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Jackson County Bracing for more Flooding

With more rain comes more flooding and that’s what’s happening in an already saturated area. News 25’s Shelby Myers is in Jackson County to tell us how residents are riding out the flood waters as the Pascagoula River continues to…

Gantry Cranes Come to the Port of Gulfport

Three ship to shore gantry cranes rolled in this morning at the Port of Gulfport. The enormous cranes stand 225 feet in the air which is 55 feet taller than the Hancock Bank Building in downtown Gulfport. The total amount…

Guns in Church Bill Moving Forward

The Mississippi Legislature is coming closer to passing a law that would allow guns in church. A Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow places of worship to designate people with concealed carry permits as security and make…

Arrests Made in String of Gulfport Burglaries

The Gulfport Police Department has made arrests in a string of burglaries throughout the city over the past week. Thirty-year-old Rinaldo Norris has been charged with three counts of armed robbery and 36-year-old Kezi Jefferson has been charged with one…

Arrests Made in String of Gulfport Armed Robberies

Gulfport Police have made arrests in regard to a string of burglaries in Gulfport over the past week. 36 year old Kezi Latanya Jefferson has been charged with one count of armed robbery and 30 year old Rinaldo Eugene Norrial has…

Making A Democracy Work Luncheon

The Mississippi League Of Women Voters met for its sixth annual "Making Democracy Work" luncheon with special guest speaker "Karen Sock". The league of women voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages voters to be informed and to actively…

Car Accident Shuts Down One Lane

Traffic is rolling smoothly again on I-10 westbound in Harrison County, after a multiple car accident shut down one lane Thursday afternoon. According to master sergeant "Benjamin Siebert," with the Mississippi highway patrol just after 2, a Honda Civic and…

Sexual And Physical Abuse At Daycare

A daycare center in Corinth has been shut down amid allegations of sexual and physical abuse to at least six children. According to a document from the Mississippi Department of Health and the Alcorn County Sheriff's Department, the circle y…

Harrison County Officials Storm Watching

The Harrison County Sheriff's Department as well as the Harrison County fire service followed the tornado east From West Wortham Road to East Worthum Road. One emergency management report says the tornado did touch down, but Harrison County Fire Chief…

Environmental Concerns in Jackson County

Residents in east Pascagoula have expressed concerns about the city’s air quality, labeling it unsafe and toxic. Today, EPA officials toured the Cherokee Forest subdivision with a bus load of residents who are eager for a change. Chair of the…

Environmental Concerns in Jackson County

For months, residents in east Pascagoula have expressed concerns about the city’s air quality, labeling it unsafe and toxic. Today, members of the Environmental Protection Agency will make a trip to Jackson County to tour the area and get a…

Armed Robbery at Papa John’s in Gulfport

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Papa John’s in Gulfport, just off Highway 49. News 25’s Kendra Turley went to the scene. She has the details.

Principal for a Day at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run an entire school? Educators in Ocean Springs wanted local leaders to find out. The school district hosted their third annual Principal for a Day event where business leaders walked a day…

Ocean Springs is Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Ocean Springs is celebrating the luck of the Irish today at restaurants, bars, and stores for St. Patrick's Day. Whether its drinks or food, the whole town is going green for the special day. Restaurant specials geared up tonight at…

Making a Democracy Work Luncheon at IP Casino and Resort

The Mississippi League of Women Voters met for its sixth annual Making Democracy Work Luncheon with special guest speaker Karen Sock. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. Today,…

Tornado Spotted in Saucier

The Saucier community in Harrison County had quite a scare this afternoon as a tornado was spotted in the area just before 5 p.m. Harrison County authorities followed the tornado east from West Wortham Road to East Wortham Road. One…

Job Awareness and Preparedness Workshops

All of the jobs may not be available just yet but Port of Gulfport representatives are working to prepare residents for when the time comes. There was standing room only at the Gulfport Public Library today. Those interested in snagging…

Temporary Pavement Goes Down in Biloxi

Months in the making, temporary relief for motorists, residents and businesses around east Biloxi is finally underway. Longtime Main Street business owners were excited to see temporary pavement going down on their street this morning. They joined Biloxi Mayor Andrew…

Car Wreck Shuts Down One Lane in Harrison County

Traffic is rolling smoothly again on I-10 westbound in Harrison County after a multiple car accident shut down one lane. According to Master Sergeant Benjamin Siebert with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, just after 2 p.m. a Honda Civic and a…