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Cinderella

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Cinderella and the Fairy God Mother about Cinderella at Gulfport Little Theatre Tonight - Sunday January 28th Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and 7pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Reservations call 228-864-7983…

Ocean Springs teacher passes away

The Ocean Springs community is mourning the tragic loss of well-known Ocean Springs teacher Courtney Hubbard. She passed away yesterday after a fight with breast cancer. She was close to the hearts of the children she taught and the teachers…

Local cheer gym responds to Nassar’s sentencing

Many athletes and coaches are feeling a sense of satisfaction after today’s sentencing that places former U.S Olympic Gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, behind bars. “I feel very comfortable with my coaches, very safe.” The over 150 girls that were…

Bartender at Sipps Bar receives unusual phone

Last week, Kara Coley, a bartender at Sipps Bar, received an unusual phone call that has now gone viral across the world after she posted to Facebook about a mother who had a question about her son. Coley explains the…

Nelly to perform at MGM Park

Blue Cap Entertainment in conjunction with Overtime Sports announced today that hip hop star Nelly will be performing on the Coast. The concert will be held on April 28th at MGM Park. The diamond-selling, multi-platinum, Grammy-award winning rap superstar will…

Healthy Teens for a Better Mississippi rally

Building a better future for the next generation of state leaders is what the Families First for Mississippi organization is all about. Today, teenagers across the state gathered for an event that would inspire them to make positive choices. Over…

Brush fire safety

Over the last couple of days, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has been sending out smoke alerts after several fires in the woods. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Pascagoula with the latest.

Fighting gang activity

The Mississippi Legislature continues in regular session and could soon be one step closer to fighting gang activity in the state. Another member of the Simon City Royal gang on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was sentenced. Sherry Lynn Emile pled…

Commercial burglary arrest in Moss Point

Twenty-seven year-old Gerry McGee is being held in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center on burglary and drug charges. A deputy noticed the closed Orange Grove School had been broken into. Shortly after, the deputy stopped McGee while he was…

St. Patrick High School Invention Fair

Today some of the brightest young minds on the Gulf Coast put their efforts on display at St. Patrick High School’s eighth grade Invention Fair. The students were tasked with finding a problem and then coming up with their own…

Great Kindness Day Challenge

Dozens of schools all across the Coast are taking part in the Great Kindness Challenge. The Kindness Challenge is a national initiative for schools, encouraging proactive bullying prevention through acts of kindness. Today, fifth graders from Crossroads Elementary in Gulfport…

Fatal wreck in D’Iberville

One person is dead following a two vehicle crash in D’Iberville late Tuesday night. Just after 11 p.m., officers responded to the crash on Brodie Road at the intersection of Goodman Road. According to D’Iberville police, a vehicle was traveling…

Erin Hamilton struck by vehicle

An update to a story that puzzled police and the D’Iberville community, autopsy results show 32-year-old Erin Hamilton died as a result of crushing injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Hamilton was found lying in the road dead…

2nd Annual Krewe Of Barkloxi Paw-Rade

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Katie King and Tina Ross-Seamans about the 2nd Annual Krewe Of Barkloxi Paw-Rade happening February 4th at Noon.

2018 Orchid Show and Sale

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Marilyn Ladnier about the 2018 Orchid Show and Sale at the Gautier Convention Center January 26th Sale begins at 10 am, exhibits open at 1:00 pm. Also on January 27th judging is at 8:00 am…

Where the Truth Lies

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Daniel & Sophia Francis about the play "Where the Truth Lies" Saturday Feb. 3rd at 6 pm at Grace Temple, Baptist Church in Gulfport.

School Safety

In 2017 there were at least nine school shootings reported in the US leaving dozens of students injured or dead and 2018 has already seen two school shootings. With this school shootings epidemic continuing, student safety has become an top…

Fatal Two Vehicle Crash in D'Iberville

One person is dead following a two vehicle crash in D'Iberville late Tuesday night. Just after 11pm officers responded to the crash on Brodie Road at the intersection of Goodman Road. According to D’Ibervile police a vehicle was traveling west…

Gulfport vs. Pass Christian: First responders flag football game

Tonight, the Gulfport police and fire department faced-off against the Pass Christian police and fire department at Gulfport High School. The free event kicked off at 7 p.m. and welcomed anyone in the community ready to experience some friendly competition.…

2018 Pascagoula State of the City address

Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell presented the 2018 State of the City address to the public tonight of the city’s projects and finances. Mayor Maxwell says there are a lot of expenditures from damages with Hurricane Nate and the infrastructure desperately…

“History of Biloxi” film premiere

The Biloxi Visitors Center welcomed residents and guests of the Gulf Coast to witness history tonight. The city’s museum division premiered a new short film called “The History of Biloxi.” The 11 minute film outlines the history of the city…

Update on Gulfport police officer

Tonight, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania held a press conference to update the public on Officer Luis Garcia’s health conditions. During the press conference, Chief Papania took the time to thank the Gulfport Fire Department and the Memorial Hospital staff…