Turkeys for Law Enforcement
Several Jackson County business owners banded together to put a turkey on the tables of those who otherwise may have had to go without and even had a few to give out to local law enforcement. The Gulf Coast Hispanic…
Thanksgiving Shopping Rush
Grocery stores across the Coast have been busy all week as people stock up on Thanksgiving items. Today shoppers at Jerry Lee’s Grocery in Pascagoula scrambled for turkeys, ham, and all the homemade fixings the deli has to offer. Some…
Low Gas Prices and More Cars on the Road
Gas prices are down and the number of cars on the road is up for the Thanksgiving holiday. While last year’s Thanksgiving gas prices averaged over $2.50 a gallon, this year the national average is $2.14. According to the American…
Memorial Selling Psychiatric Hospital
Reports are Gulfport's Memorial Hospital is ready to take the next step with its psychiatric care. Memorial is moving ahead with plans to sell its psychiatric hospital Memorial Behavioral Health which is located in Orange Grove. Harrison County and the…
Simon City Royals Kidnap Other Members
Three Gulfport Simon City Royals gang members are behind bars and charged with kidnapping two other Simon City Royals. According to Gulfport Public Information Officer Sergeant Joshua Bromen, Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Blaklyn Taylor, 28-year-old Brett Ridens and 26-year-old Elizabeth…
Shaggy’s Food Drive
Shaggy’s in the Pass teamed up with the fire department to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving. The restaurant’s annual food drive started on November 1st. In less than one month, the company collected 10,000 items. The Pass location…
Overtime Rule Blocked
A new overtime rule that many believe would change how businesses across the nation would operate has been blocked. Last night, a federal judge in Texas blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule supposed to take effect on December…
Employees’ Refusal to Cop Angers Shoppers
According to our media partner The Sun Herald, both Piggly Wiggly workers who refused service to a Pascagoula police officer have been suspended. A Pascagoula police officer dressed in uniform was allegedly denied service at a Piggly Wiggly. The story…
Shelter in Need of Donations
A place that aims to support women in need is now in need of your help. The Sisters Strengthening Sisters Women and Children Shelter has been serving the Gulf Coast community since 2009. Women from all different walks of life…
Biloxi Council Reviews Proposed Ward Lines
Some Biloxi residents may find themselves in new wards and voting at different polling places when municipal elections take place in May. Today, the Biloxi City Council began discussing the proposed redrawn ward lines, but has yet to make a…
Make-A-Wish Child Turns on Lights at Jones Park
A child selected by Make-A-Wish flipped the switch this evening in Jones Park, lightning up the sky and kicking off the start of the Harbor Light show. Six-year-old Asher Griffin was born with a critical heart defect. This time last…
Employees' Refusal to Cop Angers Shoppers
A Pascagoula police officer dressed in uniform was allegedly denied service at a Piggly Wiggly. The story has gone viral, traveling beyond Moss Point city limits where the alleged incident took place. As an internal investigation by Piggly Wiggly is…
Accident Shuts Down Parts of I-10
A two car accident shuts down Interstate 10 causing delays for westbound drivers. A car crashed into a stalled vehicle near Exit 38 just before 7 this evening. Westbound lanes of I-10 shut down as first responders worked to clear…
Suspects Starts Fires after Vehicle Chase
A man and women did nearly everything they could to avoid authorities this morning. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, deputies attempted to pull over a pickup truck with no tag. The driver fled the deputy and entered into…
A Father’s Fast Acting Saves Children
One Ocean Springs family lost everything in a destructive house fire, but thanks to a father’s quick thinking his children are safe. News 25’s Hank Davis caught up with him this afternoon and brings us the story. In Ocean Springs,…
Gulf Coast Industries Needs Beads
Gulf Coast Industries does its part to help a specific portion of the Coast gain employment, but they need help to continue those services. Gulf Coast Industries both employs and trains developmentally disabled adults. Through this work they learn skills…
Walking off Thanksgiving at Beauvoir
4,500 calories: that’s how much the average American consumes at a Thanksgiving get together, according to the Calorie Control Council. Beauvoir in Biloxi is making a way for you to trim off some of that holiday meal by hosting “Walking…
Morning Star Baptist Gives Away 100 Turkeys
As families across America get ready to put a big dinner on the table Thursday, 100 more families who may have otherwise had to go without will have a turkey on the table now thanks to Morning Star Baptist Church…
Moving Forward with Keesler Gate Replacement
The Biloxi City Council hired an appraiser to keep the ball rolling on the Keesler gate project. The appraiser will take a look at the properties at Forrest Avenue at Division Street. Those homes sit on the piece of land…
Harbor Lights Preview Tonight
The City of Gulfport is giving News 25 a sneak peek of Harbor Lights at Jones Park. A child selected by Make-A-Wish flipped the switch this evening, lighting up the sky. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Jones Park…
Teen Attacked by Dog on the Road to Recovery
Jaxon Ronsonet, the teenager attacked by a pit bull mix in Biloxi, is making big strides toward recovery after his leg was amputated. Today his mother, Tiffany Ronsonet, posted to Facebook the great news that Jaxon has made significant progress…
Armed Suspects Rob Gulfport Gas Station
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for help in bringing two suspects to justice after an armed robbery took place at a gas station yesterday evening. At 7:36 p.m. last night, police responded to the scene of the robbery, the…
Local Police Reaction to Ambush Shootings
This past weekend, four police officers were shot while on duty, adding to a violent year in law enforcement. News 25’s Laurene Callander caught up with local officers to get their reaction on the violence. It’s not unusual to see…
Armed Robbery Investigation
Gulfport police are investigating an armed robbery that happened last night around 7:30 at the Chevron Gas station on Kelly Avenue. Police say two suspects entered the business wearing gloves and masks. One pulled out what appeared to be a…