First Day Of Summer
It's only going to get hotter from here on out today is the summer solstice marking the official beginning of summer. News 25's Gina Tomlinson caught up with people on the coast to see how they spent it. June 20th…
8th Annual Dale Brown Sports Academy
The 8th annual dale brown sport academy tipped off this morning the former Pascagoula, University of Kentucky and NBA star is passing along his basketball knowledge at Grace Independent Baptist church for the next few days. Brown tells News 25,…
Guilty Plea
Margaret Sanchez has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in the stabbing death of a Bourbon Street dancer and mother whose dismembered body washed up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast back in 2012. Margaret Sanchez, of Metairie, Louisiana pleaded…
Armed Robbery Suspect
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating the suspect wanted for armed robbery. On June 18th the Gulfport Police Department responded to family dollar to a reported armed robbery. Police say one black male suspect entered…
Back Bay Underway
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Back Bay Road construction in Biloxi Mississippi.
Dangerous Temperatures On The Gulf Coast
Runners pounding the pavement early in the morning. For obvious reasons. Tony Wehner tells News 25, "Incredibly hot in the afternoon, suffocating actually yesterday, so get it done early this morning so it's at least somewhat cool." The heat index…
Plans For Pharmacy School Move Forward
Plans to open a pharmacy school at the William Carey tradition campus continue to move forward. The university has already secured three-point-two million dollars for the startup, but will need roughly 600-thousand more. Officials are considering putting it on the…
Hazmat Spill Backs Up Traffic For Hours
A traffic nightmare in Jackson County this morning as I-10 westbound was backed up for hours after a hazmat spill in Vancleave. Around 6:15 this morning, an 18-wheeler dumped over 200 gallons of diesel onto the interstate near exit 57.…
Mississippi Burning Case Closed
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announces an end to the active federal and state investigation into the 1964 murders of three civil rights volunteers in Neshoba County. At a press conference this morning hood said investigators have concluded there are…
U.S. Judge To Hear Anti-1523 Arguments
On Monday, a federal judge will hear arguments over challenges to a law that many are labeling discriminatory. House Bill 15-23 or the religious accommodations act will become law July first unless it is blocked by U.S. district judge "Carlton…
2016 Father Of The Year
U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran Dick Wilson is a father of five, grandfather of eleven and now the Biloxi Lion Club's 2016 Father of the Year. Wilson was chosen as father of the year because of his lifetime volunteer work…
Father's Day Baseball Tournament
What better way to hit a home-run than to do it with dad during some father-son baseball? The Gulfport Youth Sports Association Father's Day Tournament was a great opportunity to watch some ball and spend some quality time on dad's…
KKK Flyer Found On Driveway
Douglas Myatt and his neighbors received KKK flyer on there driveway. Douglas Myatt tells News 25, "I went out this morning to the front yard, just to look around and there was a plastic bag in the driveway with a…
Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered
After his cousin disappeared under water Samuel Lewis rushed into the nearest public place yelling for help: Samuel tells News 25, "A man just went underwater and he ain’t came back up, and I need some help I can’t swim"…
Diesel Spill On I-10 Westbound Close To Exit 57
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the diesel spill on I-10 Westbound close to Exit 57, Vancleave. MDOT officials are reporting a hazmat spill on Interstate 10 Westbound near exit 57. Right now the right lane is closed. The…
BREAKING: MALE SWIMMER REPORTED MISSING NEAR ISLAND VIEW CASINO
Multiple agencies are responding to a report of a missing person in the waters near The Island View Casino in Gulfport. According to Gulfport Fire Chief, Mike Beyerstedt, the adult male went missing shortly after 5 p.m. News 25 has…
Community College Tuition Hike
Mississippi community colleges will increase by an average of seven percent this fall. Thirteen of the independently governed schools across the will raise tuition charges as well are required fees. Of the increases, Mississippi gulf coast community college will charge…
Fear Free Certification
One local vet is taking the "pet" out of petrified by using new techniques through his fear free certification. Fear Free creates a relaxed environment for cats and dogs so their anxiety drops at the vet' office. Dr. Michael Sheffield…
Sun-N-Fun Horse Show
The horses have returned to the Harrison County fairgrounds. This time for the sun and fun quarter horse show. For the 10th year, riders will take the arena for this breed specific competition. Competitors as young as 9 all the…
Firm Hired To Market Aquarium
Commission will hire a Baton Rouge frim to market the Mississippi Aquarium slated to be built across from Jones Park. Mesh integrated marketing and advertising will be responsible for the marketing campaign to raise money needed to pay for the…
Dangerous Heat
May feel nice on this 90 degree day but do you know signs of heat exhaustion? AMR here on the gulf coast already responded to 22 heat emergencies in 2016 and 6 alone this month. While South Mississippi is no…
Bench Warrent Amnesty Day Monday
Residents with an active bench warrant for arrest in the city of Gulfport have the chance to make it right without fear of arrest. Monday will be bench warrant amnesty day when the city will waive the $678 dollar contempt…
Search For Fraud Suspect
Biloxi police are asking for help identifying this woman. She is wanted in connection with felony credit card fraud, which police say happened at multiple locations in both Biloxi and Gulfport. She is believed to have used a stolen fuel…
Police Investigating Possible Shooting
A man is recovering after being shot in Gulfport last night. Around 9:30 Gulfport police received a call about shots fired in the west Gulfport area in the neighborhood near 45th avenue. Later police learned a male was being treated…