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Harrison County School District bond issue

News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Harrison County with the latest on tonight’s election along with the Harrison County School District’s $55 million bond issue.

Governor Bryant reveals water outfall designs for beaches

Harrison County can expect new features to the beach as Governor Phil Bryant unveiled designs for beach storm water outfalls. The project will be funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. This is phase one of constructing three…

Election Day on the Coast

A one man band on a South Mississippi campaign trail of his own perched at the same precinct in Gulfport during each election cycle over the past five years. Today was no exception. Overcast skies and the occasional downpour didn’t…

Voting in Harrison County

It's Election Day. If you haven’t already, there’s still time to go vote. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the polls from the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport with more.

Chevron Maker contest winners

This morning, the winners of the first Chevron Maker contest were announced at the FabLab in Jackson County. The Chevron ‘Fuel your School’ program has been active in Jackson County since 2012. This year, Chevron introduced the maker contest to…

Harrison County School District bond issue vote

As voters in Harrison County head to the polls they will see the much debated Harrison County School District bond issue on their ballots. The district is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond that will go toward two…

Chris McDaniel on the Coast

U.S. Senate candidate Chris McDaniel made his way down to the Biloxi Lighthouse for a rally of his own. McDaniel spoke to residents about the importance of draining the swamp and reforming the government. He also talked about not funding…

Feeding the Gulf Coast teams up with Hard Rock

Feeding the Gulf Coast and Hard Rock Hotel and Casino teamed up this afternoon to help feed local children. This is the eighth year the two have paired up to pack bags for students. Each bag is packed with food…

Veterans breakfast at MGCCC Jackson County

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College decided they wanted to spend the entire week leading up to Veterans Day honoring those who served our country. This morning at the MGCCC campus in Jackson County, school officials held a complimentary breakfast for…

Veterans for Veterans Golf Tournament

A daring attempt to rescue 53 American hostages in Iran 38 years ago left eight servicemen and 17 of their children behind along with a battlefield promise to care for these children. It’s a mission that continues and still grows…

Harrison County School District bond issue vote

Tomorrow as voters in Harrison County head to the polls they will see the Harrison County School District bond issue on their ballots. The district is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond that will go toward two new…

John Ross to O’Neal Road closure extended

The road closure on John Ross Road from Highway 605 to O’Neal Road in Gulfport has been extended. The north and south bound lanes will be closed to thru traffic in order to install a new drainage system along John…

Home invasion in Gulfport

This morning, a Gulfport woman woke up to the terrifying sight of two intruders inside her home with one pointing a gun at her head. Naomi Adkins tells News 25 she heard a loud boom noise as two men came…

IMMS sea turtle release in Pass Christian

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released eight Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound on Saturday. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the most endangered, but they are the most frequently seen here on the Coast. The recovery rate…

Crusaders for Veterans: Ride for the Village

Crusaders for Veterans is back at it again, raising money for local heroes. On Saturday, the group held their ‘Ride for the Village’ event. Around 100 motorcycles participated in the ride where they made stops all across South Mississippi. Registration…

Peter Anderson Festival

The Peter Anderson Festival brought crowds of over 150,000 people to Ocean Springs on Saturday and Sunday. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood was there to meet some of the artists and hear their stories A hammer, a nail, some wisteria vine,…