Juneteenth, a hybrid of June and Nineteenth, celebrates the emancipation of all slaves and the official end to slavery in America. While the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect January 1st, 1863 it took a while for all the states to…
The dolphin stranded in Jackson County still has not found its way back to sea. The dolphin has been trapped in Old Fort Bayou in Jackson County since last Wednesday. Marine experts tell News 25 the dolphin has been circling…
The road to recovery is a lot smoother now for residents at TNT Ranch and Recovery Home in Gulfport. A long awaited brand new building is now up and running after more than a year and a half of raising…
The Mobile District Attorney’s Office announced three new indictments against murder suspect Steven Mason, who is accused of killing 24-year-old Biloxi native Ke’Lei Morris in 2015. According to Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Wright, Mason asked another man to kill three…
Repairs are in the works at the Pascagoula Recreation Center after a tornado tore through Jackson County late Friday night. The damage from the storm also forced the city’s summer camp out of the building. A giant gaping hole in…
While South Mississippi may have missed the brunt of the severe weather, officials are stressing how important it is to always be prepared. This morning in Harrison County winds picked up in the 30 mile per hour range. We also…
News 25’s Taylor Rubach interviews Harrison County EMA Director Rupert Lacy.
Residents along the Gulf Coast took advantage of Sunday’s sunshine and celebrated Father’s Day at the beach. Families traveled to the Gulf Coast and relaxed along the shore and even took a dip in the water. It was a great…
Friends and family rallied together once again in support for seven-year-old Sophia Myers who is battling a rare brain tumor. This time at a praise and worship gathering at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club. The event was put together to…
These are Locations of Self Serve Sand Bag Locations throughout Harrison County: Harrison County Locations: Lorraine Road Work Center –Hwy 605, Gulfport Woolmarket Work Center-Hwy 67 Diberville Work Center-1st Ave/Rodriguez Street, Diberville North Gulfport Work Center-Gulfport Lyman Work Center-County Farm…
A small tornado touched down shortly before midnight in Pascagoula on Friday. The tornado tore through parts of town and left some areas severely damaged including a CrossFit gym, which was destroyed. The heavy winds knocked out most of the…
Reform could be coming to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Thad Cochran helped author a bill that would limit rate hikes, cut waste, and invest more in flood risk mitigation. If passed, the bill would cap annual…
We are officially in hurricane season and some activity is developing just south of the Gulf of Mexico. News 25’s Taylor Rubach gives us the details on how to stay prepared. The weather on Sunday afternoon was calm and sunny,…
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars after leading police on a high speed chase across the Coast Sunday afternoon. Ocean Springs police took report of a stolen vehicle. Minutes later, Jackson County deputies spotted the car and attempted to…
After a brief illness, Moss Point Alderman Linwood Grierson passed away last night at the age of 62. Linwood represented the Escatawpa area of Moss Point. He was elected as an alderman in 2013. His sudden illness kept him from…
One of Las Vegas' longest running headliner acts has left the strip and landed here in Biloxi. Frank Marino and a cast of talented celebrity impersonators are bringing big entertainment to the IP casino Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.…
A local business is bringing the community together to support a Vancleave family who recently lost a loved one. Brandon's ATV service is partnering with the park in Perkinston for a benefit event in honor of Gunner Batia. The 20-year-old…
Live music, games, contests, rides and more. The Summer Fair in Biloxi is spinning with family fun. This is the fair’s 31st year at the coast Coliseum and News 25’s Gina Tomlinson is live from a newly-added attraction.
The mayor elect of Gautier, Phil Torjusen, discussed his plans for the future of his city. Along with other new, Jackson County mayors, Torjusen believes teamwork for leadership will take the county in a new direction. They plan on hosting…
Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, there has been a growing effort to revitalize Howard Avenue in downtown Biloxi. Officials decided to start the revitalization process with improving the infrastructure on Howard Avenue. The goal is to encourage new businesses to…
Recreational anglers hope to reel in red snappers now that the extended federal season is open. Recreational anglers in Mississippi will have 39 days to fish for red snapper in state and federal waters. Each week through September fourth red…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich about the challenges and changes that are going to happen in Biloxi. If you would like to join FoFo Gilich's Inauguration it will be held Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 pm…
News 25's Hank Davis interviews April Lollar about the Third Annual 5K Glow Run, Saturday June 17th at 8 pm at Washington St. Pavilion in Bay St. Louis.
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dave Jones about Dave and Shari's Jazz Party, June 17th 5 pm to 8 pm at Mosaic Tapas Restaurant in Ocean Springs.