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Medals awarded in Louisiana

The Coast Guard awarded medals to four people for rescuing a woman and her dog from a sinking car during historic flooding in Louisiana last summer, a dramatic scene captured on video. David Phung received a silver lifesaving medal during…

Harrison County Fairgrounds fundraiser

We are five weeks out from the second annual Harrison County Fair and you can grab some wings for the cause. On Friday, August 4th, Buffalo Wild Wings in Gulfport will be hosting a fundraiser for the Harrison County Fair…

Free Back to School Haircuts

The Gulfport Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated helps young males in the community with their “first day of school” look.

Morning rain causes flooding in Biloxi

The morning showers rained on the parade of the first day back to school in Biloxi,causing some flooding on multiple roadways. According to a spokesperson from the city, residents saw flooding on Porter Avenue north of Division and as well…

New Biloxi Junior High opens doors

Students not only entered a new school year at Biloxi Junior High, but a brand new campus this morning. The seventh and eighth graders walked the halls of the $37 million building. It features over 50 classrooms, science labs, a…

Back To School Free Haircuts

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Chris Fisher and Jeffery Jenkins about Back To School Free Haircuts, Monday August 7th 8 am to 12 pm at 8280 Alabama Ave. For more information please call 228-224-5152.

Man sentenced for dollar store robberies

A Gulfport man is sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for armed robbery. According to the Department of Justice, this sentencing comes after 32-year-old Joseph Towner Jr. pled guilty to two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime…

CASA drafting new members

CASA is in need of advocates and they brought in former Saints running back Deuce McAllister to help draft some new volunteers. In honor of the upcoming NFL season, CASA put together a draft party at the Red Zone Bar…

Carl Legett Fishing Tournament

For the 23rd year in a row, fishermen from across the Gulf are gathering for the Carl Legget Fishing Tournament in Biloxi. The tournament begins at midnight tonight as hundreds of fishermen from across the southeast gather to honor the…

Little girl with fatal disorder needs help

A three-year-old girl from Ocean Springs has been fighting a rare and potentially fatal genetic disorder and doctors say her body could shut down before her tenth birthday. Since her diagnosis, Willow’s family has been on a mission to save…

Last minute preps for students before tomorrow

It’s back to the books for kids in Jackson County tomorrow. After hosting ‘meet your teacher day’ at Oak Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs, teachers are putting the final touches on their classrooms and getting ready to welcome students…

Carl Legget Fishing Tournament

For the 23rd year in a row, fishermen from across the Gulf are gathering for the Carl Legget Fishing Tournament in Biloxi. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us from the Point Cadet Marina at the captain’s party. The Captain’s party…

Congressman Palazzo’s service in question

Brian Rose, a candidate for the Fourth Congressional District running against incumbent Steven Palazzo, called a press conference today. The topic was once again putting Congressman Palazzo’s service with the National Guard into question. Bill Vallon is a National Guard…

Highway bridge for sale in Jackson County

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has listed a highway bridge for sale. The state will even pay the buyer what it would cost to tear down the Mississippi Highway 57 Bridge over Red Creek in Jackson County. MDOT District Engineer…

Fifth annual Health and Wellness Fair

The City of Gulfport wants kids to get their brains and bodies moving this weekend for a health and wellness fair. Every child who attends receives a free drawstring backpack filled with school supplies. Over 50 vendors will be underneath…

Update on Gulfport utilities

The vote on whether to approve the City of Gulfport’s separation from the solid waste contract with the Harrison County Utility Authority was postponed. Yesterday, the City of Gulfport discussed the settlement negotiations concerning Team Waste and the Harrison County…

Missing Waveland man

Authorities and family members in Waveland need the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been missing since July 20th. Gary Hope was last seen in the Waveland area. His vehicle is a silver colored Ford F-150. He lives…

The Summer '17 Comedy Jam

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Derrian Burns about the Summer '17 Comedy Jam at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center on August 12th door at 7:30 pm. You can get your tickets at ticketmaster.com

Wanted for vehicle burglaries in Biloxi

Biloxi police are looking for these men in reference to multiple burglaries of vehicles. The incidents occurred at the Days Inn on Beach Boulevard. Police responded to a complaint of multiple vehicle burglaries in the parking lot. Surveillance footage of…