Ocean Springs aldermen voted to close the city jail. This decision comes after the city confirmed they were facing a budget deficit. Inmates will be transferred to the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Ocean Springs will now pay Jackson County…
An illegal alien from Brazil is sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for fraud in connection with a credit card skimming device found on a Gulfport ATM. Back in December 2017, officers stopped 31-year-old Claudio Ferreira and two co-defendants…
Whether you like your steak medium rare or well done, the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County likes opening the doors of opportunity. The 26th annual Steak and Steak Fundraiser is the biggest fundraiser for the club. The fundraiser…
Need something to do this weekend? Well, you’re in luck! The Harrison County Fair is back in town and better than ever. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is at the fairgrounds with more.
A public hearing was held at Pascagoula City Hall regarding the city’s budget proposal. There was a $14 million shortfall in the city’s budget. The city council proposed a budget that will try to fix the concerns. Residents of Pascagoula…
This morning, the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area hosted a nature tourism based workshop at Bodega in Bay St. Louis. This workshop acted as an opportunity for nature-based tourism businesses to work through the checklist of becoming recognized as…
The City of Biloxi has been discussing development for the Point Cadet area for years. This afternoon the discussion was continued as the city hosted The Waterfront Center, a group based out of Washington, D.C. The group specializes in waterfront…
Ingalls Shipbuilding is partnering with three local high schools to construct talent development labs to heighten these school’s technical programs, especially when it comes to shipbuilding. The partnership between Ingalls and the Moss Point School District is a long standing…
A suspect is wanted by Biloxi police for stealing a firearm out of a car. The incident happened on Miller Street in Biloxi. You can see the subject in surveillance pictures. If you can recognize this person or if you…
A reported armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The individual shot was 26-year-old Joshua Jones. He has been charged with possession of a weapon after a felony conviction. Twenty-two…
The City of Pascagoula will have a meeting today that’s open to the public regarding the 2019 fiscal year budget. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Pascagoula with more.
Biloxi is going to the dogs! Starting today, hundreds of furry friends will be at the Coast Coliseum to compete at the Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show. This event is free to the public and gives anyone a chance to…
If you’re looking to get a fun head start on your weekend look no further than the Harrison County Fair in Gulfport. The fair officially opened this morning as vendors and fair employees began setting up for this weekend’s food,…
This morning, around 6:30, a motorcyclist was killed on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 23 in Harrison County. The accident happened when a Toyota Tacoma rear-ended the Harley Davidson and the driver of the Harley was ejected and continued…
Governor Phil Bryant signed off on the BP Legislation, bringing over $700 million in settlement funds to the Coast. After countless hours of hard work, Governor Phil Bryant signed off on a $750 million settlement fund regarding the BP oil…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi opened today at noon after closing down yesterday in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. Development Manager Katie King says they’re very thankful the storm was not as bad as it could have been. Overcapacity…
At 7:45 Wednesday morning, the Gaming Commission of South Mississippi sent out a notice saying Coast casinos could open back up after a mandatory shutdown issued at 5 p.m. Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. After the notice was sent…
Due to a $14 million short in the city’s budget, workers in Pascagoula have been laid off from their jobs. According to Pascagoula Community Relations Director Lauri-Ellen Smith, 11 city workers from maintenance jobs and beautifications department were let go.…
A reportedly armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The incident happened around 3 p.m. in the 1,000 block of West Birch Drive. The Gulfport Police Department has been investigating…
Today, Governor Bryant is set to sign off on the BP legislation, bringing $700 million in settlement funds to the Coast. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Hancock Whitney Building in Gulfport with more.
It seems Jackson County saw the most impact from Gordon in South Mississippi last night. Pascagoula Police Captain Doug Adams tells News 25 there have been reports of a few downed trees and limbs in yards as well as road…
This morning, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant was at the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency to give a full run down of how the Coast and the state handled Tropical Storm Gordon. He says preparation for any storm is vital for…
While Gordon shifted before making landfall late Tuesday night, Gulfport residents were still on high alert most of the evening and under a curfew. Neon lights dotted the late night sky in downtown Gulfport Tuesday night as Gordon made landfall…
While parts of Jackson and George counties got pounded by heavy rain from Tropical Storm Gordon, most of Harrison County stayed relatively dry. Every time a hurricane or tropical storm starts brewing out in the Gulf of Mexico it becomes…