Universities are an integral part of our state’s economy. Just how much money does our USM satellite campus generate for us on the Coast? That’s what University of Southern Mississippi officials addressed at an Economic Vibe meeting this morning. Some…
Hancock Sheriff Ricky Adams confirms Police Chief Mike De Nardo has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Initial reports indicate he was shot at the Police Station in Bay St. Louis this afternoon. News 25 has a crew en…
A new policy affecting inmates and their families across Mississippi has been postponed. That policy would limit inmates’ visitation to only immediate family. Last week, Mississippi Department of Corrections officials announced the change that would limit inmates’ visits from only…
Tonight the Gulfport Police Department is inviting the community out to the Orange Grove Community Center. The meeting is all a part of a strategic planning process for how the police department will operate over the next five years. It’s…
A DMR team recovered the body of a male victim in the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor this morning. Shrimp boaters called the DMR around 4:45 after they saw a man walk into the water, splash and never resurface. Members of…
One man is in custody after the FBI raids a home in Ocean Springs. Authorities searched the home near East Beach in Ocean Springs throughout the morning. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Ocean Springs Police Department and the Jackson…
The FBI, along with other law enforcement agencies, are raiding a home on Temple Terrace, near East Beach, in Ocean Springs. Agents were seen taking some documents out of the house and escorting a woman out of the home into…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews DMR representative Melissa Scallan about the body found today over around the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor after 7:15 this morning. UPDATE: DMR team recovered the body of an adult male a little after 7:15 this…
For the first time in 80 years, the Harrison County Fair kicked off today. There was plenty of excitement to go around on opening night, kicking off with Christian Night. Live music from local Christian entertainers took over the stage.…
Residents in Moss Point follow the City of Ocean Springs and start a petition to move toward a city manager form of government. The call for change comes after many residents were upset with the recent investigation and termination of…
Members of the Naval Construction Battalion Center push to spread awareness of suicide prevention among our veterans. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports on the base’s involvement in the nationwide 22 pushup challenge. These pushups are not a typical part of…
A state-wide celebration and a moment in history will be hosted in South Mississippi. Officials from the Gulf Coast jumped on buses to tour Centennial Plaza where the 200th anniversary celebration of Mississippi will take place in just over six…
As we do every Wednesday, we welcome former Major League Baseball catcher Barry Lyons to tell us about who will be speaking this coming Friday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum exhibit “Our Love Affair with Baseball.”
Police Chief Art McClung no longer has a job with the Moss Point Police Department. This came after he admitted to drinking alcohol before Pascagoula police stopped him for allegedly driving recklessly. What’s next for the Pascagoula Police Department who…
It’s finally time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs to return to their home turf. Tomorrow night, the Bulldogs will kick off their home opener against East Mississippi Community College. At the new facility, MGCCC officials are excited…
Earlier this week, the Biloxi Shuckers ended their season coming up just short of the playoffs. After ending the first half of the season a game and a half back from a playoff spot, the Shuckers ended the second half…
The Harrison County Fair kicks off today for the first time in over 80 years. Country singers and pageant queens will all grace the stage for the next five days. The arena is also being prepped for the rodeo set…
A former Mississippi State University employee turns herself in for embezzlement. Special agents with the Office of the State Auditor determined 63-year-old Susan Holder received excessive reimbursement for travel to the tune of $35,500. Evidence shows Holder charged travel to…
Police interactions with civilians are a hot topic in light of recent national events. It’s a topic that Gulfport police wanted to address the public on tonight. At the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport, young and old residents filled…
Mississippi Highway Patrol wrapped up their Labor Day enforcement period and News 25 has the weekend numbers for you. According to highway patrol, state wide one fatality was reported. There were 175 DUI arrests. One hundred and seventy vehicle crash…
The City of Moss Point is in search of a new police chief. The board of aldermen decided to fire already suspended Police Chief Art McClung. News 25’s Kenda Turley shows us the reaction from both residents and city officials.…
A move to bring a city manager to Ocean Springs is causing waves among the board of aldermen. Two petitions are currently out, one in favor of the current mayor-based system and the other in support of appointing a city…
For the first time since before Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi Parks and Recreation is bringing back dog training classes and registration is open all this week. Whether you want to teach your dog to sit, stay, rollover or behave while at…
Data from a new study shows a stark difference between Mississippi public college graduates in health and education related fields and STEM fields and their plans to stay in the state after they throw their cap. News 25’s Kristen Durand…