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Bridging the Gap in Pascagoula

A series of meetings will take place in Pascagoula from November to December, all in an effort to change the relationship between police officers and citizens. Matthew Senge, a former police officer, is hosting this series of meetings on civilian…

Mother of Slain Son Speaks Out

Trevues Martin was killed back in September and though the suspected gunman is behind bars, Martin’s mother is still struggling to find peace as she faces threats and bullying in her own neighborhood. Tatasha Martin tells News 25 that last…

Ocean Springs Celebrates Academic Excellence

Acknowledging students who have achieved academic excellence and the teachers who helped them get there was the purpose of a ceremony this morning in Ocean Springs. Since 2013, Ocean Springs High School has partnered with the National Math and Science…

Upcoming Peter Anderson Festival

The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready for a huge event this weekend. The Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival will bring over 100,000 people to downtown Ocean Springs. Starting Saturday and lasting until Sunday, you can come get…

Archery Range in Gautier

Shepard State Park in Gautier celebrated the grand opening of their brand new archery range. Several Jackson County officials and community members joined Mayor Gordon Gollott in cutting the ribbon to the new 28 lane archery range, named for the…

The America Makes a Stop in Pascagoula

The only existing replica of the original schooner that started the America’s Cup tradition in 1851 has embarked on a voyage around the country as the official ambassador of the America’s Cup. The America made a stop in Pascagoula. News…

Absentee Voting and Changing your Mind

If you vote by absentee ballot in Mississippi and have a change of heart about the election, you can vote again, just not by another absentee ballot. If you vote by absentee ballot and change your mind you will have…

Rezoning Negotiations Continue for Margaritaville Resort

Negotiations between the state and the City of Biloxi continue over the waterfront property surrounding Margaritaville Resort. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann tells News 25 he has two main goals while negotiating. The first is to build a public attraction…

Felony Child Abuse Arrest

A 26-year-old man is behind bars, charged with felony child abuse. Police arrested Jacob Moss. He is accused of causing significant injuries to an 8 year-old that was at Moss's residence. Police say the young victim has multiple scars and…

Breakfast at the Seabee Base

Community leaders and first responders enjoyed breakfast this morning at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. Commanding Officer Captain Cheryl Hansen addressed the crowd with an update of what is happening inside the gate. First responders from Gulfport fire and police…

Baria Seeking More Information on Palazzo Claims

Mississippi house minority leader David Baria has written a letter to the inspector general of the National Guard to investigate claims Congressman Steven Palazzo went AWOL during his time with the National Guard. The reasoning behind the letter is because…

Jackson Shooting Suspect in Custody

The man police believe opened fire during a block party last weekend has turned himself in. Twenty-two year-old Ryan Davis turned himself in to Jackson police on Wednesday. Davis is charged with six counts of aggravated assault. A video released…

Two Women Charged with Residential Burglary

Two Biloxi women are behind bars this afternoon, each charged with one count of residential burglary. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says Laura Brown and Amber Turnage took numerous items from a duplex in St. Martin. The person who lives…

Overnight Shooting Injures Three People in Biloxi

Police are investigating an overnight shooting outside apartments on Rodenberg Avenue in Biloxi. Officers responded around 4:30 this morning to multiple shots fired in the neighborhood. Witnesses say three people were hit by bullets. Two are being treated and the…

Voting Reminders before Election Day

Next Tuesday, we’ll have a new president of the United States. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann as he stopped in Gulfport today to remind voters of the following before hitting the polls on…

Voting Reminders before Election Day

This time next week, we will have a new president of the United States. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann stopped by the Coast today to remind voters of the following before hitting the polls on November 8th. Voter I.D. is…

Shoplifting Arrests in Moss Point

The Moss Point Police Department now has two people in custody accused of shoplifting a boot outlet. Thirty-year-old Moss Point resident Nicole Harvey and 30-year-old Ryan Simmons of Pascagoula were arrested and charged with felony shoplifting of the Highway 63…

$9.6 Million Contract Awarded for USS John Finn

Huntington Ingalls in Pascagoula is being awarded a $9.6 million contract for the USS John Finn. The cost-plus-award fee order is to provide program management, advanced planning, engineering, design and participation in planning conferences and design reviews in support of…

Gulf Coast Legend Joins Walk of Fame

The legendary mad potter of Biloxi is joining a historic line-up of famous names that have come out of Mississippi. People gathered outside the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art today as George Ohr’s name on a star was unveiled. Ohr’s star…

Pascagoula Restaurant Tax is Approved

The restaurant tax increase proposal is a go for Pascagoula. Some residents feel the two percent hike may take a bite out of their wallets. The box is checked for Pascagoula residents to see a two percent tax increase on…

Gulfport Mayor Visits with Elderly

As the holiday season approaches, most people feel a sense of cheer and excitement creep in. For residents at nursing homes, the holidays have potential to be one of the most depressing times of the year. Today Gulfport Mayor Billy…

South Mississippi Veterans Visit WWII Museum

About 200 veterans from South Mississippi were taken back in time as they paid a visit to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. It’s an event put on every year by Riemann Family Funeral Homes. News 25’s Kristen…

Body of Missing Fisherman Found

A 32 hour search effort ends with crews recovering the body of 60-year-old Anthony Palode, a fisherman who fell in the Pass Christian Harbor early Tuesday morning. News 25’s Laurene Callander was on the scene and has the details. Connie…

New Walmart Neighborhood Market Opens in St. Martin

Wednesday was the day many St. Martin residents were waiting for. A Walmart Neighborhood Market opened its doors for the first time in their area. The store opened at 10, but it didn't take long for eager customers to grab…