‘Shop to Shine’
Next month, special needs teens in our area will have a prom night like no other. Dressed in a light blue ball gown, Leslie Moorman feels ready as ever for her first ‘Night to Shine’ prom. “I just like to…
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CRTC trains local firefighters on new technique
Some South Mississippi firefighters are learning one of the latest approaches in trying to save lives thanks to the Air National Guard Base in Gulfport. The Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department is conducting on-going training for the Harrison County…
Harrison Central students have big plans after graduation
There are five months left in the school year and a few seniors at Harrison Central are already looking into their futures and those futures seem pretty bright! Keon Barney, Angelique Peregerina, and Olivia James have already received early acceptance…
Seniors can pack a punch!
Age is nothing but a number to Louis Callahan and the group of senior citizens he is teaching to box in Long Beach. Two years ago, Callahan started to teach people ranging from ages 60 to 81 how to pack…
Getting served with top awards
Some South Mississippi seniors have resolved not to live out their days beyond purpose and today their efforts and service were recognized at an annual awards event at the Harrison County Jail. Some seniors were served Tuesday at the Harrison…
Alligator found in Pascagoula neighborhood
A post shared by the City of Pascagoula’s Facebook page has been circulating around the community. It shows multiple pictures of an alligator being rescued from a storm drain in a neighborhood. It’s not something you see every day: video…
‘Shop to Shine’
Next month special needs teens in our area will have a prom night like no other. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at Bridal and Formal Boutique House of Tux in Gulfport where these teens are picking out their attire for…
Downtown Biloxi restoration update
In just a few weeks, the restoration project of downtown Biloxi is expected to be complete and there are signs showing daily progress. Today, sidewalks were paved on Howard Avenue next to the People’s Bank. This side of Howard Avenue…
Keesler Federal Credit Union offers provisional credit
Because of the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union is prepared to provide provisional credit to federal employees who will not be paid due to the shutdown. This credit will be for members who have federal payroll direct deposit established…
Statutory rape arrest
A Biloxi man sits behind bars today after having sex with a minor. The Biloxi Police Department responded to a suspicious activity complaint near the 800 block of Cedar Lake Road. Upon arrival they found 20-year-old Dalentez Brice and a…
Call center creating jobs in Gautier
Since 2002, the location where Kmart used to be in Gautier has stood empty, but now it’s going to revitalized in a way that will create over 200 jobs. This building may stand empty now, but by July, Roy Rogers…
Night to Shine
February 8th will be an unforgettable prom night experience for those with special needs in our area. Woolmarket Baptist Church will host ‘Night to Shine’ sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. ‘Night to Shine’ coordinator Adrian Holland tells News 25…
Climb CDC giving out education grant
Climb CDC is looking for motivated people ages 17 to 26 to earn an education grant. Climb CDC is a Mississippi nonprofit community development agency that provides work-force training, housing, and financial counseling, housing development, and disaster recovery services in…
Gulfport High students gearing up for national competition
Samsung is investing in our young people and those young people at Gulfport High School are paying it forward. Once again the school has landed the top spot in the state in this year’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest. These students…
Keeping the flu away
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, more cases of the flu are being reported across the state. If you are a parent you know just how quickly germs can spread through schools. We are just coming into peak…
Lil Boosie Black Beach lawsuit
Hip-hop star Lil Boosie says he was pepper-sprayed by a mall guard in Biloxi because he is black, but the guard and police say otherwise. The Sun Herald reported on pretrial testimony in Boosie’s federal lawsuit. He entered a Dillard’s…
Car submerged in water near Merlin Necaise Boat Launch
One woman was taken to the hospital this afternoon after Harrison County Dispatch received a call. Once units arrived at Merlin Necaise Boat Launch off of West Wittman Road they found a woman lying on the boat ramp and a…
Jackson County inmate suicide prompts policy review
Two inmates at the Jackson County Jail have committed suicide in the past few weeks. On December 28th, one male inmate committed suicide and then another male inmate committed suicide on Saturday, January 5th. Authorities say both inmates died by…
Found: Woodrow Hunter Allen and Natalie Anne Grubb
Sixteen-year old Woodrow Hunter Allen and 14-year old Natalie Anne Grubb have been found on Beach Street near the St. Andrews/Gulf Park Estates communities by deputies patrolling the area. They are back with their parents.
Resolution Run and Polar Plunge in Bay St. Louis
The first annual ‘Resolution Run and Polar Plunge’ took place yesterday in Bay St. Louis. The event featured a 5K, followed by a plunge into the Gulf at the Washington Street Pier. Many people flooded on to the beach to…
Twelfth Night Celebration
Over the weekend, the sixth annual Twelfth Night Celebration made their way down the streets of Biloxi. The reigning royal court of the Gulf Coast Carnival shut off the Christmas lights at the Biloxi Lighthouse to signal the end of…
Local favorite reopens in Ocean Springs
After being closed for the past five years, an Ocean Springs favorite reopened its doors under a new name. Local restaurant Jocelyn’s is back, well sort of. After being open for 32 years, Jocelyn’s shut its doors in 2013. “She…
Local woman celebrates 100th birthday
A South Mississippi resident celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend with her children and grandchildren. While her birthday is January 12th, on the 5th was the celebration of 100 years of life for Helen Elizabeth Goff. Helen is a…
Pass Christian Harbor Cleanup
After seeing litter continue to buildup in his hometown, a local realtor decided to take action. Ken Harshbarger of Pass Christian hosted the first annual Pass Christian Harbor Cleanup. For over two hours, volunteers from around the Coast picked up…