Breakfast with the Mayor Preview
A lot of topics on tap for this morning’s Breakfast with the Mayor in Biloxi including the latest from the fatal train versus bus collision. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us in Biloxi with the details.
Are senior citizens a danger on the road?
Authorities say age may be a factor in the cause of yesterday’s three vehicle crash when an 81-year-old woman smashed her car into two buildings in Gulfport. Currently, there’s no age limit on when a driver can or can’t renew…
2017 Coast Observer Covey Awards
Hundreds of people who work hard to provide the best Gulf Coast experience were honored this evening at the 2017 Covey Awards. Tonight’s award show featured over 45 different categories such as best restaurant, best nightclub, best casino, and so…
Climb CDC students challenge Gulfport PD
The Gulfport Police Department continues to build stronger relationships with the community, especially the youth. Officers threw on a different type of uniform this evening to challenge students at Climb CDC to a friendly game of basketball. Team Blue Crew…
Jackson County town hall meeting
Tonight in Vancleave, a bit of confusion took a town hall meeting off course. Residents came out with questions and concerns about the Highway 57 bypass which has been in the planning stages for years. Many had to give up…
Richardson murder trial begins tomorrow in Biloxi
Today jury selections continue as one Coast man starts his new murder trial after being released on bond over two years ago. In 2011, then 71-year-old Harvill Richardson was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The…
Gulfport man charged with murder
One man is now behind bars, charged with murder in the strangulation death of a Gulfport woman. Police say 34-year-old Willie Cenales was charged with murdering 52-year-old Tammy Brown. Officers responded to the report of a suspicious death at 8…
Students spend spring break volunteering in Bay St. Louis
Around this time every year, college lets out for spring break. While some may vacation, others volunteer at the Starfish Café in Bay St. Louis, planting new produce and renovating their facility as part of the alternative spring break. Some…
Bus driver of deadly crash is interviewed
The National Transportation Safety Board has conducted an interview with the driver of the charter bus that was struck by a train, killing four in Biloxi. NTSB’s spokesman Peter Knudson tells News 25 the on-scene investigation is set to wrap…
Man reported missing in Ocean Springs
According to a Facebook post shared over 3,000 times, Lisa Bryant is searching for her husband, Stephen, who she hasn't heard from since Saturday. Her post says he could be near the water anywhere from Mississippi to Florida or Louisiana.…
Jackson County Pet of the Week
The Jackson County pet of the week is Pluto. He is a yellow lab mix. He’s about two months old.
Coffee With A Cop
Robert Underwood is one Jackson County resident that values the relationship between the police and the people they protect and serve.
Blue Crew and CDC basketball game
Gulfport Police Department’s effort to build stronger relationships within the community continues tonight for the third Blue Crew basketball game. This time each officer is teamed up with a student from Climb CDC in more of a mentor fashion. Gulfport…
Gulfport man charged with murder
On March 14th, 2017 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 34-year-old Willie Cenales of Gulfport on the charge of murder. On March 2, 2017 at approximately 8:15 a.m. Gulfport police responded to the 4700 block 11th Street in reference to a…
Do You Know These Women?
The D’Iberville Police Department needs help identifying two women who are accused of making fraudulent charges on a stolen credit card. D’Iberville Police Captain Marty Griffin says a victim reported her purse stolen from a Dollar Tree. In less than…
Teens read to young students at Harrison Central Elementary
Special guests read to students at Harrison Central Elementary this morning as Read across America Week continues. Over 30 students from West Harrison High, Harrison Central High, and North Gulfport Middle all read Dr. Seuss books to the second and…
District 5 town hall meeting in Jackson County
Tonight one Jackson County supervisor wants to hear from his constituents. District 5 Supervisor Randy Bosarge is holding a town hall meeting to talk about the upcoming projects in his district. He will focus on projects mainly in Vancleave. Sheriff…
Read across America Week
Harrison County School District students will be found with their nose in a book this week as they celebrate Read across America Week. There will be activities all week at schools like Harrison Central Elementary School. Each day will follow…
IMMS brings aquatic attractions back to Mississippi
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is nearing the completion of a $15 million expansion in Gulfport. The addition will be bringing aquatic interaction back to the Coast’s tourism industry for the first time since Hurricane Katrina destroyed Marine Life…
Do you know these women?
The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying two females accused of shoplifting. The two women are accused of shoplifting several items from a sports apparel store in the 2600 block of Beach Boulevard. The first woman is described as a…
IMMS brings aquatic attractions back to Mississippi
With all the buzz surrounding ongoing preparations for the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport, Coast residents are getting nostalgic for the days when Marine Life Oceanarium and the J.L. Scott Aquarium in Biloxi were still open for business. You won’t have…
Calendar of Coast cuties and animals helps Jackson County
Local studs are teaming up to help the Jackson County Animal Shelter for a project that’s almost too cute to handle. In efforts to raise money for the Jackson County Animal Shelter, volunteers recruited a mixture of handsome guys from…
Beach renourishment project in Harrison County
Harrison County officials could spend close to $3.5 million to restore beaches. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the shores of Gulfport and shares more on the improvement project. Whether it’s for recreation or exercise, Harrison County beaches are…
Elderly woman causes three car crash
The elderly woman who crashed her car into two buildings after barely dodging traffic on Pass Road in Gulfport managed to come out of the accident without serious injuries. The only other passenger in one of the three cars involved…