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…
Ocean Springs residents who use Waste Pro for their recycling and trash needs can expect a rate increase soon. The $6 increase comes after the city’s decision to continue their garbage service contract with Waste Pro for the city instead…
This morning, a large group of people gathered outside of the Jackson County Courthouse to hear Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell make a big announcement. Mayor Maxwell announced his candidacy for the Southern District Public commissioner. The mayor has prior experience…
We are just a few days away from the MLK Coastwide Celebration and organizers are excited about this year’s lineup. Things kickoff on Friday with the Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert, followed by the MLK Old School Party fundraiser at Climb…
For the students and teachers of Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach, the word of the year is growth. In the coming months they’ll be adding a middle school and a maker space which will be the first of its…
Gulfport police responded to a fatal two vehicle wreck shortly before 10 this morning on Highway 49. Police say a 2013 Hyundai attempted to travel east across Highway 49 when it was struck by a tractor trailer traveling north. Sources…
One person suffered a gunshot wound and another sustained minor injuries after shots fired at a residence in George County Tuesday. The George County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a verbal dispute in the 100 block of Richard…
Karen Lively, the Biloxi woman who was missing for more than a week, has now been found safe. Police say she went to McElroy’s Restaurant where friends and former co-workers made the call to law enforcement. Biloxi police thank everyone…
The murder trial of Trevues Martin is on hold today after the defendants reportedly showed up to the court with the same lawyer. In September 2016, 20-year-old Martin was found dead on Monterey Drive in the front seat of his…
A shooting in Pascagoula this morning left one person dead and one suspect in custody. Pascagoula police tell News 25 this shooting happened around 8:30 this morning on Eden Street in the Lodge Apartment Complex. They believe it stemmed from…