Also part of the community outreach in the Pinebelt this weekend... A special supply drive and distribution, for pet owners affected by the storm damage. Southern Pines Animal Shelter received over 25 thousand dollars, worth pet supplies, courtesy of PetSmart…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Douglas Bristol Associate Professor Of History, USM about the panel discussion about the state flag this Thursday Feb. 9 at USM Gulf Park at 5:30 pm in the Hardy Hall Ballroom.
Ocean Springs students work to end cliques and promote inclusion in the district...all by saying hello. Start with hello week kicked off today in the school district with 'hey day'. Students made name tags so everyone can spark up a…
A bill circulating in the Mississippi House authored by House Speaker Philip Gunn would place limits on state testing for students. House Bill 866 says students cannot be tested for longer than three days during the scheduled three-week testing window.…
Biloxi police are also looking for the two people you see in these photos. They’re wanted for shoplifting from the Champ’s Sports store at Edgewater Mall back on January 29. If you have any information as to who these people…
Biloxi police are looking for the man responsible for stealing a wallet that was dropped on the floor of the Golden Nugget Casino. If you know the man seen in these photos, you are asked to call police at (228)…
As the spring weather quickly rolls in, the City of Gulfport is sprucing up its downtown area. Members of the Gulfport Mayor Youth Council, Main Street Association, and beautification team will be out for the next few weeks between Coast…
Mississippi senators are looking to raise the bar for school superintendents but there's some hesitation for doing the same for school board members. The Senate approved a bill that would heighten requirements for superintendents, but recommitted a measure that would…
A store clerk derails an overnight armed robbery attempt in Pascagoula. Around 3 a.m. this morning, a white female walked into the EXXON Gas Station at the corner of Highway 90 and Market Street, pulled out a gun, and demanded…
Mississippians from outside the area affected by that tornado are also chipping in to make life easier for the people of Hattiesburg. Multiple church organizations from Walthall County have been in Hattiesburg every weekend since the storm providing free lunches,…
The aftermath of a devastating tornado still plagues the cities of Hattiesburg and Petal. As News 25's Hank Davis reports. With thousands in need,one group from the Coast made a trip to lend a helping hand. The cleanup effort is…
Local animal rights activists are calling for stronger state laws circling animal protection. Members of the Justice for Animals campaign and members of the community united, holding up signs and candles in front of the Public Safety Center in Biloxi…
The area where a three day forest fire burned nearly 500 acres in Harrison County is still being monitored. Authorities say four homes were endangered during the fire that started Thursday in the woods off Turner Road near 28th Street.…
Tonight the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi unveiled two of their newest exhibits. The first is ‘Against the Grain’ which will feature an exhibit compiled of the works of three separate artists displaying many of the applications of wood…
A homeless man is back in jail after failing to register as a sex offender. 52 year old Herman Henry was convicted of statutory rape in August of 1999 and was released from prison this past November. Harrison County deputies…
It’s a milestone in the making that may come as music to your ears. The Gulf Coast Symphony Guild is celebrating 50 years of service. Guild members and guests gathered for a special brunch in honor of the 50th anniversary…
Today is the 15th National Wear Red Day, a day that brings awareness to heart disease especially in women. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at how people along the Coast raised awareness about the wide spread disease. In…
Bel-Aire Elementary School is making major strides in the fight against breast cancer. The Gulfport elementary school’s gym was filled with pink this afternoon as kids chanted, shook pink pom-poms and held up signs that read ‘let’s beat cancer.’ The…
Some Gulfport elementary students got an unexpected visit today as storybook characters from the “MEMA 4 Kids” book came to life. It wasn’t all fun and games. In fact, these characters and the book are being used to help teach…
Traffic was at a near standstill tonight after two cars were involved in an accident at the Dedeaux and Three Rivers Road intersection. Two cars were involved in the crash just before 7 this afternoon. No serious injuries were reported…
The school that was once destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and rebuilt a year ago is already expanding. Hope Academy in Gulfport will soon begin construction on an additional pre-k building just across their parking lot. Crews are already on site…
With your help, students at West Harrison High School were able to deliver not one, but two bus-loads full of donations to the Hattiesburg area. Students spent the morning organizing supplies, clothing and other donations to help with tornado relief…
Residents east of Highway 49 near Duckworth Road now have an all clear as the boil water notice is lifted. The notice, which went into effect Tuesday, included Harrison Central High School, Grand Bear Golf Course and many subdivisions throughout…
A Petal High School student is no longer allowed at school after allegedly making threats towards other students. The Petal School District is investigating what exactly happened today, but say the child is no longer allowed back at the school. The…
