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Communications Director to Retire from SRHS

Singing River Health System’s long time Public Relations Director Richard Lucas will retire from the health system at the end of this year. Lucas has been with the health system since 1981 and December 31st will be his last day…

Heavy Rain Creates Muddy Mess in Biloxi

It was a cold and wet night for contractors in East Biloxi after 1.7 inches of rain created a muddy mess in the dirt streets. Contractors spent all night and into the morning pumping water off the dirt roads making…

Loss of Moss Point Firefighter After Tragic Accident

Fire departments all around the Coast are conveying their support after the tragic death of a crew member from Moss Point. Moss Point firefighters say they’re mourning more than a co-worker today. They’re mourning the loss of a brother. Moss…

United in Blue Benefit Checks Delivered

On November 19th, law enforcement agencies from the Mississippi Gulf Coast welcomed the families of officers involved in the deadly police shootings in Baton Rouge to a benefit in the honor of those fallen heroes. Thanks to that benefit, each…

Busiest Day of the Year for Post Offices

Today is the busiest day of the year for post offices across the nation as many try to get gifts to their loved ones in time for Christmas. The post office in Gulfport along Highway 49 was busy this morning…

Mississippi’s No Call Registry

Almost 100,000 Mississippians have signed up for the Mississippi No Call Registry for cell phones in just six months. The Mississippi Public Service Commission began registering cellphones back in July. The service is free and although they can't clock all…

Desegregation Plans for Cleveland School District

The U.S. Justice Department rejects the latest desegregation plan from the Cleveland School District. Federal officials saying they prefer the plan ordered by a judge back in May. U.S. District Judge Debra Brown ordered Cleveland to merge two middle schools…

Feed the Needy

Thousands poured into the Lyman Community Center Thursday morning for another Thanksgiving tradition: Feed the Needy. Over 2,600 meals were served in Gulfport, feeding those in need on the Thanksgiving holiday. Between 3,500 and 4,000 volunteers came out for the…

Driving on Slippery Roads

Slippery road conditions caused a ripple effect of accidents in Harrison County this morning. The on-ramp to Highway 67 at Highway 49 closed down around 6:30 because of the icy conditions. MDOT sprayed over 200 pounds of salt on the…

Funding for Passenger Rail Stations in South Mississippi

All aboard in South Mississippi: the Southern Rail Commission announced funding for passenger rail stations. Almost two and a half million dollars are going to four Coast cities. Total budgets for each city include Biloxi at $497,000, Pascagoula at $1.3…

Uncle Shoots Nephew

An argument over a pit bull Sunday night in Jackson County leads to a man shooting his nephew in the head. Sixty-eight year-old Derek Smith told Jackson County deputies he only meant to scare Tyrel Obiol when he fired the…

New Bishop has Strong Ties to the Coast

There’s a new bishop in Biloxi and he’s no stranger to the Gulf Coast. Pope Francis has named Reverend Louis Kihneman the Third to serve as the fourth bishop of Biloxi. The appointment was announced today in Washington, D.C. The…

Feed the Needy Signup Deadline Today

The Gulf Coast Public Safety, Feed the Needy Program will deliver meals to those in need this holiday season. Today is the last day to order a meal. If you or someone you know is in need, call the Biloxi,…

The Electoral College Votes

The Electoral College will formalize Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States. The 538 members meet today in all 50 states to cast their official votes 306 votes for Trump to Hillary Clinton's 232. Republican Donald…

Pascagoula Food Tax Meeting

This morning Pascagoula city leaders will meet with business owners on the new two percent prepared-food tax. The city of Pascagoula will have a representative on hand at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce meeting to answer questions and offer…

Tornado Touchdown

Officials say two tornadoes touched down in Northern Mississippi. The national weather service confirms tornadoes touched in Holly Springs early Sunday and in Tate late Saturday night. The heavy storm caused significant tree damage and a was shed destroyed, but…

Trump Thanks Mobile Campaign Support

President Elect Donald Trump made a stop in Mobile this weekend to thank supporters for standing behind him throughout his successful campaign. News 25's Hank Davis takes us to Ladd Peebles Stadium, with details from what may be Trump's final…

Kittens in a Bag Found Near Bridge

A tiny kitten is recovering now after a Biloxi resident says a bag of three were found near a bridge. Appearing to have been thrown off of it. The only kitten that was found alive is being called "Little Fish"…

Firefighter Dies In Motorcycle Accident

A Moss Point fire fighter is the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Jackson County over the weekend. Authorities tell News 25 35 year-old "Lucas Morace" died instantly when his motorcycle crashed into another car on high-way 57 Saturday…

Crews Work Overnight to Pump Water

The north end of Lee Street in Biloxi was shut down yesterday due to flooding. Crews with Oscar Renda contracting were operating pumps intended to pump excess water however there was nowhere for it to go. Due to the five…

Cold Weather Sweeps Gulf Coast

News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Jerry Casey, from the Salvation Army Cold Weather Shelter about the need for volunteers for the Cold Weather Shelter and the Bell Ringers which support the funding for the Salvation Army so that they…

New Bishop Has Strong Ties To The Coast

There's a new Bishop in Biloxi and he's no stranger to the Gulf Coast. Pope Francis has named reverend Louis Kin-Nah-Mon the third to serve as the fourth Bishop of Biloxi. The appointment was announced Friday in Washington DC. The…

Big Play Supports Feed my Sheep

Tonight at Big Play you have a chance to have a good time for a good cause. Big Play is a family fun entertainment center with bowling, a full arcade and more. Tonight only they are hosting the Party with…

Special Needs Christmas Party 2016

Tonight in Biloxi, the Donal Snyder Building was full of holiday cheer as the city’s parks and rec department hosted a special needs Christmas party. The parks and rec department schedules at least one event for members of the Coast’s…