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Interview with Gulfport Deputy Fire Chief Hank Levins

If there’s a need in the community, the Descher Organization jumps on any opportunity to help. Tonight, it’s the Gulfport Fire Department who needs that support. The organization is asking people to come out to the McDonald’s in downtown Gulfport…

Recruit Announces Decision By Sky Diving

One of the top defensive recruits in the country took a creative approach to choosing what school he'll be playing for next season. Four star safety Deontay Anderson, of Manvel, Texas, took to the sky on signing day where he chose…

Harrison Central High School Signing Day

Four high school athletes at Harrison Central signed on to play football at colleges around the state. Michael Boyce and Jordan Beaton signed with Jones County Community College. Davon White will play for North Western Community College. Charles Moffett is…

Sports 2/03/2016

Newton Done With Black Quarterback Questions Super bowl 50 will kick off this weekend, but before then Panthers quarterback Cam Newton continues to field questions about his race and not the actual game. On Sunday, Newton will be the 6th…

Pet Of The Day Is Angel

Pet Of The Day Is Angel If you want to see your pet on the morning news, send us a picture. Watch News 25 Today weekday mornings at 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. on NBC and 7 a.m. to 8…

Big Decisions in Biloxi

Big decisions were made in Biloxi tonight and some are great for east Biloxi residents. The Council voted unanimously to temporarily pave roads in east Biloxi. The entire Council agreed on the desperate need to send relief to residents battling…

Kemper Power Plant Increase

Mississippi Power Company says it will spend another $142 million on its Kemper County power plant, pushing its total cost above $6.6 billion. While the unit of Atlanta-based Southern Company will absorb $110 million of the cost, customers could be…

Mutti Gras at the Humane Society of South Mississippi

Today is the first day of “Mutti Gras.” The Humane Society of South Mississippi is celebrating with special deals on man’s best friend. The Humane Society is offering 35 percent off dog adoptions from today until Saturday. You can check…

Mardi Gras King Cake Preps

Mardi Gras season is in full swing. Winn-Dixie wants to make sure you are prepared when making your Mardi Gras food, especially king cake. Winn-Dixie bakers simplify the king cake by breaking it down to three easy steps: twisting the…

Tree to Come Down on Lovers Lane

The fate of one tree on Lovers Lane has been decided. Ocean Springs aldermen say it must go. During a City Council meeting tonight, the aldermen voted to remove the tree, saying it is too much of a safety hazard…

Data Breach Landry Casinos and Properties

Casino patrons at the Golden Nugget Casino and other Landry properties may have lost money and not to the slots or table games. That’s because of a data breach, targeting visitors using their credit cards during a certain time period.…

Tornado Damage in Eastern Mississippi

Parts of eastern Mississippi have already been damaged by a tornado sweeping through the area today. Strong winds have caused trees to collapse over homes, schools and roadways in Newton and Lauderdale counties. That’s where most of the damage has…

Punxsutawney Phil Says Early Spring

As we all know, it’s Groundhog Day. According to a furry forecaster, spring will be here sooner than later. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning. Ahead of his ritual, fans came out in droves to celebrate Groundhog…

Krewe of Neptune Parade Marshal Michael Lewis

It’s supposed to be a picture perfect day for all the Mardi Gras parades that are set for this weekend, including the Krewe of Neptune Parade on Saturday. The parade will be led by parade marshal Michael Lewis, team ambassador for…

Pop Brothers Fundraiser to Help Teen

Classmates of a local high school football player struggling with a debilitating illness have been raising money to help cover his medical expenses. Today, a local business also chipped in. Pop Brothers in downtown Gulfport is donating half of its…

Harrison County Youth Court Eyeing Move

A big move could be in the works for the juvenile detention center of the Harrison County Youth Courts. In 2010, the Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center was housing around 22 juveniles on a given day. In 2015, that number…

Popps Ferry Causeway Plans

Also at tonight’s City Council meeting, officials are discussing how to finalize upgrades to Popps Ferry Causeway Park, a project that’s been in the works for more than a decade. Plans call for additional boardwalks, a pavilion, and a botanical…

Biloxi Infrastructure Woes

Tonight residents in east Biloxi will get updates on major city issues, including water rates and possible short-term relief from damaged roadways. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is proposing temporary pavement of seven roads in east Biloxi. News 25’s Shelby…

Bobby Eleuterius Retires

A D’iberville great officially announced his retirement tonight. Tears were shed and many paid their respects to City Manager and long time Harrison County Board of Supervisor Bobby Eleuterius. Eleuterius stepped down as city manager for D’iberville after serving as…

Hancock Bank Robbery Arrest

Gulfport police have made an arrest in Friday’s armed robbery at Hancock Bank off north Highway 49. Twenty-five year-old Daniel Lee Murphy of Saucier is charged with armed robbery in the case. The crime was captured on the bank’s surveillance…