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Zander Continues to Improve

We are continuing to track the recovery of a local three-year-old boy who police say was so severely abused he was sent to the ICU. His father remains behind bars for the charges. Today, more good news about Zander’s recovery. Zander is…

Interview with Pageant Coordinator Debra Godber

Mudbugs may top the menu at this year’s annual Crawfish Music Festival, but tonight it is ten outstanding beauties who are taking center stage as this year’s festivities get underway.  News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us from the Coast Coliseum…

Long Beach Library Celebrates 50 Years

This week one Coast library is celebrating where they are by looking back at how far they’ve come. The Long Beach Public Library is celebrating 50 years of serving the Long Beach area. Starting at 5:30 tonight, the library will…

Rise in Tickets for Texting and Driving

If you text while driving you will soon pay even more for it. Harrison County is increasing penalty fees for texting drivers from $25 to $100 beginning July 1st. Since the beginning of the year, deputies have written more than 20…

Update on Rescued Yorkies

Eighteen of the Yorkie puppies rescued by the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Gulfport police are officially up for adoption. After a week of some tender love and care, the pups are in great shape and ready to head…

April: Child Abuse Prevention Month

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Debra Foster and Roy Kitchell about the CASA' s Blue Ribbon event for Child Abuse Prevention Month. More information please visit casaharrisoncounty.org or call 228-865-7078.

Zander Continues to Improve

We are continuing to track the recovery of the little boy whose father is accused of severely beating him, leaving him with critical wounds. There is more good news about Zander’s recovery. Family members tell News 25 results from Zander’s…

Prayer Vigil for Zander

Some good news this afternoon, the little boy who police say was severely beaten by his own father is doing a lot better and doctors are pleased with his progress. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside a Gulfport prayer…

2016 Jolly Crawfish Boil

It’s Jolly time again on the Coast. The night was filled with crawfish, music and donations at the Jolly Crawfish Boil at the Grand Magnolia Hotel. Fred’s Super Dollar gave over $14,000 to the Bacot-McCarty Foundation. That money will go…

2016 Jolly Crawfish Boil

It’s jolly time once again on the Coast. Tonight, the Bacot-McCarty Foundation begins the countdown to their biggest fundraiser of the year. News 25’s Shelby Myers is in Pascagoula for the kick-off crawfish boil with the details.

Prayer Vigil for Zander

Tomorrow night from 5:30 to 7 p.m., there will be a prayer vigil at Nugent United Methodist Church at John Clark Road and Old Highway 49 in Gulfport. Pastor Lance Presley tells News 25 he will lead the congregation in…

24th Annual Crawfish Music Festival

It was a dreary day out today but that didn’t stop set up for the 24th annual Crawfish Music Festival at the Coast Coliseum. In addition to thrilling carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors and delicious food, there’s plenty of…

Judge Considering Lawsuit on State Flag

A federal judge says the Confederate emblem on the Mississippi flag is “anti-American” because it represents those who fought to leave the United States. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves is not yet saying whether he will fully consider a lawsuit…

No Hate in our State Rally at Jones Park

Gulf Coast community members rallied through the rain today to oppose the recent signing of House Bill 1523. “No hate in our state” signs took over Jones Park as dozens of protesters stood side by side, saying the act is…

Arson Suspect Arrested

A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to a church in Gulfport. Twenty-four year-old Thierre Moore has been charged with first degree arson. The April 4th fire destroyed an abandoned house…

Woman Saved from Suicide Attempt in Ocean Springs

A woman is saved after a suicide attempt on the Ocean Springs Bridge earlier this afternoon. The Ocean Springs Police Department received a call about a woman sitting on the Biloxi Bay Bridge who appeared as if she wanted to…

Man Accused of Child Abuse Denied Bond

Bond has been denied for the man accused of severely abusing his three-year-old son. Twenty-four year-old Nathan Blake McCrory had his initial hearing today in a Jackson County courtroom. He is charged with felony child abuse and manufacturing a controlled…

Gulfport Woman Safe after Being Kidnapped

A Gulfport man is charged with what authorities are calling the kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend. Forty-eight year-old Ernie Lizana has been arrested after police say he assaulted and forced the victim into his car last night. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department says this is…

Zander’s Condition Improving: Prayer Vigil Tonight

The little boy who police say was severely beaten by his own father is doing a lot better and doctors are pleased with his progress. A prayer vigil for Zander is being held tonight at the Nugent United Methodist Church…

Gulfport Arson Suspect Charged

Through a joint investigation between the Gulfport Fire & Arson Unit and the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, a Gulfport man was charged with 1st degree arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a building belonging to the Progressive…

Harrison Central Swimmer Makes History

One Gulf Coast swimmer made school history Wednesday morning. Harrison Central High School senior Kyjana Webber signed to swim for the University of Sioux Falls South Dakota on Wednesday. When she signed on the dotted line, she became the first…