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Local woman escaped Nazi Germany

It’s been nearly 80 years since a Long Beach woman escaped Nazi Germany, but some painful memories from her childhood remain fresh in her mind. Now, decades later, she’s on a mission to take another overseas trip to Jerusalem. Her…

Smoke causes emergency evacuation at Pass Christian Walmart

This morning it could have been a very dangerous situation if employees and shoppers didn't evacuate a Walmart in Pass Christian as dark smoke seeped into the supercenter's building. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was on the scene and shows us…

Kemper update

Mississippi Power Co. says it needs one more month and another $99 million to finish its $7.2 billion Kemper County power plant. The subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Co. said in a stock filing Monday that it has finished repairs from…

Come see ‘The Little Mermaid’

Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, and the rest of “The Little Mermaid” cast are performing at Climb CDC in Gulfport one last time this coming weekend. Come be a part of the fun with Downstage Production’s “The Little Mermaid” play that…

Update for Caillavet Street drivers

Caillavet Street is now open to pedestrians, but motorists driving in Biloxi will have to wait just a little bit longer. The highly-traveled street was set to re-open today, but because of recent weather conditions road work had to be…

Happy Birthday Mississippi

Mississippi turns 200 this year. This weekend, residents and even some out-of-towners celebrated the state’s rich culture. News 25’s Taylor Rubach reports from Centennial Plaza, showing us how South Mississippians celebrated the bicentennial. All families, local and travelers, spent their…

Pedestrian hit and killed on I-10 in Jackson County

The man who died in an early morning accident on I-10 in Jackson County Sunday has been identified. Authorities say a man from Pascagoula was driving west around 3 a.m. when he crashed into 38-year-old Kevin Antonio Smith of Gulfport…

Train hits vehicle sending two to the hospital in Long Beach

Two people are injured after a train and pick-up truck collide in Long Beach yesterday. Long Beach police tell News 25 the pick-up truck was crossing the tracks on Island View Avenue when the train hit. According to authorities, two…

Aggravated Assault Arrest Pass Christian

A Pass Christian man is behind bars for a Sunday night assault involving gunfire which struck a vehicle occupied by three children and two adults. Authorities say the incident happened around 9:30 last night on east North Street. 42 year…

Aggravated Assault On An Officer

An Ocean Springs man is behind bars on multiple charges including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received a call around four this morning of a person driving and acting suspiciously at the Circle…

Multiple School Districts Issue Delays

Students are now back in class after many South Mississippi schools delayed due to the weather. Here's a look at Lyman Elementary school this morning as students made their way in. Harrison county schools were on a two and a…

Recap On Morning Storms South Mississippi

South Mississippi had a rough start to the week with severe weather passing through the coast this morning... Fortunately no serious damage was reported in Harrison, Jackson, and Hancock Counties. Some leaves and sand swept on to Highway 90 because…

Walmart Evacuated Pass Christian

Air conditioning units caught fire inside Walmart in Pass Christian...causing everyone to evacuate. Firefighters responded to the store off Highway 90 around 11am to dark smoke coming out of the vents. Fortunately no one was injured and no damage was…

Navy Week

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rear Admiral Bret Muilenburg about Navy Week at the Seabee Day: Saturday, April 8th, 9 am to 4 pm. for more infromation please visit www.outreach.navy.mil

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS DELAY OPENINGS

Due to the possibility of severe weather this morning, a number of South Mississippi school districts have delayed openings. Harrison County School District: 2.5 hour delay from original start time Bay-Waveland School District: 9 a.m. start time All USM Campuses:…

Big crowds expected at Bicentennial Celebration

The party is just getting started at Centennial Plaza as tomorrow night’s performance from the Band Perry is expected to draw thousands. This afternoon, live music acts played throughout the day and attendees took advantage of an impressive spread made…

Health and Safety Fair at West Harrison High School

West Harrison High School students got the chance to learn vital, hands-on information at their annual Health and Safety Fair. Garden Park Hospital, American Safety Institute, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department were teaching students the importance of ATV safety,…

New art exhibits at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art presents two new exhibits tonight. Both artists are from New Orleans, Louisiana. Paintings by Robert Warrens and Dapper Bruce Lafitte both feature historic events that occurred in South Louisiana. Lafitte creates bird’s eye views of…

Fete La Pointe Gala in Pascagoula

Hundreds packed the Hilton Garden Inn this evening for one of Pascagoula’s most celebrated events: Fete La Pointe. Fete La Pointe is a gala fundraiser that benefits the restoration of the La Pointe-Krebs House and Museum. The house was recently…

200 years stamp unveiled at bicentennial

Mississippi turns 200 years old and right now the party of the century is underway in Gulfport. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spent the day at Centennial Plaza. Centennial Plaza’s grounds were overflowing with Mississippi pride Friday morning, celebrating what makes…

Boat accident on the highway

It was a strange scene on Highway 67 this afternoon. A car accident knocked a medium sized boat off its trailer on Highway 67 at the South Carr Bridge intersection. Mississippi Highway Patrol says a car rear ended a truck…