Ocean Springs Board of Alderman voting on unified development code
The Ocean Springs Board of Alderman will be voting on a new unified development code for the city tonight. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from Ocean Springs City Hall with more.
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Leaving the scene of a crash
Jacob Reynolds of Vancleave is now behind bars for leaving the scene of a crash. Early this morning, police received a call of a car crash on Government Street at Cash Alley where a Mitsubishi Endeavor crashed into two light…
Gulfport man sentenced for second degree murder
A 24-year-old Gulfport man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for second degree murder and attempted murder. Judge Lisa Dodson sentenced Shaquil Sands to a total of 89 years for the crimes, but suspended portions of each sentence…
Gulfport Exposition of Photos and Artifacts
Gulfport city officials are looking to take a walk down memory lane and they want the public’s help. Tomorrow at the Gulfport Police Department, they will host an expo of old Gulfport and Coast photos and artifacts. This event gives…
Long Beach Harbor expansion
The Long Beach Harbor expansion continues to push forward. The project is in its first stages of being mapped out and city leaders are actively working for funding. The project is designed to give the harbor another 500 feet and…
Plan in the works for sidewalks on Highway 49
Over the past few years there have been a number of pedestrian involved accidents on Highway 49 in Gulfport. Now, a plan to build sidewalks along the busy highway is in the works. The city is in the early stages…
Ocean Springs man wins big at Scarlet Pearl Casino
An Ocean Springs man won big on Friday night at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The unidentified man was playing a buffalo stampede penny slot machine when he hit the jackpot, winning $661,000. The Scarlet Pearl was recently awarded the 1st…
Ingalls partners with Habitat for Humanity
Executives from Ingalls Shipbuilding took some time out of their weekend to give back to the community. The company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Ocean Springs. Vice president of human resources and administration, Edmund Hughes…
Harrison County investigating possible arson
Harrison County Fire Services are investigating a potential arson that happened over the weekend. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, authorities received a call about a mobile home that was on fire on Turan Road. Upon arriving, the fire…
Gulfport armed robbery suspect arrested
Saturday night, the Gulfport police department made an arrest related to a recent string of armed robberies. Twenty-two-year old Rickardo Ambrose of Gulfport was arrested and charged with three counts of armed robbery. Ambrose most recently is accused of robbing…
Bayou View Elementary participates in annual living wax museum project
History literally came to life at Bayou View Elementary School this morning when students in the second grade classes took part in a living wax museum. News 25's Caroline Eaker was on hand as students took on the role of…
Eight MGCCC students receive scholarships from Chevron
As the old saying goes, today's students are the leaders of tomorrow, and one Jackson County business is making a considerable investment in our area. News 25's Kristen Anzuini shows us how. "It means the world to me" Gratitude ...…
Gulfport Outlets President's Day Sales extend throughout the week
Attention shoppers! Get ready to shop away the winter blues. The Gulfport Premium Outlets is holding their annual President's Day sale, rolling out their spring items. These sales are extending past today's holiday, until the end of the month. Every…
Senate passes 'revenge porn' bill
Mississippi could make revenge porn a crime. The State Senate passed a bill to set penalties for anyone who shares or publishes "intimate visual material," such as nude photos, that were created with the intention of being private. Senate bill…
Man identified in Gulfport shooting last night
The Harrison County coroner has released the name of the man who was shot and killed last night in Gulfport. Coroner Gary Hargrove says 31 year old Demeatrius Blakely of Gulfport died from a gunshot wound. Police received a call…
BEL AIRE ELEMENTARY HOSTS PINK PEP RALLY
About one in eight women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. News 25's Kristen Anzuini tells us what local elementary school students have been doing to help those affected. “We will rock it!!!” And rock it they did!…
Mississippi firefighters take action with Senate bill to protect first responders
According to the International Association of Firefighters, 76% of firefighter line-of-duty deaths in 2018 were caused by cancer. The increase in job related-illnesses has caused Mississippi firefighters to take action with senate bill 28-35. News 25's Andrew Scherer has our…
North Woolmarket Elementary students treated to fine dining experience
Today a group of local elementary school students ditched their brown paper lunch bags for something a little bit more upscale... Ten students at North Woolmarket Elementary School had a fancy, four course meal during their lunch today. The students…
SENIOR CENTER VALENTINE'S DAY SOCK HOP
Love was in the air at the Gautier senior center with a Valentine’s Day sock hop. All of the senior citizens brought their significant others and dancing shoes for an incredible event. What’s a Valentine’s day without cupcakes, flowers, candy,…
Ocean Springs parade traffic plans
The Ocean Springs Elks and Krewe Unique parade will be taking center stage in Ocean Springs this weekend. Saturday, certain streets will be closed starting at 1 p.m. until the end of the parade. You may see barricades in place…
CRAWFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED
Get ready gulf coast, the Crawfish Music Festival is returning to the coast coliseum. The five day festival begins Wednesday April 24th and runs through Sunday 28th. This year's festival includes craft beer, a crawfish cook-off and four full days…
Man accused of double murder in Saucier claims self defense
Court papers say a man accused of killing his child and his roommate in Saucier was trying to protect himself during a fight between the men. An affidavit says 34-year-old Billy Roberts accidentally killed two year old Chance Roberts when…
MAN FOUND GUILTY IN CAPITAL MURDER
A man has been sentenced to life behind bars - without the possibility of parole for killing Donta Banks in March of 2016. Thirty-seven year old Hubert Anderson was found guilty of capital murder by a jury following four days…
MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION VISITS IMMS
220 people in the travel and tourism industry are on the coast this week absorbing all things South Mississippi.These 220 people came down for the Tennessee Motor Coach Association conference.This conference let these tourism industry professional have a chance to…