First Responders Appreciation Dinner
The Keesler Federal Credit Union and Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are partnering to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Gulfport PD warning students ahead of Homecoming Week
The Gulfport Police Department is warning teens that if they are out past curfew, they could be arrested. Each year, Gulfport High School students participate in a tradition that they call ‘Junior-Senior Wars.’ This week long event is not hosted…
Pelosi announces official impeachment inquiry
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced the House is moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday from the speaker's office at the Capitol saying "no one is above the law." The move…
White Avenue Gate closed until October 14th
The White Avenue gate entrance at Keesler Air Force Base will be closed now through October 14th. The City of Biloxi asked for the gate closure as they complete underground construction repairs along White Avenue and as the city hosts…
Operation Clear the Track
If you have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport today, you may want to use a little more caution at the city’s railroad crossings. Gulfport police are set up at the rail-crossing on 17th Street giving out railroad safety cards…
Promote the Vote
Mississippi schools are also setting the stage for mock elections. It’s all part of the Secretary of State’s ‘Promote the Vote’ program, geared toward providing hands-on lessons for Mississippi students who will one day be voters. Last year, Pass Christian…
Final countdown to debate between Secretary of State candidates
Two candidates running for state office are preparing to debate in Hattiesburg. Mississippi Secretary of State candidates Democrat Johnny Dupree and Republican Michael Watson are set to battle it out in their own debate, set for next Thursday at William…
Pet of the week
Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Debate Organizers Share Details About Oct. 3 Secretary of State Candidates' Debate
The Secretary of State's office plays a crucial role in our state's elections, regulation of businesses, and administration of public lands, among other functions. Two South Mississippians -- one, Democrat Johnny Dupree, and the other, Republican Michael Watson -- are…
Gulfport Police Increase Presence for "Operation Clear the Track"
For those of you who have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport on Tuesday, you may want to use a little more caution at the city's railroad crossings, and don't be surprised if you see more of a police presence…
Rescued Beach Whale Identified as a Pygmy Killer Whale
Another development in the case of the beached whale recently rescued from a barrier island in the Mississippi Sound. Researchers at the rescuing agency, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, have determined the species of that…
Civil Rights icon gives back
It was a night of honors as the Andrew J. Young Foundation hosted its annual ‘Pass on Blessings Award Dinner.’ At the forefront was Philanthropist, Civil Rights Activist, and founder of the Andrew J. Young Foundation. Through nonviolent protest, the…
Local lawmakers want legal action for spillway damages
According to the Department of Marine Resources, fresh water from the Bonnet Carre Spillway damaged Mississippi’s seafood industry. After being open for a record 123 days, Mississippi lawmakers have started the process of possible legal action. Year after year, the…
Harrison County students tour Butch Oustalet Ford
Students are furthering their education as auto techs as the Harrison County Career and Technical Center took a tour of Butch Oustalet Ford in Gulfport. Students went behind the scenes of the automotive industry and learned more about a potential…
Groundbreaking on new D’Iberville police headquarters
Today was an exciting day for the City of D’Iberville and its first responders. This morning, they broke ground on their brand new police headquarters. Police, city, and state leaders were all in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony this morning.…
Vacant houses in Biloxi to relocate
Some houses in Biloxi were saved from the wrecking ball. Instead of demolishing five vacant houses to make way for the commercial corridor on Division between I-110 and the new Keesler gate at Forrest Avenue, four of the homes have…
Update on rare whale at IMMS
Last week, we brought you the story of how the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies rescue team saved a stranded rare whale. When IMMS first rescued this whale, they originally thought he was a melon-head whale. Now, after further investigation,…
Flu Season safety
Flu season is upon us and that means folks will be headed to get their flu shot. For those suffering from the fear of needles, getting the flu shot could be very difficult. That’s why physicians suggest these tips before…
Mississippi Songwriters Festival
Good Mississippi music is the staple of a Coast festival celebrating its 10th anniversary over the weekend. The Mississippi Songwriters Festival featured performances from more than 100 national, local, and regional songwriters at numerous venues across Jackson and Harrison counties.…
Mobile Food Drive to give back to the Community
Winn-Dixie employees and volunteers dedicated their time Saturday to give back to the community. Feeding the Gulf Coast and Winn-Dixie teamed up to host a mobile food drive at First Baptist Church in Gulfport in recognition of ‘Hunger Action Month.’…
Biloxi PD Festival against Crime
Kids and adults enjoyed a day full of fun with local first responders at Point Cadet Park on Saturday. The Biloxi Police Department’s Festival against Crime featured setups from local vendors and displayed department’s equipment, including a bomb squad robot…
Governor’s Ride for Wounded Warriors
Mission Accomplished!! Seven hundred and thirty motorcycles and riders descended from Gulfport over the weekend as part of a fundraiser for disabled veterans in Mississippi. The sixth annual Governor’s Ride for Wounded Warriors kicked off in Richland on Saturday morning…
19-year-old sentenced in shooting death of 16-year-old
A 19-year-old Gulfport man will spend 35 years in prison for the shooting death of 16-year-old Nigel Poole. This comes after a three-day trial revealed the details of the shooting from January 23, 2016, when law enforcement and EMS found…
Live Update on Condition of Severely Injured, Rare, Beached Whale in South Mississippi
An update on a story we shared with you recently on News 25 Today when a beached, rare melon-headed whale was rescued from one of South Mississippi's barrier islands. The whale was clinging to life when they brought it into…