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Missing Inmates

Authorities are looking for two inmates who escaped from the Hinds County Jail. Mississippi department of corrections noticed three men were missing early Sunday. One of the three has since been found. Jamond Leonard was captured Sunday evening. Meantime, Jermaine…

"Ports Of Call" Fundraiser On Thursday

Thursday night you can go on trip to sample food from numerous international ports all in one place. "Ports of Call" food and heritage festival is Climb CDC's largest fundraiser of the year and on Wednesday students were busy setting…

Gulfport High students present project to panel in NY

The group of Gulfport High School students on a mission to provide a vending machine for homeless students in the school district are now presenting their project to a panel of judges in New York. It's all part of Samsung’s…

Hearing the good news

It takes a special person to give someone a second chance when no one else will and that’s what one organization is doing at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us the good news. Most…

Nonpartisan political forum in Ocean Springs

Incumbent Mayor Connie Moran and her challenger Shea Dobson joined others running for municipal offices at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center this evening for a political forum. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with both mayoral candidates and gives…

Biloxi faces backlash over state flag

After the City of Biloxi removed state flags from all city buildings, a large group of protestors gathered at today’s city council meeting. During the public comment portion of the meeting there were people in attendance voicing both criticism and…

DMR hosts 2017 Shellfish Conference

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting the Gulf and South Atlantic States Shellfish Conference. The three day conference started this afternoon, featuring speakers from DMR, the Food and Drug Administration, the Mississippi Department of Health and several universities.…

Harrison County residents fed up over illegal dumping

A pile of trash has turned into a huge eyesore for people who live and travel along Jim Lee Road in Harrison County. Beautification officials agree illegal dumping is a problem, one that trustee inmates once helped clean up. It’s…

Ocean Springs mayor’s opponent says he did not steal signs

The debate continues over who stole 50 of Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran’s campaign signs. In a Facebook post, Mayor Moran wrote that her “opponent’s petty thieves” were behind the stunt. During an interview yesterday, the mayor told News 25…

Last chance to hear from all Ocean Springs municipal candidates

Tonight both incumbent Mayor Connie Moran and her challenger Shea Dobson will be joined by others running for municipal offices. If you’re an Ocean Springs resident, tonight will be the last chance to hear from all the candidates at one…

Shuckers Hosting Education Day

If you've been wanting to check our Biloxi Shuckers, but those weeknight game times are a tad too late for you, tomorrow will be the game for you. The Shuckers are set take on the Jackson Generals...first pitch is set…

Foster parents needed in Mississippi

Foster parents are in high demand in the magnolia state. Here on the coast, 150 foster homes are needed to meet the current need. A local faith based nonprofit works to expedite the process it takes in order to become…

Last chance to hear from all municipal candidates

Tonight,both incumbent Mayor Moran and her challenger Shea Dobson will be joined by others running for municipal offices. If you're an Ocean Springs resident, tonight will be your last chance to hear from all of the candidates at one time,…

Man charged with sexual battery

A D’Iberville man turned himself in after Ocean Springs police say he sexually assaulted a woman on Front Beach. According to Captain William Jackson, Manuel Alvelo is charged with sexual battery. Jackson says Alvelo met the female on an online…

Mississippi Autism Screening Day

April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to inform those who aren't familiar with the disorder about the complexity and challenges of day-to-day-life. It's a complex disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak and develop…

Gulfport Fire Department hiring firefighters

Think you have what it takes to be a firefighter? Well, Gulfport wants to hear from you. The deadline to submit your application to the Gulfport Fire Department is tomorrow. Those hiring are looking for hard working and dedicated men…

NASCAR STAR TO RETIRE AT END OF THIS SEASON

Hendrick Motorsports says Dale Earnhardt Jr. will retire at the end of this season. Earnhardt is a 14-time winner of NASCAR's most popular driver award. He has 26 career Cup victories, and that includes a pair of wins in the…