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Man steals rug from Gulfport Police Department lobby

On December 19, 2017, at approximately 2:35 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department arrested 52 year old Ralph Eric Cox of Gulfport. Cox was charged with one count of petit larceny. Judge Walker set Cox’s bond at $1,000. The arrest was…

Armed Robbery in Gulfport

Gulfport police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 25-year-old in an armed robbery case. They’ve identified William Clifford Crittenden in a case that happened about 6:22 last night at the Chevron Food Market in the 1700 block…

Voters hit the polls in Senate District 49

As we speak voters in Senate District 49 are hitting the polls to vote on who they'd like to see take the place of Sean Tindell. The three candidates running in today’s special election are Ron Meyers, Dan Carr, and…

Multiple arrests made in Gulfport

A 17-year-old from Gulfport is being charged as an adult for three counts of aggravated assault. Around 5:30 yesterday, officers responded to the 1800 block of 43rd Avenue for a reported shooting. While officers worked the area, a Nissan Altima…

Pet of the Week

Jackson County Animal Shelter Pet of the week is Evie. She is three and a half months old.

Memorial Behavioral Health To Join Universal

Today, Universal Health Services announced its acquisition of Memorial Behavioral Health (MBH) and expects to complete the transaction in the first quarter of 2018. Memorial currently operates a 109-bed behavioral health facility, along with two outpatient clinics in Gulfport. MBH…

Christmastime at Beauvoir

Beauvoir kicked off the holiday season tonight in Biloxi with all of the Christmas family fun. Christmastime at Beauvoir started off with the jolly man himself listening to the nice kids of South Mississippi ask for their gifts. Kids could…

Kids Day

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Angie Sims at the B.Y.O.B Studio in Ocean Springs, December 21st & 22nd 1 pm and 5:30 pm all kids are welcome.

Man wanted for taking wallet and purse

Biloxi police are looking for a man who they say stole a woman’s wallet and then went back for her purse when she wasn’t looking. Biloxi police say the man took the wallet and purse and left the IP Casino.…

Victims of Sunday's Shooting Knew Each Other

This morning, we have new details into the Sunday shooting in Bay St. Louis on Sycamore Street and St. Francis Street. Authorities say the victims of the shooting and the third person who was struck by a vehicle all knew…

Last minute shoppers

Christmas is just one week away and some people are still doing some last minute shopping. The Gulfport Premium Outlets has seen an influx of shoppers as it gets closer to the holiday, a surprise to some because most people…

Holiday shopping debt

The biggest shopping holiday is among us and with all the spending comes some unwanted debt. Magnify Money found that the average American consumer kicked off 2017 with about one thousand dollars’ worth of new debt following the 2016 holiday…

Ice skating at the Coliseum

As the days get closer to the Christmas holidays, ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will be available for some family fun. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us on the ice to tell us more about the fun-filled event.

Shots fired on 43rd Avenue in Gulfport

Shortly before 5 p.m. this afternoon, gun shots were reported in Gulfport. The shooting occurred at the 1800 block of 43rd Avenue where neighbors told News 25 it sounded like multiple firecrackers going off. One suspect was held in custody…

Busiest mailing and shipping week of the year

This week is expected to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season for the postal service. USPS expects to process and deliver nearly three billion pieces of first-class mail including greeting cards this week alone. The…

Hear from state Senate candidates

The special election determining who will fill the state Senate seat representing District 49 is tomorrow. Three candidates put up election signs and are knocking on doors, all on a mission to prove to Harrison County voters they are qualified…

Atlanta travel nightmare impacts local travelers

A blackout lasting more than ten hours at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta has caused more than a thousand flight cancellations, developing into a travel nightmare for local residents flying. Sunday’s massive power outage crisis at the airport caused…

Taking a trip back in time

If you’ve traveled along Highway 90 in Biloxi, you might have noticed a few older ships docked. It is not 1492 and Christopher Columbus did not land in South Mississippi, but two of the ships used in his voyage across…

SRHS "shoe boxing" items for veterans

This holiday season, Singing River Health Systems wants the community’s help spreading Christmas cheer to those in need. Their shoebox donation drive is aimed at homeless veterans in the area as well as those in local nursing homes. The items…

Shooting in Bay St. Louis Sunday

Sunday afternoon, the Hancock County Sheriff Office responded to a shooting in Bay St. Louis. Multiple people were reported injured and police were working two different scenes, one on Sycamore Street and St. Frances Street. Officers were able to locate…

Magic Christmas In Lights!

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Sally Pearsall Ericson about Magic Christmas In Lights! at the Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Theodore AL open nightly from 5 to 9 pm. You can buy tickets and for more information please visit www.bellingrath.org

Christmas On Ice At The Beau Rivage

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Xylina Casandra and Adam Brown "Little Charlie" about "Christmas On Ice" at the Beau Rivage during December 15th though 25th at 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are from $12.95 to $29.95 at the Beau…