Freedom Ball
Veterans are held close by many people on the Gulf Coast and this shows especially well within the Crusaders for Veterans. On Saturday, they held their third annual Freedom Ball, a black tie event that honors those who have fallen,…
Arrested for felony eluding
One man is behind bars after leading police on a high speed chase through Biloxi. Sunday night around 9:30 Biloxi police attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 30-year-old Kenny Bullock of Biloxi for a traffic violation. Bullock then led…
Assaulted while on the job
Caught on camera: an office manager at a car dealership in Gulfport was the victim of assault. On Tuesday, a woman who was upset about having her vehicle repossessed walked into Select One Auto Sales in Gulfport, demanding to have…
Singing River Water Fun Day
Young rehabilitation patients had some fun in the sun today. Singing River Health System in Pascagoula hosted one of the summer’s coolest events. Kids working through physical or speech therapy got soaked in this dino-themed water fun day, along with…
Soccer team has a ball with Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club had a special guest appearance at their Forest Heights Center in Gulfport. A couple players from semi-pro soccer team Port City Sounders took the day off today to hold a soccer clinic, introducing their love…
Sports betting in casinos
It’s an exciting time for Mississippi casinos as they continue to get ready for sports betting. There will be sports betting at many Coast casinos starting Saturday, July 21st. Casinos across the Coast are going to be taking advantage of…
Biloxi man arrested for felony touching of a child
A man is in custody today on charges of sexual assault of a child. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 40-year-old Arlan Morris of Biloxi. He’s facing two counts of touching of a child for lustful purpose…
Man arrested in connection to wife’s death
A Pearl River County man wanted in connection to his wife’s death was arrested in Utah. Sixty-one year-old Charles Bowman was spotted in a campground on the east side of Bear Lake. He was arrested by the United States Marshal…
Man in custody for firing gun inside Gulfport business
A former employee of Warren Pavement in Gulfport has turned himself into police after firing shots in a workplace shooting Friday morning. Fifty-five year-old Johnnie Lee Fulton was accused of firing a gun inside Warren Pavement. No one was injured…
New cookie inspired beer released Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company in Gulfport is merging two guilty pleasures: cookies and beer. Today, the brewing company released an oatmeal raisin cookie brown ale made with caramel malt, cinnamon, raisins, and oats. Chandeleur has been averaging one beer release…
Freedom Ball honors all military
It’s a night dedicated to respecting our military. Tomorrow, the Golden Nugget Casino is hosting the third annual Freedom Ball at 5 p.m. The black tie event is put on by the nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans. The ball honors…
New thrift store in Long Beach aims to bring aid
This morning in Long Beach, city leaders and community members came together to welcome a new business that aims to help those in need. The God’s Will Thrift Store is the newest outreach by Fatherless and Widows, a nonprofit that’s…
Highway 90 crash kills one woman
One woman is dead after a fatal crash that happened in Jackson County on Highway 90 near Haley’s Circle just after 9 a.m. yesterday. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, the woman has been identified as 27-year-old Kelsey Smith of Moss…
Utility pole down, natural gas leak in Gulfport
Around 8 this morning, Gulfport Fire Department responded to the Bayou Oaks Mobile Home Park to reports of a gas leak. Upon arrival, they discovered a utility pole down. Center Point Energy was called to clean up the leak. It’s…
Man arrested after shooting into business in Gulfport
Gulfport police have arrested a man who allegedly fired shots into a business and fled early this morning. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.
College Park neighborhood discusses crime
Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…
Pearl River County man accused of murder arrested in Utah
A Pearl River County man suspected in the murder of his wife has been arrested in Utah. US Marshals/VFAST arrested Charles Bowman in a campground on the east side of Bear Lake. A Division of Natural Resources (DNR) agent spotted…
Celebrating Biloxi’s Mad Potter’s 161st birthday
More than 90 years after George Ohr’s death he is still being honored in the City of Biloxi. Today, the Ohr O’Keefe Museum is celebrating what would have been the Mad Potter of Biloxi’s 161st birthday by providing free admission…
Plans for 34th Street green space
Back in November, the City of Gulfport cut the ribbon on the brand new dog park located on 34th Street right next to the community garden. Gus Wesson, director of leisure services in Gulfport, tells News 25 since they have…
New shopping plaza under construction in Ocean Springs
A new shopping plaza is under construction on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs. You may have driven past the construction site, but had little idea what was being built. Between Interstate 10 and Highway 90 in Ocean Springs across the…
Dr. Rhonda Clark named Catholic School Superintendent
Dr. Rhonda Clark, associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Biloxi, will now be moving on to the role of superintendent. Dr. Rhonda Clark has been the associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the past ten years. She…
Stopping crime one day at a time
Stopping crime may seem like a scary feat especially if you’re not a part of law enforcement. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers make it easier for the community to get involved in the fight against crime. The group met with…
Arrested for auto burglary in Ocean Springs
Two Ocean Springs residents are now behind bars for auto burglary. According to police, Michelle Kiker was arrested for rendering criminal assistance in hiding out Darren Cox who was wanted for auto burglary. When investigators showed up at Kiker’s home…
College Park neighborhood crime on the rise
More than 30 crimes have been reported in the College Park area. Rising statistics have the Gulfport community on edge. Concerned citizens have been given the opportunity to speak out. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.