother within the same week.…

Remembering Zae Crain

Tonight, family and friends have gathered to remember the life of Zae Crain, the former Gulfport High School football player. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the candlelight vigil with more.

Gulfport recognized for educational progress

The Gulfport learning community was recently recognized for growth in the area of early school success. The Pacesetter Honors from the ‘Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’ recognizes the progress made in the area, especially in terms of literacy. United Way of…

Heat wave safety tips

Well, the heat is ramping up on the Coast as we head into the weekend and that means people are finding ways to cool down. With highs now in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits heading into…

Vigil for Zae Crain set for tonight

Wednesday Gulfport High graduate Zae Crain died in a tragic car accident. Tonight, the community will come together to remember him. Crain, as well as former Admiral Jeremiah Braziel and Harrison Central alum Keon Moore, now teammates at East Mississippi…

Man drowns in Hancock County

Just last night, a man drowned at a Bay St. Louis Apartment Complex swimming pool during a Fourth of July party. Fifty-nine year-old Paul Treutel passed away around 9 p.m. according to Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk. News 25 will…

Wanted for armed robbery at D’Iberville Subway

On Wednesday July 3, 2019 at approximately 9:41 pm, D’Iberville Police officers responded to a Subway Restaurant located in the 3800 block of Promenade Parkway for a reported armed robbery which just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned a single suspect…

Fourth of July weekend events

If you missed the fireworks shows last night, you still have plenty of chances for fun this weekend. Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival kicked off yesterday and continues today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in…

Grizzly bear experience at Gulf Islands Waterpark

Looking to get up-close and personal with one of the largest animals in the wild? Gulf Island Waterpark has you covered. For the next ten days, the Grizzly Bear Experience will be featured at the Gulfport Waterpark. Yogi, Dottie, and…

Lost pets after the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July has come and gone and Coast animal shelters are seeing their intake numbers rise today. Some pets end up lost after experiencing the firework shows. The Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport has already had…