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…
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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
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…
Updated: Structure fire on West Wortham Road in Harrison County
A large fire on West Wortham Road near Owen Ladner Road left a large metal garage completely destroyed. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the building partially collapsed and had multiple vehicles, including a boat, inside. Several of the…
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…