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Gulfport Public Works Department Making History

Gulfport is the first city in the entire state of Mississippi to have the public works department officially accredited. Gulfport officials say the accreditation is an international designation that allows their policies and procedures to be compared with organizations around…

Bayou Cumbest Boat Launch Opens in Moss Point

Today a ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of a long awaited boat launch in Jackson County. This is something local fishermen and boaters tell News 25 the community has needed for years. It’s been in the works for several years…

Gulfport Police Department Investigating Sportsplex Incident

The Gulfport Police Department continues to review cell phone footage of the fight and shooting at the Goldin Sportsplex. They provided an update on the incident during a press conference this afternoon. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details.

Shots Fired after Fight at Gulfport Sportsplex

Shots fired at the Goldin Sportsplex in Gulfport has left the community with concerns. A soccer coach says after last night’s dangerous incident his team will no longer use the complex’s fields. A fight escalating into gun shots at Goldin…

Governor Bryant Says he will stay in Mississippi

Governor Phil Bryant is walking back speculation he might consider a job in the Trump administration. While he was in Biloxi Tuesday, Bryant said he plans to serve his full term as governor, a term with three years remaining. Bryant…

Governor Makes Budget Recommendations

Governor Bryant releases his recommendations for the 2018 year budget, beginning July 1st, proposing higher spending for foster care and K-12 education. Bryant says he wants to maintain current spending levels for public safety, military operations, veterans’ services, emergency management,…

Paving Continues on Cedar Lake Road

Construction for Cedar Lake and the Popp’s Ferry Road intersection was set to be completed by now. However, the two night job has been extended. Crews were applying the final layer of asphalt at the intersection of Cedar Lake and…

Today is the Deadline for Voter ID

If you voted in the November 8th election in Mississippi without valid identification, today is the deadline to ensure your voter ID affidavit ballot is counted. To ensure the ballot is marked ‘accepted,’ you must visit your circuit clerk’s office…

Future of Rosetti Park in Ocean Springs

Owners of a two acre lot in Ocean Springs are looking to spruce up the property and make it a hot spot for music festivals. Vicki Applewhite and her husband brainstormed with city officials and developers on Tuesday to talk…

Long Beach Mayor Skellie’s Farewell Breakfast

Earlier this morning, USM Gulf Park held Long Beach’s Breakfast with the Mayor event, but this one was very meaningful for Mayor Billy Skellie. After serving 13 years as Long Beach’s mayor along with other city positions, Mayor Skellie announced…

Shooting and Fight Investigation Continues

Police are continuing to investigate what exactly happened at the Goldin Sportsplex on Prudie Circle that led to gunfire Tuesday afternoon. A Facebook video shows two females fighting and then shots are fired. The teenagers run off, but shortly after…

Arrest Made after Police Chase in Jackson County

A police chase in Jackson County seriously injures a woman passenger and lands the Moss Point driver in jail. The chase began around 6 on Tuesday night when a detective saw 28-year-old Brian Teague allegedly trying to break into a…

Police Departments Team up to end Chase

Today, police officers from D’Iberville and Biloxi teamed up to end a high speed chase turned foot pursuit. It was a joint effort from the Biloxi and D’Iberville Police Department to end a pursuit that started on the interstate and…

Oyster Reefs Reopen

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the oyster reefs reopening at Biloxi Bay this morning.

Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off Friday

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Zack Rhodes about helping to raise money for The Salvation Army, though the Red Kettle Campaign to help meet their goal of $250,000 this year. For more information please call 228-207-2303 to see how you…

New Hardware for Biloxi Fire Department

The City of Biloxi’s fire fighters will be a little safer and have a little more style after getting their hands on some brand new hardware. Recently, the Biloxi Fire Department received a grant for $25,000 and after getting a…

Biloxi Bay Reefs Reopen Wednesday

Good news fishermen, the oyster reefs in the Biloxi Bay will reopen tomorrow morning. Excessive rainfall caused the reefs to close on November 9th. Officials with the Department of Marine Resources say that the body of water is now back…

Auto and Residential Burglary Arrest

A 12-year-old walks in on a man burglarizing his own home on Old River Road after hearing his dogs barking. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, 25-year-old Vancleave resident John Herrington walked through an unlocked door and began rummaging…

Hospice of Light Annual Tree Planting

Friends and family of former Hospice of Light patients gathered near Singing River Hospital to plant an oak tree in honor of their loved ones who passed away this year. Twenty years ago Hospice of Light was looking for a…

Pass Christian Mayor Seeks Re-Election

Pass Christian Mayor Chipper McDermott is seeking re-election. The mayor made the announcement during the Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with the Mayor. McDermott says the city is making big strides toward development and he believes he is the…

Biloxi Mayor Returns from Washington, D.C.

Biloxi Mayor Andrew 'Fofo' Gilich is back on the Coast after a trip to Washington DC. Gilich and his wife were invited to our nation’s capital by First Lady Michelle Obama as part of the Capstone for Veterans Homelessness Ceremony,…

Legislators Become Principal for a Day

Some of our Coast legislators and Jackson County community leaders got an inside look at some Ocean Springs schools today. By becoming principal for a day, these lawmakers are able to interact with the faculty, staff and the children, getting…