Adopt a Grandparent Day
Saturday is the fifth annual Adopt a Grandparent Day. It’s a day founder Kathy Rogers set aside to visit and honor the elderly, specifically those in nursing homes. Rogers says after her mother was put in a nursing home in…
Biloxi Seafood Festival kicks off Saturday
A celebration of seafood heritage in the City of Biloxi kicks off tomorrow with the 37th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, kids activities, and some of the best seafood on the Mississippi Gulf…
Ocean Springs city jail closing
Ocean Springs aldermen voted to close the city jail. This decision comes after the city confirmed they were facing a budget deficit. Inmates will be transferred to the Jackson County Adult Detention Center. Ocean Springs will now pay Jackson County…
Man sentenced for credit card skimming device
An illegal alien from Brazil is sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for fraud in connection with a credit card skimming device found on a Gulfport ATM. Back in December 2017, officers stopped 31-year-old Claudio Ferreira and two co-defendants…
Steak and Steak Fundraiser
Whether you like your steak medium rare or well done, the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County likes opening the doors of opportunity. The 26th annual Steak and Steak Fundraiser is the biggest fundraiser for the club. The fundraiser…
Harrison County Fair
Need something to do this weekend? Well, you’re in luck! The Harrison County Fair is back in town and better than ever. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is at the fairgrounds with more.
Public hearing on Pascagoula budget
A public hearing was held at Pascagoula City Hall regarding the city’s budget proposal. There was a $14 million shortfall in the city’s budget. The city council proposed a budget that will try to fix the concerns. Residents of Pascagoula…
Nature tourism based workshop
This morning, the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area hosted a nature tourism based workshop at Bodega in Bay St. Louis. This workshop acted as an opportunity for nature-based tourism businesses to work through the checklist of becoming recognized as…
Development ideas for Point Cadet
The City of Biloxi has been discussing development for the Point Cadet area for years. This afternoon the discussion was continued as the city hosted The Waterfront Center, a group based out of Washington, D.C. The group specializes in waterfront…
New talent development lab at Moss Point High School
Ingalls Shipbuilding is partnering with three local high schools to construct talent development labs to heighten these school’s technical programs, especially when it comes to shipbuilding. The partnership between Ingalls and the Moss Point School District is a long standing…
Suspected wanted for stealing firearm in Biloxi
A suspect is wanted by Biloxi police for stealing a firearm out of a car. The incident happened on Miller Street in Biloxi. You can see the subject in surveillance pictures. If you can recognize this person or if you…
Shooting suspects arrested in Gulfport
A reported armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The individual shot was 26-year-old Joshua Jones. He has been charged with possession of a weapon after a felony conviction. Twenty-two…
Pascagoula budget meeting
The City of Pascagoula will have a meeting today that’s open to the public regarding the 2019 fiscal year budget. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Pascagoula with more.
Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show
Biloxi is going to the dogs! Starting today, hundreds of furry friends will be at the Coast Coliseum to compete at the Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show. This event is free to the public and gives anyone a chance to…
Harrison County Fair opens
If you’re looking to get a fun head start on your weekend look no further than the Harrison County Fair in Gulfport. The fair officially opened this morning as vendors and fair employees began setting up for this weekend’s food,…
Fatal crash on Interstate 10 in Harrison County
This morning, around 6:30, a motorcyclist was killed on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 23 in Harrison County. The accident happened when a Toyota Tacoma rear-ended the Harley Davidson and the driver of the Harley was ejected and continued…
BP Legislation signing ceremony
Governor Phil Bryant signed off on the BP Legislation, bringing over $700 million in settlement funds to the Coast. After countless hours of hard work, Governor Phil Bryant signed off on a $750 million settlement fund regarding the BP oil…
Humane Society on pets after storms
The Humane Society of South Mississippi opened today at noon after closing down yesterday in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. Development Manager Katie King says they’re very thankful the storm was not as bad as it could have been. Overcapacity…
Casinos Talk Tropical Storm Gordon
At 7:45 Wednesday morning, the Gaming Commission of South Mississippi sent out a notice saying Coast casinos could open back up after a mandatory shutdown issued at 5 p.m. Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. After the notice was sent…
Pascagoula budget job cuts
Due to a $14 million short in the city’s budget, workers in Pascagoula have been laid off from their jobs. According to Pascagoula Community Relations Director Lauri-Ellen Smith, 11 city workers from maintenance jobs and beautifications department were let go.…
Armed suspect shot by Gulfport police
A reportedly armed suspect was shot by Gulfport police Tuesday afternoon during an investigation into a series of shootings. The incident happened around 3 p.m. in the 1,000 block of West Birch Drive. The Gulfport Police Department has been investigating…
BP Legislation signing ceremony
Today, Governor Bryant is set to sign off on the BP legislation, bringing $700 million in settlement funds to the Coast. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Hancock Whitney Building in Gulfport with more.
Impact of Tropical Storm Gordon in Pascagoula
It seems Jackson County saw the most impact from Gordon in South Mississippi last night. Pascagoula Police Captain Doug Adams tells News 25 there have been reports of a few downed trees and limbs in yards as well as road…
Governor Phil Bryant discusses Gordon
This morning, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant was at the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency to give a full run down of how the Coast and the state handled Tropical Storm Gordon. He says preparation for any storm is vital for…