Pet Of The Week
News 25’s Hank Davis interviews Dawn Boob about the adoption, and foster care for pets. Make sure to come visit Humane Society of South Mississippi at 2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501 Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.
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Trump's nicknames for rivals, from 'Rocket Man' to 'Pocahontas'
President Trump is known for giving his political opponents and critics nicknames, especially on social media. Read on for a list of Trump's most iconic nicknames. Crazy Jim Acosta President Trump called his longtime media adversary, CNN's White House correspondent,…
Neil Diamond retires from touring, citing Parkinson's
Neil Diamond in concert at the Grammys preshow gala in Beverly Hills, California, on Feb. 11, 2017. Chris Pizzello / AP Diamond — it's his real name, not a stage name — began his career as a songwriter in the…
Bill Cosby performs at Philadelphia jazz club ahead of retrial
Bill Cosby, wearing Philadelphia Eagles apparel, sits in a car in Philadelphia on Jan. 21, 2018. Gilbert Carrasquillo / GC Images - Getty Images The appearance comes after a judge ordered on Friday that jury selection would begin on March…
Neil Diamond retires from touring, citing Parkinson's
Neil Diamond in concert at the Grammys preshow gala in Beverly Hills, California, on Feb. 11, 2017. Chris Pizzello / AP Diamond — it's his real name, not a stage name — began his career as a songwriter in the…
Keesler Federal Credit Union provides government shutdown assistance
With the government shutdown came lots of uncertainty for federal employees. Keesler Federal Credit Union took to Facebook today to explain how they will be helping relieve some financial stress for their clients. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.
Gulfport officer sent to hospital following wreck
A Gulfport police officer has been sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a wreck that happened on Three Rivers Road and Creosote Road. According to Gulfport police, around 6:30 the officer was responding to a report of a…
William Carey University: One year after the tornado
At William Carey University in Hattiesburg, classes were in full swing this morning. However, one year ago today that would not have been the case. An EF3 tornado ripped through the university’s campus at around 2:30 on the morning of…
Surge in injuries from last week’s hard freeze
Most South Mississippians just aren’t used to having to deal with the hazards that come with frigid winter weather. Last week’s hard freeze sent hundreds to the emergency rooms and clinics have been full of patients injured from falling on…
SRHS pension plan supplemental fairness hearing
Hundreds of Singing River Health System retirees are still fighting for the money promised in a pension plan that failed. A supplemental fairness hearing surrounding the SRHS pension plan case is moving forward in court high right now. A report…
Latimer house fire kills one
A Jackson County resident is dead following a house fire Saturday night. Sixty-two year-old Lela Miller was pronounced dead after a house on Theriot Avenue in the Latimer community went up in flames. Firefighters entered the house, but the heat…
Two-year-old from Sumrall, MS dies from flu complications
As flu season continues to rage across South Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Health officials have confirmed the first death of a child this flu season. So far, there have been 30 pediatric flu deaths reported in the United States this…
Congressman Palazzo weighs in on shutdown
What does the recent government shutdown mean for members of the military in South Mississippi and their families? News 25 spoke to U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo in Washington today to learn more. “The people that actually trained this weekend, it…
Pascagoula celebrates state bicentennial
The top is now shut on a time capsule not to be opened for another 50 years in Pascagoula. The community had an official burial in honor of Mississippi’s bicentennial and Pascagoula city history Friday. A time capsule showcasing what…
Local principal receives Milken Educator Award
“The future belongs to the educated.” That is the motto for the Milken Educator Award. On Friday, this prestigious award was given to a principal who received a surprise of a lifetime. Students from Pass Christian High School gathered in…
Changing of the Watch ceremony at Biloxi Yacht Club
History was made at the Biloxi Yacht Club Sunday as they hosted the Changing of the Watch ceremony. The 169-year-old club swore in Liz Joachim, their first female commodore in club history. She is the 95th commodore of the yacht…
Police need help identifying fraud suspect
Biloxi police need help identifying a person suspected of credit card fraud. Surveillance camera photos were taken from the Winn-Dixie on Pass Road where police say the suspect used a credit card without the victim’s knowledge or permission. The transaction…
Vancleave woman dead after car hits school bus
A Vancleave woman died this morning after her vehicle hit a school bus. The driver is identified as 59-year-old Jeanette Migues. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says traffic deputies responded to the accident near the intersection of Old Fort Bayou…
Anniversary Of Tornado Touchdowns
One year ago yesterday, a catastrophic storm ripped through Hattiesburg. The storm drew national attention and left behind a lot of damage across the city and destroyed much of William Carey University. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live in…
Shooting at Horseshoe Lounge
A shooting in Biloxi early Saturday morning sent three people to the hospital. Biloxi police department responded to a shooting at Horseshoe Lounge located at 143 Veterans Avenue. Officers found three victims that sustained minor injuries and were transported to…
Woman Found Dead On Cypress Drive
One woman was found dead Sunday morning lying in the roadway of the 600 block of cypress drive in D'Iberville. According to the D'Iberville police department, a motorist stated that they struck an individual lying in the street. The woman…
Demonstrators rally worldwide for second day of Women's Marches
Participants cheer during the Women's March Anniversary "Power To The Polls" event Sunday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow / AFP - Getty Images "But today, we march in the streets, then we march to vote, and…
Demonstrators rally worldwide for second day of Women's Marches
Participants cheer during the Women's March Anniversary "Power To The Polls" event Sunday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow / AFP - Getty Images "But today, we march in the streets, then we march to vote, and…
Four months later, military vets still on a mission in Puerto Rico
Jason Maddy. NBC News Saturday marked four months since Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico. NBC News first met Maddy in October as he and other veterans rushed in supplies to the remote western parts of the island. One of…