Brush fire safety
Over the last couple of days, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has been sending out smoke alerts after several fires in the woods. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Pascagoula with the latest.
Fighting gang activity
The Mississippi Legislature continues in regular session and could soon be one step closer to fighting gang activity in the state. Another member of the Simon City Royal gang on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was sentenced. Sherry Lynn Emile pled…
Ocean Springs High to receive $50000 grant for healthiest school designation
Ocean Springs High School has won The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation’s Healthiest School Designation for 2018, earning the school a $50,000 grant to promote ideas and activities to improve the health and wellness of students and…
Commercial burglary arrest in Moss Point
Twenty-seven year-old Gerry McGee is being held in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center on burglary and drug charges. A deputy noticed the closed Orange Grove School had been broken into. Shortly after, the deputy stopped McGee while he was…
St. Patrick High School Invention Fair
Today some of the brightest young minds on the Gulf Coast put their efforts on display at St. Patrick High School’s eighth grade Invention Fair. The students were tasked with finding a problem and then coming up with their own…
Great Kindness Day Challenge
Dozens of schools all across the Coast are taking part in the Great Kindness Challenge. The Kindness Challenge is a national initiative for schools, encouraging proactive bullying prevention through acts of kindness. Today, fifth graders from Crossroads Elementary in Gulfport…
Fatal wreck in D’Iberville
One person is dead following a two vehicle crash in D’Iberville late Tuesday night. Just after 11 p.m., officers responded to the crash on Brodie Road at the intersection of Goodman Road. According to D’Iberville police, a vehicle was traveling…
Erin Hamilton struck by vehicle
An update to a story that puzzled police and the D’Iberville community, autopsy results show 32-year-old Erin Hamilton died as a result of crushing injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Hamilton was found lying in the road dead…
2nd Annual Krewe Of Barkloxi Paw-Rade
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Katie King and Tina Ross-Seamans about the 2nd Annual Krewe Of Barkloxi Paw-Rade happening February 4th at Noon.
1/24 - Payton's Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
Cool today, cool tomorrow, then rain for the weekend.
2018 Orchid Show and Sale
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Marilyn Ladnier about the 2018 Orchid Show and Sale at the Gautier Convention Center January 26th Sale begins at 10 am, exhibits open at 1:00 pm. Also on January 27th judging is at 8:00 am…
Where the Truth Lies
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Daniel & Sophia Francis about the play "Where the Truth Lies" Saturday Feb. 3rd at 6 pm at Grace Temple, Baptist Church in Gulfport.
School Safety
In 2017 there were at least nine school shootings reported in the US leaving dozens of students injured or dead and 2018 has already seen two school shootings. With this school shootings epidemic continuing, student safety has become an top…
Fatal Two Vehicle Crash in D'Iberville
One person is dead following a two vehicle crash in D'Iberville late Tuesday night. Just after 11pm officers responded to the crash on Brodie Road at the intersection of Goodman Road. According to D’Ibervile police a vehicle was traveling west…
Gulfport vs. Pass Christian: First responders flag football game
Tonight, the Gulfport police and fire department faced-off against the Pass Christian police and fire department at Gulfport High School. The free event kicked off at 7 p.m. and welcomed anyone in the community ready to experience some friendly competition.…
2018 Pascagoula State of the City address
Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell presented the 2018 State of the City address to the public tonight of the city’s projects and finances. Mayor Maxwell says there are a lot of expenditures from damages with Hurricane Nate and the infrastructure desperately…
“History of Biloxi” film premiere
The Biloxi Visitors Center welcomed residents and guests of the Gulf Coast to witness history tonight. The city’s museum division premiered a new short film called “The History of Biloxi.” The 11 minute film outlines the history of the city…
Update on Gulfport police officer
Tonight, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania held a press conference to update the public on Officer Luis Garcia’s health conditions. During the press conference, Chief Papania took the time to thank the Gulfport Fire Department and the Memorial Hospital staff…
Unusual spike in auto burglaries in Gautier
Gautier police are urging residents to lock up after an abnormal amount of auto burglaries throughout the city. Authorities say over a dozen vehicles were burglarized over the weekend, mostly on the south side of Gautier. Gautier police tell News…
Gang members sentenced for kidnapping and armed robbery
Two Simon City Royals gang members pled guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to kidnapping and armed robbery. Twenty-seven year-old Colton Delaughter and 24-year-old William Stockstill of Picayune were each sentenced to 40 years in prison with 25 years to…
Mother says Gulfport cop saved their lives in car wreck
A Gulfport police officer suffering from serious injuries from a car crash is being called a hero. A mother says if it weren’t for the actions of Officer Luis Garcia, her boyfriend and their one-year-old little girl may not have…
Search for man and stolen vehicle in Jackson County
Around 4:30 a.m., a search for a man and a stolen vehicle near the Mississippi-Alabama state line was suspended. Mobile police were chasing a man driving a stolen vehicle through Mobile County early this morning. The man then crossed over…
“History of Biloxi” premiere
If you are looking for a taste of Old Biloxi, the Biloxi City Museums Division is hosting a special premiere of a new short film on the history of Biloxi. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us at the Biloxi Visitors…
Update on Gulfport police officer struck by van
A Gulfport police officer was struck by a van last night while on duty. Today, the Gulfport Police Department held a press conference to update the public on the incident and his condition. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.