Jeepin the Coast 2019
Did you see a lot of Jeeps on the road this weekend? That wasn’t a coincidence. Hundreds of Jeeps lined Highway 90 over the weekend for the annual Jeepin the Coast. Live entertainment, vendors, and even a Jeep parade were…
Feed the Need Festival
It wouldn’t be a South Mississippi weekend without some good food and music. For the sixth time, the Lord is my Help soup kitchen held their annual ‘Feed the Need’ fundraiser and fish fry. Crowds packed into the festival all…
Crawdads and Candidates
The Gulfport Rotary Club added a twist to campaigning Saturday. Hundreds of pounds of crawfish, live music, and politicians were all on hand at Jones Park for the inaugural Crawdads and Candidates event. Candidates vying for seats in Harrison County…
Blessing of the Fleet
Boaters lined the Biloxi Channel yesterday to take part in an almost century long tradition. Thirty-five shrimpers and boaters lined up to receive their blessings from Father Gregory Barras for a safe and bountiful season. Before the blessings, a ceremonial…
Pedestrian killed crossing Highway 49 in Gulfport
One man is dead following an accident Saturday night on Highway 49. It happened in the area of Highway 49 and Russell Boulevard when a car struck a man attempting to cross the highway on his bike. The bike rider,…
Harrison County School District Summer Meals Program set to Begin
While summer has not officially begun yet, summer break has started for many schools across the state, including those in the Harrison County School District. The break from school is widely celebrated by students. But for some, the end of…
Museum Exhibit on the 50 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Camille to open today
As for Hurricane Camille, she was no lady, as any South Mississippian who lived through the storm in 1969 will tell you. But you can still get to know more about her, thanks to an exhibit that is about to…
Fishing Season in Mississippi Waters
The Department of Marine Resources has opened and closed some fishing seasons for both commercial and recreational fishermen in our Mississippi waters. On Saturday, the recreational fishing season for Gag Fish opened, along with the commercial fishing season for Greater…
Pedestrian Accident with Fatality
. Gulfport Police are investigating an accident with a fatality involving a pedestrian. On June 1, 2019 at approximately 6:08 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to Highway 49 near Russell Boulevard to investigate a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. Initial investigation revealed…
Third annual Baby Olympics
Does your baby have what it takes to be a champion among other babies? Well you can find out this weekend at the cutest competition on the Coast! Baby Olympics is back for its third year with nonstop action. There…
‘A Pretty Mess’ by Sam Stolte
Friday night at the Smith and Lens Gallery in Bay St. Louis, a new featured artist brought out their collection. Sam Stolte has had showings at this gallery before, but this is his first solo. He says he finds his…
Car seat safety check
Is your child safe in the car? That was the question asked today at the Children’s Learning Center in Biloxi. They held a car seat safety check today put on by Safe Kids Gulf Coast. It was free to get…
Biloxi Superintendent Arthur McMillian retires
After eight years with the school district, Biloxi Superintendent Arthur McMillian is saying goodbye. Today is Superintendent McMillian’s last official day with the school district. When McMillian came to Biloxi, he said that the district was still feeling the effects…
Fish fry benefit for Robert McKeithen
Merit Health in Biloxi cooked up a southern favorite to benefit the family of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen and the Biloxi Police Department. Plates of fried catfish were served for just a $10 donation. ‘Thin blue line’ bracelets and t-shirts…
Fisherman outraged by freshwater impact on the Mississippi Sound
Many experts and local fisherman say the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had negative effects on the Mississippi Sound. Many local fishermen have reached out to News 25 and have stated that they have never experienced so much…
Pass Christian man arrested for statutory rape
A man is behind bars tonight facing a felony rape charge for an incident that allegedly took place in December of last year. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 26-year-old Clyde Fricke of Pass Christian was taken into custody…
2019 Shuckers Kids Clinic
Young Coast ball players packed into MGM Park this morning for the chance to learn from a former Major League player. The Biloxi Shuckers and former New York Mets catcher Barry Lyons teamed up to host the Biloxi Shuckers Kids…
Battle at the Beach Go-Kart Races
For the first time ever, Rok Cup USA makes its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Drivers and racing teams from across the country and as far away as Europe made the trip down to Finishline on Beach Boulevard in…
Jeepin the Coast
People from all over the nation are here in South Mississippi for the second annual Jeepin the Coast. This year, it is jam packed with block parties, poker runs, and the beach ride. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more. To…
Crawdads and Candidates
No matter what the weather will be, you’ll be covered tomorrow for the first-ever ‘Crawdads and Candidates’ forum set to take place in Gulfport. You’ll get the chance to gather at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park from 2 p.m.…
Blessing of the Fleet
A long-time Biloxi tradition is set for this weekend: the 90th annual Blessing of the Fleet. From 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Biloxians will gather for the fais do-do at Point Cadet Pavilion and then Sunday the celebration continues…
Hurricane Season starts June 1st
It’s the final countdown. The official start of the 2019 hurricane season is just hours away, beginning tomorrow, June 1st. Are you ready? That’s the question posed by local emergency management officials as we forge into the new hurricane season.…
Artists with Ocean Springs Roots Unveil Art Inspired by Passing of Loved Ones
News 25 Today Anchor Lindsey Goodwin speaks with Joshua Myers, the father of beloved Sophia Myers, a South Mississippi girl who passed away from a rare brain disease, and Elizabeth Feder-Hosey, with the Feder Foundation and who is Board Chair…
Art Literally Coming to Life in South Mississippi
You have to see it to believe it, and you can do just that as several ARtscapes Augment Reality Shows get ready to roll out here in South Mississippi. The first is scheduled for Friday night at the Hard Rock…