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Rainy Day on the Coast

The sun was certainly nowhere in sight today with rainfall and thunderstorms scattered across the Coast. Winds in Jackson County reached up to 35 miles an hour with significant rainfall adding to the existing flood problems in the area. The…

Drugs Found at Pascagoula High School

News 25 has learned that a group of students at Pascagoula High School have been arrested on drug charges. Police Chief Kenny Johnson confirmed marijuana was found in several vehicles on Tuesday. The campus officer had called police and asked…

Gonzales gets Seven Years for D’Iberville Arson

Krystal Gonzales has been sentenced to seven years in prison and was ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution for burning down an apartment building. This comes after her guilty plea last week when she admitted to starting the fire…

Fatal One Car Accident in Jackson County

A single car accident in Jackson County resulted in the death of one passenger. Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene in the Gulf Park Estates area. News 25 has learned the vehicle struck the guardrail on Beachview Drive…

Mississippi Health Officials Reporting First Zika Case

Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first case of Zika virus. The case was in a Madison County resident who recently traveled to Haiti. Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause devastating birth defects if…

Popp's Ferry Elementary Easter Celebration

The Easter Bunny hopped to Popp’s Ferry Elementary this morning for the school’s annual Easter breakfast. Families and friends joined the students for a brightly colored breakfast and hugs from special guests. Kids collected prizes inside Easter eggs and also…

Maritime Museum Meeting Tonight in Pascagoula

Governor Phil Bryant will be the keynote speaker tonight at the Mississippi Maritime Museum’s third annual general membership meeting. The meeting will be tonight at 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The Maritime Museum was established in 2010 to build…

Cause of Death Revealed in Jackson County Homicide

On March 23, 2016 the Mississippi State Crime Lab in Jackson, Mississippi conducted an autopsy on Donta Lashawn Banks. The cause of death was determined to be from a gunshot to the head. The complete results of the autopsy are…

Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic

Preparations are in the works for the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic set to tee off next month at Fallen Oak Gulf Club in Saucier. It’s the seventh year South Mississippi has played host to this Champions Tour, showcasing golfers age…

Millions Headed To Mississippi Community Colleges

The state of Mississippi recently made a move that means big bucks for the state’s community college system. Earlier this week, Governor Phil Bryant signed into law the state workforce bill that will allocate dollars toward workforce training. This first…

Chandyfest: Saturday March 26

Bryan Kennedy interviews Brandon Lewis about Chandyfest this Saturday March 26 12 pm at Chandeleur Island Brewery.     [mappress mapid="2580"]

Crusaders For Veterans Bake Sale

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Crusaders For Veterans Bake Sale on Saturday March 26.       [mappress mapid="2579"]

Third Annual Easter Breakfast

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Anna Claire Schoerner at Popp's Ferry Elementary about the third annual Easter Breakfast.     [mappress mapid="2578"]

Vaccine Exemption Bill Dies in Senate

A bill that would allow medical exemptions of vaccinations died in committee. The bill, which passed the House, would have removed the requirement that the health department approved a doctor’s request for vaccination exemptions. State senators who squashed the bill…

Enhanced Fan Safety at MGM Park

The countdown is on until the Shuckers return to MGM Park and already the organization is making a few changes to the stadium. Following recommendations from the Major League Baseball organization, the Biloxi Shuckers will extend the protective netting behind home…

MGCCF Offering Scholarships

A local non-profit organization is doing its part to help Coast residents continue their education. Gulf Coast Community Foundation is offering 18 scholarships to all types of students for the upcoming year. Since 2005, the foundation has awarded over 1,500 scholarships…

Saints Head Coach Signs New Contract

The New Orleans Saints have locked in their leader for another five years. Head coach Sean Payton has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth just over $45 million. Payton has coached for the Saints for the last nine seasons,…

Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor Boat Launch Now Open

The Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor is open for recreational use but only on a temporary basis for now. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to continue using caution in the area since some of the elements of the project…

Signs put up at Nature Park Locations in Moss Point

X marks the spot. Today, the City of Moss Point, alongside Land Trust, marked two future spots for nature parks by placing signs in the areas. News 25’s Laurene Callander gives us a look at these eco-tourism projects in the…

Popp’s Ferry Extension Route

The extension of Popp’s Ferry Road to the beach and Highway 90 has been a project in the works for decades. Now, it is closer to becoming a reality. The city’s engineering firm Neel-Schaffer has presented two possible road routes.…