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Gaming equipment seized from old Harrison County Skate Park

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department seized several pieces of gaming equipment from the old skate park on Debuys Road this afternoon. Missing property from the old skate park on Debuys Road prompted supervisors to do an inventory to see what…

Ocean Springs mayor lowers state flag at City Hall

The controversy surrounding the state flag hanging at the Ocean Springs City Hall has brought Mayor Shea Dobson to lower the flag. The flag over Ocean Springs City Hall is officially down. Mayor Dobson says they lowered the flag around…

Bank robbery at Hancock Bank in Waveland

At approximately 5:30 PM this evening an unknown black male walked into the Hancock Bank located at 529 Highway 90 in Waveland and robbed them via a note which indicated that he had a weapon. The male then left in…

Thousands of homemade holiday cards in route

Thousands of Christmas cards homemade by a local minister are on the way to first responders and military serving overseas. Minister Darlene Carroll of Biloxi has been filling boxes of handwritten cards since January. Heartwarming moments were shared as the…

Tree will grow in memory of lost loved ones

Trees in memory of lost loved ones fill the courtyard at Singing River Health System Hospice of Life in Pascagoula. Now, a brand new live oak stands as a legacy to patients who have passed away this year. News 25’s…

Missing Hancock man

A Hancock man has been reported missing since Wednesday, November 8th. Fifty-four year-old Philip Whitaker left home to go pick up prescription medication at Love’s Pharmacy in Harrison County. He was last seen leaving the pharmacy and has not been…

Touching of a child and exploitation of a child

A 41-year-old man pleads guilty to touching of a child and exploitation of a child. According to the district attorney’s office, George Ramp will serve an entire 45 year sentence in prison. The investigation began when two Harrison County sheriff’s…

Restoration summit in Biloxi

Mississippi is still recovering from the heavy hit it took after the BP oil spill in 2010. That is one of the reasons why the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hosts the annual Mississippi Restoration Summit. The second annual summit…

Veterans breakfast at Lizana Elementary

Veterans Day was Saturday, but that does not mean that celebrations have ended. Lizana Elementary School in Gulfport wanted to carry on the salute to the veterans who have paid the ultimate price and so they hosted a veterans breakfast…

Man arrested for robbery by assault

According to the Biloxi Police Department, thirty-eight year-old Zawon Timothy Moore has been arrested on the charge of robbery by assault. On August 30th, Biloxi police responded to the 1900 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to a report of…

Annual Wreath Fluffing Event

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Annual Wreath Fluffing Event this November 17th at 2 pm. You can visit their website crusadersforveterans.com or call 228-435-2524 for more information.

11th Annual Health Fair

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Lauren Hunt and Tricia Mimbs about the 11th Annual Health Fair at the Stone County Hospital Campus on November 18th from 10 am until 1 pm. For more information please call 601-928-6740.

Gulfport councilwoman’s daughter killed in crash

Tragic news out of Gulfport: a Gulfport city councilwoman and her family are mourning the loss of her daughter. According to city officials, Cara Pucheu’s daughter, Sydney, died in a car crash on Monday afternoon in Lindale, Texas. Sydney worked…

Bicycle, pedestrian and trails master plan

Jackson County cities are working together to transform the county into a safe bicycle and pedestrian friendly community. This week, the public is encouraged to attend one of the five input meetings aimed to help develop a bicycle, pedestrian and…

Honoring Sophia Myers’ birthday

Today would have been Sophia Myers’ eighth birthday. In honor of her birthday, the Ocean Springs Lion’s Club put together the All Creatures Big and Small pet and food supply drive. News 25’s Taylor Rubach has more on the donation…

West Harrison High choir to perform with Foreigner

The West Harrison High School choir may be small, but the recently formed group is hitting a high note as they warm up to share center stage with a legendary rock band this Friday. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us…

Giving back: Operation Care Package

Last year, News 25 brought you a story about Darlene Carroll, a local minister who sent thousands of hand-signed Christmas cards to first responders and military serving overseas. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. News 25’s Payton Malone shows…

Highway 49 expansion on hold

A project to expand a popular South Mississippi roadway is on standby due to funding issues. The Mississippi Department of Transportation looked into increasing the capacity of Highway 49 from O’Neal Road north to Harrison Central High School. MDOT purchased…

Popp’s Ferry Causeway Project update

The Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park project in Biloxi is still on track for its April completion. This week, contractors are installing a royal blue metal roof to the bait shop. The bait shop, a one thousand square foot structure that…

Harrison County terminates lease on Debuys Road

Harrison County is terminating the lease with the tenant of the former skate park on Debuys Road. Harrison County Attorney Tim Holland says tenant Kevin Mattina owes several thousand dollars in unpaid power bills. He also says Mattina illegally sold…