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Update in Stone County beating death

Stone County sheriff’s deputies are now treating the death of 41-year-old Andrew Lewis as a murder investigation. Lewis was found dead on the side of Thelma Andrews Road a short distance from New Hope Road in Stone County on July…

String of car fires in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of car fires that happened early this morning. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 2:45 a.m. two cars were burned while parked at a house in the Latimer community. At around 5 a.m.…

New club at Long Beach High takes stand against bullying

Long Beach High School is starting the new school year by saying no to bullying. In order to spread that message, they have started ‘Students against Violence for Everyone” also known as the SAVE Club. “In high school there are…

Jackson County FabLab open house

It’s time for back to the lab with the Jackson County FabLab. They will be holding an open house in Vancleave tomorrow to let the community know their doors are open to more than just students. Since the FabLab’s staff…

New algebra program helps student learning

Back to school means back to the books and Mississippi school districts are making sure students are able to learn to their fullest potential. Starting this school year, all Mississippi school districts are implementing the new Algebra Nation program. A…

Black Entrepreneur Expo

It takes a village is the motto for the second annual Black Entrepreneur Expo in Gulfport. At the Paralyzed Veterans of America Building tomorrow, a pop up shop will serve as a platform for black owned businesses to promote their…

S.T.O.P Program at the American Martial Art Academy

Kids on the Gulf Coast returned to school this week. This means some students could become victims of bullying. Thanks to the American Martial Art Academy in D’Iberville, children can practice self-defense. School can be tough for students who lack…

Arrested for vehicle theft in Biloxi

Biloxi police arrested two people for stealing a car out of a parking garage on Bayview Avenue earlier this month. Thirty-year-old Levi Nelson of Moss Point and David Hall Jr. of Grand Bay, Alabama were arrested on warrants for taking…

Local Coca-Cola union members on day two of strike

Coca-Cola employees are on day two of their strike against what they claim is unfair labor practices. It’s been no ordinary work week for Coca-Cola employees. Instead of delivering Coca-Cola products to businesses around South Mississippi, the local union, Teamsters…

Long Beach community comes together to help theft victim

A stolen swing prompted a new Long Beach resident to reach out to her community in frustration. Now, she says the events that followed her post have restored her faith in humanity. A swing with sentimental value was stolen off…

Barbecue fundraiser for local family in need

A local family is in need of help after discovering their newborn baby had a congenital heart defect requiring urgent surgery. Cooper Brooks was born after much effort on June 19th. He needed a little extra love in the NICU…

Wanted for shoplifting from Walmart

Biloxi police need help identifying a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart on CT Switzer Drive. Police say this man pushed a shopping cart out of the store containing unpurchased clothing and electronics.…

Shooting victim identified as Gulfport man

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Gulfport as 38-year-old Michael Lossett. Twenty-three year-old Sandra Goff was arrested and charged with first degree murder. The shooting happened in the 13,000 block of River…

Long Beach Harbor Market update

If you’re looking forward to Cruisin’ the Coast, there will now be a new spot to hit up while cruising through Long Beach. Today, News 25 spoke to Quentin Denny, the general manager of the Long Beach Harbor Market, who…

Ocean Springs community pep rally

Last year, the Ocean Springs community pep rally rained out. This year was all sunshine and a good time at Greyhound Stadium. Students had the opportunity to put their favorite, or in this case not so favorite, teachers in the…

Long Beach community pep rally

Bearcat pride was running high this evening at the Long Beach community pep rally. The event held at the Long Beach Town Green was the first of its kind and was organized in order to get the community ready for…

Piano from 1874 donated to Beauvoir

Descendants of Civil War Field Officer William Henry Haywood Tison are donating his post-Civil War 1874 Square Grand piano which will be on permanent display at Beauvoir. Often referred to as the ‘Poor man’s Steinway,’ this stieff square grand piano…

Fill the Bus school supply drive

The United Way of South Mississippi and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport partnered once again for their annual Fill the Bus campaign. Today, they delivered thousands of school supplies to students in the area. Last month, Walmart supercenters throughout the…

Gulfport schools start new school year on a good note

All students are officially back to school in South Mississippi as Gulfport students headed back for their first day this morning. The smell of art supplies and the sound of music filled the halls of Pass Road Elementary School as…

Visitor bleachers demolished at Greyhound Stadium

The visitor bleachers at Greyhound Stadium in Ocean Springs are in the process of being taken down for safety reasons. The visitor bleachers on the opposite side of the home team side will be replaced. The high school will accommodate…

Community pep rally in Long Beach

The residents of Ocean Springs aren’t the only ones enjoying some pep rally fun this evening. The City of Long Beach will also be hosting a community pep rally to ring in the new school year. News 25’s Veronica Bayona…

Community pep rally in Ocean Springs

This evening, people in the Ocean Springs community plan to pack Greyhound Stadium for a community pep rally. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Ocean Springs to check out the fun.

Mississippi Senator Wiggins at Lions Club meeting

During this time of increased political involvement, State Senator Brice Wiggins made a few announcements today at the Lions Club weekly meeting in Ocean Springs. Senator Wiggins says many people on the Coast may not think they are being heard…