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SRHS Retirees Stand Firm

A year and a half has passed since Singing River Health System retirees began their  fight for lost retirement benefits. Even though the rain forced retirees into a local Subway, dozens stood with their “Do the right thing” pins and t-shirts, keeping…

Joint Land Use Studies Announcement

Military bases play a big role in our national security and have a major impact on our local economy and community. News 25’s Laurene Callander explains how grants from the Department of Defense and Mississippi Development Authority will fund joint…

MDEQ Issues Two Water Contact Advisories

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued two water contact advisories Tuesday. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas.…

Surprise Pep Rally For Students

Fourth grade students at Jackson Elementary will soon begin state testing, but before they do, the school put on quite the surprise to motivate the youngsters. Parents joined students this morning in Pascagoula for a surprise school pep rally, hoping…

Stone County Celebrates Tourism Week

The Dizzy Dean Welcome Center off Highway 49 in Wiggins was the spot to be today in Stone County. Members of the Stone County Economic Development Partnership were celebrating the county’s centennial birthday in conjunction with National Tourism Week. Food,…

Joint Land Use Studies Announcement

Two military bases here on the Coast are working side-by-side with the cities they lie in for joint land use studies. Keesler Air Force Base announced their partnership with the City of Biloxi and the Seabee Base with the City…

Man Damages Hospital

Merit Health in Biloxi will have to undergo thousands of dollars in repairs due to the actions of one man early this morning. Hospital employees told police that 53-year-old Clifford Jackson had been asked to leave when he became upset…

Fatal I10 Wreck Last Night

Three people are dead after a pile up on I-10 in Hancock County. The wreck happened around 9 last night and involved at least five cars. Westbound lanes were closed until 2:30 this morning. Others that were involved in the…

First Responders Appreciation

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Mike McCarroll about the First Responders Appreciation event Monday May 30th 6 am - 12 pm at First Baptist Church of Lizana.

Surprise Pep Rally For Students

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Dr. Caterria Payton about the surprise Pep Rally for students at Jackson Elementary.

Discover D’Iberville App

Apple’s “There’s an app for that” slogan is now influencing officials and community leaders in the City of D’Iberville to create an app that brings more tourists to the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley tells us more about the city’s…

Who Killed Mark Burgess?

It dates back to 1991, a man killed in cold blood on his way home in Pascagoula. Fast forward to 2016, the murder remains a mystery with no arrest made in the murder of Mark Burgess. News 25’s Shelby Myers…

Fatal Wreck on I-10 Westbound Near Mile Marker 2

A fatal wreck has shut down I-10 westbound at mile marker two in Hancock County. Multiple cars including an 18 wheeler are involved in the accident, according to Mississippi Highway Patrol. Officials confirm at least one fatality in the crash.…

Gulfport Residents Deal with Flood Aftermath

The flood waters from last week’s heavy rainfall have receded but recovery and repairs for some are just getting started. News 25’s Kristen Durand caught up with residents in Gulfport’s Northwood Hills neighborhood who are still dealing with the aftermath.…

Jackpot Stakes are High

There are still no jackpot winners in the multi-state Powerball jackpot or the Louisiana Lotto. The Powerball jackpot goes to an estimated $348 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. Lots of Mississippi residents are sure to cross state lines for a…

City of Gulfport Asking for Flood Reports

The City of Gulfport is asking everyone that experienced flooding from last week’s rainfall to report it. Currently, there are 50 flooded homes, over 10 flooded businesses and 70 flooded streets in Gulfport reported. The city tells News 25 the…

Officials Launch ‘Discover D’Iberville’ App

Apple’s “There’s an app for that” slogan is now influencing officials and community leaders in the City of D’Iberville to create an app that brings more tourists to the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with details on the…

School Bus and Vehicle Accident in Gulfport

A Gulfport school bus collided with a vehicle this afternoon just east of Highway 49 on Duckworth Road. The accident happened after 3 p.m. and tied up traffic for a while. According to an eyewitness, the vehicle and the bus…

Bay St. Louis Councilwoman Hit by Car

A Bay St. Louis councilwoman reportedly hit by a vehicle this morning has been airlifted to a hospital in New Orleans. Ward 4 Councilwoman Wendy McDonald was hit this morning while attending a funeral. She was initially taken to Memorial in…

Gautier Police Arrest Robbery Suspects

The Gautier Police Department has arrested and charged three people following an armed robbery and burglary investigation. 18 year old Brydarius Thomas has been charged with 2 count of armed robbery and 1 count of burglary, 17 year old Jordan…

Go Over The Edge: Hang out with Habitat

Coming up in just a few weeks, News 25’s Katarina Luketich is going over the edge, rappelling 300 feet off the IP Casino to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. The event is Saturday May 21st, 2016. For more information…

Margaritaville Job Fair

If you are looking for a job at the Coast’s newest entertainment venue, now is your chance. Soon to be family hotel and waterpark resort, Margaritaville Biloxi is looking to fill hundreds of positions. The job fair started Sunday at…