Possible child abduction in Waveland
Law enforcement are investigating a possible child abduction near a Waveland Walmart. News 25’s Hank Davis is at the scene and has the latest.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week
Mississippi’s bicentennial weekend also marked the beginning of Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week. That celebration continues through Saturday. The purpose of this week is to share the Navy’s story with people in the community and raise awareness of the Navy,…
Black Spring Break Preparations
Each year, college students come from all over the south to Biloxi for parties and other events during Mississippi Spring Break Weekend. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a preview of what tourists and locals can expect starting Friday. From…
“Kids first” at local baseball complexes in Hancock County
Baseball fans are rejoicing as their favorite time of the year is upon us. Leaders in Hancock County have decided that this baseball season will be all about the kids. Some groups are complaining that they’re being denied access to…
Man accused of killing toddler appears in Hancock County court
A new trial date is set for the Hancock County man facing charges for killing his girlfriend’s baby. Charles Connetti III pleaded not guilty for murdering his girlfriend’s one-year-old son. Connetti entered the plea after appearing in Hancock County court…
Local woman escaped Nazi Germany
It’s been nearly 80 years since a Long Beach woman escaped Nazi Germany, but some painful memories from her childhood remain fresh in her mind. Now, decades later, she’s on a mission to take another overseas trip to Jerusalem. Her…
Smoke causes emergency evacuation at Pass Christian Walmart
This morning it could have been a very dangerous situation if employees and shoppers didn't evacuate a Walmart in Pass Christian as dark smoke seeped into the supercenter's building. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was on the scene and shows us…
Man arrested for possession of marijuana and questioning in murder investigation
The second suspect wanted for drug possession and questioning in a Gulfport murder is now in the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, deputies arrested 45-year-old Eric Boykin of Gulfport for one felony count of possession…
Kemper update
Mississippi Power Co. says it needs one more month and another $99 million to finish its $7.2 billion Kemper County power plant. The subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Co. said in a stock filing Monday that it has finished repairs from…
Come see ‘The Little Mermaid’
Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, and the rest of “The Little Mermaid” cast are performing at Climb CDC in Gulfport one last time this coming weekend. Come be a part of the fun with Downstage Production’s “The Little Mermaid” play that…
Update for Caillavet Street drivers
Caillavet Street is now open to pedestrians, but motorists driving in Biloxi will have to wait just a little bit longer. The highly-traveled street was set to re-open today, but because of recent weather conditions road work had to be…
Happy Birthday Mississippi
Mississippi turns 200 this year. This weekend, residents and even some out-of-towners celebrated the state’s rich culture. News 25’s Taylor Rubach reports from Centennial Plaza, showing us how South Mississippians celebrated the bicentennial. All families, local and travelers, spent their…
Pedestrian hit and killed on I-10 in Jackson County
The man who died in an early morning accident on I-10 in Jackson County Sunday has been identified. Authorities say a man from Pascagoula was driving west around 3 a.m. when he crashed into 38-year-old Kevin Antonio Smith of Gulfport…
Train hits vehicle sending two to the hospital in Long Beach
Two people are injured after a train and pick-up truck collide in Long Beach yesterday. Long Beach police tell News 25 the pick-up truck was crossing the tracks on Island View Avenue when the train hit. According to authorities, two…
NTSB releases preliminary report on Biloxi train and bus crash
About 2:12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, a 2016 Van Hool motorcoach, operated by Echo Transportation and occupied by a 60-year-old driver and 49 passengers was traveling northbound on Main Street in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. The motorcoach approached…
Aggravated Assault Arrest Pass Christian
A Pass Christian man is behind bars for a Sunday night assault involving gunfire which struck a vehicle occupied by three children and two adults. Authorities say the incident happened around 9:30 last night on east North Street. 42 year…
Aggravated Assault On An Officer
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars on multiple charges including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received a call around four this morning of a person driving and acting suspiciously at the Circle…
Multiple School Districts Issue Delays
Students are now back in class after many South Mississippi schools delayed due to the weather. Here's a look at Lyman Elementary school this morning as students made their way in. Harrison county schools were on a two and a…
Recap On Morning Storms South Mississippi
South Mississippi had a rough start to the week with severe weather passing through the coast this morning... Fortunately no serious damage was reported in Harrison, Jackson, and Hancock Counties. Some leaves and sand swept on to Highway 90 because…
Walmart Evacuated Pass Christian
Air conditioning units caught fire inside Walmart in Pass Christian...causing everyone to evacuate. Firefighters responded to the store off Highway 90 around 11am to dark smoke coming out of the vents. Fortunately no one was injured and no damage was…
Navy Week
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rear Admiral Bret Muilenburg about Navy Week at the Seabee Day: Saturday, April 8th, 9 am to 4 pm. for more infromation please visit www.outreach.navy.mil
Weather Conditions: Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Rupert Lacy about the effect the weather has had on the coast.
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS DELAY OPENINGS
Due to the possibility of severe weather this morning, a number of South Mississippi school districts have delayed openings. Harrison County School District: 2.5 hour delay from original start time Bay-Waveland School District: 9 a.m. start time All USM Campuses:…
Big crowds expected at Bicentennial Celebration
The party is just getting started at Centennial Plaza as tomorrow night’s performance from the Band Perry is expected to draw thousands. This afternoon, live music acts played throughout the day and attendees took advantage of an impressive spread made…