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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…

Chiquita Truck Involved in Accident

A Chiquita 18 wheeler was involved in a three vehicle accident earlier today in Gulfport. Traffic was blocked on the intersection of 30th Avenue and Pass Road as the two vehicles were towed away. There were reported injuries in the…

Local Gymnasts on Olympics Excitement

The Summer Olympic Games bring not only excitement, but inspiration to local gymnastic academies. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Lanier’s School of Gymnastics in Gulfport where they are in the process of training future Olympic gold medalists.

Gunshot Victim Recovering in Hospital

One man is recovering from bullet wounds while another man is in custody for allegedly pulling the trigger. Authorities say 27-year-old Rico Raschwan Brown of Gulfport is responsible for pulling the trigger and shooting the victim which we now know…

Harrison County Sandbag Distribution

With heavy rainfall expected on the Coast, Harrison County Emergency Management has established sand bag distribution locations across the county. Rupert Lacy with Harrison County Emergency Management tells News 25 that with adequate time to prepare and spread the word…

The Coast Prepares for Heavy Rain

News 25's Hank Davis is in Jackson County to discuss what emergency management officials are doing to prepare for the weather.

Hancock County Sandbags and Sand

Due to the potential heavy rains expected in Hancock County, Hancock County will have sand and sand bags available Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 9:00 AM at the following locations:  Hancock County Arena – 4184 Kiln Delisle Road, Kiln…

SAND AND SANDBAGS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT JACKSON COUNTY

Forecasters from the National Weather Service are predicting heavy, steady rain to arrive in our area for the next four (4) days beginning Wednesday, August 10, 2016 – Saturday, August 13, 2016. Based on this information the Jackson County Board…

Overnight Shooting

A man who was shot last night at the Stonegate Arms apartments complex off of 21st Street in Gulfport. As the Gulfport Police Department has a suspect in custody. As they are waiting to see if he will be charged…

Go Cup Ordinance

There was slight confusion throughout the City of Ocean Springs after the to-go cup ordinance took effect over the weekend. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to downtown Ocean Springs to remind us what’s acceptable and what’s not. Sip, sit…

Go Cup Ordinance

Customers are now able to carry open containers of alcohol throughout the arts and entertainment districts of Ocean Springs. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from downtown Ocean Springs with more on the debut of the new ordinance.

Committee to Host Public Workshops

If you live near the Seabee Base or Keesler Air Force Base, the Gulf Regional Planning Committee wants to hear from you. The committee made an announcement about a land use study back in May. The study is meant to…

Restaurant Month Logo Unveiled

September is officially “Restaurant Month.” The coast’s chapter of Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Recreation Association is partnering with local dining establishments to provide community members with an opportunity to enjoy cuisine they might normally miss out on at a fraction…