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IMMS Responds to Being on Worst Tank List

A recent study named Gulfport’s Institute of Marine Mammal Studies one of the worst facilities in the country for dolphins and whales. News 25 Kendra's Turley has the details. [mappress mapid="3154"]

Car on Fire on HWY 49

A single car near Cross Roads was possibly struck by lightning. Viewer video shows the car still smoking. We also have reports and viewer video of power being out in the area. Officials say avoid Hwy 49 if possible as…

MDEQ Lifts One Beach Water Contact Advisory

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory for one beach monitoring station on Wednesday. Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. There are currently…

American Girl Model Auditions Saturday

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan and Penny Patterson about the American Girl model auditions Saturday July 23rd from 1-5 pm at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Must fit in a 6x for baby outfits or a Size…

Public Meeting Regarding Fair

The first Harrison County Fair in decades is less than two months away and those organizing it want to hear from you.  So tonight you're invited to a public meeting from 6 to 8 pm at Cafe Climb in Gulfport. …

Law Enforcement Breakfast

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Scott Mcleod about the Law Enforcement Breakfast at Cracker Barrel in Moss Point starting at 7:30 am 7/20/2016.   [mappress mapid="3151"]

Dangerous Intersection Repair in St. Martin

Jackson County takes action to repair one of the more dangerous intersections in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at the $2.4 million project. The intersection of Old Fort Bayou Road and Yellow Jacket Boulevard in…

Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set

Former MLB catcher Barry Lyons joins us on set with a preview of the guest speaker this coming Friday for the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” luncheon at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. [mappress mapid="3155"]

Harrison County Fair Looking for Volunteers

With less than two months remaining before the first Harrison County Fair in decades, fair officials are circling the wagons. The Harrison County Fair will last from September 7th until September 11th at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. With a list…

Steak and Stake with the Heavyweight

Tonight some heavyweight star power was at the IP Casino in Biloxi for the Boys and Girls Club’s annual Steak and Stake event. News 25’s Hank Davis had the chance to go toe to toe with the champ. The Boys…

Dangerous Intersection Repair in St. Martin

Jackson County takes action to repair one of the most dangerous intersections in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from St. Martin with details on the $2.4 million project.

Jackson County Fire Department in Need of Ladder Truck

The Jackson County Fire Department may be getting a new ride and saving a few bucks along the way. Earl Etheridge with Jackson County Emergency Management addressed the need for the county fire department to add another ladder truck. A…

Close up Look at Law Enforcement Robot

The Biloxi Police Department has a robot just like the one used in investigating the Baton Rouge, Dallas and Orlando shootings. Lieutenant Milton Houseman tells News 25 these robots are used by law enforcement and the military to assist in…

Truck Stuck in Sand in Biloxi

A video sent in by a viewer shows an 18-wheeler appearing to be stuck in the sand along Highway 90. Sergeant Jackie Rhodes with the Biloxi Police Department tells News 25 the truck was turning and got stuck in the…

Free Golf for First Responders

Today through Thursday all police officers, active duty military, EMS and firefighters are invited to the Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian for a free round of golf. This is just one way of saying thank you for a vital…

FunTime USA is Back On

The development of FunTime USA is back on. After the third attempt, the Gulfport City Council approved the amusement park to be rebuilt on Highway 49. The council voted 4 to 3 today to reject the appeal of neighboring residents…

Wet Roads Cause Multiple Accidents on I-10

This afternoon, four accidents took place in close proximity to one another within a 20 minute span on Interstate 10. One car lost control, flipping in the far right eastbound lane at exit 31 right before 2 p.m. This caused…

Truck Plows into Picayune Tire and Service Building

This morning a truck plowed right through the front entrance of a tire shop in Picayune causing plenty of damage to the business. Picayune Tire and Service employees tell News 25 their shop is usually a big hit, but not…

Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair in Biloxi

Coast residents looking for a job, listen up. The Coast Coliseum will be the place to be tomorrow morning. Starting at nine, Unemployment Eliminators will be hosting a job fair until 1. The fair will feature over 80 employers looking…

Charter Schools Lawsuit

The attorney for the group behind a lawsuit against public charter schools in the state says they are not trying to close charters, but they are trying to have the school’s funding formula declared unconstitutional. Charter schools receive taxpayer money,…

Affordable Housing Public Meeting

Biloxi residents and city leaders voiced either support or rejection for the affordable housing proposal in east Biloxi during today’s public meeting. The city is looking to sell 14 acres of land for more than $523,000. City officials say houses…

Overnight Fire Destroys Saucier Home

An overnight fire destroys a home in Saucier. Drone footage captures the extent of the damage. Crews responded to the home shortly after 1 a.m. to find the single story vacant house fully engulfed in flames. No one was living…