Public Service Commissioner on the Coast
Southern District Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton visits the Coast to discuss various issues and legislation. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport with details.
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Patients Still Standing Strong Against Singing River Hospital
A group of patients are at war with Singing River Hospital after the recent abrupt termination of a well-known Pascagoula doctor. Patients wore shirts supporting Dr. Terry Millette to the monthly board meeting at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula today.…
New Puppet Exhibit Coming to Mary C.
A new exhibit coming to the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center is taking puppets to a whole new level. Starting Thursday night, “Shadow and Strings: the World of Puppets” will be the newest exhibit at the Mary C. The exhibit…
Senator Wicker on Eureka Plan Becoming Law
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is pleased to see a proposal to create prize based competitions to encourage more collaboration in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease become law. Wicker had a hand in creating the plan. He says in addition to…
Felony Shoplifting
Two Jackson County residents are charged with felony shoplifting after allegedly stealing from three Dollar General stores. Fifty-two year-old Alan Sellers and 40-year-old Monica Montgomery allegedly stole merchandise from the stores on Highway 63, 613, and 614. Sheriff Mike Ezell…
Suspects in Gulfport Purse Snatching Arrested in Pennsylvania
The two suspects wanted for robbery after allegedly stealing an elderly woman’s purse were arrested today in Pennsylvania. Archie Culbreath and Lindsey Newman allegedly injured a woman when one of them shoved her to the ground and took her purse.…
Moss Point Police Looking for Suspects in Cat Abuse Case
On December 13, 2016, the Moss Point Police Department was contacted regarding a video that went viral of animal cruelty. Investigators conducted a follow up investigation which revealed the crime was committed at 6237 Henry Street, Moss Point, and evidence…
New Coffee Shop in Gulfport
One small business is brewing up in downtown Gulfport giving residents another option for a hot cup of Joe. The hot spot is located right across from Pop Brothers on the corner of 16th Street and Highway 49. The owner…
Christmas Extravaganza For Kids
Kids at the Harrison County Childhood Development Center were all smiles this morning for their Christmas Extravaganza. The annual event begins with Gulfport and Biloxi police escorting 12 buses filled with students from the center outside the Biloxi Town Green…
NWS Surveys Tornado Damage
Team from the National Weather Service in New Orleans is on the coast today surveying the damage from the tornado that touched down in Hancock County, traveling through Harrison County. Take a look at what the storm did to one…
Chevron Workers Compensation
The Mississippi Supreme Court considers a suit by Quindon Thomas against Chevron USA. Thomas was working for American plant services, which provided contract workers at chevron's Pascagoula Refinery, when he was severely burned in 2012. Business groups and trial lawyers…
Animal Cruelty Investigation
A sad update to a story we brought you yesterday the cat that had hot water poured over it in what's become a viral video has died. Meantime Moss Point authorities tell News 25 they have persons of interest in…
Shadow and Strings: The World of Puppets
Bryan Kennedy interviews Stacy Howell about the Shadow and Strings, The World of Puppets exhibit at the Mary C this December 15th to February 28th.
Man Pleads Guilty To First Degree Murder
A coast man pleads guilty to first degree murder on the day he was scheduled to begin his second day of trial. A judged sentenced 44 year old Johnny Owens the third to live in prison. Owens pleaded guilty to…
Authorities on Manhunt on Canal Road after High Speed Chase Ends in Crash
Authorities searching for man who crashed vehicle at Canal Road and Interstate 10 after leading police and deputies on a high speed chase. The suspect is a black male, believed to be wearing tan shorts. Initial reports indicate he attacked…
Tour of Lights Bicycle Ride
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kristi Ducote about the Tour of Lights Bicycle Ride in Pascagoula Friday December 16th. Cyclist can meet up at 5:30 at the Recreation Center.
Coast Roast Opens Doors Downtown
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Shawn Montella about the local coffee shop Coast Roast and what they have to offer to the Gulfport residents.
Senator Roger Wicker Stops at MGCCC
Next year, the U.S. Senate will take a look at ways to rework the higher education policy. Senator Roger Wicker wants to hear from our state colleges before he gets involved in the decision making. That’s why he made a…
Tornado in Harrison County
News 25’s Kendra Turley is out and about in Harrison County. She’s going to give us an update on what they can see on the ground in the area as a tornado passed through earlier.
Edgewater Mall Evacuated
Around 7 p.m. this evening, Biloxi Fire received a call that Edgewater Mall had been evacuated when smoke filled the south end of the mall. Crews worked inside the mall and on the roof using an infrared scanner to determine…
Edgewater Mall Evacuated
Smoke coming from Edgewater Mall caused an emergency evacuation.News 25's Hank Davis is at Edgewater Mall with details.
Wicker’s Eureka Plan Becomes Law
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker’s proposal to create a more competitive fight against Alzheimer’s disease is now a law. Today, President Obama signed the Eureka Bill, which is part of the 21st Century Cures Act, into law. The Eureka Plan won’t…
[Warning: Graphic Content] Animal Abuse Exposed on Social Media
This story contains graphic cellphone video of animal abuse that was captured in Jackson County and then posted to the popular social media app Snapchat before it found its way to Facebook. The footage is disturbing, viewer discretion is advised.…
Tornado Damage in Pass Christian
An afternoon tornado rips through both Hancock and Harrison counties, leaving significant damage behind. Take a look at what the storm did to one trailer on Bell Creek Road in Pass Christian. The winds from the tornado ripped through the…