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Wanted for 401K fraud scheme

Gulfport police are asking for help in locating three people wanted in connection to a 401K fraud scheme. On July 18th, a female entered the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49 and scammed a cashier into transferring money onto a gift…

Child ejected from vehicle in Hancock County wreck

A child is suffering life-threatening injuries from a single vehicle wreck this afternoon in Hancock County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, a Toyota Tundra was traveling south on Highway 53 when it lost control and went off the right side…

Worship program meeting

A planning meeting is taking place in Gulfport to discuss a progressive worship program to be held at several historic Gulfport churches. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Carnegie Library in Gulfport with more.

Gulfport’s new Kindness Rock garden at Bayou View Park

Kindness rocks: that’s why an all new rock garden has been put into place at Bayou View Park in Gulfport. The garden consists of brightly colored rocks, covered with messages of comfort and encouragement. Visitors in need can take a…

Confident Girls teen workshop

In preparation for the new school year some teen girls in Gulfport are taking some advice on life and education. La Bella Salon in Gulfport held their second annual Confident Girls teen workshop on Sunday for 12 to 18 year-olds.…

Long Beach teachers add art for social emotional support

Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach were welcomed back to class from summer break with a splash of color this morning. Monday may be the first day of school for Quarles Elementary students, but Principal Dr. Jan Hanson…

Cruisin’ the Coast voted best car show in America

The results are in and the best car show in America is the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s very own Cruisin’ the Coast. USA Today released the winners of their ten best reader’s choice awards for 2018 and Cruisin’ the Coast was…

Back to School 2018

.                                               This week marks the beginning of the 2018/2019 school year.  The Gulfport Police Department wants to ensure…

24th annual Carl Legett Fishing Tournament

Hundreds of anglers are currently in Biloxi putting their skills to the test in hopes of cashing in at the 24th annual Carl Legett Memorial Fishing Tournament. The free event, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Mississippi Gulf…

Alpha Warrior Battle event

If you’re a fan of the show ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ the Alpha Warrior battle event held at Keesler Air Force Base is a must see. At the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, a test of strength and skill is…

Free kids cuts for back to school

It’s the final countdown for some South Mississippi students and they aren’t wasting any time getting spruced up for the new school year. About 30 kids and their parents stopped by Mount Olive Lodge Number 83 to get a free…

Benefit lunches for injured Harrison County deputies

Good food for an even better cause: that’s what was going on at the Harrison County Sheriff Department’s work center today where the ‘Smokin Pigs’ cooking team prepared 250 plates of chicken, beans, slaw, and potato salad for $10. The…

Speaker brings motivation to Crossroads teachers

The first day of school is still a few days away for those in Gulfport, but teachers and staff from Crossroads Elementary School were in a group setting today to hear from a special inspirational speaker. Larry Bell is a…

Moss Point School District aiming high for new school year

All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…

24th annual Carl Legett Fishing Tournament

Hundreds of anglers are currently in Biloxi putting their skills to the test in hopes of cashing in at the 24th annual Carl Legett Memorial Tournament. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Point Cadet Pavilion where the Home Builders…

Cruisin’ the Coast voted best car show in America

The results are in and it’s official: Cruisin’ the Coast is the best car show in the country. Today, USA Today released the winners of their ten best ‘Reader’s Choice’ awards for 2018. Cruisin’ the Coast was voted ‘America’s best…

Police presence on Ponderosa Drive

Today residents in a west Gulfport neighborhood shared concerns about their neighborhood as the Gulfport Police Department conducted a search warrant in connection to an ongoing investigation. The search that raised commotion amongst neighbors happened at a house on Ponderosa…

Power lines down near Waveland Elementary

Emergency crews are on scene on Tiffany Street and St. Joseph Street for power lines down in the area. A semi-truck pulled down power lines causing multiple transformers to blow.  There are power lines down and emergency crews are asking…

Back to School dates

While Pass Christian students had a head start on the school year, it’s the final countdown for many other young people in South Mississippi with the school year just days away. On Monday, Jackson County, Biloxi, and Long Beach schools…

Gulfport teachers prepare for a new school year

The 2018-2019 school year is just days away for Gulfport School District students and teachers. To make sure all faculty is prepared for a new year, all teaching and support staff from across the district will be taking part in…