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Missing Baton Rouge woman discovered in Biloxi

After several days of searching, a woman reported missing from Baton Rouge last month was found safe. Sixty-seven year-old Linda Thompson was found this morning in a home under construction in Biloxi. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with the man…

HWY 49 safety concerns after fatal hit and run

Local business owners say there are far too many fatalities on Highway 49 where a Gulfport man was killed in a hit and run accident Sunday. According to authorities, sixty-four year-old Gulfport Resident Kenneth Jones died instantly after being struck…

Jackson County teachers receive pay raise

It’s been almost ten years since Jackson County teachers received a raise, but tonight all of that changed. The Jackson County School Board voted to pay educators what they’ve earned. After a long fight for fair compensation, Jackson County teachers…

Lizana Elementary students provide Thanksgiving meals

With the holidays right around the corner, a local elementary school wants to make sure everyone has a Thanksgiving meal. Students at Lizana Elementary School are having their seventh annual food drive. Each grade is competing to see who can…

Annie

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Cassidy Spann and Claire Banke about Annie at Gulfport Little Theatre, November 6 to November 19th. General Admission: $16 Seniors / Military: $13 Children / Students: $11

MGCCC celebrating Veterans Day all week

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is starting off the Veterans Day celebrations early with a week full of events aimed at honoring those who served. Starting today, the Seabees were out on the Jeff Davis campus meeting students and showing…

Missing Vancleave girl

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a Vancleave teenager. The family of 16-year-old Nova Clark says the girl went missing October 30. She was last seen the night before at her Vancleave home.…

Fatal train crash in Biloxi Sunday

A pedestrian was struck by a train in Biloxi Sunday morning. Shortly before 10, Biloxi police officers responded to the railroad tracks between the area of Veterans Boulevard and McDonnel Avenue. The investigation revealed that a 43-year-old black female from…

Fourth annual Kids Safety Fair

Saturday dozens of kids and their parents filled Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport for the fourth annual Kids Safety Fair. It was a day packed full of information on how to protect your children. There was information about Amber…

Butterfly release

It’s been 11 years since the fatal car crash that claimed the lives of Gulfport teens Kiara and Jameel Pearse. The K&J Foundation honored their lives by releasing 150 butterflies at the Safety Fair. Kaira and Jameel were not wearing…

Bullyz4Vets Dog Show

Having a service dog can help a lot of different people, but many veterans find peace when they have a pup by their side. That is why retired Marine Staff Sergeant Ricardo Bengochea created Bullyz4Vets. Bullyz4Vets is a nonprofit organization…

Local church reacts to Texas shooting

Communities all over the country are mourning the heartbreaking loss of life that happened in Texas. After the tragic shooting occurred in Texas on Sunday, local pastors are wanting to strengthen their churches. Ricky Reece is the pastor of Nugent…

Jeremy Forehand honored at St. Martin - D’Iberville game

It was more than just football tonight during the St. Martin-D’Iberville game. Before the game, both teams honored field crew member Jeremy Forehand by making him the honorary captain for both teams tonight. Currently, Forehand is undergoing chemotherapy for renal…

CASA of Hancock County king and queen reveal party

Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, but tonight in Hancock County the focus was on Mardi Gras. CASA of Hancock County rallied up quite the crowd at the Lazy Magnolia for the 2018 Krewe of CASA king and…

Flying Jennies are back at Keesler Air Force Base

Today the Keesler Air Force Base celebrates the completion of the rebuilding of the 815th Airlift Squadron. News 25’s Taylor Rubach got a closer look on the Air Force Base and gives us more on the Flying Jennies Airlift Mission.…

Exotic car show taking place in Gulfport Saturday

The City of Gulfport is gearing up for the Octane Car Show. Exotic and rare cars from all over the country will take over downtown Gulfport Saturday. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us a sneak peek of what to expect.…

Historical Society of Gulfport needs a home

The Historical Society of Gulfport is in search of a place to call home. Made up of around two hundred members, the society works to develop initiatives, programs, and projects aimed towards keeping Gulfport’s historic past alive. Although the city…

Jeramey Anderson to run for U.S. House

A Democratic member of the Mississippi Legislature says he’s running for the U.S. House. Representative Jeramey Anderson of Moss Point said Friday he will seek his party’s nomination next year in South Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District. Republican Steven Palazzo won…

King and Queen reveal party for CASA of Hancock County

Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, but tonight in Hancock County the focus is Mardi Gras. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with an inside look at the Lazy Magnolia Brewery in the Kiln.