Jump Rope for Heart
Their hearts are pounding and they’re jumping for joy to pump money into a worthy cause. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at Orange Grove Elementary School to spell out the details of the school’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign.
Burglary suspect who led police on high speed chase captured
What would you do if a suspect of a high speed chase crashed an RV near your workplace trying to escape? News 25’s Jaylon Morris speaks with a witness and has the latest on the Monday night police pursuit through…
‘Careers on the Coast’ Job Fair
Today in Long Beach, students and alumni of the University of Southern Mississippi got a close look at some careers on the Coast during a job fair. The event was held at the USM Gulf Park Campus library. Employers were…
14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards
The best of the best of South Mississippi filled the Hard Rock Casino tonight for the 14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. All kinds of awards were presented like favorite casino, favorite local band, and best night life. There were…
Derek Etheridge named 2018 Officer of the Year for the Gautier Police Department
Gautier Police Chief Donte Elbin announced the department is honoring Officer Derek Etheridge as the 2018 Officer of the Year. He is a lifetime resident of Jackson County who started his career in public service as a firefighter for the…
30th annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show
For many people in Jackson County, industrial businesses play a crucial role in everyday life. Today was the 30th anniversary of the Jackson County Industrial Trade Show. Ninety-six vendors were at the event to showcase their products and services. The…
2019 Coast Observer Covey Awards
Nightlife, restaurants, casinos, and more will be honored tonight at the 14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us at the Hard Rock Casino with a closer look.
Raising Cane’s donates to Lemonade Day
When life gives you lemons you’re supposed to make lemonade right? Or you could just go buy some at Raising Cane’s tomorrow to benefit Lemonade Day. Lemonade Day is a nonprofit organization that teaches youth how to start, own, and…
2019 Women Build Campaign kicks off
This morning in Gulfport, a group of women came together with their sleeves rolled up and picked up a hammer all to give back to the community. Today started the 2019 Women Build fundraiser with Habitat for Humanity. The National…
Gulfport Courthouse provides new toys for children in court
Appearing in court can be a stressful experience, especially for children, but two members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors want to ensure the experience children have with the Harrison County Court System is a pleasant one. News 25…
Harrison County burglary suspect involved in police chase captured
Harrison County Sheriff's Department and Long Beach Police Department have captured 34-year-old Andrew Ryan Law of Vancleave after he led police on a high speed chase yesterday evening. He led police on a chase through Harrison County after breaking into…
Rod Stokes advances to the next round on “The Voice”
The City of Moss Point is on the map as Mississippi native Rod Stokes graced the stage on the hit show “The Voice.” Stokes completed the final round of blind auditions Monday night, landing a spot on Blake Shelton’s team.…
Stennis and Michoud Center Briefing
This morning business leaders from South Mississippi had a chance to take a trip to outer space. Not literally, but they did get a full briefing directly from key leadership at Stennis Space Center, the U.S. Navy, and the Michoud…
Family is safe after house fire in Harrison County
A family of three is safe after a fire in their home Monday night. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says fire crews went to the flames on North White Swan Drive around 8:15 p.m. They found the fire moved…
Police officers cleared in 2018 shooting death
Police in an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport have been cleared. The shooting happened on March 3rd, 2018. Forty-one year-old Marvin Ray McMillian died in that shooting during a standoff with police.This happened about two months after a shooting in January…
Coast Observer 2019 Covey Awards
It’s a night to honor hundreds of people in the community who work hard in giving the best Gulf Coast experience. Tomorrow night is the 2019 Coast Observer Covey Awards at the Hard Rock Casino, beginning with a walk down…
March Madness impact on the Coast
Gulf Coast, it’s that time of the year again! It’s March Madness and this year that madness will have a huge impact on sports betting. Can you feel it? The upsets, the bracket busters? It is madness time and it’s…
Remembering Ke’myrah Jefferson
Tonight, community members, friends, and family came together to remember and celebrate Ke’myrah Jefferson at a vigil held at the same scene where she lost her life. Many came out to remember her, saying Ke’myrah really touched their lives. News…
Burglary suspect on the loose, considered armed and dangerous
There is a heavy police presence now in Long Beach following a pursuit coming from Biloxi. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson confirms to News 25 that the pursuit started in D'Iberville with three suspects and led police to Camping World…
Local girls receives donation from first responders
Two Gulfport girls were surprised this afternoon by local first responders in a special way. Kaylee and Paige Wilson are the founders of Delicious Divas. They sell lemonade and then use the proceeds to buy mugs for first responders. Those…
Gulf Coast Rescue Mission rebuilds after fire
Two and a half years ago, the people over at the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission had a devastating fire. Now, they are finally rebuilding. The fire burned down the Mission’s main building. Now, they are in phase one of rebuilding…
Construction moves forward on Mississippi Aquarium
This morning a massive step in the construction of the Mississippi Aquarium took place. Contractors from Roy Anderson Corp. installed the first set of acrylic panels that will act as windows for the main habitat. This is phase one of…
Firefighters fight flames on a Pass Christian home
Around 9 this morning, numerous fire departments started fighting a blaze on a house on Fernwood Drive in Pass Christian. Pass Christian Fire Chief Dwight Gordon said when the flames started two people were inside the home, but they were…
Local girl drowns behind apartment complex
What started as a normal Sunday afternoon quickly turned into a tragedy when a little girl lost her life, drowning in a creek behind her apartment complex in Gulfport. "I saw this little boy. I noticed he was soaking wet,…