Local News

Sidewalk project in the works in Woolmarket

The City of Biloxi signed an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation to install about a mile of new sidewalk in Woolmarket. The sidewalk would run from the intersection of Woolmarket Road and Lorraine Road, north of Lorraine Road…

Biloxi woman named Ms. Senior Universe

A crown jewel is sitting right here in South Mississippi. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind the scenes with Ms. Senior Universe, a Biloxi woman who has wasted no time using her new title and platform to help improve…

Man sentenced to 15 years for running into cars

A man from the Kiln who rammed vehicles because he thought zombies were chasing him has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Thirty-two year-old Shaun Michael Stroud pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, grand larceny, and malicious mischief. Gulfport police…

Couple arrested for felony child neglect

A Biloxi couple has been arrested on three counts of felony child neglect. Harrison County deputies responded to a house on Lamey Bridge Road regarding an unresponsive child who later died at Merritt Health. Twenty-seven year-olds Thomas Cannette and Cassandra…

Zero adoption fee at Jackson County Animal Shelter

If you are looking for a furry friend right now is the perfect time to adopt a cat or a dog. The Jackson County Animal Shelter is currently undergoing construction to upgrade their facilities. Even though in the end the…

Celebration of Excellence at Ocean Springs High

The Ocean Springs School District is ranked number one on the Coast and number three in the state. Today, the school district gathered at Ocean Springs High School to celebrate their academic excellence. Teachers were recognized, but also students for…

Holiday shipping deadlines

With Christmas two weeks away shipping off packages is soon to be in a time crunch. This week, the U.S. Post Office is estimating to deliver nearly 200 million packages per week during the next two weeks. To have your…

Biloxi police looking for Good Samaritan

The Biloxi Police Department needs your help in locating a Good Samaritan who stopped to assist Biloxi officers on December 1st around 7 p.m. near the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Biloxi police say they were struggling to safely secure someone who…

The returned of ‘Winter Wonderland’ in Lucedale

Anne Hunt is known for lighting up Lucedale, Mississippi with her beautiful Christmas lights. A few struggles in life forced her to put her display on hold. Now, her grandson decided to shine a light on Christmas this year with…

Termination of Harrison County Skate Park lease

The Harrison County Board voted to terminate the lease with the leaseholder of the skate park on Debuys Road. The building was leased about six months ago after a bid process of various proposals. After being four months behind on…

Oyster relay at the Pascagoula Causeway Reef

An MDMR oyster relay kicked off at sunrise this morning in Pascagoula. Fishermen were seen out bright and early working hard to get their supplies together to get out onto the water. MDMR provided the fishermen with sacks for the…

Local seventh grader collecting socks

With the holidays here, one local seventh grader has decided to help those in need. Alicia Young began her sock drive in November to help supply socks this holiday season to children in need and the homeless. So far, hundreds…

Biloxi Fire Department taking applications

If you have been on the job hunt and are looking to make a change in the community, the Biloxi Fire Department will be taking applications until December 27th. You must first meet the requirements by having a high school…

Giving back for the Holiday season

The holidays are all about giving back and what better way to do that than to help a family in need on the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke with one local family who could use a little extra…

Rollover accident on East Wortham Road

Two people are being treated for injuries this evening after a rollover accident in north Harrison County this afternoon. Authorities say their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening since they were wearing their seat belts. Rescue Seven landed near…

Ocean Springs Discover Christmas Parade

Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Ocean Springs celebrated a little bit early over the weekend. It was an exciting day for many who had a chance to be a part of the first ever ‘Discover Christmas Parade’…

Harrah’s Gulf Coast Beer Mile at the Blind Tiger

The running festival continued on Saturday with a race that might not have required as much skill as the others, but it seems like the participants had a bit more fun. Saturday was the first Harrah’s Gulf Coast Beer Mile…

Running across the nation one state at a time

This weekend, running was the name of the game. While thousands of people laced up their shoes and braced the conditions, one person really stood out. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has the touching story of one marathon runner who is…

Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts Gala

The Historical Society of Gulfport co-hosted the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts Gala this evening. Wonderful pieces from local artists were displayed in the facility. There was great food and live entertainment to enjoy while checking out the beautiful artwork.…

33rd annual Christmas in the Pass

As the Christmas festivities continue on the Coast, the 33rd annual Christmas in the Pass took place tonight. Pass Christian residents gathered downtown for a night filled with Christmas spirit. The DeLisle Elementary School Choir performed Christmas carols as everyone…

Gulf Coast Marathon Expo and packet pick up

Today, final preparations were made for the Gulf Coast Marathon as runners went to MGM Park for the expo and packet pick up. Preparations have been in the works since Wednesday, tying up loose structures on certain venues for the…