Voting in Harrison County
It's Election Day. If you haven’t already, there’s still time to go vote. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the polls from the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport with more.
Chevron Maker contest winners
This morning, the winners of the first Chevron Maker contest were announced at the FabLab in Jackson County. The Chevron ‘Fuel your School’ program has been active in Jackson County since 2012. This year, Chevron introduced the maker contest to…
Harrison County School District bond issue vote
As voters in Harrison County head to the polls they will see the much debated Harrison County School District bond issue on their ballots. The district is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond that will go toward two…
Chris McDaniel on the Coast
U.S. Senate candidate Chris McDaniel made his way down to the Biloxi Lighthouse for a rally of his own. McDaniel spoke to residents about the importance of draining the swamp and reforming the government. He also talked about not funding…
Feeding the Gulf Coast teams up with Hard Rock
Feeding the Gulf Coast and Hard Rock Hotel and Casino teamed up this afternoon to help feed local children. This is the eighth year the two have paired up to pack bags for students. Each bag is packed with food…
Veterans breakfast at MGCCC Jackson County
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College decided they wanted to spend the entire week leading up to Veterans Day honoring those who served our country. This morning at the MGCCC campus in Jackson County, school officials held a complimentary breakfast for…
Veterans for Veterans Golf Tournament
A daring attempt to rescue 53 American hostages in Iran 38 years ago left eight servicemen and 17 of their children behind along with a battlefield promise to care for these children. It’s a mission that continues and still grows…
Harrison County School District bond issue vote
Tomorrow as voters in Harrison County head to the polls they will see the Harrison County School District bond issue on their ballots. The district is asking voters to approve a $55 million bond that will go toward two new…
John Ross to O’Neal Road closure extended
The road closure on John Ross Road from Highway 605 to O’Neal Road in Gulfport has been extended. The north and south bound lanes will be closed to thru traffic in order to install a new drainage system along John…
Camper engulfed in flames halts traffic in Hancock County
A camper fire held up traffic last night on Interstate 10 in Hancock County. West Hancock Fire Rescue arrived to the scene of the camper engulfed in flames at around 9:30 last night on I-10 east bound near exit 2.…
Home invasion in Gulfport
This morning, a Gulfport woman woke up to the terrifying sight of two intruders inside her home with one pointing a gun at her head. Naomi Adkins tells News 25 she heard a loud boom noise as two men came…
Armed Robbery // Burglary – Shcour Jamal Overstreet
. On November 5, 2018, at approximately 10:43 a.m., Officers responded to the 1600 block of Rhorer Avenue…
IMMS sea turtle release in Pass Christian
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released eight Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound on Saturday. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the most endangered, but they are the most frequently seen here on the Coast. The recovery rate…
Crusaders for Veterans: Ride for the Village
Crusaders for Veterans is back at it again, raising money for local heroes. On Saturday, the group held their ‘Ride for the Village’ event. Around 100 motorcycles participated in the ride where they made stops all across South Mississippi. Registration…
Peter Anderson Festival
The Peter Anderson Festival brought crowds of over 150,000 people to Ocean Springs on Saturday and Sunday. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood was there to meet some of the artists and hear their stories A hammer, a nail, some wisteria vine,…
Aggravated Assault Arrest – Fredrick Carl Houston
. On November 3, 2018, Officers arrested 62 year old Fredrick Carl Houston, of Gulfport charging him with…
Armed Robbery 2015 East Pass Road – Community Bank
. On November 3, 2018 at 8:50 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a report of an…
Toggle the Arson K9 welcomed at Gulfport Fire Department
A new K-9 was welcomed to the Gulfport Fire Department back in May, but today was her official welcoming ceremony. Toggle is a Labrador retriever who is specifically trained to help firefighters with arson investigations. City officials and members of…
Peter Anderson Festival kicks off this weekend
The Peter Anderson Festival is the largest fine arts festival in the state. It starts tomorrow in Ocean Springs. The Peter Anderson Festival started 40 years ago as a way to honor master potter Peter Anderson and now it is…
City of Biloxi discussing the possibility of a new convention center
The City of Biloxi plans to discuss the possibility of bringing a new convention center complex east of the city. There will be a city council meeting Tuesday to discuss the possibility of turning the old Tullis Property into a…
Bowties and Beignets
Harrison County is home to the most child abuse and neglect cases in the state. This year’s number of cases is expected to top those reported in 2017. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to the Island View Casino in…
Third tornado confirmed from Thursday morning storms
National Weather Service preliminary survey ruled an EF-1 tornado moved through Northern Harrison County Thursday morning. More details will be released this evening.
Public sea turtle release in Pass Christian
Eight endangered juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles will be released east of the Pass Christian Harbor and Yacht Club this Saturday, November 3, at 9:00 am. Mayor Chipper McDermott will be the special guest along with other local and state…
Missing person: Gabriella Hymel
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance locating a runaway juvenile. The juvenile, 16 Y/O Gabriella (Gabby) Hymel, has been missing since October 16th, 2018. Hymel has not been seen by her parents since about 11:00 pm on October…