Stand-off in Vancleave
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was in a standoff this morning with a man who barricaded himself inside his home in Vancleave. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
Mississippi Hits Record Number of Adoptions
Six hundred and fifty seven finalized adoptions rounded out 2019.
MDOT Continues to Monitor Mississippi River Flooding Levels
Crews from the Mississippi Department of Transportation are continuing to monitor the condition of flooded highways throughout the Mississippi Delta region. MDOT officials anticipate a slow but steady drop in water levels. Commissioner Dick Hall says that while the Mississippi…
Coast Transit Authority Receives Grant for Low and No Emissions Initiative
The Coast Transit Authority is heading in a good direction thanks to a federal grant just announced and secured by Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Congressman Steven Palazzo. The CTA will be given $744,000 dollars to help support…
Mississippi Gears Up for Tax Free Holiday by Adding School Supplies to List
Soon South Mississippi schools will be welcoming students back into the classroom, and this weekend you can save money making sure your kids have what they need for the new school year. Retailers and stores across the state, including right…
Local veterans need help
If you want to give back, two local veterans need the help of the community this Saturday. The Crusaders for Veterans is looking for volunteers to help two families move. The Crusaders for Veterans is a group that helps veterans…
More progress at Mississippi Aquarium
We are inching closer and closer to the opening date of the brand new Mississippi Aquarium. Over at the construction site for the aquarium, lots of progress is being made. The three sails that will welcome people to the aquarium…
‘Dog’s Night Out’ Slumber Party
The Hyatt Place in Biloxi has gone to the dogs, but it’s all for a good cause. The Humane Society of South Mississippi teamed up with the hotel for its annual ‘Dog’s Night Out.’ People checking in between 3 p.m.…
Fire on Car Hauler on I-1O Causes Hour Long Closure
A fire on a car hauler caused I-10 at the 22 westbound to close for an hour overnight. Firefighters fought to extinguish six burning cars onboard. The hauler was in transit from Florida to Texas when the rear brakes caught…
William Carey School of Pharmacy Awarded Candidate Accreditation Status
William Carey University's pharmacy school has earned its next accreditation status from the Accreditation Council For Pharmacy Education—also known as ACPE—earning "candidate" status, This is the second step in a three-step process that is finalized after the inaugural class of…
Gautier Mayor Announces Grant to Fund Water Quality Improvement Project
Good news for Gautier residents—relief at last! Gautier mayor Phil Torjusen has just announced the city will receive a $2.3 million dollar federal grant by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to help fund a water quality improvement project. These…
Break Out Your Boots and Bling for 28th Annual Steak & Stake Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser
Dust off your boots and break out your shiniest jewelry because they're preparing a seat just for you at the upcoming 28th Annual Steak and Stake Boots & Bling fundraiser for our local Boys & Girls Club in Biloxi. Morgan…
Set Sail with News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood for Banner Sailing Month
Sailing is for everyone! That's the motto for this month, the month of July, bannered by the American Association of Sailing. Set sail with News 25 Today live shot reporter, Gabby Easterwood, as she ventures out into the Mississippi Sound…
Warming up for Back to School Jamboree
Some South Mississippians are teaming up for an annual school supply and services to equip our local children with what they need for the upcoming school year. News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris gets the rundown for this year's drive,…
Overnight car hauler fire in Harrison County
A fire on a car hauler caused I-10 at the 22 westbound mile marker to close for an hour overnight. Firefighters fought to extinguish six burning cars on board. The hauler was in transit from Florida to Texas when the…
Voting preparations in Harrison County
With the absentee voting deadline on August 3rd, things are pretty busy for circuit clerks for the coastal counties. The Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office will be open this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, as well as regular hours…
Gautier receives $2.3 million grant for water quality improvement
Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen has just announced the city will receive a $2.3 million federal grant from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to help fund a water quality improvement project. These ‘Restore Act’ funds will support critical citywide upgrades…
Celebrating ‘Learn to Sail’ Month
The American Sailing Association has named July ‘Learn to Sail’ Month. It’s an educational campaign set to push the idea that sailing is for everyone. It’s also to help the environment. For every new sailing lesson purchased in July at…
Dog’s Night Out
The Hyatt Place in Biloxi has gone to the dogs, but it is all for a good cause. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is teaming up with the hotel for an annual ‘Dog’s Night Out.’ News 25’s Victoria Bailey…
Escaped inmate captured in Perry County
The search has ended for a South Mississippi inmate who escaped from a work detail. According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 39-year-old Corey Lee Alred was captured this afternoon near Wendell Road in Perry County. Alred was serving a…
New teachers gear up for school year
We are nearly two weeks away from the start of a new school year and teachers are busy at work preparing their classrooms. The start of a new school year can be a big transition for kids. At Bel-Aire Elementary…
‘Crooked Letter’ movie premiere in August
A little bit of Hollywood is coming to Mississippi this August. The ‘Crooked Letter’ movie will be premiering at Pelican Landing in Moss Point on August 10th. This moving was written, produced, and stars locals from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.…
Change of Command Ceremony at Seabee Base
An engineer battalion on board the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport will be receiving a new commander. Captain David Stephens will be taking over for Captain Patrick Drury, who will head to a new assignment in Hawaii. For Captain…
‘Excel by 5’ Immunization Fair
The Biloxi ‘Excel by 5’ is lending out a helping hand to Coast students before the start of the school year. Until this Friday, children ages five to 13 can head to the Coastal Family Health Center in Biloxi from…