Tropical Storm Hermine made hurricane status this afternoon as Hurricane Hunters were investigating the storm. This storm is the first close call the Coast has seen this season. News 25’s Kristen Durand went along for the ride. She gives us…
Businesses all along the Coast are laboring to accommodate large crowds and shoppers as the Labor Day weekend draws near. From restaurants to boutiques, owners tell News 25 they hope locals and tourists take advantage of all the sales and…
It was lights, camera, action for North Bay Elementary this morning. Today, students auditioned to see who could make the cut for their morning news program. Nine talented fifth graders gave it their all while reading and reporting the news…
Whataburger held another fundraiser this evening for those who couldn’t make it out to the Kroc Center for breakfast. Twenty percent of proceeds from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. were donated back to the Salvation Army. You can donate food…
We are less than 48 hours away from the first Saturday of the college football season and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will travel to Lexington to play the Kentucky Wildcats. USM is used to facing SEC match ups to…
Starting today you can get a little taste of some of the Coast’s high end restaurants, thanks to the launch of Restaurant Month, designated for the month of September. Starting today, a long list of Coast dining establishments will have…
Pancakes were passed around the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center this morning for a free breakfast event. This event kicked off the Salvation Army and Whataburger’s Hunger Action Month, part of Hunger Awareness Month. The breakfast got the word out about…
Last Friday, Operation Relief rolled out of the Coast with supplies for Louisiana flood victims. Tomorrow, they’re doing it again. As a part of Operation Relief, Brandon’s ATV Service continues to collect supplies at Rouses in Diamondhead. Thanks to a…
A third victim has died as a result of Sunday’s bus crash in St. John Parish. Louisiana State Police confirm 33-year-old Vontravis Kelly of Moss Point died this morning from injuries he obtained in the crash. Kelly is the second…
A local family wanted to show appreciation to the Department of Marine Resources for the service they do for the Coast, but it’s the DMR who will be honoring them instead. Chase Thompson has one of the rarest genetic disorders…
Mississippi Power is sending 80 servicemen to Florida this afternoon to assist their sister company Gulf Power due to Hurricane Hermine. The crew from Mississippi will ride out the initial impact of Hermine and quickly go to work, helping to…
Former Biloxi High School football player Devoriae Martin is back behind bars after he failed to show up for court on multiple charges. Martin is accused of committing several crimes in 2015 including kidnapping, armed robbery and embezzlement. The former…
The University of Southern Mississippi football team will open their season Saturday night at the University of Kentucky. USM looks to build on a strong 2015 performance, but must find an identity under new head coach Jay Hopson. News 25’s…
Local nonprofits are preparing for a new federal rule that would increase the number of people eligible for overtime pay. The rule would boost the salary threshold for overtime exemption from $23,600 annually to $47,467 annually. While the new rule…
The Shuckers took the field at MGM Park for the final home game of the regular season. The team encouraged all of Shuck Nation to head out to MGM Park to cheer them on against the Jackson Generals. Concession stands…
Did the Pascagoula chief of police show special treatment toward Moss Point Police Chief Art McClung when McClung was pulled over last month? Why did a Pascagoula supervisor ask officers to turn off the microphone on the dash cam video?…
From billionaire to inmate, former Mississippi attorney Dickie Scruggs opened up about his jail time while he was in Pascagoula today. Scruggs says it was the time he spent in federal prison that lead him to start a non-profit organization…
The University of Southern Mississippi football team opens the season Saturday night at the University of Kentucky. USM is led by veteran quarterback Nick Mullens. Hank Davis is in Hattiesburg with more.
Eleven years have passed since Katrina struck South Mississippi and some eyesores are still left behind. That could soon change if the U.S. Department of Treasury approves a new program. The “Blight Elimination Program,” by the Mississippi Home Corporation, aims…
Mechanical failure caused nearly 50 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto a dock at Pass Christian Harbor today. A truck was filling up a tank at the Pass Christian Harbor when the line blew, causing about 45 gallons of…
Representative John Read of Gautier says it is an honor and a privilege to step into his new role as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Read was appointed to the committee by Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. Read…
Did the Pascagoula chief of police show special treatment toward Moss Point Police Chief Art McClung when McClung was pulled over last month? Why did a Pascagoula supervisor ask officers to turn off the microphone on the dash cam video?…
The Salvation Army is in dire need of your help. After sending loads of food to Louisiana flood victims, the Salvation Army has seen their stock of food lowered drastically. Shelves that once held numerous canned foods are now nearly…
Coast community members want to make sure Louisiana flood victims are not forgotten about. There are a number of collections going on this week. Today and Thursday, you can drop off collections until 6 at the Rouses in Diamondhead. Today…