Crunch Fitness goes pink
Crunch Fitness in Long Beach is going pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with the month coming to a close, the gym is making sure there is still an opportunity to make some last minute donations to ‘Making…
Local students experience poverty simulation
Hundreds of medical students from William Carey University and University of Southern Mississippi met in Wiggins this afternoon. It was all part of a new program aimed at helping the students understand what it’s like to live in poverty. Through…
Woman struck by vehicle identified
The 90-year-old woman that was struck by a vehicle in Gulfport Saturday night has been identified. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the victim as Ava Baswell of Gulfport. Switzer says Baswell was walking on Robinson Road when…
Inaugural Witches Brunch
Halloween is just days away and some witches in Gulfport decided to get into the spooky spirit a little early. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art for their inaugural Witches Brunch. Witches rode in on…
28th annual Mullet and Music Festival
Hundreds fled to the 28th annual Gautier Mullet Festival this weekend. There was a little bit for everyone at this year’s festival such as live music, plenty of vendors, face painting, pet adoptions, and even a car show. The main…
Veterans Day Parade
Some 55 cars and floats paraded down the streets of Ocean Springs on Saturday to honor those that have served our country. The Ocean Springs American Legion invited anyone who would be of interest to participate in the parade. They…
‘Get out and Vote’ Weekend
The congregations at First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport and Biloxi got a special sermon Sunday morning in light of the upcoming election. Reverend Nelson Rivers is a Civil Rights activist who is passionate about the power in voting. He…
34th annual Candidates Forum
Election Day is quickly approaching and many citizens on the Coast got to hear candidate’s positions on why they should be put into office. The forum was hosted by the North Gulfport Civic Club in conjunction with the NAACP. It…
Pedestrian Fatality Robinson Rd // Salisbury Rd
On October 27, 2018 at approximately 6:59 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of Robinson Road and Salisbury Road in reference to pedestrian traffic accident. Upon arrival Officers located a 90 year old female suffering from injuries…
Mississippi Nurses Association Convention
The 107th annual Mississippi Nurses Association Convention wrapped up today at the Coast Coliseum. The convention began on Tuesday. Each day over 400 nurses and nurse practitioners have been participating in professional development, education sessions, skills workshops, and much more.…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
It’s time to clean out your medicine cabinet. Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. People can drop off their unwanted or expired medications at collection sites across the country, something the Biloxi Police Department is taking part in.…
Fright Night at the Seabee Base
The Halloween festivities continue on the Gulf Coast. The Seabee Base in Gulfport has a night full of fright in store. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.
Armed Forces Retirement Home rate increase
Imagine your rent going up by almost $1600, shocking right? Well, that is a reality for some residents at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Robert Guenther turned 19-years-old while he was in basic training for the Air Force.…
National Forestry Department teaches fire safety
Today kids at Popps Ferry Elementary in Biloxi learned all about how to prevent forest fires from the one and only Smokey the Bear! The National Forestry Department spoke with students about important fire safety like how to put out…
Radio personality Edward Powell speaks about gambling addiction
Longtime radio DJ and Coast personality Edward Powell, aka “The Reverend,” was known for preaching the music across the Gulf Coast. Now, he’s playing a different tune to raise awareness about gambling addiction. “You got to regain your sanity. You…
Ivanka Trump discusses childcare at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to President Donald Trump, made an appearance today at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport as her last stop on a nationwide listening session tour. This event was part of the Department of Labor…
Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers Fall Festival
The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers held their annual Fall Festival today in Gulfport to show off some of their home made goods and crafts. These items were judged and those that were awarded blue or purple ribbons will make it to…
Sports betting leads to high revenue in casinos
Casino revenue continues to rise in Mississippi after the second month of legal sports betting. Gamblers lost $177 million statewide in September, up six percent from August. $5.5 million of those dollars were lost on sports wagers. Revenue rose nine…
Ivanka Trump discusses childcare at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to President Donald Trump, made an appearance today at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport as her last stop on a nationwide listening session tour. This listening session focused on childcare affordability and a…
Man arrested on burglary charges in Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department arrested 18-year-old Brendon Ainsworth and charged him with one count of burglary of an automobile and one count of burglary of a shed. Ainsworth allegedly entered a vehicle and a shed that were located at…
Wanted for shoplifting and assault
Biloxi police need help identifying a female suspect who allegedly assaulted an officer and shoplifted from a retail department store in the 2600 block of Beach Boulevard on October 23rd. The female took several clothing items valued at $179 and…
Female body found Sunday on Highway 605 has been identified
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified the female as 52-year-old Doretha Silkwood of Gulfport. Cause of death is still under investigation. Anyone with information on her should contact the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation or the Harrison County Coroner’s Office.…
Halloween Spectacular
You are never too old to enjoy Halloween which is why for the past four years dozens of senior citizens put on their witches hats, face paint, and their dancing shoes to celebrate the spooky day at the Halloween Spectacular.…
Youth Leadership Summit in Gulfport
This morning, nearly 400 high school juniors and seniors from across South Mississippi came to Gulfport to take part in Congressman Steven Palazzo’s Youth Leadership Summit. Congressman Palazzo has hosted this event for the past eight years in order to…