Second annual Free Fun Fly
Coast residents got the chance to fly some kites on the beach over the weekend. The conditions were perfect for the second annual ‘Free Fun Fly’ in Long Beach hosted by Cool Kites. The free event allowed people to fly…
Jackson County Animal Shelter adoption event
Over the weekend, the Jackson County Animal Shelter hosted their annual ‘New Year’s Resolution Adoption Event.’ The fourth annual adoption event took place at Kwitzky’s Dugout in downtown Ocean Springs. The event showcased many of the animals available for adoption.…
Show your Love musical benefit
A few Mississippi groups came together in Wiggins over the weekend for a good cause. The Wiggins Women’s Choir, the Stone County Gospel Singers, and the ‘We Care’ Caravan teamed up to host the ‘Show your Love’ musical benefit in…
Scam phone calls in Pascagoula
The Pascagoula Police Department has received reports of scam phone calls claiming to be represented by them. Reports flooded in over the weekend of residents receiving calls from people claiming to be a part of the Pascagoula Police Department and…
Vehicle goes off I-10 in Harrison County
Five people escaped serious injury over the weekend when their vehicle went off the I-10 overpass at Vidalia Road. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says an SUV was headed back home to Louisiana when the vehicle veered off the…
Moss Point Mayor speaks on embezzlement arrests of former city empoylees
Two former employees with the City of Moss Point are behind bars today on embezzlement charges that reportedly took place from 2015 to 2016. Kenya Bowens and Lakeshia Benton were arrested Friday by the state auditor’s office on charges of…
PCA Rodeo finals
Ropers, riders, and spectators will be piling into the Coast Coliseum this weekend for the Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo. One hundred and 40 cowboys and cowgirls kicked off the competition tonight for the 25th year. Not only is this…
MLK Coastwide Celebration
It’s that time of year to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. South Mississippi has a full lineup including annual events like the battle of the bands at MGM Park which is set to take…
Government shut down affecting local breweries
As the government shutdown continues, it’s not just federal workers who are affected. The shutdown is restricting local breweries and what they can put to market. For the folks at Lazy Magnolia Brewery, the government shutdown is causing problems. For…
Government shutdown affects local reality
The government shutdown is having an impact on the real estate market. The time it takes to close a sale usually takes anywhere from 30 to 45 days, however, the shutdown can cause that amount of time to lengthen. For…
Former City of Moss Point employees arrested on embezzlement charges
Two former employees with the City of Moss Point are behind bars today on embezzlement charges that reportedly took place from 2015 to 2016. Kenya Bowens and Lakeshia Benton were both indicted for embezzlement by a grand jury. The former…
Pascagoula officials to propose two new taxes
There has been a lot of confusion on social media on recent legislative proposals for the City of Pascagoula. City officials recently asked the state legislature’s permission to propose two new taxes. One is the hotel/motel tax which allows a…
New District Attorney sworn in
Today, the new district attorney for Jackson, George, and Greene counties took her oath of office. Angel Myers McIlrath was appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fulfill the remaining time left in the former DA’s term. Myers McIlrath has qualified…
PCA Rodeo championship finals
The Professional Cowboys Association is holding their rodeo championship finals at the Coast Coliseum where cowboys and cowgirls are getting ready to rope and ride. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from the rodeo in Biloxi.
Missing person: Karen L. Lively
The Biloxi Police Department needs help finding a missing woman. Police say Karen Lively was last seen in the area of Debuys Road and C.T. Switzer Road around 7:20 p.m. yesterday. She’s a white female, last seen wearing a gray…
New scenario-based training at Naval Construction Battalion Center
Officers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center have created a scenario based training facility they call the ‘shoot-house.’ As a first responder, you never know what you’ll encounter, but training for scenarios like active shooters and domestic violence can be…
Guardians of the Flame
With the Coast exchanging their Christmas trees for Mardi Gras beads, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education in Ocean Springs welcomes a piece of great New Orleans tradition. Every year in New Orleans, the Guardians of…
Gautier couple dies in trailer fire
A Jackson County couple has died after their hunting trailer caught fire in Greene County. Gautier resident 66-year-old Johnny Nelson and his wife, 65-year-old Teresa, suffered from the fire early Thursday morning in Neely, Mississippi. Johnny Nelson suffered severe burns,…
Arrested in connection with body found in Vancleave
Two arrests have been made in connection with the body that was discovered near Seaman Road on December 19th. An investigation revealed that a male in his mid-50’s died from natural causes at his home in Biloxi. The body was…
New fire pits available for rent in Ocean Springs
Just in time for the chilly weather, the City of Ocean Springs has finished three out of four of their new beach-side fire pits. After Hurricane Nate, the original fire pits were destroyed. Now, over a year later, the fire…
Scenario-based training facility at Naval Construction Battalion Center
Officers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center have created their own scenario based facility they call a ‘shoot house.’ News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
The fight to save Willow: Raising money for the United MSD Foundation
One mother has traveled the world in search for a cure for her terminally ill daughter. A mother’s love has no limit. Ocean Springs resident Amber Olsen traveled around the world to see different doctors in an attempt to save…
Allegations against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
A Moss Point alderman has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against Moss Point Mayor Mario King. An attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in late December, claiming Mayor King assaulted and threatened him. Moss…
Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade route changes
One staple each carnival season is South Mississippi’s Mardi Gras parades. A lot of crews are putting the finishing touches on their floats that will be rolling in this year’s parades. The Krewe of Gemini, Gulfport’s official Mardi Gras crew,…