Shooting In Long Beach
One man is dead after a shooting on Linda Lane in Long Beach on Sunday. Details are currently limited, but assistant Chief of Police Alan Bond tells News 25 officers responded to the home around 3 P.M where a single…
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Memorial Fishing Tournament
The $10,000 winner of a world championship fishing tournament says he’s only a rookie. The competition happens in Gulfport every year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there. The monster was caught in the waters right near Gulfport Harbor. Winner of…
Shots Fired Gulfport
Shots fired in Gulfport early Sunday morning left one man in an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to the Gulfport Police Department, a fight took place in the parking lot of a kangaroo gas station on Highway…
A Hardened Biker Switches Gears
An ex-convict former biker gang member and heroin addict shared his journey to finding a new purpose in life with "Bond United Methodist Church" in Wiggins Sunday. By age fifteen New Orleans native, Billy Rivers was a full blown heroin…
Service For Shania Caradine
A Mississippi community is mourning the death of an eight month old baby who died after her father reportedly left her in a hot car. Joshua Blunt claims he forgot his daughter was in the car when he went to…
House Fire On Dixie Avenue
Another home went up in flames the same night. The Gulfport Fire Department says a burnt home on Dixie Avenue is a total loss. Fire fighters responded arrived to the scene around seven pm. That call came just an hour…
Fire Destorys Family Home
After a fire completely destroy a Gulfport home, a local woman says she's left trying to figure out the next step. Tari Smith stood over ashes and burnt leftovers of what was once her father's house on Mills Avenue. The…
Shooting In Long Beach
A shooting this morning in Long Beach sent one man to the hospital. The shooting took place in the 300 block of White Harbor Road around 10:40am. The suspect was arrested in Gulfport. News 25 will have more details at…
Volunteer Firefighter Funeral Fund
Lizana Fire and Rescue has set up an account at Hancock Bank for the express purpose of helping to fund the burials of our fellow brothers and sisters who pass away without life insurance. If you’d like to donate, visit…
Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Fund
The recent passing of a Lizana volunteer firefighter has brought to light a larger issue faced by many of our men and women who freely give up their time and risk their lives for the good of our community. Many…
Overcrowding at the Humane Society
That doggy in the window won’t cost you too much if you shop at the Humane Society of South Mississippi tomorrow. Due to an overcrowded facility, you can adopt many dogs and cats for just $15. The Humane Society has…
State Jobless Rate Down
Mississippi’s jobless rate fell to six percent in April as people exited the labor force. It is the state’s lowest unemployment rate since January 2008. Mississippi’s jobless rate dropped for the fourth straight month, down from 6.3 percent in March…
Spatial Technology Laboratory Dedication at Gulfport High School
Forgotten graves in the Mississippi City Cemetery are found thanks to mapping software used by a group of local students. Gulfport High students used geographic information system software to find unmaintained grave sites, some dating back to the 1800’s. The…
J. Con Maloney Speaks at “Our Love Affair with Baseball” Luncheon
Guests from the Mississippi Hall of Fame continue to travel down to Biloxi to speak at the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” exhibition series. Former owner of the Jackson Mets and Jackson Generals J.Con Maloney livened up the crowd with…
Gulfport Police Department Memorial Ceremony
The Gulfport Police Department is remembering not just co-workers but family, friends and heroes. The entire lobby was packed for the memorial ceremony at the Gulfport Police Department. The memorial was focused on honoring members of law enforcement who sacrificed…
Special Olympics Need Boats
The Special Olympics of South Mississippi are preparing for their competitions tomorrow. One race may not happen without your help. Last night’s raging storm damaged the sail boats they had set up on the sand to compete in tomorrow’s Special…
Overcrowded Animals at the Humane Society
Things are a little crowded over at the Humane Society of South Mississippi today. Nearly 400 cats and dogs are in need of a home. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us to let us know “how much is that doggy…
Kidnapping and Sexual Battery Suspect Arrested
Gulfport police arrested 32-year-old Joshua Dallas for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assault his ex-girlfriend. Investigators say Dallas and the victim were arguing over the phone, when Dallas arrived at the Magnolia State apartment complex. They then fought and choked the…
Gulfport Man Arrested for Sexual Battery of a Minor
On May 20, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23 –year-old Dominique Montez Macon, of Gulfport, on the charges of Burglary of a Residence and Sexual Battery of a Minor. Macon’s arrest was the result of a complaint initiated by…
Special Olympics Torch Run
The state summer games held in Biloxi aren’t officially underway yet, but things and people are already up and running for this weekend’s special Olympics. This morning, members of our local law enforcement had the honor of carrying the Special…
State School Board To Discuss Title IX
The Mississippi Department of Education has called a special teleconference with all board members to discuss the recent Title IX federal guidance that calls on all public schools in the country to allow transgender students to use restrooms and locker…
Fatal Wreck at Busy Intersection of HWY 67 and Traditions Parkway
Yet another fatal car wreck blocked the intersection of Highway 67 and Traditions Parkway this morning. One woman not wearing a seat belt was ejected out of the white Malibu and died on the scene. Three other passengers in the…
Miles For Mary C.
Katarina Luketich interviews Stacy Howell about the Miles For Mary C, Saturday June 4th.
Storm Chaser Video
The constant thunder or the sound of your emergency alarm alerting you to tornado warnings, I’m sure last night’s storm woke up in the middle of the night. If you're like me and didn't get out of bed here's a…