Shooting into Dwelling, Aggravated Assault – Odis Thomas, Jefferius McFarland
. On September 10, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 25 year old Odis Dangelo Thomas charging him…
Battle of Iwo Jima reenactment at NCBC
The Seabee Base in Gulfport reenacted the Battle of Iwo Jima this afternoon, one of the bloodiest fights on D-Day in World War II’s campaign against the Japanese in the Pacific. The chief petty officer selection class conducted a battle…
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle release celebration
There’s no place like home and for nine rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, they were released back into their natural habitats at the beach in Biloxi thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies…
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution authored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to honor families of fallen members of the armed forces this month. September 23rd through the 29th is designated as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. This is to…
Sports betting brings in more visitors
It’s been just over a month since sports betting started on the Coast and according to gaming experts, it’s doing quite well. The Beau Rivage was the first casino to offer sports betting on August 1st. Since then, nearly every…
Sharing original paintings with young students
Each piece tells a story whether it is through the distinctive Rodrigue oak or the famous blue dog. Today, wife of artist George Rodrigue, Wendy Rodrigue, told her husband’s story by bringing his art work to the classroom at Popps…
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles release
There’s no place like home and for nine rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, they will be released back into their natural habitats thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the beach…
Planning for the future
Gulfport Orange Grove Rotary Club members not only know the meaning of good will, they show it in the many service projects they carry out here in our local community, including the group’s ongoing drive to put dictionaries in the…
Arrested after leading Ocean Springs police on chase
An Alabama man driving a stolen Porsche was arrested after leading police in Ocean Springs on a chase. Twenty-one year-old Anthony Murphy was arrested Saturday after driving the Porsche at a high speed on Bienville Boulevard. Police were able to…
Gulfport rolls out new app
Today, the City of Gulfport announced the completion of a six month long project to develop a new smart phone app. The new app will be called ‘Gulfport Connect’ and it will allow residents to easily report issues pertaining to…
Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show
This weekend, the Coast Coliseum held some of the most beautiful furry friends in the world. They were here to compete in this year’s Gulf Coast Dog Show. Eleven hundred purebreds came out to compete. This is the tenth year…
37th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
The 37th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival brought a celebration of seafood heritage to the town green for some good family fun. The long standing tradition of the Biloxi Seafood Festival is something that people from all over the Gulf Coast…
‘Cher: Here we go again’ tour coming to Biloxi
Here we go again, Cher is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi Saturday, February 2nd. The 72-year-old music icon made the announcement today on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The ‘Here we go again’ Tour will be her first…
Sports books gearing up for NFL kickoff
The NFL regular season started last night and Sunday teams will hit the field for week one. With sports betting on the rise, casinos on the Coast are expecting the NFL to have a huge role in the bets that…
On a mission at Biloxi National Cemetery
Keesler Air Force Base will have volunteers out in full force tomorrow at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Their mission is to help clean headstones for their fellow military men and women who have been laid to rest. It’s headed up…
Crusaders for Veterans volunteer help
The Crusaders for Veterans organization is asking for your help to get a U-Haul unloaded on Saturday. An active duty service member is moving her parents from Florida to Long Beach. Her father is a disabled Vietnam veteran who she…
Police fundraiser for American Heart Association
Biloxi Police Department spent the morning cooking up some good food for a good cause. This morning, the Biloxi Police Department served red beans and rice, rolls, and salad at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pavilion as part of a fundraiser for…
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…