11th Annual Health Fair
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Lauren Hunt and Tricia Mimbs about the 11th Annual Health Fair at the Stone County Hospital Campus on November 18th from 10 am until 1 pm. For more information please call 601-928-6740.
Gulfport councilwoman’s daughter killed in crash
Tragic news out of Gulfport: a Gulfport city councilwoman and her family are mourning the loss of her daughter. According to city officials, Cara Pucheu’s daughter, Sydney, died in a car crash on Monday afternoon in Lindale, Texas. Sydney worked…
Bicycle, pedestrian and trails master plan
Jackson County cities are working together to transform the county into a safe bicycle and pedestrian friendly community. This week, the public is encouraged to attend one of the five input meetings aimed to help develop a bicycle, pedestrian and…
Honoring Sophia Myers’ birthday
Today would have been Sophia Myers’ eighth birthday. In honor of her birthday, the Ocean Springs Lion’s Club put together the All Creatures Big and Small pet and food supply drive. News 25’s Taylor Rubach has more on the donation…
West Harrison High choir to perform with Foreigner
The West Harrison High School choir may be small, but the recently formed group is hitting a high note as they warm up to share center stage with a legendary rock band this Friday. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us…
Giving back: Operation Care Package
Last year, News 25 brought you a story about Darlene Carroll, a local minister who sent thousands of hand-signed Christmas cards to first responders and military serving overseas. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. News 25’s Payton Malone shows…
Highway 49 expansion on hold
A project to expand a popular South Mississippi roadway is on standby due to funding issues. The Mississippi Department of Transportation looked into increasing the capacity of Highway 49 from O’Neal Road north to Harrison Central High School. MDOT purchased…
Popp’s Ferry Causeway Project update
The Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park project in Biloxi is still on track for its April completion. This week, contractors are installing a royal blue metal roof to the bait shop. The bait shop, a one thousand square foot structure that…
Harrison County terminates lease on Debuys Road
Harrison County is terminating the lease with the tenant of the former skate park on Debuys Road. Harrison County Attorney Tim Holland says tenant Kevin Mattina owes several thousand dollars in unpaid power bills. He also says Mattina illegally sold…
Aggravated Assault Arrest
A Pascagoula man was arrested today on charges of aggravated assault after allegedly shooting a teen at a Biloxi house party. Twenty-year-old Corbyn Cowan is the suspect in the May 29th shooting on Carmargue Lane in which a teenage victim…
All Creatures Big and Small benefit honoring Sophia Myers
The Gulf Coast community is still mourning the loss of seven-year-old Sophia Myers. To honor her, the Ocean Springs Lions Club is putting together a food and supply drive to benefit the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Today, News 25 spoke…
Swim-in for autism
A grant from IP Casino helped create a fun day in the pool for families affected by autism. Dozens of kids and their families splashed in the pool at the Kroc Center in Biloxi during the swim-in for autism. This…
Fish fry and silent auction to support local man
St. Martin Community Center was filled with orange t-shirts Sunday morning. People wore orange at the fish fry and silent auction in support of Jeremy Forehand who was diagnosed with renal cancer in May. Forehand graduated from D’Iberville High School…
Veterans Day celebration in Gautier
A wreath was laid by members of the Mississippi chapter of the American Legion to honor our veterans. Dozens of veterans, first responders, and Gautier community members gathered under the Veterans Tribute Tower to salute our nation’s veterans. The Veterans…
Biloxi Veterans Day Parade
Hundreds came out to honor our nation’s bravest Saturday at the Biloxi Veterans Day Parade. There was a line-up of 1,900 marchers in downtown Biloxi for the Veterans Day Parade Saturday. The procession began at 11 a.m. and passed by…
Update on Biloxi panhandling ordinance
Recently the Biloxi City Council passed an ordinance to allow panhandling within the city limits after securing a license for the cost of $25. Some residents are concerned that the ordinance will enable panhandlers by giving them permission to continue…
Second Annual Empty Bowls
News 25's Kristen Durand and Mary Simons about Second Annual Empty Bowls event at Mary C O'Keefe on Nov 18th
Biloxi to discuss possible event ordinance
Between official city wide events and those hosted by outside organizations, Biloxi is one of the busiest cities in our state. This often creates hurdles for city management. This week, City Council may address some of those issues including: unexpected…
Shots fired into Biloxi home
Police are investigating gunshots that damaged a woman’s home in Biloxi. Police say a woman reported she was at home on Ahern Drive near Howard Avenue Sunday night when she heard multiple gunshots. She said one of the bullets struck…
Three years since Kim Watts’ death
Friday marks the anniversary of the day Kimberly Watts was murdered in her Long Beach home. Forty-eight year-old Kimberly Watts was murdered inside her own home and to this day any information pertaining to her case is being withheld. Now,…
Biloxi Upper Elementary students salute the military
The respect for veterans is held high at Biloxi Upper Elementary School. Students sung loud and proud celebrating all who have served our country during a Veterans Day program this afternoon. Art made by students hung on the school’s halls,…
Veterans Day celebration at Gautier High School
Veterans Day is tomorrow, but schools across the Coast spent all week in celebration of those who fought for our freedom. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand at Gautier High School during their huge celebration this morning. In 1999,…
All Creatures Big and Small event
Tomorrow is the big day for the giant drop off for the All Creatures Big and Small event honoring Sophia Myers. The Ocean Springs Lions Club will have a U-Haul truck outside of Quake’s Ice Creamery to fill it up…
Honoring our veterans at the Armed Forces Retirement Home
Hundreds of people gathered on a single mission at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport today for its annual open house. News 25’s Toni Miles was at this annual event and shows us how people from all walks of…