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Harrison County Fairgrounds Opening for Cruisers

For the first time in its history, the Harrison County Fairgrounds are getting in on Cruisin’ the Coast. When Cruisin’ kicks off this weekend, the fairgrounds are opening up their grounds for cruisers. Any car lovers who need a place…

Campaign Finance Reports

Mississippi is the last state to allow electronic filing of campaign finance reports. These reports allow transparency for the public in order to see where influential spending is occurring during election season. The National Institute on Money in State Politics…

See You At The Pole

News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the Christian Prayer Event at Ocean Springs Middle School.

National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day. As we prepare for the upcoming election, many Americans are still not registered to vote. It only takes a couple of steps in order to register. The first step is to fill out the…

Body Discovered in Gulfport

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recovery of a female’s body in Bayou Bernard Tuesday evening. A body was found around 5 p.m. on the eastern shore of the bayou. Authorities say the body was slowly decomposing…

National Voter Registration Day

With a large presidential election looming on November eighth, today is national voter registration day people around our nation will use today as a coordinated effort to blitz unregistered voters and get them registered. For Mississippi residents wanting to make…

Ocean Springs City Manager Government Meeting

Residents in Ocean Springs continue to collect signatures in hopes of shifting the city’s government. Dozens gathered at the Mary C. Cultural Center this evening to hear more about why residents are interested in shifting the city from a mayor-council…

Behind the Scenes at the Clean Coal Plant in Kemper County

Tonight, we start our two part series on the much talked about Kemper County Energy Facility. News 25’s Kristen Durand spoke with Anthony Wilson, president of Mississippi Power. She takes us beyond the gates of the plant that the company…

Biloxi Firemen Install Smoke Detectors

The Biloxi Fire Department will soon hit the streets to make sure residents’ homes are protected. Starting this Saturday and the next two Saturdays, Biloxi firemen will roam different Biloxi neighborhoods, knock on doors and offer their assistance with providing…

A Party Welcomes Back Chiquita

After two years of operating out of New Orleans, the well-known international fruit brand Chiquita is back on the Coast. That’s something local leaders say is worth going bananas about, as evidenced at a special celebration in Gulfport today. News…

Northern Legislators to Fight for BP Money

South Mississippi lawmakers, along with Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves, want to make sure the majority of BP oil spill settlement funds are spent on the Gulf Coast. Northeast Mississippi legislators are saying not so fast. Representative William Tracy Arnold, a…

Presidential Debate

If you weren’t watching the Saints game last night, you probably had you’re eyes fixed on the big debate. Candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton shared the stage for the first time at the presidential debate. The two candidates expressed…

National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day. With Election Day a little over a month away, local officials want to remind Coast residents of upcoming deadlines. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details.

Inmate Caught in Ocean Springs

Acting on an anonymous tip, investigators have captured Tiffanie Ann Miller. She was taken into custody around 2:30 this afternoon hiding in a house at 8512 Edgewater Boulevard in the Gulf Park Estates area of Ocean Springs. More details will…

Pet Of The Week Pearl

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallete about the Jackson County Animal Shelter and the need for good people to come and adopt animals in need of a home like Pearl.

Diaper Need Awareness Week

For every child they have, parents will spend about 2500 dollars on diapers alone a cost too high for many. This week is diaper need awareness week a time to shed light on just how many children spend far too…

National Elementary Honor Society

Scholarship responsibility, service, leadership these are the four pillars newly inducted members of the National Elementary Honor Society at Popps Ferry Elementary vow to live by. This morning 16 new members were inducted to this prestigious group. In order to…

Alderman Special Election

Diamondhead residents are headed to the polls today at city hall looking to vote in a New Alderman. Ward one Alderman Joe Lopez resigned from his position earlier this year after he decided to move away from the area. Polls…

Northern Legislators Fight For Money

South Mississippi Legislators along with Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves want to make sure BP Oil spill settlement funds are mostly spent on the gulf coast, but North East Mississippi Legislators are saying not so fast. Representative William Tracy Arnold a…

City Welcomes Chiquita Back To The Port

The City of Gulfport is going bananas this morning welcoming Chiquita back to the port in a celebration at Jones Park at 10 am this morning. All are welcome to come and celebrate the return of Chiquita, as this well…

Pay Raises for Biloxi City Employees

Over 450 Biloxi employees will soon see a two percent pay increase after the motion passed this afternoon. City Council members met earlier today to discuss the compensation schedule. A total of $500,000 of tax payer money is allocated for…