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Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet

Tonight in Gulfport, local law enforcement officers will be honored for helping our community. Agencies from across the Coast have been invited to attend an appreciation banquet at the Orange Grove Community Center. News 25’s Hank Davis is in Gulfport…

Biloxi fire injures three people

Three people were injured including a firefighter after a building in Biloxi catches fire. The fire fully engulfed a two story building at Maple and First Street behind Harrah’s around 10:30 this morning. Four engines, a ladder, and about 24…

Man arrested by FBI in Jackson County

A man traveling from Mexico through South Mississippi was arrested by the FBI on Monday and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Just before 9 a.m. on May 22, 2017, officers with the South Mississippi Metro…

AMR hands-only CPR training in Gulfport

It only takes 30 seconds to learn how to save a life. The song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ could be heard echoing through the lobby of Hancock Bank in downtown Gulfport today. AMR uses the song to help teach CPR. The rhythm…

Emergency contact preparedness

Many parents are frantically trying to get in contact with their kids after the Manchester attack. In case of an attack, hurricane, or car accident, first responders stress the importance of children having identification on them. This could help officials…

Diamondhead Memorial Service

Katarina Luketich interviews Pat Laird about the Diamondhead Memorial Service Saturday May 28th at the Country Club Circle.       [mappress mapid="2933"]

Driving safely in wet conditions

With showers, storms in tonight and tomorrow’s forecast, police say they’re expecting to see accidents hike up. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with authorities about how to make the safest commute when the roads are slippery. Wet roads are responsible…

Mississippi casino revenue

Casinos in Mississippi’s river region won less from gamblers in April while casinos along the state’s Gulf Coast won more. State Revenue Department figures show gamblers lost $175 million last month, down three percent from $181 million in April 2016.…

MS State Rep’s remarks ignite fire in the capital

A story that started on Facebook has once again thrust Mississippi into the spotlight, as State Representative Karl Oliver recently made an offensive statement regarding the removal of New Orlean’s confederate monuments. State Representative Karl Oliver is in hot water…

Babylympics: Battle of the Babies

Grab the milk, bottles and your tiny tot for the Babylympics Battle of the Babies. JZ 94 is teaming up with the Salvation Army to raise money for the Kroc Center in Biloxi and they wanted to do it in…

Groundwork underway on Popps Ferry Causeway Park in Biloxi

Progress is underway on the Popps Ferry Causeway Park project in Biloxi. According to Biloxi city officials, over the next 12 months Popps Ferry Causeway Park is getting a total makeover. The project includes upgrades to the fishing piers and…

Click It or Ticket campaign May 22 through June 4

‘Click it or ticket:’ that’s the message from police departments across the Coast as today kicks off a seat belt campaign. The Click it or Ticket period coincides with the busy travel season as families hit the road for summer…

Fatal shooting in Pascagoula

An early morning shooting in Pascagoula left one man dead. Officials say the shooting appears to be the result of a domestic dispute. News 25 was on scene this morning as police investigated. Neighbor Maya Johnson said, “To me, I…

Lawmaker under fire for Facebook post

One Mississippi lawmaker known for his controversial social media posts is under fire again. State Representative Karl Oliver made this post on his Facebook page regarding New Orleans city officials removing Confederate monuments. Oliver says, “If the, and I use…

Former MGCCC tennis player Skyler Flowers dies in wreck

Former Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College men’s tennis player Skyler Flowers was killed Saturday in a car accident in Holmes County, Miss. “He was a standup guy,” Gulf Coast coach Gary Bourgeois said. “He played his sophomore year with a…

Pascagoula shooting victim identified

The person that died this morning in the shooting on Martin Road in Pascagoula is identified as 34-year-old Jerry Lee Lyons Jr. He lived in Moss Point, MS. The case remains under investigation and will be presented at the next…

Diamondhead Memorial Service

Katarina Luketich interviews Pat Laird about the Diamondhead Memorial Service Saturday May 28th at the Country Club Circle.

Sounds By The Sea

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dobbs Dennis about Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra's Sounds By The Sea. May 28 and 29 at 7:30 May 28 Jones Park May 29 Beach Park

Fundraiser For Jamie Lee

The AmVets Post One of Biloxi held a fundraiser for Jamie Lee and her family, who lost their husband in March. Jamie's husband Hank Lee served as a Marine and suffered from PTSD. He went for treatment to the VA…

Sophia Myers Softball Tournament

It's Jackson County's friendly rivalry softball tournament, all to benefit seven year old Sophia Myers. All day Saturday at the Ocean Springs Sports Complex, the drug court and law enforcement engaged in the second annual Majorie Williams Charity Softball Tournament.…