Accidental death of 5-year-old Jackson County boy
A young boy lost his life yesterday after a tragic accident in Jackson County. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Moss Point with details.
Gulf Coast Winter Classics
The second week of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics took place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. The grand prix, the biggest competition during the classics, started at 2 p.m. Hunters and jumpers are the two types of participants in the…
Oyster dredge exchange in Biloxi
A state agency is offering Mississippi oystermen a new dredge to catch oysters after banning another kind that was more destructive to oyster reefs. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says it will give a new $1,300 bag dredge to…
Junior Auxiliary Prom Closet
This time of year, girls around the country begin browsing for the perfect dress to make them shine at one of the most anticipated events of the school year: prom. Purchasing all the bells and whistles to complete the perfect…
Highway 90 pedestrian overpass construction
Motorists on Highway 90 will start to see the beginning of construction for a pedestrian overpass connecting MGM Park to the Beau Rivage. Site work began today on the overpass, just west of Caillavet Street. The first work in this…
Victim identified in fatal crash in Pearl River County
The man who passed away in the crash in Pearl River County on Friday has been identified. Robert Guthrie of Picayune was pronounced dead on the scene from injuries sustained in the crash on Highway 43. Mississippi Highway Patrol reported…
Social media threat reported to Gautier Middle School
Gautier Middle School was placed on Shelter in Place this morning in response to a social media threat which was reported by a parent Monday morning (Feb. 19, 2018). The campus remained in shelter in place (stay put in classrooms)…
Jackson County Boy Killed After Picking Up Mardi Gras Beads
A five-year old Jackson County boy died Sunday (February 18) afternoon after accidentally being run over by a car driven by his mother. The accident happened at a home on Lilly Orchard Road in Moss Point around 2 Sunday afternoon.…
Severe Weather Preparedness Week
News 25's Caroline Eaker tells us more about severe weather awareness week.
Coast native David Ishee’s investiture ceremony
From city court to state justice, officials are celebrating Gulf Coast native David Ishee’s appointment into the Mississippi Supreme Court. A ceremony officially welcoming Justice Ishee into this new honorary position was held in Long Beach today. A proud room…
Railroad crossway safety concerns
Yesterday we brought you breaking news about a van that was struck by a Kansas City Southern Train on the railroad crossway on Beach Boulevard and 25th Street in Gulfport. Today, a local Long Beach man reached out to News…
College and career symposium at West Harrison High
West Harrison High School hosted a college, career, health and safety symposium for their students. Various state and local agencies set up interactive stations in the school gym and rotunda. Different universities showed up as well to get students invested…
Howard Avenue project
Since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005 there has been a growing effort to revitalize Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. The plan includes reopening Howard Avenue to two way traffic, restoring facades to the look of Old Biloxi, attracting new business,…
First Lady of Mississippi reads to Popp’s Ferry Elementary students
Inspiring children to read and love each other is what Deborah Bryant is all about. Today in Biloxi, News 25’s Jaylon Morris visited Popp’s Ferry Elementary School as the First Lady read books to the students. Students at Popp’s Ferry…
Arrested for armed robbery
Four Alabama residents including a 15-year-old girl have been charged with armed robbery after reportedly holding up a man in a St. Martin hotel room where the victim thought he was meeting a woman with whom he’d met through social…
Jump Rope for Heart
Dozens of students at Pecan Park Elementary in Ocean Springs broke out their jump ropes this morning. The students kicked off Healthy Heart Month by introducing ‘Jump Rope for Heart.’ The fundraiser is put on by the American Heart Association.…
Student career expo at Three River Elementary
Today at Three Rivers Elementary School, students had an eye opening look into the real world. The school’s career expo brought in professionals from several career fields to teach students about their jobs and answer any related questions. From first…
Fatal accident kills Pearlington man
A man is dead following a fatal crash in Hancock County this morning. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a 61-year-old male from Pearlington was traveling west on Highway 90 near Port Bienville in a GMC Sierra when his vehicle…
Pedestrian killed in Gulfport
A woman is dead after an early morning accident in the area of Highway 49 and Landon Road. Gulfport police responded to the single vehicle accident around 5 this morning. A Toyota pickup truck struck the 44-year-old woman. Gulfport police…
Safety Drills and Precautions at Moss Point School District
Moss Point, MS– “This morning, Principal Joe Griffin was notified that a student made a threat to another student yesterday on the way home. Because of the threat of a possible weapon and the incident that occurred in Florida on…
Black Male Found Hanging From Tree in Mississippi
On February 8, 2018 the Scott County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a deceased 21 year-old black male found hanging from a tree. Scott County authorities contacted the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to assist in this case on February…
Howard Avenue Project
Improving infrastructure and streetscape has been a hot topic in Biloxi this year. And Howard Avenue has been on the list for improvements for a while now. However, big steps are now being taken with the Howard Avenue project. News…
Black Love Matters panel discussion
Today, the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus continued their Black History Month programming with a panel discussion centered around black love. Tonight’s Black Loves Matter panel featured three couples who shared their journey and experiences to finding and…
Train and van accident in Gulfport
A mini-van collided with a train in downtown Gulfport this evening. It happened on Beach Boulevard by 25th Avenue. The driver of the mini-van said he saw the lights of the railroad crossing and heard the horn, but did not…