News

Ocean Springs named most beautiful town in Mississippi

Ocean Springs has been named the most beautiful town in Mississippi to visit by culturetrip.com. From travel to art, the online based Culture Trip site helps its seven million readers discover the world and inspire those to explore. In June,…

Biloxi firefighter rescue puppies

Biloxi firefighters are being called heroes after saving four lives yesterday. The call came in Monday evening that a house was on fire in the 100 block of Crawford Street. When emergency officials arrived they say they found four puppies…

Sixteen-year-old’s one true wish granted

The wish of a 16-year-old from Ohio came true in the South Mississippi sun today. Thanks to Make-A-Wish South Mississippi, a ray of light for a young man battling cystic fibrosis as he and his best friend enjoyed a day…

Man on tracks halts train and traffic in Biloxi

There was a scare this afternoon in Biloxi after a man was spotted walking on the train tracks. According to the Biloxi Police Department, the conductor of the train pulled the emergency brake after spotting the man walking across the…

Trial date set for murder suspect

A trial date is officially set for the suspect charged with the murder of 20-year-old Treveus Martin. Nineteen-year-old Deandre Ball appeared in court earlier today in Gulfport. Police arrested Ball after Martin was found dead in the front seat of…

Suspect detained after police chase in D’Iberville

A response to a disturbance led D’Iberville police on a foot chase. Around 3:30 this afternoon, officials responded to a complaint of a domestic disturbance at Destination Trailer Park off Highway 15. Police then chased the suspect on foot and…

Two wanted in purse theft

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying two suspects wanted for a purse theft. Police say the two people you see here stole a purse from the parking lot of Walmart on July 1st. The white male has a tattoo…

Blood drives across the Coast

Blood banks across the region are in desperate need of help. Over the next few days there are a number of opportunities for you to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. The Blood Center is hosting two blood drives,…

Charged with aggravated assault in Moss Point

A man is now in custody in connection with a weekend shooting in Moss Point. Twenty-five year-old Laterrance McCarty was arrested without incident by U.S. Marshals at his home on Frederick Street around 9:30 this morning. Moss Point Police Chief…

Gulfport High construction update

When students return to Gulfport High School for the 2017-2018 school year they’ll be coming back to some big changes. Campus wide construction projects began during classes last year. Once students cleared out for the summer, workers kicked things into…

Airport growth and impact in Gulfport

Million dollar projects and new airlines are a few examples of the expansion at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Executive Director Clay Williams updated a crowd during Gulfport Connection this morning on the progress of the airport. Current projects include a six…

Cool Treats Of The Coast : Live Report

There is no doubt it is hot here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast but Gulfport's Main Street Association is making sure you know how to stay cool this summer. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live in Gulfport with more.

Fab Lab mobile unit for students

It’s a laboratory on wheels, the Jackson County School District now has their hands on their very own Fab Lab mobile unit to help students increase STEM knowledge and skills. News 25’s Taylor Rubach attended the ribbon cutting ceremony today…

Magnolia Pageant preparations

When you think of beauty pageants, usually Miss America or Miss Universe comes to mind. For some, the process of making it to that stage begins early in life. News 25’s Tanner Stewart tells us about how Long Beach youngsters…

Felony eluding arrest in Biloxi

An Alabama man was arrested in Biloxi for felony eluding. Sixty-four year-old Robert Mitchell Bennefield of Opelika, Alabama drove away Sunday night as an officer was attempting to pull him over. As officers attempted to catch up to Bennefield, he…

Overcrowding problem costing animals’ lives

The Jackson County Animal Shelter works hard every day to help as many animals as they can find new homes and live a healthy life. But, the number of animals forced to be euthanized last month was the highest it…

Boy asks for animal shelter donations instead of birthday gifts

Most six-year-old boys can’t wait to open presents on their birthday, but a South Mississippi boy’s birthday went to the dogs and cats and other animals in need. Instead of asking for presents, Jaxen Halferty asked his friends and family…

Future of Pascagoula bait shop after tornado damage

City officials say the owners of M&M Bait Shop in Pascagoula aren’t planning on re-opening after the building was demolished by a tornado. The bait shop still sits in shambles by the boat launch in Pascagoula’s River Park. The shop…

Fab Lab ribbon cutting

It’s the state’s first Fab Lab and it’s going to help Jackson County students increase STEM knowledge and skills. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the ribbon cutting ceremony for this specially designed mobile laboratory unit.

Hinds County sheriff in federal court

Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason was in federal court in Gulfport today for a follow up on the county’s jails that are just outside the state’s capital. Since 2015 the facilities have been under investigation for violating prisoner’s civil rights.…