The Port of Gulfport continues to be a major economic hub for the Coast. Future goals were announced during the 2017 State of the Port Address. However, things got a little heated when the subject of job creation came up.…
Another delay and price hike in the long drawn out Kemper Power Plant project. Mississippi Power announced today it expects the energy facility to be pushed back until late February. The company also announced an increased cost of an additional…
A boil water notice is in effect for a large part of north Gulfport. The notice originally covered Duckworth Road from Tara Hill Drive east to Wind Rose Circle while a local contractor cut into a city water line to…
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified the man who died on Highway 49 south of the I10 overpass after a Gulfport police officer struck and killed him in his patrol car. On January 19th, Hargrove says 54-year-old Edgar Lambert…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallette about the Valentine's Adoption Event at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
For any parent keeping your child safe is your top priority...and when driving your child around, you rely on their car seat. But each year, hundreds of children die in motor vehicle crashes and a good portion of those deaths…
Students at West Harrison High School are also trying to help out victims of the Hattiesburg and Petal tornado. Broadcast journalism students created the video you see here, to promote the school's relief drive for those victims. Their hope is…
Harrison County School District is hosting a Pennies for Petal campaign to help the Petal community and school district with multiple schools accepting supplies and monetary donations. They’re hoping people will donate more than just pennies, but any amount will…
A Mississippi Delta School District has agreed to a settlement in a long-running desegregation lawsuit. Lawyer Jamie Jacks says the agreement was announced Monday evening at a Cleveland School Board meeting. The 35-hundred student district had originally sought to maintain…
The Biloxi Fire Department responded to a house fire on Southern Avenue earlier this morning.
How will the state legislature allocate BP oil spill settlement money? A month into the session and with the first bill-killing deadline tonight the answer is still unclear. A number of bills authored by coast legislators regarding the funds have…
A judge ruled the father accused of beating his then three year old son, Zander can remain free on bond pending trial. A Jackson County grand jury indicted 25-year-old, Nathan Blake McCrory, on a total of four counts of felony…
Those looking for a job will have a great chance to find work Tuesday at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. More than 40 employers will be looking to hire in areas like law enforcement, construction, healthcare, and more. Come prepared…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jourdan Hartshorn about the Pennies For Petal Campaign at Papa Johns.
There’s a growing need for foster homes in the state, particularly in the six coastal counties. That’s why Southern Christian Services wants a chance to reach out to potential foster parents. News 25’s Hank Davis is in Hancock County with…
Those looking for a job will have a great chance to find work Tuesday at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. More than 40 employers will be looking to hire in areas like law enforcement, construction, healthcare, and more. Come prepared…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Mary Everett about her house catching fire and how she helped her family from the threat.
The City of Ocean Springs is one step closer to providing Gulf Coast resources for students with dyslexia. Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran and the board of aldermen called a special meeting this evening to authorize a lease agreement with…
Have you ever considered opening your home to a foster child? If so the perfect opportunity to learn more about fostering in the state is here. The need for foster families in the state of Mississippi is at an all-time…
Deciding which college to attend is one of the biggest decisions a high school student makes. Officials at Ocean Springs High School aimed to make that decision easier for students by hosting a college and career fair this evening in…
A car chase in Harrison County landed two women behind bars. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 a spike strip was used to stop the vehicle. The chase took place on Highway 53 and Saucier-Lizana Road. The sheriff…
Job seekers and the employers looking to hire them took over the Coast Coliseum this morning. Unemployment Eliminators held their third and final job fair of the year in Biloxi Wednesday. Coast residents looking for jobs had the chance to…
First responders on the Coast know all too well the struggles dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster. That’s why a group of Biloxi firefighters are headed up to the Hattiesburg area for a relief effort to help first…
It’s officially tax season, but before you start to collect receipts and check boxes, there are a few changes to be aware of. This year, early filers may see a delay in their tax refund. According to the IRS, the…
