Annual Fireman's Day Parade This Saturday
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Chief Joe Boney about the classic firetrucks parade being held on Sept 16th at 10 am begins on Lameuse Street and ends at West End Hose Co. No. 3.
Gulf Coast Play Therapy
Play therapy is a type of therapy for young children to express their feelings and emotions. Today, the Gulf Coast Play Therapy Clinic opened its doors as the newest play therapy clinic in Gulfport. Children will use the toys in…
Heroes depart for Irma rescue missions
Coast Guard crews are flying rescue missions in Florida tonight to save anyone in trouble or stuck in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Crews were stationed in Mobile over the weekend, waiting for the worst of the storm to pass…
Pass Christian officer assaulted during traffic stop
An ordinary traffic stop in Pass Christian this morning led to an assault on a police officer. According to officials, around 9:30 this morning a Pass Christian police officer stopped a man speeding near North Street and Clark Avenue. The…
Bay St. Louis police chief resigns
Nearly two months after officially accepting the chief of police position, Bay St. Louis Chief Darren Freeman is resigning. Mayor Mike Favre tells News 25 he regretfully accepts Chief Freeman’s resignation today. Favre says Freeman’s resignation has nothing to do…
Adopt a Grandparent Day
September 9th will be the fourth annual Adopt a Grandparent Day. The nonprofit aims to make the golden years a little bit more golden, at least for one day. Last year they were able to increase their reach to include…
Hooping for Hearts
Thousands of kids are born every year with special hearts and hearts that do not work exactly right. Members of the City of Biloxi’s Parks and Recreation Department decided to do their part to help. They hosted the first Hoops…
Felony embezzlement charges
A Biloxi man is accused of stealing over $4,000 from a local car wash. Thirty-nine year-old Joseph Rayner was arrested and charged with felony embezzlement. Officers say Rayner embezzled thousands of dollars from Popp’s Express Car Wash on Popp’s Ferry…
Play therapy counseling clinic in Gulfport
Play therapy is a type of therapy for young children to express their feelings and emotions. There is currently only one play therapist in Gulfport. The grand opening for her counseling clinic opened today. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us…
Car stolen during test drive in Gulfport
It was a test drive gone wild. Officers say a man is in custody after stealing and then crashing a car he was test driving. An agent from Kirk’s Auto Sales says he pulled into the McDonald’s on Pass Road…
Rally for Recovery
Addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues take a toll on more than just the person suffering. The effects of these habits extend to loved ones, friends, and the community as a whole. That is why Greg Bufkin of Elroi…
Fall enrollment at William Carey increases 4.4 percent
William Carey University is reporting a 4.4 percent increase in enrollment for the fall 2017 trimester. With the close of late registration, enrollment stands at 4,694 compared to 4,496 in fall 2016. Enrollment at the Hattiesburg campus is 3,544 (including…
First responders breakfast
First responders across the Coast sat down for breakfast this morning while being honored by the community. Harrison County Senior Corps hosted the seventh annual breakfast to thank the first responders, law enforcement, and military members here on the Coast.…
Bears on Patrol
If you’ve ever had to call 911, it can be scary. For kids caught up in the situation, it can be traumatic. That’s why hundreds of teddy bears were donated to D’Iberville first responders on Saturday. The North Bay Civitan…
Seabees remembering 9/11
The Seabees held a remembrance ceremony this morning on their base in Gulfport, gathering in honor of the American lives lost during 9/11. Prayers were said and a table was set for the victims and responders involved during the New…
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
Sixteen years may sound like a long time, but for many the 9/11 terrorist attack still feels like yesterday. Sailors stationed at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit held a ceremony this morning at Keesler Air Force Base.…
Van fire and explosion in Harrison County
Residents around Owl Roost Road in Harrison County were awakened by two explosions early Saturday morning. Units from the Cuevas Fire and Harrison County Fire Services responded around 3:15 a.m. Saturday morning to the report of the explosions and found…
Pass Christian officer assaulted
On Monday September 11, 2017, Pass Christian Police Chief Timothy Hendricks released information in reference to an assault on a police officer investigation. At approximately 9:30 A.M. a Pass Christian Police Officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding near North…
Gulfport four-year-old dies in crash
A Gulfport four-year-old has died and three others are injured after a single vehicle accident just outside of Mobile. The driver of the vehicle is identified as 25-year-old Akiera Coleman of Gulfport. Police say the 2013 Ford Edge that Coleman…
3rd Annual Tunnel To Towers 5k
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Bridgett Lopez and Ann Carter Bloomfield about 3rd Annual Tunnel To Towers 5k on September 16th at 6 p.m. beginning at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs and ending at Maragaritaville. For more information please visit…
Reflections On The U.S Iraq War
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Dr. Heather Stur about the Reflections On The U.S Iraq War with General David H. Petraesus on Sept 26th at 7 p.m. at Historic Saenger Theatre in Hattieburg Mississippi.
Kroctacular Celebration!
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Major Gary Sturdivant about the Kroctacular Celebration, today though September 17th all fitness classes will be open to potential members for free and the registration fee will be waived.
No settlement reached on Kemper
No settlement has been reached involving the Kemper County Power plant matter. Today marks the final day for a settlement. The Public Service Commission expects to take this matter up in executive session following its monthly meeting on Tuesday. Previous…
Farm to Table
From farm to table, Harrison County students learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. In partnership with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, about 50 students are utilizing the county farm for this…