Steak and Stake Fundraiser
The doors have opened to the largest fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Steak and Stake dinner and silent auction at the IP Casino.
The abs are back in town
Billed as ‘the perfect girls’ night outback,’ Australia’s Thunder from Down Under has returned to D’Iberville to perform live shows this weekend and next at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The popular, all-male dance group show off their dance moves all…
AABE Scholarship Golf Classic
The Gulf Coast chapter of American Association of Blacks in Energy hosted its 2017 scholarship golf classic today at the Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier. The AABE is a nonprofit group whose members are comprised of individuals in the…
Second annual First Responder Banquet
The Hancock County community gathered together to recognize those who put their lives on the line for us on a daily basis. The Waveland Community Unity Organization held their second annual appreciation banquet for all of the first responders. Law…
Sailor pleads guilty for killing transgender woman
Today justice for the family of a transgender woman killed by a Navy sailor last July in Jackson County. Dwanya Hickerson met Dee Whigham online, they went to a hotel in St. Martin, had sex and then Hickerson stabbed Whigham…
Riding for veterans
Each year, millions of bikers hit the road and make their way on cross country road trips. One biker community on the Gulf Coast has a good reason for their travels. You could hear the engines from a mile away…
Freeze resigns as Ole Miss football coach, Gulfport native named interim head coach
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze has resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. The school confirmed Freeze's resignation in a release Thursday night. Assistant Matt Luke has been named the interim coach. The Rebels had a…
Armed robbery at the Ocean Springs Walmart Supercenter
Most police officers would agree their job is to protect and serve, even when off duty. That was the case when a crime occurred at the Walmart Supercenter in Ocean Springs. Police say a thief was stopped right in his…
Simon City Royal sentenced for kidnapping
Today a known Simon City Royal gang member is sentenced to 22 years in prison for a 2015 kidnapping in Jackson County. Thirty-year-old Christopher Gray pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to kidnap and one count of kidnapping. On…
Man pleads guilty to transgender woman’s murder
Today justice for the family of a transgender woman killed by a Navy sailor last July in Jackson County. Dwanya Hickerson met Dee Whigham online, they went to a hotel in St. Martin, had sex, and then Hickerson stabbed Whigham…
Second annual First Responders Banquet
It’s a special ceremony in honor of those who protect and serve throughout the community. The Waveland Community Unity Organization is hosting their second annual First Responders Banquet as a thank you for all they’ve done. News 25’s Taylor Rubach…
Missing Gulfport Man
Police are asking for your help locating a missing Gulfport man. Forty-year-old Oscar Ray Jenkins was last seen about 5:20 this morning. He is a black male, about 5’8” tall and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white…
Biloxi sand solution update
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says the city is one step closer to solving the sand problem on Highway 90. Mayor Gilich held a meeting earlier this week with a group of university researchers in an effort to come up…
Preventing hot car deaths
As we head into the dog days of summer, the heat is turning up. Here on the Coast, the heat indices will be well into the 100s through the end of the week and you need to keep safety in…
Firefighters battle flames in high heat in Harrison County
Firefighters battled flames at a home in Harrison County this morning under intense heat. Multiple agencies responded around 7:45 to heavy flames spewing out of the two story home off Edwin Ladner Road. Because of the extensive fire and smoke…
Three more arrests in Walmart armed robbery
Three additional suspects are arrested now in connection with the Ocean Springs Walmart armed robbery. Nicholas Brothern was initially arrested after he allegedly snatched a purse and pointed a gun at the victim. Now, 16-year-old Y’Maya Harris, 18-year-old Albert Morgan…
Structure Fire : Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander tell us about a structure fire that happened earlier this morning.
Sand Solution Update
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the sand solution being discussed with the Mayor of Biloxi.
Vaccinations for the new school year
With school right around the corner it is important to remember to get your children immunized. Vaccinations for several diseases are required before the school year starts for all first-time students entering school in Mississippi. Those required vaccinations are: diphtheria,…
Man allegedly attacked over state flag
A recent incident in Hattiesburg regarding the state flag encourages one Coastal woman to remind people of the importance of voting. News 25’s Kendra Turley sat down with Deborah Simpson and brings us her story. A state flag demonstration quickly…
Jackson County burglaries
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying two white males. Authorities say this vehicle has been involved in burglaries of a business and also vehicles on Jean Lane in Jackson County in the St. Andrew’s community.…
Armed Robbery Arrest
A 26 year old Sumrall man is behind bars charged with armed robber, tampering with evidence and providing false information. Police say Melvin Fennell robbery the Exxon Gas Station located on 30th avenue wearing a mask early Thursday morning. Long…
Missing boater’s body found in Mississippi Sound
Many Coast residents are mourning this evening as a massive search for a Gulfport fisherman and hair salon owner ends today with sad news. A nearly two day search by land, air, and coastal waters ended in tragedy Wednesday morning…
Pascagoula Rotary Club CPR training
The Pascagoula Rotary Club might just be the next group of people that could save your life. The meeting was held today to show the importance of health heart and learn simple, but critical life-saving techniques. The Jackson County Heart…