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Gulfport Firefighters Return from Rescue Mission

Gulfport firefighters return after a three day search and rescue trip in Louisiana. The group responded to Baton Rouge Saturday morning within minutes of 1-12 closures. Gulfport firefighters worked closely with Louisiana National Guard and the Baton Rouge Fire Department…

Woman Struck by Car Killed

A woman was struck and killed by a car this morning in Gulfport. Gulfport Police Department says the car was going northbound on Three Rivers Road near Windsong Drive when it struck a woman walking on the edge of the…

Bond Set for Alleged Home Invader

Bond has been set for the man accused of breaking into a Vancleave home with a pickaxe early Friday morning. Thirty-six year-old Anthony Lee Smith of Prairieville, Louisiana is being held at the Jackson County Jail on a $25,000 bond…

Brett Favre Homecoming

Brett Favre is a household name, an NFL legend and one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the history of football. He was also born in Gulfport. Favre was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now, he’s…

Gulfport Man Sentenced for Shooting Law Enforcement Officer

GULFPORT MAN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS FOR SHOOTING OF GULFPORT OFFICER AFTER FLEEING TRAFFIC STOP Gulfport, MS- District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Corey Donald Johnson, age 23, of Gulfport, pled guilty Tuesday morning to Aggravated Assault on a…

Woman Killed In Gulfport Today

On August 16, 2016 at approximately 5:47 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 12300 block of Three Rivers Road in reference to a motor vehicle crash with injuries involving a pedestrian. The on scene investigation revealed that a…

On Target: Shooting Arrows Without Arms

Matt Stutzman was born without arms. But that hasn't stopped him from becoming one of the world's best archers. He competes professionally for the U.S. Paralympic Archery Team and even set the Guinness World Record for longest accurate shot in…

Watch Party For Brittney Reese

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about Brittney Reese watch party happening at Buffalo Wild Wing in Gulfport starting at 5 pm tonight.

Chiquita Returns to the Port of Gulfport

Chiquita Brands International returns to Gulfport after operating in New Orleans for the past two years. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us an inside look at the arrival and expansion of the company’s return to the Port of Gulfport. Employees…

Singing River Health System 2017 FYE Budget

Singing River Health System presented the 2017 fiscal year budget earlier today to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors. According to CEO Kevin Holland, the health system reduced their operating expenses by about 15 percent while maintaining revenue, causing a…

Business Incubator Coming to the Coast

A new opportunity for local professionals, businesses and startups is makings its way to Biloxi. Today, the Junction Coworking and Community open house was underway. The woman behind the idea, Jana Franco, hopes that she’ll be able to provide a…

Supply Drive for Louisiana Continues

Gulfport firefighters have been working nonstop to collect supplies for the flood victims in Louisiana. The response has been overwhelming. Hundreds have come to Gulfport City Hall and the fire department is also taking donated supplies at every fire station.…

Bancorp South Drop-Off for Flood Victims

If you live in Biloxi and want to donate items to flood victims in Baton Rouge, Bancorp South Insurance Services at 213 Porter Avenue is accepting donations. Representatives say water, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, blankets, towels, gloves, rakes, shovels and…

Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Receives Operational Grant

The state of Mississippi is making sure the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra continues to provide engaging concerts for music lovers. The Mississippi Arts Commission has provided a $26,100 grant for the symphony orchestra. The grant is only a small drop…

St. Joseph Hospice Opens New Location

St. Joseph Hospice provides peace, comfort, and dignity to those facing terminal illness. They’ve opened the doors to their most recent facility in Gulfport. The new state-of-the-art facility located on Broad Avenue offers 13 private rooms providing a sense of…

Pre-Registration for Cruisin’ Ends Today

The clock is running out for any cruisers wanting to get a jump on registration for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast. Today is the last day for early bird or pre-registration for cruisers. The registration deadline is midnight. Among the…

Preparing an Evacuation Route

The 11th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is just two weeks away and so is the peak of South Mississippi’s hurricane season. If you and your family need to evacuate any time soon, do you know which way to go? Katrina…

Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts

One Coast, one relief: that is the initiative the City of Gulfport is taking to help flood victims in Louisiana. Piles of donated items have been collected at several Gulfport Fire Department stations. These items will be heading to Baton…

Relief Efforts for Louisiana Flooding

Here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast we know all too well the need for help after natural devastation. That’s why so many South Mississippi organizations are willing to lend a hand. News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us how Biloxi, D’Iberville…

Improvements to Ocean Springs Harbor Complete

After months of construction and some push back to start, the Ocean Springs harbor master says the inconvenience was well worth it. Fishermen were not happy when the city closed the road and boat launches in late September for repairs,…

Chiquita Returns to Gulfport

Chiquita Brands International returns to Gulfport after operating in New Orleans for the past two years. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Port of Gulfport where the first vessel is set to arrive this evening.

Missing Harrison County Man Identified 43 Years Later

A Harrison County man who went missing 43 years ago has been positively identified today. Harrison County Sheriff’s investigators confirm Joseph Spears, who ran away from the Harrison County Youth Detention Center in 1973, is the John Doe found buried…

Moss Point Police Looking for Shooting Suspect

On 8/12/2016, Moss Police responded to the area of Shortcut Rd and Frederick St. in reference to a Shooting. Upon arrival Officer located a black male lying in the ditch with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the…