A federal appeals court will not revive a lawsuit that tried to block Ocean Springs from flying the state flag that includes the confederate battle emblem. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is upholding a district judge’s decision that…
Amanda and Associates at Coastal Realty Group are asking for the public’s help to make sure no children go cold this winter. They are hosting a coat drive for the Gulfport School District. People can drop off coats anytime today…
Until 7 p.m. in Gulfport, you can eat pancakes for a good cause! The 63rd annual Gulfport Kiwanis Club Pancake Day is taking over the First United Methodist Church. You can get a plate of three to four hot pancakes…
Temperatures are expected to dip into freezing tonight and for those looking for a warm place to stay there are a few shelters opening their doors in Harrison County. The Salvation Army Area Command Headquarters in Gulfport will open at…
It’s that time of the year where Santa comes to town, but what about his reindeer? News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin joins us with the animals that make it all happen.
D’Iberville police arrested 34-year-old Lon Preston Jr. of Biloxi for aggravated assault. Captain Marty Griffin said police responded to a reported shooting at Rudy Moran Park Monday night. There, officers located 37-year-old Joshua Smith with a single gunshot wound to…
Waveland police need help identifying this male suspect who is wanted for armed robbery. The incident occurred on November 29th at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the Approved Cash that is located at 222 Highway 90. An unknown black male entered…
The late Laurent Sherry Smith was an artist in the 20th Century with a passion for rural settings. Smith’s focus was always southern landscape and there are a few pieces that exhibited the Coast like Bay St. Louis City Hall…
The results are in for the Waveland mayoral election. Incumbent Mike Smith is re-elected as the Waveland mayor. He led the race with 738 votes. Jay Trapani had 472 votes and Tommy Longo won 99 votes. Mayor Smith tells News…
Sunday, December 2nd marked the first day of Hanukkah. Celebrations of the Jewish holiday have begun across the Coast and now everyone will have the opportunity to be part of lighting the largest menorah in Mississippi. It will take place…
Many of us counted our blessings this Thanksgiving and are already preparing for Christmas, but a Poplarville family of seven won’t be celebrating the holidays at their home after a fire destroyed all of their belongings Thanksgiving night. Shalyn and…
A Gulfport man will spend 15 years in prison for photographing three young girls in violation of their privacy. Thirty-one year-old Travis McMurray was sentenced to 30 years behind bars with 15 suspended after confessing to taking photos of young…
Overpass work near the Beau Rivage will cause Highway 90 at Caillavet Street to close at Midnight. The pedestrian walkway between Beau Rivage and the employee parking garage will be hoisted into place tonight. Biloxi police will also close HWY…
Today, Waveland residents cast their votes for mayor and alderman seats. Voters were out in full force for the mayoral and alderman election in Waveland. Every voter had their own opinion on who to vote for, though most could agree…
Every Tuesday through December 18th, the military and first responders receive a Christmas discount as token of appreciation at the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.
This afternoon behind the Dollar General on Creosote Road east of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport an adult male body was found. His family reported him missing yesterday and we’re told that this was the last known location he was…
Runners from 40 states and five countries will take to the pavement this weekend as the 2018 Gulf Coast Marathon gets underway. Marathon officials have announced Des Linden, the 2018 winner of the Boston Marathon, will join runners on race…
This morning, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Pre-Legislative Briefing at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi. Representatives David Baria and Greg Haney, joined by Senators Michael Watson and Joel Carter, answered questions about the upcoming…
Election season may be over for most of South Mississippi, but one very important vote is on the ballot for Waveland today. Waveland residents have three choices for mayor: incumbent Mike Smith, Jay Trapani, and Tommy Longo. Current Waveland Mayor…
Residents and tourists can expect the West Biloxi Boardwalk to be an outdoor classroom on the Coast. The West Biloxi Boardwalk has been in the works for quite some time. Now, with a tidelands grant from the secretary of state,…
D’Iberville police responded to a shooting around 7:12 this evening at Rudy Moran Park. According to police, a 37-year-old white male was shot, but suffered non-life threatening injuries. Captain Marty Griffin tells News 25 it was a domestic related incident.…
The December issue of South Mississippi Living Magazine is now out featuring our very own News 25’s Payton Malone and Taylor Rubach on Page 25. In this month’s article, Payton and Taylor talk about giving a homeless pet at the…
The Beta Club at Woolmarket Elementary School has been collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Program since mid-November and today they wrapped up the donations. Local marines came to pick up the toys today and they had boxes filled…
It appears a small number of flu cases have been diagnosed in South Mississippi, but it’s still not too late to protect you and your family from getting the flu this year. It’s that time of year again: flu season.…