Oyster Cook-off and Festival
It’s time to shuck your way over to the third annual Oyster Cook-off and Festival this weekend. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Jones Park with more.
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Ingalls awarded $5.1 billion contract
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has been awarded a $5.1 billion contract for construction of six Arleigh Burke class flight III destroyers for the U.S Navy. The contract includes options for engineering and post-delivery efforts which, if exercised, would bring the…
Virginia College closing in Biloxi
Virginia College in Biloxi has announced it will be closing its doors. The school has been offering courses to students for 13 years, but as of September 10th, the college will no longer enroll new students. On the school’s website,…
Bay St. Louis murder suspect arrested
On September 27, 2018 at approximately 11:11 p.m. the Bay St. Louis Police Department was notified that Xavier Lamer Simmons was taken into custody by the US Marshal Service in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Simmons was wanted for the murder, armed…
Body found in Motel 6 in Bay St. Louis
On September 28, 2018 at approximately 10:47 a.m. the Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to Motel 6, located at 1003 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, after a deceased adult male was located inside a room. The Hancock County Corner…
LSU basketball player shot and killed
LSU basketball player Wayde Sims has died after he was shot near the campus of another school in Baton Rouge. Police say in a news release that the 20-year-old Sims was shot around 12:30 a.m. this morning near the campus…
Lights for Life lantern vigil
Locals gathered at the beach in Biloxi to spread the message of how important mental health is for everyone at the Lights for Life lantern vigil for suicide awareness. Different organizations came together to shine a light on a dark…
Grand opening of H&M in Gulfport
Heavy rain and wind couldn’t keep dozens of shoppers away from the grand opening of H&M at Gulfport Premium Outlet today. Those eager to check out the new store were lined up outside as they waited for the doors to…
Volunteer opportunities at the Humane Society of South Mississippi
Whether you’re a dog or a cat person, the Humane Society of South Mississippi could use your help volunteering with the animals. It’s a really easy process in order to sign up. After signing up, you will go through a…
Ribbon cutting for TASMG Hangar in Gulfport
Phase one in a 40 million dollar project was celebrated today with a ribbon cutting on the 1108TH Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group’s new state of the art paint hangar. This new hangar is LEED certified, meaning it is very…
Bells across America
Today the Navy Construction Center in Gulfport held their third annual Navy wide ceremony to remember those service members who have lost their life in active duty. Bells across America helps to mend wounds and to unite the military and…
Locals react to Kavanaugh hearing
Locals on the Coast are reacting to the testimonies of both Dr. Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. President of the Harrison County Republican Club Dan Carr tells News 25 he’s glad the committee allowed both Ford and Kavanaugh the opportunity…
Victim identified in 57th Avenue shooting
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified 22-year-old Brontava O’Brien Keller of Gulfport as the victim of a shooting that happened yesterday in Gulfport. Hargrove says Keller’s cause of death is still pending autopsy. On Wednesday, Gulfport police responded to…
C-Spire brings new technology to Diamondhead
Representatives from C-Spire were in Diamondhead this morning to announce a major technology program coming to the city to improve broadband internet access for homes and businesses. Diamondhead is the first city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to take part…
Coffee Call with the Mayor
This morning, Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer addressed city officials and residents to give an update on all things going on in the growing city. The mayor spoke about the new and exciting things popping up across Diamondhead in the past…
Burglar makes off with stolen semi-truck in Hattiesburg
A brazen burglar makes off with a stolen semi in Hattiesburg. Authorities are looking for a man who they say stole a semi-truck from a Peterbilt dealership. In surveillance video released by the police department, you can see the man…
Sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual battery on a child
A Gulfport man has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual battery and burglary. Twenty-six year-old Dominique Macon pled guilty earlier this summer. The sexual battery conviction resulted from a disclosure by a nine-year-old child to his parents…
Homicide – 3000 block of 57th Avenue
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Moss Point budget vote
Moss Point Mayor Mario King and the board of aldermen voted on the city’s final budget today. Many thought the fire chief position would be eliminated, but that’s not the case. “Why would you do that to your citizens. If…
Fatal shooting on 57th Street in Gulfport
One man is dead after a shooting on 57th Avenue in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police they received a call that shots had been fired at 4:42 p.m. in the 3000 block. When units arrived on scene they found a…
Free prostate cancer screening
It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Cottone’s urology office in Gulfport had their third annual free prostate screening event today. Prostate cancer affects men throughout the world. Dr. Cottone’s office has this screening once a year for free to…
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Pass Road Elementary
Today, Pass Road Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing, and yummy tacos. Pass Road Elementary started this celebration three years ago. It gives students a chance to expand their horizons. It also allows the opportunity for some of…
Cruisin’ the Coast begins Sunday
Called America’s Largest Block Party, Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off this coming Sunday. Last year, record numbers were reported and this year could bring the same. Over 7100 car enthusiasts have already pre-registered for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast, beating…
Wanted for arson in Gulfport
Gulfport police are looking for 26-year-old Tequarian Lewis who is wanted for arson third degree. According to police, yesterday at 6 a.m., authorities responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue. Evidence confirmed…