Two Percent Restaurant Tax Vote in Pascagoula
Today is the day in Pascagoula as voters have another chance to come out and vote on a possible two percent restaurant tax. News 25’s Hank Davis has the details.
Southern Strike Providing Meals
Military service members need fuel to train and fight. They need nutritional meals to continue the fight where ever they are. For them to eat well, food service specialists prepare four nutritional meals at the Combat Readiness Training Center during…
Mother and Two Young Daughters Killed Halloween Night in MS
A mother and her two daughters were killed when the trailer they were riding on was struck by a pickup truck in a small Mississippi town on Halloween night. Thirty-three-year-old Kristina Shaver, 8-year-old Baylie Shaver and 2-year-old Brooke Shaver died…
Fundraiser Today for Former Papa John’s Employee
Papa John’s Pizza will be hosting a fundraiser today for one of their former employees, Brittany Berry. Brittany’s vehicle was struck during a high speed chase in D’Iberville. The 22-year-old suffered four broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken pelvis…
Vicksburg Mayor Calls for BP Money
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs is looking to collect $1.5 million in BP oil spill settlement money for tourism projects within the city. In a press conference Monday, Flaggs said he hopes lawmakers will vote to disperse BP funds to all…
Two Percent Restaurant Tax Returns to the Polls in Pascagoula
The major elections may be one week away, but Pascagoula voters are hitting the polls today. Residents will decide whether or not to approve a two percent restaurant tax. The purpose of this tax is to improve several aspects of…
Officer Involved Shooting in Vancleave
A man is in the intensive care unit at Ocean Springs Hospital after being shot by Jackson County deputies last night. Deputies responded to a call of an armed man on Sugar Gate Drive shortly after 11 p.m. and were…
Woman Dies in Halloween Car Accident
A woman who was ejected in a one-vehicle crash in Harrison County last night dies of her injuries. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove identifies 21-year-old Alisha Davenport of Poplarville as the victim of that crash. According to officials, Davenport was…
Search for Missing Fisherman
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chief Tim Hendricks about the search for a missing man that fell into the water earlier this morning around 2:30 am.
Officer Involved Shooting
Department received a call serve about a suicide threat Sunday afternoon. The deputy who first arrived on the scene became the target, as the suspect began firing a gun at the patrol vehicle. The deputy returned fire and police were…
Trick or Treating at Virginia College
Virginia College in Biloxi provided some indoor trick or treating for the kids this afternoon. From 4 until 6, the school let their students’ children, as well as any kids from the public, walk through their haunted hallway, knock on…
Officer Involved shooting
One person is in the hospital after an overnight officer involved shooting. Details are limited at the moment but here's what we do know. Sometime after midnight, officers were called to a scene off of Sugar Gate Road in Vancleave.…
From a Witch’s Point of View
For trick or treaters, the witching hour is only on Halloween night, but for one Jackson County woman who identifies herself as a witch, it runs around the clock. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson reports. She doesn’t wear a pointy black…
Trick or Treating at Virginia College
Halloween is upon us. As night approaches, the ghouls and monsters are on the loose. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us from Virginia College in Biloxi with more of the Coast’s Halloween fun.
Biloxi Bay Open for Oyster Harvesting
For the first time in at least 40 years, Biloxi Bay will open for oyster harvesting. The State Department of Marine Resources announced the reefs in the Biloxi Bay portion of the Mississippi Sound will open at sunrise on Tuesday.…
The Highlands Games Meet Halloween at Southern Elite Fitness
It looks like one local gym is getting into the Halloween spirit. Southern Elite Fitness in D’Iberville hosted the Halloween Highlands Games where strong men donned their kilts and some crazy costumes before competing in traditional feats of strength like…
Trick or Treat Down the Street
For those who wanted to take their Halloween celebrations to the street, the City of Ocean Springs’ Trick or Treat Down the Street event was the answer. All of the store fronts in the city’s downtown area passed out candy…
Tiki Trick or Treat
Spooky and creative costumes filled Margaritaville this evening for the resort’s Tiki Trick or Treat Celebration. Venues on each floor provided candy and activities for trick or treaters of all ages. Officials with the resort say they always want to…
Trunk or Treat at the Harrison County Fairgrounds
A massive crowd showed up for Harrison County’s first ever trunk or treat at the Harrison County fairgrounds. Miniature monsters and part-time princesses were lined up for as far as the eye can see anticipating free candy, hayrides, a movie…
Ocean Springs Students Dance to “Thriller”
Michael Jackson’s hit “Thriller” is probably one of the top tracks on the radio on Halloween. Today, a group of sixth grade zombies at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School performed the song live. Over 100 of the school’s sixth graders…
City of Gulfport Employees Dress up for Halloween
Bob Ross, Axl Rose, even an inmate, were all working for the City of Gulfport today. Well, city workers were disguised as those people. City employees really got into the Halloween spirit today by doing their daily duties in costume.…
Veterans Have Flight of a Lifetime
Four U.S. Military Veterans took a flight down memory lane this morning. Thanks to the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, World War II veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home flew in a restored 1940s Boeing-Stearman. Their faces lit up when…
Governor Bryant Appeals LGBT Decision
Governor Phil Bryant is asking a federal appeals court to uphold a state law that allows merchants and government employees to cite religious beliefs to deny or delay services to same-sex couples. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves blocked the law…
Ric McCluskey Press Conference
Fourth congressional district Libertarian candidate Ric McCluskey recently made claims that incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo has not been truthful about his service in the National Guard. Today, he took the fight straight to Congressman Palazzo’s doorstep. Also on hand was…