Back in late November, Judge Margaret Alfonso won the runoff election for chancery court judge serving Harrison, Stone, and Hancock counties. Today, at the Gulfport Courthouse, friends and family gathered as Judge Alfonso was sworn into her new chancery court…
On Monday, News 25 told you about a local man who had a goal to feed members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the government shutdown. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has an update. Locals saw it as a call to…
Girls throughout the area are preparing to hit the stage as the 61st annual Miss Camellia Pageant and second annual Miss Gulf Coast Pageant ramps up. The pageant is hosted by the Biloxi Lions Club to raise funds for its…
A smile and a nice word can go a long way which is why the students at Pass Christian High School took part in the ‘Great Kindness Challenge.’ This morning, the students gathered in the gym and spent time handing…
It’s time to let the good times roll! With Mardi Gras just around the corner, registration for multiple parades are underway and the Krewe of Barkloxi is looking for people to come and join their ‘paw-d gras pawrade!’ The third…
One woman is dead after a fatal crash in George County yesterday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated the crash around 2:40 p.m. on Highway 612 near Red Creek Church Road in George County, claiming the life of 40-year-old Lisa B.…
A new coffee bar is open on Howard Avenue in Biloxi that will be bringing the feel of New Orleans right here to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Jacked Up Coffee Bar has been open for six months, but tonight they…
Cheers to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art hosting their sixth annual Craft Beer Tasting in Ocean Springs. The museum wanted to celebrate the different local breweries on the Coast and admire the creative process of turning raw product into…
If you’re looking for a new car to ride in style, the Petro Chevrolet/Petro Cadillac car dealership in Pascagoula may be the place for you. A ribbon cutting took place to kick things off. Owner of the dealership Tony Petro…
There is a new police chief in town for the City of Waveland. Last night at the city’s board of alderman meeting, assistant chief Michael Prendergast was appointed to the position. He has been with the force his whole career,…
The University of Southern Mississippi is recognized as one of the nation’s leading research institutions by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The recognition is the pre-classification of top doctoral research universities which places USM in the ranking…
According to the Gulfport Police Department, accidents involving guns happen all too often across the U.S. So officials at the station are doing something to help. The Gulfport Police Department will be hosting a civilian gun safety class on January…
Representative Robert Foster is on the Coast today continuing his campaign to be Mississippi’s next governor. A Desoto County native, Foster’s platform falls heavily on renewing education in our state as well as empowering small business in Mississippi. The first-term…
The American Dream was alive and well today at the United States Courthouse in Gulfport. A room full of people filled up a courtroom to celebrate 13 of the newest citizens of the United States. For these 13 people from…
The Biloxi Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Darren Endris passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 52. The flags at Biloxi Fire Station 4 are at half-staff, paying tribute to a fallen…
Coffee lovers, listen up! A new coffee bar is holding their grand opening this evening on Howard Avenue in Biloxi that will be bringing the feel of New Orleans right here to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood…
In 2016, at just 15-years-old, Emily Oliver was involved in a car crash in Saucier that broke her femur, pelvis, and neck. Fast forward three years and life looks a lot different for the 18-year-old. Although Emily is a paraplegic…
Here on the Gulf Coast, a group wants to make sure everyone, especially the youth, remembers Dr. King’s sacrifice for justice with a coast wide celebration. Things kickoff tomorrow and go through the beginning of next week. People who attend…
This morning, Long Beach Schools Superintendent Dr. Jay Smith gave an update to members of the Gulf Coast Chamber on things going on in the district. Last August, Long Beach voters approved a $20 million bond that would bring improvements…
A new type of recovery is gaining some light on the Coast that steers away from tradition. Smart Recovery is a growing alternative to the 12 step program. Smart Recovery is secular and scientific based where they use a different…
One man is traveling across the country to raise awareness and fight addiction one state at a time. Jim Downs has spent the last 16 days on his trike and he doesn’t plan on hitting the breaks any time soon.…
Art and craft beer lovers will be joining together tomorrow night for the Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s 6th annual Craft Beer Tasting. This event is open to anyone 21 and up. Seven coastal craft beer companies will be serving…
This morning, members of the Gulfport Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite hosted a breakfast to honor Gulfport’s bravest. The Gulfport Fire Department joined the members to enjoy eggs, pancakes, coffee, and fellowship. John McKelvy, a member of…
Construction for the Coast’s first accredited aquarium remains on schedule for the end of 2019 to early 2020. At the future site of the Mississippi Aquarium, the concrete has been laid for the most noticeable pieces of the aquarium: the…