Powerball jumps to estimated $550 million
If $550 million sounds appealing, it may be time to cross the state lines and get your Powerball ticket. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has details.
Preventing credit card fraud
A rising trend in credit card fraud in Harrison County could become a cause for concern. This could be partially because of the busy holiday shopping season. That’s when many are swiping left and right and the people who prefer…
Felony embezzlement
Biloxi police have arrested an Alabama woman for felony embezzlement. Thirty-four year-old Elizabeth O’Neil of Spanish Fort, Alabama was arrested on an outstanding warrant for felony embezzlement after a local Biloxi business, who O’Neil worked for, filed a complaint against…
Pitbull gives birth in below freezing weather
The unusually cold weather continues to chill the South and in the middle of below freezing temperatures, a Pitbull gave birth to seven puppies. The pregnant Pitbull was found abandoned on the railroad tracks in Gulfport. Born in below freezing…
Gulfport cheerleaders go to London
For two Gulfport senior cheerleaders this New Year celebration was one to remember. After making the All-American High School team at cheerleading camp, Anna Catherine Kendricks and Catherine Karl traveled to London to show off their cheer skills during the…
New school opportunities for 2018 for St. Martin High
Holiday break has come to an end and schools all across the Coast are back in session. For teachers and faculty at St. Martin High School, the holiday break was spent preparing for the spring semester. Principal Dina Holland told…
Credit card fraud suspect captured in Pass Christian
Pass Christian police have arrested a woman in connection with credit card fraud. Thirty-three year-old Yilka Martinez was charged with one count stemming from the fraud incident in December as well as another incident in August of last year. Security…
Gulfport man arrested for felony DUI
Gulfport Police arrested a man for felony DUI. Sixty-five year-old Kenneth Guilbeaux of Gulfport was arrested for improper turn, no proof of insurance, and felony DUI. Authorities responded to a truck in a ditch near 32nd Street and 25th Avenue.…
Oregon man faces possible death sentence for Jackson County murder
A Mississippi grand jury has indicted a man on a capital murder charge after discovering his victim in a freezer in Jackson County. Forty-one year-old Thomas Stafford is charged with strangling 65-year-old Jerry Kirkendall Sr. during a robbery at a…
Hoopfest Reveals Lineup
News 25's Gina Tomlinson interviews Seber Windham about the Hoopfest Reveals Lineup.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute At USM
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Brett Harris about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USM, registration opens January 9th. For more information please visit www.usm.edu/lifelong-learning/overview
Indoor Drumline Fundraiser
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jourdan Hartshorn about the Indoor Drumline Fundraiser on the 27th of January at 11 am to 3 pm. Tickets are on sale now until January 25th at Allen Hyundai.
Hancock Co. Sheriff deputy accidentally shoots himself, dies
It’s a sad day for friends and family who knew Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy John Schmidt who accidentally shot himself in the chest last night. It was heartbreaking words for some to hear that Deputy John Schmidt was cleaning his…
Moss Point mayor talks about school district
Last night Moss Point Mayor Mario King went live on Facebook during a board meeting. Towards the end, the district two school board election was brought up in which time the mayor cleared up some misconceptions. During the mayor’s live…
Historic Blue Rose Mansion for sale in Pass Christian
The Blue Rose Mansion in Pass Christian is one of the oldest historical homes standing on the Coast and now the premier wedding facility is up for sale. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us an inside look and an overview…
Post-Katrina eyesore in Waveland to be demolished
An old Waveland eyesore is coming down in Hancock County, but not everyone is happy about it. The old animal feed store has been sitting vacant on Highway 90 since Hurricane Katrina. Workers began demoing the building today after city…
Gulfport schools gear up for 2018
The holidays are almost over and many schools are back in session starting tomorrow. Students and teachers from the Gulfport School District are gearing up for another semester. After the holiday break teachers are ready to get back into the…
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Burglary arrest in Long Beach
A man has been arrested in Long Beach for burglary. Officials arrested Antonio Jenkins for one count of residential burglary and one count of vehicle burglary. The arrest stemmed from an incident involving a break in at a residence and…
Shooting on Gregory Drive in Moss Point
The Moss Point Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at 12:15 a.m. on Gregory Drive. According to Chief Calvin Hutchins, the police department received a call from Singing River Hospital reporting a male victim was in the emergency…
Buddy Bag January donation drive
One local nonprofit organization is keeping the holiday spirit rolling as we head into 2018 and you have a chance to get involved. Buddy Bags is currently holding their January donation drive. They’re in need of toys, blankets, hygiene products,…
2018 Mississippi Legislative Session
The 2018 Mississippi Legislative Session is officially underway. News 25’s Toni Miles was in Jackson today and caught up with some South Mississippi lawmakers to see what issues are topping their agenda. As in years past, Sean Tindell was on…
Arrested for felony credit card fraud
In Biloxi today, police arrested a woman on a felony warrant for credit card fraud that happened early last month. Thirty-eight year-old Frances Salisbury is suspected of using the victim’s stolen credit card at multiple businesses in Biloxi. Salisbury was…
Woman wanted for credit card fraud in Pass Christian
Pass Christian police are hoping they can get some help identifying a woman wanted for credit card fraud. The incident happened in December. You can see the suspected woman on surveillance video walking through the aisles at the Walmart in…