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Jeff Baldock Artist Exhibit

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Jeff Baldock about his exhibit at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum happening on March 2nd, 6-8 pm.

Blankets For Veterans

Women are delivering 15 thousand personally made blankets to veterans today at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

No bond for accused killer

A judge revoked bond for the Long Beach man accused of murdering Deverick Johnson Monday night. According to the Harrison County Jail Docket, 28-year-old James McDowell is not bondable. McDowell is accused of shooting Johnson in the head and fleeing…

Late Night Burglary Arrest

One man is behind bars after an attempted burglary in Biloxi late last night. Police say 30 year old Phillip Darryl may kicked in the front door of an apartment located in the 2400 block of beacon place. May's is…

No Bond For Accused Killer

A judge revoked bond for the Long Beach man accused of murdering Deverick Johnson Monday night. According to the Harrison County Jail Docket, 28 year old James McDowell is not bondable. McDowell is accused of shooting Johnson in the head…

"Read Across America Day"

Ohhhh the places you'll go....with the power of reading! On Thursday, that's what community members knew our young coast students were needing. Thursday is "Reading Across America Day" as well as dr. Seuss' birthday. To celebrate, the junior auxiliary of…

Three people escape house fire in Gulfport

A family of three walks away without a scratch after a house fire on Ruby Drive. One of the residents told News 25 she was cooking in the kitchen when her roommate started to smell smoke. After searching the house,…

Gulfport man has 130 pound tumor removed

A Gulfport man returns to the Coast after California doctors remove a 130 pound tumor from his lower abdomen. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to his homecoming in Gulfport this evening and shares more of his journey. A 130…

Careers on the Coast Job Fair

It’s called Careers on the Coast, a networking and job fair at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus that will be held on Tuesday, March 7th. The job fair provides current and past students of Southern Miss the opportunity to…

A brighter city is a safer city says Ocean Springs alderman

The City of Ocean Springs is putting on the final touches on a project aiming to shed light on safety and the environment. City officials have been working on installing more street lights and replacing existing lights in Ocean Springs…

Ten thousand mile ride for childhood cancer

A man on a mission to cycle 10,000 miles across the country made his way through Gulfport today. This is all in an effort to raise money for those affected by childhood cancer. Kenneth Bettencourt says he’s supporting an effort…

Hibernia Marching Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Now that the carnival season is over, it’s time to start looking toward the next party: St. Patrick’s Day. That’s exactly what the Hibernia Marching Band Society is doing. This year’s grand marshal is state Representative Scott Delano and the…

Locals talk Lent sacrifices

Today is Ash Wednesday and that means it is now the start of Lent and the end of the Mardi Gras season. Some Gulfport residents attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church today to receive their ashes for the first…

Accident involving police cruiser in Gulfport

A crash involving a Gulfport police car sent two people to the hospital this morning in Gulfport. A mini-van and a Gulfport police cruiser collided by the intersection of Highway 49 and Polk Street. The officer and one of the mini-van’s passengers went…

Two arrested for counterfeiting

Two Texas residents are behind bars in Pass Christian for using counterfeit money. Chiquita McCollum and Shantaysia Brown were arrested during a traffic stop after a complaint from a local business they paid with counterfeit bills. It turns out the…

Gulf Coast Caregivers Conference Alzheimer's Mississippi

Alzheimer's is a disease that can rob anyone of their memory and other important mental functions. To keep caregivers and social workers up to date on advances when it comes to treating and caring for those with the disease, Alzheimers…

Daily Fantasy Sports Betting Bill Lives

Bills that are still alive include daily fantasy sports betting. The Bill would set an 8 percent tax and authorize the Mississippi Gaming Commission to regulate sports betting online or in casinos. Mississippi legalized fantasy sports betting last year and…

Craft Brewery Bill Remains Alive

Another bill that stays alive House Bill 1322 that would allow Mississippi Breweries to sell beer to customers on site. The bill passed the senate finance committee Tuesday. The measure would let a brewery sell the equivalent of two cases…

Goodwill of South Mississippi

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Mitch Bauman about Goodwill's work program for the disabled, for more information please call (228) 863-2323.

Pastors Host "Ashes To-Go"

Three local pastors made sure residents on the move received their ashes this morning for the beginning of lent. News 25's Laurene Callander reports on the ashes to go service in Long Beach. A drive thru with a purpose... Three…

NATIONWIDE MANHUNT ENDS WITH MURDER SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

A nationwide manhunt is now over.  28 year old Alex Deaton is in custody after leading Kansas state troopers on a pursuit early Wednesday morning. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers attempted to stop a black Cadillac around 7:50 Wednesday morning.  The…