Missing Waveland man
Authorities and family members in Waveland need the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been missing since July 20th. Gary Hope was last seen in the Waveland area. His vehicle is a silver colored Ford F-150. He lives…
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BREAKING NEWS: Public warned to stay at least one mile away from Pass Harbor as barge burns
Authorities and leaders with the Department of Marine Resources are asking the public to stay at least one mile away from the Pass Christian Harbor as a barge burns out off shore in the Mississippi Sound. It appears there may…
The Summer '17 Comedy Jam
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Derrian Burns about the Summer '17 Comedy Jam at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center on August 12th door at 7:30 pm. You can get your tickets at ticketmaster.com
Wanted for vehicle burglaries in Biloxi
Biloxi police are looking for these men in reference to multiple burglaries of vehicles. The incidents occurred at the Days Inn on Beach Boulevard. Police responded to a complaint of multiple vehicle burglaries in the parking lot. Surveillance footage of…
Reward for help in finding shooter accused of firing at deputy
It’s been a week since a Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy was targeted near the intersection of 605 and Highway 67 and still the culprit roams freely. As the deputy remains on administrative leave spending time to recover, Mississippi Coast Crime…
Water barrier at Garden Park Medical Center
If you’ve passed by Garden Park Medical Center recently you may have noticed a little bit of construction. The facility is in the process of installing a water barrier around the perimeter of the building. Due to low elevation in…
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month which is an annual observance held to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccines have reduced and in some cases eliminated many diseases that once killed or harmed infants, children…
Gulfport City Council Meeting
Gulfport city officials say the new housing program is proving successful and it’s the first one of its kind in Mississippi. The Gulfport City Council announced the very first group of houses was approved to go through the Highway 90…
Gate closures expected as part of FPCON exercise
Personnel and visitors going to or near here should anticipate potential congestion Thursday, Aug. 3 around 8:30 a.m. due to gate closures related to a force protection exercise taking place. Those traveling on, through or by Keesler AFB may experience…
Lighthouse Pier area project in Biloxi is a go
One of the most popular spots on Biloxi Beach will soon be getting a makeover. Biloxi City Council members approved a $68,000 project aimed at dressing up the area south of Lighthouse Pier last night. The steel guard rail that…
D’iberville Middle School teacher scavenger hunt
D’Iberville Middle School teachers weaved through the streets of the city to work through a scavenger hunt, but ended up finding more about each other. They typically roam the halls, but Wednesday morning these teachers ran through the City of…
Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards
They sing for glory, but not their own. Now, it’s time for them to shine. Former WXXV Search for a Superstar winner Lekeisha Cotten pitched the idea for the first ever Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards Festival. Now it’s set…
Back to school shopping
With schools opening their doors in the next few days, stores like Educate and Celebrate are packed. They cater towards more than just traditional schools. Bethany Salas packed her shopping cart with books for her daughter who will begin her…
Bus driver training in Harrison County
Even though the heat still feels like summer, for many students and teachers it is time to step out of the pool and into the classroom. Harrison County School District bus drivers have started to gear up and buckle in…
Mississippi Phosphates plant regulations
The Mississippi Phosphates Corporation plant has been shut down for years now, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, pollution in the area continues to be a problem and they want to add this site to its…
Vests, Cameras, and other gear keeping police safe
The search is still on for the man who shot a Harrison County deputy near the intersection of 605 and Highway 67 last week. The sheriff says the bulletproof vest the deputy was wearing is what saved his life. Shot…
Gulfport discusses waste management plan
The City of Gulfport called for a special meeting today to discuss the concerns of Team Waste and the Harrison County Utility Authority. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us outside Gulfport City Hall and gives us more.
Signs pointing to adventure in downtown Biloxi
If you’re looking for a sign that you should take a stroll or maybe enjoy a ride on a Zagster bike around Biloxi’s Main Street District, it’s finally here. The Biloxi Main Street Organization is putting up signs throughout the…
Veterans Appeals Act passes U.S. Senate
A bill aimed at easing veterans ability to appeal VA cases has passed the U.S. Senate and now moves to the House. Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approved legislation, co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, to help veterans challenge…
Ocean Springs couple charged with sexual battery
An Ocean Springs couple is behind bars for having an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile. The Gautier Police Department received information that 40-year-old Cory Skalla and his wife Ariel Skalla of Ocean Springs were having a sexual relationship with a…
Ocean Springs woman charged with sexual battery
An Ocean Springs woman is behind bars for sexual battery of a juvenile. The Ocean Springs Police Department received a complaint from a parent of a 15-year-old boy who said their son was having a sexual relationship with an adult…
Goodwill Hardy Court Super Store
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Richond Vincent Jr. about Goodwill Hardy Court Super Store on 69 Hardy Court Shopping Center in Gulfport.
Well Well Well, It's Wednesday : Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about Well Well Well, It's Wednesday local event at Fishbone Ally today.
Seabees' Back to School Bash
What better way to end the summer and start getting into school mode than to celebrate with a back to school bash? Well, that’s exactly what the Navy Seabee Base in Gulfport provided for their military families. Students and parents…