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Gator hunting permits accepted through June 7th

If you’re looking to hunt alligators this season you have seven days from today to submit your application. Applications will be accepted through June 7th through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The first drawing for permits will…

Harrison County children’s advocate retires after 34 years

Today, dozens of people gathered in Gulfport to celebrate the retirement of Cindy Alexander. Alexander is retiring as a court administrator from the Harrison County Youth Court and has been a tireless advocate for children in Harrison County for the…

Man wanted for murder and arson found dead

The man who was on the run after being charged in his girlfriend’s murder and arson has been found dead. Patrick Nolan was located at a hotel in Gonzales, Louisiana. When police entered the room, they found him with what…

Staying safe during dangerously hot conditions

This weekend, dangerously hot conditions are expected with the heat index forecast to be between 103 and 107 degrees. “Usually dizziness and then everything starts getting blurry and after that you know something is wrong.” Nelson Alonso, amongst many others…

Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway

Ten South Mississippi students will get a little extra help when it comes to paying for college thanks to the Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the award ceremony with more.

National CPR Week

This week the American Heart Association is getting hands on with hands only CPR lessons for communities across the Coast. Ninety percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital won’t survive. However, CPR, especially if performed immediately,…

Suspects sought in air compressor theft

D’Iberville police are requesting assistance identifying suspects responsible for stealing a large commercial air compressor from the former Mandal GMC dealership on D’Iberville Boulevard. The compressor was last seen on the property Wednesday around 3:30 p.m. A witness stated the…

Witness of alleged assault by Gulfport fire chief speaks out

Today Chief Battalion Greg Griffin with the Gulfport Fire Department has officially retired. Griffin was the witness of the reported assault between Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt and firefighter Tim Holliman back in April. The City of Gulfport opened an…

Harrison County escaped inmate captured

This afternoon, an inmate in Harrison County escaped while assigned to a work detail. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 34-year-old Delbert Thomas Ervin the Third of Gautier was on a work detail to help clean the St. Ann Kitchen and…

Iconic Golden Fisherman unveiled

The newest addition to the City of Biloxi has finally been unveiled tonight at the Maritime Seafood and Industry Museum. The iconic Golden Fisherman is back on the Coast and is turning heads. The South Mississippi community swarmed Point Cadet…

Splash pads opening in Gulfport

Kids are off to a great start to the summer with the opening of three different splash pads in Gulfport. Jones Park, Gaston Point Park and Westside Park all have splash pads available for everyone to enjoy. The splash pads…

Allen Hyundai Buddy Bag donation

Over the last month, Allen Hyundai and Buddy Bags took donations of hair brushes, pillows, gift cards, and toys to create comfort bags. Today they were able to donate one hundred comfort bags to the Harrison County Department of Child…

Wanted for shoplifting from Justice

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying two suspects who reportedly stole more than $170 worth of merchandise from Justice today. News 25 is told the two suspects put items in their purses and left the store without paying. One…

Wanted for shoplifting from Dillards

Biloxi police are looking for a woman who reportedly stole nearly $200 worth of merchandise from Dillards. The suspect is pictured with several Polo hoodie type shirts. She then walked out of the store without paying and entered the passenger…

Saucier Elementary cafeteria gets a makeover

School may be out for students at Saucier Elementary, but one teacher is still hard at work inside the school. As soon as classes were dismissed math teacher Ashley Jensen immediately went to work, turning a blank wall in the…

Tom Wall Classic

Eight-year-old Donnie Handler III was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect at birth which required surgery in order for him to live. The surgery was successful and now for the eighth straight year, his father, Donnie Handler II, is putting…

Hancock County Republican Crawfish Boil

Tonight Republicans were given the chance to mingle with some of the candidates whose names will be on the primary election ballot next Tuesday. Hancock County Republicans held a meet and greet crawfish boil at the Harbor Steamer in Diamondhead.…

Red, White and Blueberry Festival

Ocean Springs is getting locals in the Fourth of July spirit with their 13th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival at the L&N Depot Plaza on Saturday. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce partners up with the Ocean Springs Fresh…

Jeepin’ the Coast kicks off tomorrow in Bay St. Louis

Hundreds of jeeps will be cruising the Coast starting tomorrow as the first annual four day Jeepin’ the Coast kicks off. The event started as a one-day parade coinciding with Cruisin’ the Coast. It’s now bigger than ever with over…

Possession of child pornography

A Gulfport man has been arrested this afternoon and now faces up to 40 years in prison for possession of child pornography. Thirty-two year-old Scotty Peel was arrested after an investigation into his suspicious online activity. Peel was charged with…

Arrested for embezzlement

Gulfport police arrested 31-year-old Jennifer Carmack and charged her with one count of embezzlement. Gulfport police received a complaint on May 26th of embezzlement from the McDonald’s located on Lorraine Road. The complaint stated that at least three cash deposits…