Severe Weather Hits the Gulf Coast
News 25's Hank Davis is out and about with details on the severe weather that's hitting the Gulf Coast.
Updated: Harrison County Sheriff's Deputy Involved in Accident
A Harrison County sheriff's deputy was injured after being involved in a single car accident. The officer was transported to a local hospital. Sheriff Troy Peterson confirms the officer is now in stable condition. Spokesman Chase Elkins with Mississippi Highway…
Leaving 2016 in the Past
We can finally close the books on the year 2016, but what is in store for 2017? The past year brought us many things: the next president of the United States, the first Cubs World Series in over a century,…
Bald Eagle Rescued in Hancock County
Around noon Sunday, Wild at Heart Rescue received calls about an injured bald eagle in Waveland. Residents reportedly saw the eagle touch down on a power line and collapse, falling to the ground below. Doug Pojeky with Wild at Heart…
2017 Commercial Fishing Seasons Begin
The beginning of a new year means the beginning of the commercial fishing season for some of the more sought after species of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Commercial seasons for flounder and red drum are now officially open in Mississippi’s…
Rivers Expected to Reach Flood Stage
We welcomed 2017 with a soggy start, but with significant rain still moving through the area, officials are warning Coast residents to keep an eye on the rising river levels. The rivers in Harrison County are already up with many…
Heavy Rain Causes Floods all over the Coast
The rain keeps coming down on the Coast and flooding is becoming a serious problem for residents. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson reports from East Biloxi where the rising water caused roads to close over the weekend. More than five inches…
One Injured in Shooting on New Year’s Morning
One person is injured after a shooting during a home invasion in Pass Christian Sunday morning. Police say the shooting happened at a house on Lynn Circle at six yesterday morning. According to police, the victim was rushed to the…
Harbor Lights Winter Festival Wraps Up
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival continues past the Christmas holiday, but not for much longer this year. The city will pull the plug on the lights for this season on January 1st. If you’d still like to get out…
Zaxby’s Ribbon Cutting in Gulfport
Residents and community leaders got a taste of what to expect from a southeast favorite for chicken strips and wings. Zaxby’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport held a “ZIP” party where dignitaries from the City of Gulfport were able to…
Pedestrian vs. Driver Dispute in Gulfport
A dispute between a pedestrian and a driver ends with shots fired and a police chase through the woods. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, a pedistrian was walking north on Canal Road when he got into a disagreement…
The Cost of a DUI in Mississippi
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights of celebration, but it’s also a huge night for DUI arrests as well. Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, but expensive. In the state of Mississippi, the first offense could…
Oyster Ball Drop Preparations at the Maritime and Seafood Museum
The Maritime and Seafood Museum in Biloxi will drop the oyster ball right into 2017 for the second year in a row. Starting at 8:30 Saturday night until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day you can join in on the…
Ingalls Latest Ship Building Contract
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has received a $468 million contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to build a ninth national security cutter. Ingalls Shipbuilding currently has two NSC ships in construction. These ships are scheduled to be delivered in 2018…
Dollar General Armed Robbery Suspect
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for help locating the person responsible for robbing a Gulfport Dollar General last night. Gulfport police say they are searching for a black male around 5’5”, wearing a mask, black jacket and black pants.…
Shots Fired on Canal Road
Just before 6 p.m., a man walking down Canal Road reached his hand out to a car passing by. The driver didn't know if the man hit the car or was trying to say something, so the driver backed his…
Zaxby’s Ribbon Cutting
A southeast favorite for chicken strips and wings opens Monday morning. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with more on what Coast residents can expect from the new Zaxby’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport.
Harbor Lights More Popular Than Last year
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about the Harbor Lights, show in Jones Park, Gulfport more popular than last year. As Harbor Lights will be going Nightly starting at 5:30 till 10:30 pm till January 1 2017. Tickets are…
Five Year Old Donates Christmas Money
Elise Imbert asked Santa for money this year but not for herself. She wanted to help local kids and animals in need. Today she donated 500 dollars to Tired Dog Rescue a nonprofit out of Gulfport. The Imbert family met…
Firework Safety
As you head to your nearest fireworks stand to bring in the New Year with a bang, make sure you set them off responsibly. Ahead of the New Year’s Eve holiday, Mississippi fire officials are issuing safety warnings to try…
New Year’s Eve Events Along The Coast
Before you start shedding pounds for the New Year, first you have celebrated ringing it in. Here's a list this weekend. Enjoy your New Year's Eve with a five course meal prepared by an award winning chef in the Julep…
Safe Ride Home Program
A local company offers a helpful option to people who drink a little too much on New Year’s Eve. News 25’s Kendra Turley has more on the Gulf Coast Yellow Cab’s Safe Ride Home Program. From casinos to bars and…
Traffic Accident Causes Traffic Delay
Traffic was backed up this morning on Cowan Lorraine Road after a traffic accident. A GMC Terrain collided with a Toyota Camry a little after 9 this morning at Lorraine Road and Reichold. AMR, Gulfport police and fire departments were…
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Corruption
Fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion...just some of the criminal activities a former Gautier Police Captain says he discovered, and reported. He says they were taking place at the city's police department, while he worked there. Former Gautier Police Captain Jerry Cooksey,…