Fairground Events Released
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Greg Whitfield about the Harrison County Fairgrounds events coming this year.
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Captain Al's Reopens Gulfport
Captain Al's Steak and Shrimp reopens its doors today. This comes after the health department closed the restaurant on January 3rd after 40 people became ill. Restaurant owners took to Facebook addressing the closing saying E. Coli was the culprit…
Man Charged For Burning Down Church
The man accused of burning a church in Greenville and spray painting "Vote Trump" on the side of the building will appear in court today. Andrew McClinton is charged with first degree arson of a place of worship. He’s accused…
Veteran Fundraising Music Show
News 25's Byran Kennedy interviews Prettis Young about Veteran Fundraising Music Show to raise money for paralyzed veterans on Saturday the January 14th at 8:00am.
Armed Robbey
An armed robbery leads to a high speed chase, leaving one suspect in an overturned Lexus on the median of I-110 late last night. Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Dollar Tree located at D'Iberville…
Recruitment Numbers On The Rise
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen of the Gulfport Police Department about the recruitment success since they released their recruitment video on Facebook.
Aggravated Assault Arrest
The Gulfport Police Department has arrested a man accused of shooting into a Gulfport residence. Twenty-four year-old Damien Moncrief is charged with aggravated assault for the shooting on Fortson Drive. Officers discovered shell casings in the roadway and several bullet…
Gulf Coast Legislation Reception
Tonight, hundreds of leaders from South Mississippi’s business community take over Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The annual event is an opportunity for community leaders to discuss Gulf Coast issues face to face with our state legislators.…
Do You Know This Man? Wanted for Questioning
The Pascagoula Police Department needs help locating a man for questioning in regards to a commercial burglary. Authorities believe he is responsible for removing merchandise from a storage room on Christmas night at a local convenience store and then driving…
Wanted Wednesdays
News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Sergeant Joshua Bromen with the Gulfport Police Department on this week's Wanted Wednesdays.
Turtle Excluder Devices on Skimmer Trawls Discussion
NOAA Fisheries is proposing a change in the way shrimpers on the Coast tow in their catch in an effort to save more turtles. That could come at a price for local shrimpers. Today at the Biloxi Visitors Center, NOAA…
Gulf Coast Legislation Reception
Tonight hundreds of leaders from South Mississippi’s business community take over Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The annual event is an opportunity for community leaders to discuss Gulf Coast issues face to face with our state legislators.…
Ministry Helping the Homeless Looking for a Home
An Ocean Springs ministry that helps the homeless is now homeless. The organization is calling on the community to help. The building is on Government Street and is where the Living Well Ministry Day Center used to feed nearly 50…
Elderly Safety Program Catches on Across the Coast
The RUOK Program helps over 30 senior citizens in Gulfport and nearly 15 stay safe in Biloxi. Now Ocean Springs officials want to know if the safety program would be a good fit in Jackson County. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spent…
What’s Going on with the Galleria in D’Iberville?
A sign on Interstate 10 marks an exit for Galleria Parkway, but there is no galleria yet. A grand opening for the Gulf Coast Galleria Shopping Center in D’Iberville was once expected for 2015. What’s happened since then and is…
Protecting Turtles from Skimmer Trawls
Here on the Coast our seafood industry is a huge part of the culture, but sometimes fishing for those tasty shrimp can put the life of a baby turtle in danger. NOAA Fisheries is proposing the use of turtle excluder…
Keeping Your Fitness Goals After The New Year
It has been over a week since we range in the New Year and some people find themselves in the post-resolution blues. We caught up with coaches at CrossFit Portside in Gulfport for tips on how to keep your motivation…
2017 Coastwide Celebration
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Lakeisha Cotten about the 2017 Coastwide Celebration Sunday, January 15th at 3 pm. For more information please visit mlkcoastwide.com
Wear Blue Day
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and today you are encouraged to wear blue to help raise awareness."Wear Blue Day" was created for the public to pledge solidarity with victims of human trafficking, raise awareness, and to…
Banning Smoking With Children In Car House Bill 377
A state lawmaker wants to fine anybody smoking in a vehicle with a passenger under the age of six. Representative John Hines of Greenville has filed House Bill 377 which would fine such smokers $25. If the bill passes, a…
Mississippi Democratic Caucus
Democrats in the Mississippi Senate have decided who will lead their caucus. Bill Stone of Holly Springs was chosen as their Caucus chairman and Derrick Simmons of Greenville as their vice chairman. Sen. John Horhn of Jackson had been Caucus…
Mississippi Medicaid Asks For $75 Million
Mississippi Medicaid officials are requesting an additional $75 million to get through the final six months of the budget year and the program's director says the reasons why are clear. David Dzielak argues legislators didn't put enough money into Medicaid…
Making Insurance Mandatory For Car Tags House Bill 319
A bill that would require Mississippians to prove they have vehicle liability insurance before they could renew their auto tags has cleared committee and heads to the full House. An estimated 25 to 30 percent of Mississippi motorists drive uninsured.…
Gulf Coast Legislative Reception Wednesday Jackson
Tonight members of South Mississippi's business community will be busing up to Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The purpose of the annual event is to provide a unique forum for community and business leaders to discuss issues…