Ocean Springs eyes new dog park
If your four-legged friend needs extra space to exercise they may find a place very soon in Ocean Springs. Alderman John Gill knocked on residents’ doors in the city for the past five months. He tells News 25 one of…
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Rebuilding job corps site in Gulfport
Gulfport City officials are calling on the community to support rebuilding the jobs corps site. The city is hosting a cookout to show the Department of Labor how much residents support rebuilding a new $30 million campus. The property was…
Extreme heat on the Gulf Coast
Sweltering heat has invaded Mississippi and the entire southeastern United States. The combination of humidity and temperatures in the upper 90s will make it feel like it is well above 100 degrees out. Forecasters say it is possible the heat…
Southern Gaming Chef Showdown
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Chef Anthony Rametta about the his part in the Southern Gaming Chef Showdown 2017. Make sure to put in your vote for best chef at www.gamingganddestinations.com
Back To School Bash
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Pastor Rico Brownlee and Pastor Quentin Lyles about Back To School Bash on July 22nd 10 am to 4 pm at Brodie Road Baptist Church.
Safety In The Sun
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about being safe in the Heat.
Steak and Stake Fundraiser
The doors have opened to the largest fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Steak and Stake dinner and silent auction at the IP Casino.
The abs are back in town
Billed as ‘the perfect girls’ night outback,’ Australia’s Thunder from Down Under has returned to D’Iberville to perform live shows this weekend and next at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The popular, all-male dance group show off their dance moves all…
AABE Scholarship Golf Classic
The Gulf Coast chapter of American Association of Blacks in Energy hosted its 2017 scholarship golf classic today at the Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier. The AABE is a nonprofit group whose members are comprised of individuals in the…
Second annual First Responder Banquet
The Hancock County community gathered together to recognize those who put their lives on the line for us on a daily basis. The Waveland Community Unity Organization held their second annual appreciation banquet for all of the first responders. Law…
Sailor pleads guilty for killing transgender woman
Today justice for the family of a transgender woman killed by a Navy sailor last July in Jackson County. Dwanya Hickerson met Dee Whigham online, they went to a hotel in St. Martin, had sex and then Hickerson stabbed Whigham…
Riding for veterans
Each year, millions of bikers hit the road and make their way on cross country road trips. One biker community on the Gulf Coast has a good reason for their travels. You could hear the engines from a mile away…
Freeze resigns as Ole Miss football coach, Gulfport native named interim head coach
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze has resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. The school confirmed Freeze's resignation in a release Thursday night. Assistant Matt Luke has been named the interim coach. The Rebels had a…
Armed robbery at the Ocean Springs Walmart Supercenter
Most police officers would agree their job is to protect and serve, even when off duty. That was the case when a crime occurred at the Walmart Supercenter in Ocean Springs. Police say a thief was stopped right in his…
Simon City Royal sentenced for kidnapping
Today a known Simon City Royal gang member is sentenced to 22 years in prison for a 2015 kidnapping in Jackson County. Thirty-year-old Christopher Gray pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to kidnap and one count of kidnapping. On…
Man pleads guilty to transgender woman’s murder
Today justice for the family of a transgender woman killed by a Navy sailor last July in Jackson County. Dwanya Hickerson met Dee Whigham online, they went to a hotel in St. Martin, had sex, and then Hickerson stabbed Whigham…
Second annual First Responders Banquet
It’s a special ceremony in honor of those who protect and serve throughout the community. The Waveland Community Unity Organization is hosting their second annual First Responders Banquet as a thank you for all they’ve done. News 25’s Taylor Rubach…
Missing Gulfport Man
Police are asking for your help locating a missing Gulfport man. Forty-year-old Oscar Ray Jenkins was last seen about 5:20 this morning. He is a black male, about 5’8” tall and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white…
Biloxi sand solution update
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says the city is one step closer to solving the sand problem on Highway 90. Mayor Gilich held a meeting earlier this week with a group of university researchers in an effort to come up…
Preventing hot car deaths
As we head into the dog days of summer, the heat is turning up. Here on the Coast, the heat indices will be well into the 100s through the end of the week and you need to keep safety in…
Firefighters battle flames in high heat in Harrison County
Firefighters battled flames at a home in Harrison County this morning under intense heat. Multiple agencies responded around 7:45 to heavy flames spewing out of the two story home off Edwin Ladner Road. Because of the extensive fire and smoke…
Three more arrests in Walmart armed robbery
Three additional suspects are arrested now in connection with the Ocean Springs Walmart armed robbery. Nicholas Brothern was initially arrested after he allegedly snatched a purse and pointed a gun at the victim. Now, 16-year-old Y’Maya Harris, 18-year-old Albert Morgan…
Structure Fire : Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander tell us about a structure fire that happened earlier this morning.
Sand Solution Update
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the sand solution being discussed with the Mayor of Biloxi.