The Flagship City officially welcomed its new leader Dane Maxwell. Maxwell took the oath of office this evening at the Pascagoula Senior Center, marking the start of his term as mayor of Pascagoula. He tells News 25 it’s been a…
The fireworks show is wrapping up in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Kendra Turley is at the show on Front Beach with some of the people who enjoyed the show.
A company has asked the Mississippi Gaming Commission for permission to build a casino for the third time. Mike Cavanaugh, who represents R&W Development, tells News 25 that the group has filed an application and requested that it be placed…
Ingalls Shipbuilding Division announced today that the amphibious transport dock Portland has completed her first set of sea trials. Ingalls’ test and trials team spent four days in the Gulf of Mexico operating the 11th San Antonio class ship and…
Today a record was broken by a fisherman at the 70th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Brett Rutledge of Mobile, Alabama broke the state record and brought in a female bull shark that weighed 354 pounds and four ounces.…
This Fourth of July weekend went fairly smooth for Mississippi Highway Patrol officers. Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins says there were no fatalities statewide over the weekend and ten people were arrested on DUI violations. Traffic is still expected to…
Beautiful colors and loud booms lighting up the sky are usually a symbol of the freedoms we have today thanks to those who fought for our freedom. For some of those veterans, the fireworks can be a harsh reminder of…
A Hancock County deputy is recovering after an accident during a car chase earlier today. In viewer video of the chase on Lake Shore Road you can see a deputy pull out his gun and aim. Moments later, the white…
Most inaugurations for city councils across the Coast took place last week, but one of the last ones will take place tonight. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Pascagoula Senior Center with details on the Flagship City’s swearing…
Biloxi Fire responded to a medical emergency call near Mary Mahoney's around 3:50 about "a man being down". When officials arrived on the scene, they found out three males overdosed on a bad batch of spice. Biloxi Fire, Biloxi PD…
Tempy Moore is the first female artist signed by the NFL through the Deacon Jones Foundation. Moore found her passion and calling by joining together two of her favorite things: sports and art. A self-taught charcoal pastel artist, Moore’s drawings…
The heat did not keep the crowds from flocking to Bay St. Louis this weekend for the 23rd annual Crab Festival. More than 6,000 pounds of fresh crab and 3,000 pounds of Gulf shrimp were cooked and served over the…
Volunteers are out and about, standing guard to make sure the federally protected least terns stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday. Volunteers are keeping a close eye on the nesting grounds of least turns after losing 99 percent…
In Biloxi, the area between the Small Craft Harbor and Oak Street in East Biloxi will be a fireworks free zone for July 4th. Signs will notify beachgoers of the change and police will be on hand to enforce the…
If you’re planning on attending the Fourth of July fireworks show in Gulfport, officials want to remind you of a firework free zone. In the area between Highway 49 and 15th street, south of Highway 90, you will not be…
Most inaugurations for city councils across the Coast took place last week. One of the last ones will take place tonight. Pascagoula Mayor-elect Dane Maxwell and the newly elected members of the incoming city council will take their oaths of…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a missing 15-year-old with diabetes and insulin dependency. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Donald Lee Russell III has been missing for more than a month. Ezell says his parents did not…
It’s a big weekend for recreational fishermen as the 70th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo gets underway today at Jones Park in Gulfport. Competitive fishing will go on through July 4th with thousands of dollars up for grabs. News…
The City of Bay St. Louis has officially sworn in seven city council members and their new mayor, Mike Favre. During the June 6th general elections, Favre came out on top with 86 percent of the vote defeating Republican challenger…
A man escaped his speed boat in Biloxi this afternoon just moments before it went up in flames. The explosion happened near the intersection of Lee Street and Highway 90 around 6 p.m. Officials say the boater was responsive at…
While people are enjoying their Fourth of July holiday with bright, loud fireworks your pets can become scared and run away, trying to find a safe haven. Pets go missing around the Fourth of July more than any other time…
Its summer, the temperatures are increasing and so are the number of animals that need homes. That’s why Floor Trader is asking the community to help them help local animal shelters. All you have to do is bring in pet…
Biloxi senior citizens put their dancing shoes on today while showing patriotic spirit at the senior’s Salute to the Military dance. The seniors were treated to a hamburger lunch with cupcakes and ice cream for dessert before hitting the dance…
Beginning Saturday, Mississippi drivers will have to follow three new laws aimed at keeping drivers and their passengers safe. Along with the seat belt law and the left lane law, it will now be illegal for passengers to ride in…