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Expected Weather Raises Flood Concerns

With heavy rainfall comes flooding concerns, especially for those who live along rivers. The National Weather Service projects the Biloxi River will crest at 13 feet based on the expected amount of rainfall going into Friday morning. Emergency officials are…

Body Found in the Woods in Vancleave

A body found in the woods of Vancleave could be the 76-year-old man Jackson County investigators have been looking for. Investigators found a body in the woods off of Jim Ramsey Road near the area Warren Cox was last seen…

Sea Wolves Reunion Party

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Ed Layton about the Sea Wolves Reunion Party at the Gulf Breeze Bar in the Island View Casino Resort this Friday August 12 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Coast Artist Doesn't Need Hands to Paint

An artist native to our Coast is finally back at his canvas after Hurricane Katrina washed away many of his art supplies. What’s unique about this artist’s work? He doesn’t need his hands to paint. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson caught…

Standout QB Preparing for Season

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is known for its football stars, but one Coast quarterback is blazing his own trail, on the verge of breaking numerous state passing records. News 25’s Bryan Kennedy headed out to Bay St. Louis recently and…

Amber Alert Cancelled

The subject of this afternoon’s Amber Alert has been recovered and is safely in Claiborne County. Chris Hubbard is still at large.

Wheelchair Softball World Series Returns

The Wheelchair Softball World Series returns to the Coast tomorrow and they’re coming back bigger than ever. USM’s Institute for Disability Studies has teamed up with Metro Area Community Empowerment to present this year’s 40th anniversary games. The series is…

Last Minute Rush to get Sand Bags

Residents have been picking up sand bags over the past few days to help protect their homes and property. This morning, Gulfport residents were making the last minute rush to get sand bags before the rain moved in. News 25…

Preparing for Flooding

Gulfport city officials and residents that live in recently flooded areas are paying attention to the weather and preparing for the worst. While residents have been prepping their homes and personal property, the city has been focusing on addressing the…

Amber Alert in Mississippi

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an amber alert for two-year-old Landon Monk. He is described as a white male, with shaved blonde hair and blue eyes. He is three feet tall and weighs 45 pounds. Landon was seen…

Wanted In Moss Point Shooting

Moss Point Police are looking for a person of interest in connection with a July 26 attempted murder. 35 year old Charles Ray Lofton is wanted for a shooting that happened near Elder Street and Lily Circle. Lofton is on…

School Bus Safety

It’s any parent’s nightmare: sending your child off to school and learning that you’ve lost your child in an accident as they were getting off the school bus. It’s hard to image, but it happened to one Mississippi mother and…

Bay Waveland Superintendent Resigns

The Bay Waveland School District says Assistant Superintendent Vikki Landry is prepared and ready to provide a smooth, seamless transition for students, staff and the community following Superintendent Rebecca Ladner’s resignation. The Board of Trustees has accepted Dr. Ladner’s resignation…

Voter Deadline is October 8th

The presidential election is three months away. Will you be ready and registered? The deadline to register is October 8th, 30 days before the date of the general election. The application process for registration in Jackson County requires a driver’s…

“Get to Be” Bike Walk Summit

Transportation officials say more people are looking to move into communities where walking and biking is the standard. The “Get to Be” Bike-Walk Summit wheeled into the Biloxi Civic Center today as part of a three day event where Mississippi…

USA Women’s Team Inspires Local Gymnasts

The 2016 Summer Olympics bring not only excitement, but inspiration to local gymnastic academies. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with gymnasts at Lanier’s School of Gymnastics in Gulfport where they are in the process of training potential Olympic gold…

Have you Seen These Three Suspects?

Today, August 09, 2016, Chief Wayne Payne announces the D’Iberville Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying three individuals who are responsible for stealing laptop computers and a Hover board from Best Buy on August 06,…

Gulfport Bakery Prepares for Potential Flooding

A local bakery that took a hard hit from flooding earlier this year is doing all they can to prepare for the heavy rain. Last time the Coast had major downpours, Melissa’s Bakery was almost ruined by floodwater. Employees at…

Jackson County Prepares for Flood Waters

As Jackson County prepares for potential flooding, with up to 10 inches of rain forecasted for the area, we’re already seeing some rising water. Water has covered the road in several low lying areas in Pascagoula. The county board of…

Humane Society Filled to Capacity

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is scrambling to find forever homes for more than 600 animals in their care. Right now, the shelter is at max capacity. News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us what this means for the animals…

Learning the Ropes to Rugby

Swimming, track and field, gymnastics: those are all sports we know are common with the Summer Olympics, but after decades away, Rugby has returned to the games. News 25’s Bryan Kennedy got suited and booted to hit the pitch with…