News

Be On The Look Out For The "Blue Whale Game”

Now we bring you the story of a scary new trend that's swimming around on the internet. The blue whale challenge. It might sound harmless, but it could put your child's life at risk. News 25's Hank Davis. In a…

Primary Runoffs Tomorrow

While that race is set, other coast cities are gearing up for primary run-off elections tomorrow. Residents in several cities across the gulf coast will hit the polls beginning at 7 a-m tomorrow. Winners of some runoffs tomorrow will become…

Incoming Gautier Mayor's Plans

Incoming Gautier Mayor "Phil Torjusen" says the city needs to increase revenue to bolster city services. Torjusen told the Mississippi press the city has struggled since Singing River Mall closed in 2013 and Wal-Mart pulled out of a plan to…

Spring 2017 Commencement USM Gulf Park

It's been a long time coming for college students but they can now celebrate.. USM Gulf Park Campus held their spring 2017 commencement at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Renowned researcher, Jim Franks, who holds faculty appointments in USM's School…

Mayoral Candidate Press Conference

Ocean Springs Mayoral Candidate Shea Dobson calls a press conference about allegations he has against incumbent Mayor Connie Moran. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live outside of city hall with what we can expect later this morning..Laurene..

Two People Found Dead From Gunshot Wounds

Harrison County Coroner, Gary Hargrove has identified the two people found dead from gunshot wounds after their bodies were found Saturday night at an apartment complex on three rivers road. The victims are 45 year old Terry Singleton of Biloxi…

Academic Signing Day at D’Iberville High School

A huge pep rally took over D’Iberville High School for college bound seniors receiving academic scholarships. Dozens of students ran out to a sea of applause as they signed over to the colleges they are attending this fall. Some of…

72-year-old well-known preschool teacher retires in Long Beach

After dedicating most of her life to early childhood education, the oldest teacher at Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach is saying goodbye. The 72-year-old preschool teacher won’t be retiring without leaving a heartfelt impact on her former students as…

Mother’s Day Flower Rush 2017

Mother’s Day is two days away and if you waited until the last minute to find a gift for mom you’re running out of time fast. This afternoon, News 25 visited the Lemon Tree Flower Shop in Gulfport to get…

Bacot McCarty gets Jolly in Biloxi

This evening at the IP Casino Resort and Spa, Bacot McCarty celebrated yet another year of their Jolly fundraiser. The Jolly is the foundation’s largest fundraiser and each year the event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to go towards…

Swinging for Sophia benefit golf tournament

People along the Coast continue to support Sophia both emotionally and financially throughout her journey. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to a fundraiser in her honor at the Bridges Golf Course in Bay St. Louis. Today’s muggy weather kept…

School funding lawsuit

Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove will try to breathe new life into his lawsuit over school funding Wednesday, seeking to persuade Mississippi’s high court that a Hinds County judge was wrong to rule against school districts seeking more money. Musgrove argues…

Alabama van crash blocks southbound lane in Baldwin County

Alabama troopers are investigating a single vehicle crash today involving a 16 passenger van on Interstate 65 southbound at the 40 mile marker in Baldwin County. The van has Mexico plates and was carrying 16 passengers, all of Mexican descent.…

Missing Gulfport teen found safe

A missing 15-year-old girl was found safe in Gulfport today. Around 8:30 this morning, Gulfport Public Information Officer Joshua Bromen tweeted that Justus Dorsey had been found. He tells News 25 that Dorsey was not found with Rickey Barnes, the…

Walk for Life this weekend in Gulfport

The Walk for Life is set to take place this weekend. It’s an annual fundraiser benefiting the Women’s Resource Center in Gulfport. This will be the fourth annual Walk for Life happening tomorrow. The goal is to raise enough money…

Economic Vibe in Gulfport

As National Tourism Week continues, members of Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast met with fellow businesses to discuss travel on the Coast. 6.2 million visitors came to the Coast in 2016, an eight percent increase from 2015. Those visitors spent just…

Disaster Preparedness Exercise Week

Hurricane season is approaching and the Gulfport Seabee Base is doing their disaster exercises that reaches region wide from Corpus Christi, Texas to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Time is ticking as the days draw closer to hurricane season. The Seabee Base…

Sheriff alerts drivers about water on Hwy 90 in Pass Christian

Highway 90 in Pass Christian is now clear of standing water. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department sent an alert to drivers earlier, urging them to be cautious on Highway 90 by Henderson Avenue. The nearby roads started collecting water after…

Class of 2017 Coast High School Graduation Dates

Here are the dates and times for high school graduations across the Coast: May 18th- Long Beach High School Graduation 6 p.m. at the Coast Coliseum May 19th- East Central High School Graduation 7 p.m. at the Coast Coliseum May…

Disney's Aladdin JR.

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Cali Mitchell and Karsyn Wentzell about "Aladdin Jr." Opens this weekend runs May 12th-14th at Center Stage In Biloxi.

A Tribute To Sinatra

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dave Halston about "A Tribute To Sinatra." event this weekend at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center.