The battle for giving is still being fought at the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport. As Post 119 welcomes in the new year, Gulfport’s American Legion has raised around $28,000 for veterans, the homeless, and multiple programs aimed at…
As of 10:30 Monday morning, Zaxby’s is finally back on the Coast. Dozens waited in line for hours to get their hands on the restaurants trademark chicken strips. When doors finally did open, fans of the restaurant poured in to…
According to AAA, wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million crashes a year. With today’s heavy rainfall hitting the streets of South Mississippi, it’s important to remember the basics of safely driving in the rain. As the rain continues, travelers…
We not only brought in a new year this weekend, but plenty of rainfall as well. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us in Harrison County with an update on road conditions and flooding.
News 25's Hank Davis is out and about with details on the severe weather that's hitting the Gulf Coast.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…