Man arrested after shooting into business in Gulfport
Gulfport police have arrested a man who allegedly fired shots into a business and fled early this morning. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.
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College Park neighborhood discusses crime
Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…
Pearl River County man accused of murder arrested in Utah
A Pearl River County man suspected in the murder of his wife has been arrested in Utah. US Marshals/VFAST arrested Charles Bowman in a campground on the east side of Bear Lake. A Division of Natural Resources (DNR) agent spotted…
Celebrating Biloxi’s Mad Potter’s 161st birthday
More than 90 years after George Ohr’s death he is still being honored in the City of Biloxi. Today, the Ohr O’Keefe Museum is celebrating what would have been the Mad Potter of Biloxi’s 161st birthday by providing free admission…
Plans for 34th Street green space
Back in November, the City of Gulfport cut the ribbon on the brand new dog park located on 34th Street right next to the community garden. Gus Wesson, director of leisure services in Gulfport, tells News 25 since they have…
New shopping plaza under construction in Ocean Springs
A new shopping plaza is under construction on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs. You may have driven past the construction site, but had little idea what was being built. Between Interstate 10 and Highway 90 in Ocean Springs across the…
Dr. Rhonda Clark named Catholic School Superintendent
Dr. Rhonda Clark, associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Biloxi, will now be moving on to the role of superintendent. Dr. Rhonda Clark has been the associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the past ten years. She…
Stopping crime one day at a time
Stopping crime may seem like a scary feat especially if you’re not a part of law enforcement. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers make it easier for the community to get involved in the fight against crime. The group met with…
Arrested for auto burglary in Ocean Springs
Two Ocean Springs residents are now behind bars for auto burglary. According to police, Michelle Kiker was arrested for rendering criminal assistance in hiding out Darren Cox who was wanted for auto burglary. When investigators showed up at Kiker’s home…
College Park neighborhood crime on the rise
More than 30 crimes have been reported in the College Park area. Rising statistics have the Gulfport community on edge. Concerned citizens have been given the opportunity to speak out. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.
Gulfport Connect App
The City of Gulfport is rolling out a brand new app. The app is called Gulfport Connect and can be found on iTunes and Google Play and can be used on any smart phone. The city recently launched it after…
Peterman sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Tena Broadus
The final chapter of the Tena Broadus murder case came to a close today. Her killer, Joshua Peterman, will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Peterman was sentenced to serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole…
New handicapped access path coming to Long Beach
The City of Long Beach just announced it will be the first city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to offer a handicapped access path on one of its beaches. The Long Beach Wheel Way will be installed between the Jim…
VFW Post 4526 celebrates a veteran with a concert
Today veterans and friends are jamming out at a mini steel guitar concert hosted by the Arthur McMasters Memorial VFW Post 4526 in Gulfport. The concert that kicked off at 3 p.m. is celebrating Corky Tittle, a veteran passionate about…
Farm to Fork program
Healthy and nutritious food isn’t always easy to access in some areas. That’s one reason why the United Healthcare Community Program of Mississippi has partnered with Alcorn State University for the seventh year of their Farm to Fork program. The…
Fingerprinting for safety
It’s any parent’s worst nightmare: a missing child. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood takes us to St. Martin where protective parents took preventative measures to help safeguard their kids, all right at the tips of their fingers. Kevin Benjaman spent Wednesday…
Mississippi Power awards scholarships
They say knowledge is power and that’s just what Mississippi Power awarded to eight Gulf Coast and Pine Belt students today. Mississippi Power gives us more than just our electricity. They introduced the Heritage Scholarship Program in 2016, giving minority…
Third Street shooting investigation
Gulfport police are looking for a second suspect believed to be connected with a shooting that happened on Third Street Sunday night. Thirty-six year-old Jermaine Posey of Biloxi is wanted for questioning. Currently, this is an outstanding aggravated assault warrant…
Wanted for questioning in money scam
Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a quick change money scam. The incident happened on May 5th at about 11 a.m. in the 800 block of Howard Avenue. Police say the man was…
Biloxi man charged with credit card fraud
A Biloxi man was arrested for allegedly purchasing more than $5,000 worth of merchandise with a stolen credit card. Police say 30-year-old Charles Challenor committed the fraud at the Belk Department Store located in Edgewater Mall back in May. Challenor…
Treasure Bay Casino expansion
There are big changes in the works for Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand as casino officials laid out the plans for the casino’s future. Treasure Bay Casino has not changed much since 2007,…
VFW setting stage for steel guitars
They’ll be strumming and serving supper at the Gulfport VFW Post 4526 off Dedeaux Road tomorrow afternoon. Today, concert organizers were setting the stage for a mini steel guitar concert tomorrow by the Deep South Steel Guitars. It starts at…
Drive thru coffee shop opens in Long Beach
Today a Long Beach resident opened a drive thru coffee shop in the City of Long Beach, something she says is the first of its kind. “I’m tired. I’ve just worked really hard for other people and I just wanted…
Sun bleached street signs to be replaced in Long Beach
Faded street signs will soon be a thing of the past in the City of Long Beach. The City of Long Beach reports new street signs have officially arrived and will soon replace the sun bleached signs currently spotted around…