Gulfport Exposition of Photos and Artifacts
Tonight, history will come to life as citizens of Gulfport will bring their historic photos and artifacts to show off and tell their story. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
Mardi Gras Mambo event for seniors
Tomorrow, seniors from across the Coast are invited to the Mardi Gras Mambo event at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. This is the fourth year for the Mardi Gras Mambo and it is a collaboration between the Boyington Health…
National Love your Pet Day
Today is National Love your Pet Day. It’s the perfect excuse to take some extra time to pamper your favorite furry or non-furry friend. We love our pets every day, but if you are looking to give your four-legged family…
American Heart Month
They’re battling heart disease one hat at a time. Memorial Hospital in Gulfport is among the many hospitals throughout our area helping in the fight against this deadly disease throughout the month of February. Adult heart health is important, but…
Fog on the Gulf Coast
Dense fog is sticking around much of our area. Visibility was especially challenging for morning commuters. There was one accident in north Gulfport this morning near the intersection of Lorraine Road and Brentwood Boulevard, but it’s uncertain if fog is…
Temporary lights to be installed in Ocean Springs
Some safety concerns have come to light for some night joggers in Ocean Springs. A line of street lights on Front Beach Road in Ocean Springs have gone out. Tonight, at the Ocean Springs Broad of Alderman meeting, the city…
City of Biloxi funding million dollar projects
It’s time to move forward regarding the $14 million bond money in Biloxi. Biloxi City Council members approved to receive bond money going towards projects to enhance the city. Biloxi Councilman Ward 5 Paul Tisdale said, “We gave each project…
Memorial Hospital computer breach
Officials with Memorial Hospital say some patient’s personal information could have been accessed by a third party. Janet Stuart with Memorial Hospital at Gulfport says the email account contained information on about 30,000 patients including names, birthdays, medical history, and…
Concert to commemorate William Carey’s recovery after tornado
It’s been a long road of rebuilding and recovery for William Carey University. It’s been more than two years since a tornado ripped through the Hattiesburg campus, home to more than 4,000 students. The tornado occurred January 21st, 2017, damaging…
Severe Weather Awareness Week
It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in Mississippi. Here on the Gulf Coast we have our fair share of crazy weather. Captain John Marr said, “As I was coming off Highway 605 on to 67 on the off ramp, I lost…
New protective fire suits for Biloxi Fire Department
The Biloxi Fire Department is looking at ways to keep its firefighters safe from toxins that can cause cancer. This afternoon, Fire Chief Joe Boney talked to the Biloxi City Council about the importance of funding a new type of…
Ocean Springs Board of Alderman voting on unified development code
The Ocean Springs Board of Alderman will be voting on a new unified development code for the city tonight. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from Ocean Springs City Hall with more.
Leaving the scene of a crash
Jacob Reynolds of Vancleave is now behind bars for leaving the scene of a crash. Early this morning, police received a call of a car crash on Government Street at Cash Alley where a Mitsubishi Endeavor crashed into two light…
Gulfport man sentenced for second degree murder
A 24-year-old Gulfport man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for second degree murder and attempted murder. Judge Lisa Dodson sentenced Shaquil Sands to a total of 89 years for the crimes, but suspended portions of each sentence…
Gulfport Exposition of Photos and Artifacts
Gulfport city officials are looking to take a walk down memory lane and they want the public’s help. Tomorrow at the Gulfport Police Department, they will host an expo of old Gulfport and Coast photos and artifacts. This event gives…
Long Beach Harbor expansion
The Long Beach Harbor expansion continues to push forward. The project is in its first stages of being mapped out and city leaders are actively working for funding. The project is designed to give the harbor another 500 feet and…
Plan in the works for sidewalks on Highway 49
Over the past few years there have been a number of pedestrian involved accidents on Highway 49 in Gulfport. Now, a plan to build sidewalks along the busy highway is in the works. The city is in the early stages…
Strengthening the city of Biloxi
The Biloxi City Council is set to approve, or deny funding for a variety of projects at an estimated total of $3,000,000 at their next meeting.
Ocean Springs man wins big at Scarlet Pearl Casino
An Ocean Springs man won big on Friday night at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The unidentified man was playing a buffalo stampede penny slot machine when he hit the jackpot, winning $661,000. The Scarlet Pearl was recently awarded the 1st…
Ingalls partners with Habitat for Humanity
Executives from Ingalls Shipbuilding took some time out of their weekend to give back to the community. The company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Ocean Springs. Vice president of human resources and administration, Edmund Hughes…
Harrison County investigating possible arson
Harrison County Fire Services are investigating a potential arson that happened over the weekend. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, authorities received a call about a mobile home that was on fire on Turan Road. Upon arriving, the fire…
Gulfport armed robbery suspect arrested
Saturday night, the Gulfport police department made an arrest related to a recent string of armed robberies. Twenty-two-year old Rickardo Ambrose of Gulfport was arrested and charged with three counts of armed robbery. Ambrose most recently is accused of robbing…
Bayou View Elementary participates in annual living wax museum project
History literally came to life at Bayou View Elementary School this morning when students in the second grade classes took part in a living wax museum. News 25's Caroline Eaker was on hand as students took on the role of…
Eight MGCCC students receive scholarships from Chevron
As the old saying goes, today's students are the leaders of tomorrow, and one Jackson County business is making a considerable investment in our area. News 25's Kristen Anzuini shows us how. "It means the world to me" Gratitude ...…