Massive Fire In Jackson County: Live Report
Massive Fire In Jackson County happened last Sunday off of I-10 close to the Mississippi and Alabama state line.
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Monster Jam Shows
Get ready for a wild ride... Monster Jam is taking over the Coast Coliseum this weekend. This event features the some of the industry's top trucks and drivers all gearing up to crowned the champion. The lineup includes the Grave…
Citizen's Police Academy
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Sgt. Joshua Bromen of the Gulfport Police Department about the Gulfport Police Citizen's Academy starting March 9th at 6 pm. To sign up for the classes please visit www.gulfportpolice.net
Blevins Won't Seek Re-Election
While one coast mayor has decided to run for re-election...another has decided to step away. Pascagoula Mayor Jim Blevins has announced he will not be seeking re-election. Blevins has been mayor for the last four years. While speaking with our…
Changes Of The Way For City Council Biloxi
While it looks like there may be no changes when it comes to the top dog in Biloxi, there will be at least one new Biloxi City Council Member when the dust settles this summer. Ward 7's David Fayard has…
Biloxi Mayor Could Run Unopposed
For now it looks like current Biloxi Mayor Andrew "Fo Fo" Gilich will be running unopposed for mayor this summer. Today at 5 pm is the deadline for anyone looking to qualify to run for mayor and as of right…
Brewery Bill On The Move
A Bill allowing craft breweries across the state to sell their brew straight from their Brewhouse is one step closer to becoming law. House Bill 13-22 has now passed the senate and is only steps away from arriving to the…
Early Morning Fire
No one was home during an early morning fire of a single family house in Gulfport this morning. Neighbors tell News 25 no one was living in the home off Brittany Court. It took close to 10 units and twenty…
Beautiful Me Pageant
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Cindy McNelley about the Beautiful Me Pageant at WoolMarket Community Center on March 18th at 2 pm.
Moody’s downgrades Mississippi Power
Moody’s Investor Service downgraded Mississippi Power Company’s rating today. They say it’s because of the expected battle the company will have to wage to recover its cost for the “increasingly uneconomic Kemper integrated gasification combined cycle plant.” The downgrade is…
Taking it to the Max-ine!
If you’re searching for your daily dose of inspiration, look no further. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us with the story of a woman with no limitations. We’ve all heard the old adage “age is just a number” and Maxine…
Death sentencing changes
The Mississippi Senate has voted to add gas chamber and electrocution as execution options in case courts block the state from obtaining lethal injection drugs. Lethal injection is Mississippi’s only execution method. The state faces lawsuits claiming drugs it plans…
Authorities work on extradition for Alex Deaton
Officials are working to get Alex Deaton, the man accused of multiple crimes in the state, extradited back to Mississippi. The 28-year-old was captured in Kansas Wednesday morning after shooting a convenience store clerk and leading troopers on a high…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
The month of March kicks off with Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. It’s an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that incorrectly attacks the healthy tissues. Some of these symptoms include blurred vision, numbness, and even paralysis. More than 2.3…
Rotary’s 100 days of service
The Rotary Club of Moss Point kicked off their 100 days of rotary service project by clearing out invasive plants at the Sawmill Landing Park site. It’s strategically located at the entrance to the city and has a number of…
Gulfport students are national finalists in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest
Back in January, News 25 brought you the story of a group of students at Gulfport High School creating a solar powered vending machine for homeless students. That project is well on its way as the group was awarded $50,000…
River Oaks teacher gets a pie to the face
River Oaks Elementary School in Gulfport participated in the fun of “Read across America Day” with a little friendly competition. Students dressed as their favorite book character paraded around the school as part of “Read across America Day.” Today’s event…
Cochran is the tenth longest serving senator
Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran is the tenth longest serving senator in United States history. Today, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recognized Senator Cochran on the Senate floor for reaching the impressive milestone. Senator Cochran was first elected to the Senate in…
Defense bill could bring work to Ingalls
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran says an agreement on a final defense appropriations bill would increase funding for new ships for the U.S. Navy that will involve shipbuilding in Mississippi. Senator Cochran says he is confident congress will approve the agreement…
Proposed funding cut for film industry in Mississippi
With budget cuts left and right, government officials put the state’s movie industry on the chopping block. A measure that would have extended a filmmaking incentive, created in 2004, died in the Senate Finance Committee. Many believe the program is…
Getting after it, no matter what
Today News 25 brings you the story of a woman who pushes herself to the limit everyday while battling Parkinson’s and CIDP. Maxine Nelson turns 80-years-old this September, but she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Sometimes we need a little…
Handmade Blankets Donated To Veterans
One woman is warming the hearts of local veterans by donating handmade blankets to the VA in Biloxi. Lillian Thornton tells News 25 this is her way to give back to the veterans who fought and served for our country.…
Children's Literacy Week
A book drive for Jackson County nonprofits will be taking place until March 10th. The drive is collecting new and gently used books for children ages birth until 18. Drop off locations include the Ocean Springs Visitor Center, public libraries,…
Junior Preview Day MGCCC
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Carmen Walters and Mollie Barger about Junior Preview Day on Tuesday, March 7th at all MGCCC's colleges
