Blood drives across the Coast
Blood banks across the region are in desperate need of help. Over the next few days there are a number of opportunities for you to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. The Blood Center is hosting two blood drives,…
Charged with aggravated assault in Moss Point
A man is now in custody in connection with a weekend shooting in Moss Point. Twenty-five year-old Laterrance McCarty was arrested without incident by U.S. Marshals at his home on Frederick Street around 9:30 this morning. Moss Point Police Chief…
Gulfport High construction update
When students return to Gulfport High School for the 2017-2018 school year they’ll be coming back to some big changes. Campus wide construction projects began during classes last year. Once students cleared out for the summer, workers kicked things into…
Airport growth and impact in Gulfport
Million dollar projects and new airlines are a few examples of the expansion at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Executive Director Clay Williams updated a crowd during Gulfport Connection this morning on the progress of the airport. Current projects include a six…
Cool Treats Of The Coast : Live Report
There is no doubt it is hot here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast but Gulfport's Main Street Association is making sure you know how to stay cool this summer. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live in Gulfport with more.
Former EMCC running back returns a two-time Super Bowl champion
Like all good things, Legarrette Blount’s time with the New England Patriots came to an end this offseason. Even as a Philadelphia Eagle his legacy is still intact as a two-time Super Bowl champion. He didn’t wear either of his…
Fab Lab mobile unit for students
It’s a laboratory on wheels, the Jackson County School District now has their hands on their very own Fab Lab mobile unit to help students increase STEM knowledge and skills. News 25’s Taylor Rubach attended the ribbon cutting ceremony today…
Magnolia Pageant preparations
When you think of beauty pageants, usually Miss America or Miss Universe comes to mind. For some, the process of making it to that stage begins early in life. News 25’s Tanner Stewart tells us about how Long Beach youngsters…
Chlorine leak at Gulf Islands Waterpark sends 12 to hospital
Fun in the sun turned into a hospital visit for a dozen people at Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport today. Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt tells News 25 crews responded this morning and two people were taken by AMR to Garden…
Felony eluding arrest in Biloxi
An Alabama man was arrested in Biloxi for felony eluding. Sixty-four year-old Robert Mitchell Bennefield of Opelika, Alabama drove away Sunday night as an officer was attempting to pull him over. As officers attempted to catch up to Bennefield, he…
Overcrowding problem costing animals’ lives
The Jackson County Animal Shelter works hard every day to help as many animals as they can find new homes and live a healthy life. But, the number of animals forced to be euthanized last month was the highest it…
Boy asks for animal shelter donations instead of birthday gifts
Most six-year-old boys can’t wait to open presents on their birthday, but a South Mississippi boy’s birthday went to the dogs and cats and other animals in need. Instead of asking for presents, Jaxen Halferty asked his friends and family…
Future of Pascagoula bait shop after tornado damage
City officials say the owners of M&M Bait Shop in Pascagoula aren’t planning on re-opening after the building was demolished by a tornado. The bait shop still sits in shambles by the boat launch in Pascagoula’s River Park. The shop…
Fab Lab ribbon cutting
It’s the state’s first Fab Lab and it’s going to help Jackson County students increase STEM knowledge and skills. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the ribbon cutting ceremony for this specially designed mobile laboratory unit.
Two hospitalized after chlorine exposure at Gulf Islands Waterpark
A fun day in the sun turned into a hospital visit for two people at Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport today after a chlorine leak. The park is now safe and open. News 25’s Shelby Myers breaks down just what…
Ocean Springs Breakfast with the Mayor
Ocean Springs kicked off the day with a hot meal and hot topics at the quarterly Breakfast with the Mayor event. Mayor Connie Moran discussed the board of aldermen’s decision to let the Lovers Lane leaning tree stay put for…
Frida Fest in Bay St. Louis
One artist left her mark on the Coast in a special way over the weekend. The third annual Frida Fest took place Saturday at the Smith and Lens Art Gallery in Bay St. Louis to honor the late Mexican painter…
Jurassic Quest at the Gulf Coast Coliseum
Just when you thought dinosaurs were extinct, they made a quick stop in Biloxi over the weekend. News 25’s Tanner Stewart takes a closer look inside Jurassic Quest. Some are big. Some are small. Some of them even have fur.…
Lounging with Libertarians
The fifth annual Lounging with Libertarians was an event that aimed to bring together elected officials from every side of the political spectrum. Political party did not matter Saturday at the fifth annual Lounging with Libertarians. Elected officials from every…
Six hundred newcomers register for Cruisin’ the Coast
It may be months away, but registration is revving up for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast. Executive Director Woody Bailey tells News 25 at the end of June, Cruisin’ holds 4,093 vehicles which is 242 ahead of last year. Thirty-eight…
U.S. News: Biloxi is one of USA's best beach spots
U.S. News & World Report has a new report out on the USA's best family beach vacation destinations, and Biloxi is ranked No. 5 in the country, right behind Maui and in front of such locales as Hilton Head, Martha's…
Joint land use study findings
This morning, Harrison County officials met to discuss findings from a joint land use study, carried out between the City of Gulfport and the Seabee Base. The study began last June, focusing on the base itself, the gun range in…
Road closures this week in Jackson County
Crews set up detour signs in Jackson County this morning alerting drivers of road closures. CSX workers are repairing the railroad crossing at Haley’s Circle off Highway 90 and will reopen it Thursday, July 13th. The Jackson County Road Department…
Fire Destroys Gulfport Home
A mother and daughter are lucky to be alive after a house fire in Gulfport this afternoon. Flames ripped through the home on Gary Street just off of Highway 49 around 2 this afternoon. The couple who lives in the…