Staying safe while traveling over the Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day marks the end of summer for many as they return to school. While making plans to travel over the weekend, MDOT wants to remind everyone…
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Mississippi Power crews assist in storm recovery
As Floridians and Georgians continue to assess the damage left in the wake of Idalia, Mississippi Power crews are lending a helping hand. More than 250 linemen and support…
100 Men Hall hosting Booker Fest
We’re joined today by Rachel Dangermon with 100 Men Hall. She’s here to tell us about this weekend’s Booker Fest, celebrating the musical genius of James Booker. Booker Fest takes…
Home Depot offering tool rental service
The Home Depot in Gulfport has exciting news for all you do-it-yourselfers out there. News 25’s Amelia Strahan has more information.
Miner's Toy Store hosts rededication ceremony for stolen statue
Miner's Toy Store held the ribbon cutting for its newly replaced statue Wednesday evening. The original statue was stolen in 2022. The store along with the help of the…
Get to know new Red Cross Director John McCarty
The Southeast Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new executive director. John McCarty began his new executive director role last week, replacing John McFarland who…
Second annual Hispanic Heritage Month in New Orleans
The French Market in New Orleans is set to hold the second annual Hispanic Heritage Month. Set aside time on September 16th, it will be held from 10…
Biloxi VA hosts Veterans Art Competition
The VA is hosting its annual Veterans Creative Arts Competition. Veterans can submit art in multiple different categories, such as crocheting, painting, drawing, and even wood-working. Some pieces include aspects…
Biloxi VA introduces virtual reality therapy for veterans
The Biloxi VA has partnered with SoldierStrong to create a new form of therapy. Veterans will be able to work through trauma using virtual reality. This works as…
Local students make cards for first responders
In recognition of September 11th, students at a local school in Gulfport are showing their appreciation for first responders in our community. Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit marketplace ministry,…
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art holding art contest and exhibition
The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi announced its inaugural poster contest and exhibition. The contest is open to all first through 12th grade Mississippi…
‘Kicking for Christmas’ kickball tournament happening September 9th
Get your kicking shoes ready, an annual kickball tournament is happening soon. On September 9th, ‘Kicking for Christmas’ will take place at the AJ Holloway Sports Complex in…
Country musician Deana Carter returns to Pascagoula
County music star Deana Carter is returning to the Magnolia Ballroom stage this fall. Carter, a Grammy nominee, sold out the venue last year. She’ll return to sing hits…
CASA of Southeast Mississippi collecting new and gently used shoes
CASA of South Mississippi is collecting new and gently used shoes. Those shoes will be sent to third world countries to help boost their economy and CASA will receive…
Baby turtles hatch in Pass Christian
A nest of baby loggerhead turtles hatched last night and made their way to the Mississippi Sound. As you can see in this video, the tiny turtles made their way…
Inside look at the Mississippi Forestry Commission Stone County station
Earlier today, News 25 was able to take an inside look at how the Mississippi Forestry Commission is helping fight wildfires on the Coast. The commission…
Suspect wanted in Gulfport stabbing case arrested, charged with murder
Gulfport Police have arrested a man sought in connection with a stabbing case that happened earlier this week. Police arrested 49-year-old Octavius LL Benton today in Gulfport. He is charged with 1st Degree Murder. He was taken to the Harrison…
Wildfire Safety and Prevention Tips
More than 400 wildfires have broken out in Mississippi since November. News 25 wants to help keep the Coast safe by teaching you some wildfire safety tips. Prevention and Protection is…
What the Hurricane Katrina Memorial represents
The Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi has been standing since February 2006. The memorial was built by 130 employees and subcontractors of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” It dons the name…
Cowman wins Republican nomination for Hancock County Chancery Clerk
In Hancock County, we caught up with GOP Chancery Clerk nominee Tiffany Lee Cowman after the race was called in her favor. Cowman won the…
Reminder: I-10 E to CLOSE at Menge Avenue TONIGHT
JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 eastbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Wednesday, August 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During the closure, traffic will be re-routed utilizing the Menge Ave. exit and entrance ramps. Detour…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Southaven
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting involving the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday morning at a residence on Clark Avenue in Southaven. Deputies with the SWAT Team…
Insight on runoff election
The polls have closed on the 2023 runoff election. Political Expert Howie Morgan is in studio with more about the election. To see all the election results, click here.
Drive-by shooting off Dedeaux Road near Pine Hills subdivision
There was a drive-by shooting off George Street in the Pine Hills subdivision, this is right off Dedeaux Road. According to Gulfport PD Public Information Officer Jason…