Biloxi Seafood Festival
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about the Biloxi Seafood Festival this weekend.
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Goodwill grand opening
Goodwill of South Mississippi is expanding with a new store in Hardy Court Shopping Center in Gulfport, making this their 14th store in South Mississippi. Today was the official grand opening of the 12,000 square foot super store and to…
Harrison County Fair in full swing
The Harrison County Fair is back in town for the second year in a row. The midway is jam packed with rides, carnival games, and those interesting fair desserts and meals for everyone to snack on while taking a stroll…
Big Mike’s Speakeasy donation drive
People all along the Coast know the toll that a storm like Harvey can have on a community. That is why people and businesses have taken to hosting numerous donation drives to give to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Big…
Harvey relief event and NFL kickoff party
The Krewe of Neptune and the Margaritaville Resort are partnering together with the community tonight to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey in a fun way. The two groups joined together tonight to take donations and any supplies that community…
Hurricane Hunters in full swing
In the midst of Hurricane season and the devastation that has rocked several parts of the United States over the last few weeks, the Hurricane Hunters at Keesler Air Force Base are in full effect and ready to take on…
Harrah’s presents a check to the American Red Cross
Today, Harrah’s Gulf Coast proudly presented a $40,000 check to the American Red Cross. The contributions to help further the organization’s mission in Texas were raised by ticket sales to the Little Big Town concert hosted at the Great Lawn.…
Oyster cultch planting in Pass Marianne Reef
Cultch planting now for a better oyster season in the future. News 25’s Laurene Callander takes us out in the Mississippi Sound for a closer look at the DMR’s restoration program. Rebuilding and revitalizing oyster reefs are well underway in…
‘Rock n Roll Over’ tickets on sale
The Humane Society of South Mississippi hosts one large fundraiser each year and this year’s event takes on a 60’s theme. Each year, it takes the shelter over two million dollars to provide high quality services and compassion to over…
Biloxi church sends water supply to Houston
South Mississippians know all too well that hurricanes and tropical storms are far from being over once they push through an area. This is just one reason why members of one Biloxi church have set out on a mission to…
Harrison County Fair
Today is day two of the Harrison County Fair. The fair runs through Sunday. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the fairgrounds and tells us all the fun things you and your family can enjoy this weekend.
Hurricane Harvey relief drive
The Krewe of Neptune and the Margaritaville Resort are partnering together with the community tonight to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey and celebrate the kickoff to the NFL season. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins now on the scene.
Dozens of menhaden fish die in Gulfport
Dozens of dead fish were seen floating in the water today from Long Beach to Gulfport. Melissa Scallan with the DMR says the fish are known as menhaden fish and this particular type of fish is known to be fragile.…
Ocean Springs murder suspect arrested
Around 1503 (3:03pm), a representative form the U.S. Marshall task force contacted the Ocean Springs Police Department to advise the Criminal Investigation Division that they have apprehended the wanted fugitive (Nicky J. Johns) for Murder after a vehicle pursuit that…
PreK4WARD expands in Harrison County
The United Way of South Mississippi’s PreK4WARD program has expanded in the Harrison County School District, preparing even more four-year-olds for kindergarten. Pineville Elementary School is the latest Harrison County School to host a PreK4WARD classroom. A total of 20…
Wanted for alleged purse theft
The Biloxi Police Department needs the public’s help identifying an unknown older white male wanted for an alleged purse theft. This man, wanted by police, was seen on surveillance video walking through the IP Casino when the theft happened on…
Krewe of Nereids Arts and Crafts Show
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Jeannie Richardson and Mary Ann Pucheu about the Krewe of Nereids Arts and Crafts Fest on September 9th and 10th. For more information please visit thekreweofnereids.com
10th Annual Southern Magnolia 100
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Eddie Holmes about the 10th Annual Southern Magnolia 100 on Sunday October 1st, Success Civic Center registration ends September 30th. Registration is $45 members, $50 non-members more info at gbc.clubexpress.com
Church Group Bringing Aid To Harvey: Live Report
News 25's Gina Tomlinson interviews Pastor Eric E. Dickey about his churches effort to bring aid to the Hurricane Harvey victims.
Update on Public Safety
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Hannah Burnett about the about Public Safety Meeting on Sept 14th as the doors open at 7:30 am and the program begins at 8:00 am at the Knight Nonprofit Center, Regions Banquet Room.
6th Annual Rock-N-Roll-Over
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Katie King and Janet McCarroll about the 6th annual Rock-N-Roll-Over. On Friday Sept 15th at 7 pm, $60 per person and $100 per Couple, proceeds benefit goes to the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
MGM Park To Host Potential Playoff Games
News 25's Laurene Callander about the relocation of the of some Florida baseball teams playoffs here in Biloxi.
Gautier man sentenced for mail fraud
A former Gautier resident is sentenced to serve 25 months in federal prison for mail fraud in connection with the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill. According to the Department of Justice, 39-year-old Leonard Thomas carried out a scheme to defraud…
Man charged with murdering brother
A Gulfport man is arrested after allegedly shooting his younger brother multiple times in Poplarville. Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department arrested 60-year-old Steven Stuart Tuesday night after his 53-year-old brother, John Stuart, was killed in his home on Newman Road.…