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Christopher Epps Requests Release

Mississippi's former Corrections Commissioner is asking a Federal Judge to reconsider the decision to jail him. In a motion filed Tuesday, Christopher Epps asks U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate to release him until his May 24th sentencing. Wingate revoked…

East Biloxi Resident Meeting

If you live in East Biloxi, your city councilman wants to hear from you. Ward 2 Biloxi City Councilman Felix Gines is holding a community workshop for his residents tonight at 5:30. He's inviting everyone to come out to the…

Law Enforcement And Legislative Luncheon

Happening now a legislative and law enforcement luncheon at the Island View in Gulfport. Mississippi state lawmakers are with several members of law enforcement in Harrison County, including Gulfport, D'iberville, and Biloxi police departments, the Harrison County Sheriff's Department, and…

Cooking on the Coast

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Justin O'Keefe, Susannah Snyder about their book "Cooking on the Coast" and book signing at Barns and Nobles December 16th and you will be able to buy the book over at the O'Keefe Museum.

Eat, Sip, Go Red Heart Health Event

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews John Folding about Eat, Sip, Go Red Heart Health event to help support woman with heart heart health. Tonight from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport. Tickets are $45…

Pathways 2 Possibilities

Pathways 2 Possibilities is an annual interactive career fair hosting thousands of eighth grade students. Starting today, students from all across South Mississippi will flood the coliseum to learn about different paths in life. Welding, painting and the medical field…

Pathways2Possibilities

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Pathways2Possibilities career expo happening today at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.

Community Reacts to Restoration Projects

People all along the Coast are hopeful after Governor Phil Bryant announced the $114 million headed to the Coast for restoration projects. Mississippi legislators hosted several town hall meetings throughout the year to get resident opinions on how the BP…

Sportsplex Brawl Update

The Gulfport Police Department continues to review the cell phone footage from Tuesday’s brawl at the Goldin Sportsplex. Chief Leonard Papania stresses the importance of stopping the violence instead of sharing it through social media. Officers have not yet identified…

USPS Prepares to Deliver Holiday Cheer

The U.S. Postal Service is gearing up for the busiest season of the year. They’re ready to deliver a lot of cheer in the form of about 16 billion cards, letters and packages this holiday season, about a 12 percent…

Gilich Announces He is Running for Re-Election

Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich announced his bid for the office tonight at a campaign kickoff at the White Pillars. After Holloway resigned for health reasons last year, Gilich won the mayor’s seat and is currently serving the final two…

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…