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New cookie inspired beer released Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company in Gulfport is merging two guilty pleasures: cookies and beer. Today, the brewing company released an oatmeal raisin cookie brown ale made with caramel malt, cinnamon, raisins, and oats. Chandeleur has been averaging one beer release…

Freedom Ball honors all military

It’s a night dedicated to respecting our military. Tomorrow, the Golden Nugget Casino is hosting the third annual Freedom Ball at 5 p.m. The black tie event is put on by the nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans. The ball honors…

New thrift store in Long Beach aims to bring aid

This morning in Long Beach, city leaders and community members came together to welcome a new business that aims to help those in need. The God’s Will Thrift Store is the newest outreach by Fatherless and Widows, a nonprofit that’s…

Highway 90 crash kills one woman

One woman is dead after a fatal crash that happened in Jackson County on Highway 90 near Haley’s Circle just after 9 a.m. yesterday. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, the woman has been identified as 27-year-old Kelsey Smith of Moss…

Utility pole down, natural gas leak in Gulfport

Around 8 this morning, Gulfport Fire Department responded to the Bayou Oaks Mobile Home Park to reports of a gas leak. Upon arrival, they discovered a utility pole down. Center Point Energy was called to clean up the leak. It’s…

College Park neighborhood discusses crime

Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…

Celebrating Biloxi’s Mad Potter’s 161st birthday

More than 90 years after George Ohr’s death he is still being honored in the City of Biloxi. Today, the Ohr O’Keefe Museum is celebrating what would have been the Mad Potter of Biloxi’s 161st birthday by providing free admission…

Plans for 34th Street green space

Back in November, the City of Gulfport cut the ribbon on the brand new dog park located on 34th Street right next to the community garden. Gus Wesson, director of leisure services in Gulfport, tells News 25 since they have…

New shopping plaza under construction in Ocean Springs

A new shopping plaza is under construction on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs. You may have driven past the construction site, but had little idea what was being built. Between Interstate 10 and Highway 90 in Ocean Springs across the…

Dr. Rhonda Clark named Catholic School Superintendent

Dr. Rhonda Clark, associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Biloxi, will now be moving on to the role of superintendent. Dr. Rhonda Clark has been the associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the past ten years. She…

Stopping crime one day at a time

Stopping crime may seem like a scary feat especially if you’re not a part of law enforcement. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers make it easier for the community to get involved in the fight against crime. The group met with…

Arrested for auto burglary in Ocean Springs

Two Ocean Springs residents are now behind bars for auto burglary. According to police, Michelle Kiker was arrested for rendering criminal assistance in hiding out Darren Cox who was wanted for auto burglary. When investigators showed up at Kiker’s home…

College Park neighborhood crime on the rise

More than 30 crimes have been reported in the College Park area. Rising statistics have the Gulfport community on edge. Concerned citizens have been given the opportunity to speak out. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.

Gulfport Connect App

The City of Gulfport is rolling out a brand new app. The app is called Gulfport Connect and can be found on iTunes and Google Play and can be used on any smart phone. The city recently launched it after…

New handicapped access path coming to Long Beach

The City of Long Beach just announced it will be the first city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to offer a handicapped access path on one of its beaches. The Long Beach Wheel Way will be installed between the Jim…

VFW Post 4526 celebrates a veteran with a concert

Today veterans and friends are jamming out at a mini steel guitar concert hosted by the Arthur McMasters Memorial VFW Post 4526 in Gulfport. The concert that kicked off at 3 p.m. is celebrating Corky Tittle, a veteran passionate about…

Farm to Fork program

Healthy and nutritious food isn’t always easy to access in some areas. That’s one reason why the United Healthcare Community Program of Mississippi has partnered with Alcorn State University for the seventh year of their Farm to Fork program. The…

Fingerprinting for safety

It’s any parent’s worst nightmare: a missing child. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood takes us to St. Martin where protective parents took preventative measures to help safeguard their kids, all right at the tips of their fingers. Kevin Benjaman spent Wednesday…

Mississippi Power awards scholarships

They say knowledge is power and that’s just what Mississippi Power awarded to eight Gulf Coast and Pine Belt students today. Mississippi Power gives us more than just our electricity. They introduced the Heritage Scholarship Program in 2016, giving minority…

Third Street shooting investigation

Gulfport police are looking for a second suspect believed to be connected with a shooting that happened on Third Street Sunday night. Thirty-six year-old Jermaine Posey of Biloxi is wanted for questioning. Currently, this is an outstanding aggravated assault warrant…