On September 4th 2017 at 1552hrs (3:52pm) it was reported that a dead body was in the parking lot of the Travel Lodge Hotel here in the City of Ocean Springs. Officers arrived on scene and observed a white male…
The second suspect in the shooting at the Goldin Sportsplex has been arrested. Eighteen-year-old John Michael Heflin and 18-year-old Briceston John Lewis Fairley have both been arrested on charges of aggravated assault. On September 4, 2017, at approximately 09:30 A.M.,…
With the long holiday weekend coming to a close, the Labor Day celebration is almost over. For our military members overseas, it can be difficult for them to celebrate at all. Luckily, members of the American Veterans joined together and…
It’s been nice to finally see some sunshine and with the beautiful weather, dozens of locals and tourists took advantage of the sunshine for the Labor Day holiday. Families took their kids and loved ones to enjoy a nice day…
The Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship is putting together a prayer service for Hurricane Harvey victims. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gulfport and tells us more about the service.
Gulfport police are investigating an accident that occurred on Klein Road today after a pick-up crashed into a house. According to witnesses, the driver of the truck crashed into the house after colliding with what appears to be a Chevy…
Twenty-two year-old Biloxi resident Dontavious West is behind bars charged with armed robbery. The arrest stems from the investigation of an armed robbery reported in the 200 block of Iberville Drive on September 30th. Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain issued…
A Jackson County employee is out of jail after allegedly taking money from the county owned golf course in Moss Point where she worked. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 29-year-old Katlin Shouse of the Wade community was arrested after the manager…
A whale that was stranded on the beach in Fort Morgan, Alabama on Saturday is now stable and fighting to recover at the Institute for Marine and Mammal Studies thanks to trained volunteers and beachgoers. News 25’s Caroline Eaker stopped…
The Gulf Coast is no stranger to storms and the amount of devastation one like Hurricane Harvey can bring. Now that the storm is over, people are starting to rebuild their lives and Mississippi natives like Heather Eason know that…
On the 26th of August, Lowe’s Home Improvement store announced a $500,000 contribution to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help provide food, emergency shelter, and relief supplies to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. However, the generous donation is not…
Fishermen are reeling in their final casts today for the end of red snapper season. Recreational anglers in Mississippi had 39 days to fish for red snapper in state and federal waters. Each week up until 11:59 tonight, red snapper…
No one envies those who are spending their Labor Day laboring, but one of the best known eateries in South Mississippi is making it a little bit easier. The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint is giving away free pulled pork…
News 25's Laurene Callander Walk For Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser happening today.
Early this morning, a child was reported missing to the George County Sheriff’s Office. The child was reported missing around the 16 thousand block of Highway 26 west. During a search of the surrounding area, the child was found dead.…
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself outside of the Walmart on Highway 49 in Gulfport. According to Gulfport Police Sgt. Joshua Bromen, the 16-year-old boy shot himself in the right leg inside a vehicle in the parking lot. The teen…
With all of the celebration surrounding this holiday, American veterans are gathering in Biloxi today for a special cookout to honor all military members and their families. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us from the Amvets Post 1 in Biloxi.
Gulfport police are investigating a car crash on I-10 near Exit 34 this afternoon. According to Sgt. Joshua Bromen, the wreck occurred around 5:30 between two vehicles. Minor injuries were reported and three were taken to area hospitals. A DUI…
Some fellow Mississippians went the extra mile to help Texas and took a trip to the flooded areas and ended up rescuing more than 80 lives. News 25’s Taylor Rubach caught up with some members of the crew and has…
The Harrison County Fair is in less than a week and preparations are underway at the grounds in Gulfport. Workers were out bright and early this morning setting up ticket booths and getting the Harrison County Fairgrounds ready for next…
So what do owls like for dinner? Well, the sixth graders at North Woolmarket Middle School might be able to tell you. Over 80 sixth graders dissected owl pellets inside the school’s cafeteria this afternoon. The students learned about the…
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s documentary series “The Vietnam War” tells the story of one of the most divisive and disputed events in American history. The series explores the human aspect of the war through testimony of nearly 80 witnesses…
All the proceeds from a shrimp boil in Gulfport are going straight to families devastated by Hurricane Harvey. There were long lines of support at St. Joseph Hospice this morning. The shrimp boil was a chance to stack up donations…
Shortly after the collision at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 53, another two vehicle wreck occurred about a mile down Highway 49. Police were on the scene quickly and other drivers who had seen the accident happen were…