Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Fund
The recent passing of a Lizana volunteer firefighter has brought to light a larger issue faced by many of our men and women who freely give up their time and risk their lives for the good of our community. Many…
Overcrowding at the Humane Society
That doggy in the window won’t cost you too much if you shop at the Humane Society of South Mississippi tomorrow. Due to an overcrowded facility, you can adopt many dogs and cats for just $15. The Humane Society has…
State Jobless Rate Down
Mississippi’s jobless rate fell to six percent in April as people exited the labor force. It is the state’s lowest unemployment rate since January 2008. Mississippi’s jobless rate dropped for the fourth straight month, down from 6.3 percent in March…
Spatial Technology Laboratory Dedication at Gulfport High School
Forgotten graves in the Mississippi City Cemetery are found thanks to mapping software used by a group of local students. Gulfport High students used geographic information system software to find unmaintained grave sites, some dating back to the 1800’s. The…
J. Con Maloney Speaks at “Our Love Affair with Baseball” Luncheon
Guests from the Mississippi Hall of Fame continue to travel down to Biloxi to speak at the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” exhibition series. Former owner of the Jackson Mets and Jackson Generals J.Con Maloney livened up the crowd with…
Gulfport Police Department Memorial Ceremony
The Gulfport Police Department is remembering not just co-workers but family, friends and heroes. The entire lobby was packed for the memorial ceremony at the Gulfport Police Department. The memorial was focused on honoring members of law enforcement who sacrificed…
Special Olympics Need Boats
The Special Olympics of South Mississippi are preparing for their competitions tomorrow. One race may not happen without your help. Last night’s raging storm damaged the sail boats they had set up on the sand to compete in tomorrow’s Special…
Overcrowded Animals at the Humane Society
Things are a little crowded over at the Humane Society of South Mississippi today. Nearly 400 cats and dogs are in need of a home. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us to let us know “how much is that doggy…
Kidnapping and Sexual Battery Suspect Arrested
Gulfport police arrested 32-year-old Joshua Dallas for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assault his ex-girlfriend. Investigators say Dallas and the victim were arguing over the phone, when Dallas arrived at the Magnolia State apartment complex. They then fought and choked the…
Gulfport Man Arrested for Sexual Battery of a Minor
On May 20, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23 –year-old Dominique Montez Macon, of Gulfport, on the charges of Burglary of a Residence and Sexual Battery of a Minor. Macon’s arrest was the result of a complaint initiated by…
Special Olympics Torch Run
The state summer games held in Biloxi aren’t officially underway yet, but things and people are already up and running for this weekend’s special Olympics. This morning, members of our local law enforcement had the honor of carrying the Special…
State School Board To Discuss Title IX
The Mississippi Department of Education has called a special teleconference with all board members to discuss the recent Title IX federal guidance that calls on all public schools in the country to allow transgender students to use restrooms and locker…
Fatal Wreck at Busy Intersection of HWY 67 and Traditions Parkway
Yet another fatal car wreck blocked the intersection of Highway 67 and Traditions Parkway this morning. One woman not wearing a seat belt was ejected out of the white Malibu and died on the scene. Three other passengers in the…
Miles For Mary C.
Katarina Luketich interviews Stacy Howell about the Miles For Mary C, Saturday June 4th.
Storm Chaser Video
The constant thunder or the sound of your emergency alarm alerting you to tornado warnings, I’m sure last night’s storm woke up in the middle of the night. If you're like me and didn't get out of bed here's a…
Tired Dog Duck Derby
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Robin Bush about the Tired Dog Duck Derby May 21st 2016, 12 pm to 4 pm at The Dock Bar & Grill.
Fatal Accident At Hwy 67 & Traditions
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Pat Sullivan about today's accident on Highway 67 and Traditions Parkway where one reported fatality has happened.
Storm Preparation
Tornado warnings and funnel clouds took the Gulf Coast by surprise earlier this week. More severe weather is headed this way. In preparation, the City of Gulfport moved piles of sand and sandbags to three separate locations for residents to…
Historic East Howard Avenue Walking Tour
In Biloxi, May is preservation month. Tonight, dozens roamed the streets of Howard Avenue taking in the deep history of the downtown area. Folks joined in on the tour at the Biloxi Library and Civic Center and then took a…
Firefighters Learn Aircraft Safety
Earlier this week, a plane crashed in Tupelo, prompting multiple fire agencies to respond to the scene. Tonight, The Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center held a joint fire training where all regional partners learned what to do in similar emergency…
Body Found in Texas Could Possibly be Missing Pascagoula Woman
Richardson, Texas police and the FBI are investigating after a body was found in a rural part of northeast Collin County, near Farmersville, late Thursday. The identity of the body has not been released and will be confirmed by the…
Moss Point Native Devin Booker named NBA All-Rookie First Team
Moss Point native and first round NBA Draft pick Devin Booker added another achievement to his collection after being named to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team. Booker played in 76 games for the Phoenix Suns, averaging nearly 14 points, two…
2016 Speckled Trout World Championship
Anglers from across the Gulf Coast had 10,000 reasons to be at Island View Casino this evening. A meeting was held for captains participating in the 2016 Sparberry Schankin Memorial Speckled Trout World Championship Fishing Tournament. There’s a $10,000 first…
Public Meeting on Gulf of Mexico Drilling
Dozens of men and women took a stand against offshore drilling leases this afternoon in Gulfport. The Obama administration recently released its proposed five year offshore drilling plan for the years 2017 to 2022. Tonight, the Bureau of Ocean Energy…