Krewe of Neptune coronation ball rehearsals
The Krewe of Neptune coronation ball is less than two weeks away and rehearsals for the ball are being held tonight. News 25’s Veronica Bayona joins us from the Biloxi Civic Center with more.
Patio 44 coming to downtown Gulfport
A lot that’s been vacant in Gulfport since Katrina will soon be transformed into Patio 44’s newest location. The Hattiesburg based company opened their first Coast location in Biloxi in November 2016. Now, their newest spot will sit at the…
Biloxi Fire Department training
Over the next few weeks, members of the Biloxi Fire Department are taking part in specialized training in a controlled environment. The Biloxi firefighters are working to develop a better and more efficient emergency response and they are doing that…
Women suspected of shoplifting
The Biloxi police are also asking for public assistance identifying two women wanted for questioning in relation to another shoplifting case at the Belk inside the Edgewater Mall. On January 25th, they stole over one thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise.…
Two men wanted for shoplifting
The Biloxi Police Department would like your help identifying two people who shoplifted display items at the Crickett Wireless Store on Pass Road. The individuals in question are a pair of black males. One suspect was wearing a black hoodie…
Message therapist accused of filming female client set for retrial
A message therapist convicted in 2016 of secretly filming a female client while she changed is getting a new trial. Edward Pierce, of Long Beach, was originally sentenced to five years in prison with three years suspended. The court says…
Fatal highway 53 accident overnight
One man is dead following a crash in Harrison County. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the accident on Highway 53 northbound near County Farm Road around 10:45 last night. The driver, a 31-year-old male from Saucier, lost control of his…
Crash in Gulfport Injures Motorcyclist
Around 12:30pm today a motorcyclist was involved in an accident involving a car on Highway 49 at the O’neal Road intersection. The motorcyclist was injured in the crash. News 25 will have more at 5pm on Fox and 5:30pm on…
Fire Department Training
Fire Fighters are working to develop a better and more effective response. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more about the special training.
Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council meets for team building
Today the Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council had their first team-building exercise at Altitude Trampoline Park in Gulfport. Tonight’s event was about bringing together the 27 like-minded high school students that were chosen to make up this year’s Gulfport Mayor’s Youth…
Saving city funds by helping furry friends
For seven years now, the Long Beach Police Department has sheltered stray cats and dogs instead of taking them over to the Humane Society, but why do they do this? News 25’s Veronica Bayona has the full story. Seven years…
Young world-record walker stops on the Coast
More than 370 million people around the world suffer from diabetes. While doctors continue working toward a cure, one 11-year-old child is making major strides to help. That young diabetes advocate was on the Coast today. Eleven-year-old Noah Barnes is…
Jackson County State of the County
2018 will bring more funding for projects to the Jackson County area. Today, News 25’s Jaylon Morris attended the State of the County Address which focused on county improvement projects. Industry and economic development was the focus at today’s State…
Lamenda Hase wins OS School District’s Teacher of the Year
Ocean Springs High School’s Lamenda Hase is the 2018 winner for the District Teacher of the Year. The history teacher has been teaching for five years at Ocean Springs High School. Hase tells her students on their first day of…
Accident on I-10 in Hancock County caused major delays
Travel along I-10 west on the Mississippi-Louisiana state line was temporarily blocked due to multiple accidents this morning. Travelers saw major delays as all west bound lanes on the West Pearl River Bridge were blocked while crews cleaned up. Multiple…
Jazz and Jeans Mardi Gras Ball
If you are looking for a Mardi Gras ball to head to, but don’t want to worry about the hassle of a ball gown or tuxedo then listen up. Jazz and Jeans is the newest Mardi Gras ball on the…
Coffee with a Cop
This morning, Gulfport police officers had a chance to chat with locals and enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut. Dozens of people crowded into the Starbucks in Gulfport to get an opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement…
2018 ‘MOPS’ Shoe Drive
You can make a difference in the lives of others and all it will cost you is an old pair of shoes. The Ocean Springs chapter of Mothers of Pre-Schoolers is asking you to clean out your closet for their…
Super Blue Blood Moon
The moon put on a rare cosmic show early Wednesday morning. It was the first time in 35 years, a blue moon has synced up with a super moon and a total lunar eclipse. If you missed it this morning,…
Accused of assaulting a paramedic
Biloxi police arrested a homeless man for simple assault on an emergency technician. Police say officers and AMR assisted 58-year-old Marvin Watkins of Florida after falling off his bike on Pass Road. During transport to the Biloxi VA Hospital, Watkins…
Pascagoula Mayor visits Washington D.C.
Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell was amongst the several Mississippi mayors that made the trip to Washington D.C. last week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Mayor Maxwell tells News 25 that two main points he brought up during the conference…
Robot visits Central Elementary School
C-Spire is teaming up with Central Elementary and the Gulfport School District to encourage the younger generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Today, over sixty gifted students from the Gulfport School District met a high-tech robot…
Pastor offers reward for stolen vehicle
A Saucier man is asking for the public’s help in finding his stolen vehicle that happened two weeks ago. Pastor Bob Zorn says he took in a homeless man to feed him and let him spend the night in his…
New study shows flu affects the heart
This year, the flu has become extremely serious with flu deaths all across America. Bassam Baroudi, a cardiologist with Memorial Hospital, explains that there are complications that can develop as a result of the flu and it could affect our…