Mississippi Power Company says it will spend another $142 million on its Kemper County power plant, pushing its total cost above $6.6 billion. While the unit of Atlanta-based Southern Company will absorb $110 million of the cost, customers could be…
Today is the first day of “Mutti Gras.” The Humane Society of South Mississippi is celebrating with special deals on man’s best friend. The Humane Society is offering 35 percent off dog adoptions from today until Saturday. You can check…
Mardi Gras season is in full swing. Winn-Dixie wants to make sure you are prepared when making your Mardi Gras food, especially king cake. Winn-Dixie bakers simplify the king cake by breaking it down to three easy steps: twisting the…
The fate of one tree on Lovers Lane has been decided. Ocean Springs aldermen say it must go. During a City Council meeting tonight, the aldermen voted to remove the tree, saying it is too much of a safety hazard…
Casino patrons at the Golden Nugget Casino and other Landry properties may have lost money and not to the slots or table games. That’s because of a data breach, targeting visitors using their credit cards during a certain time period.…
Parts of eastern Mississippi have already been damaged by a tornado sweeping through the area today. Strong winds have caused trees to collapse over homes, schools and roadways in Newton and Lauderdale counties. That’s where most of the damage has…
As we all know, it’s Groundhog Day. According to a furry forecaster, spring will be here sooner than later. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning. Ahead of his ritual, fans came out in droves to celebrate Groundhog…
It’s supposed to be a picture perfect day for all the Mardi Gras parades that are set for this weekend, including the Krewe of Neptune Parade on Saturday. The parade will be led by parade marshal Michael Lewis, team ambassador for…
Classmates of a local high school football player struggling with a debilitating illness have been raising money to help cover his medical expenses. Today, a local business also chipped in. Pop Brothers in downtown Gulfport is donating half of its…
A big move could be in the works for the juvenile detention center of the Harrison County Youth Courts. In 2010, the Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center was housing around 22 juveniles on a given day. In 2015, that number…
Also at tonight’s City Council meeting, officials are discussing how to finalize upgrades to Popps Ferry Causeway Park, a project that’s been in the works for more than a decade. Plans call for additional boardwalks, a pavilion, and a botanical…
Tonight residents in east Biloxi will get updates on major city issues, including water rates and possible short-term relief from damaged roadways. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is proposing temporary pavement of seven roads in east Biloxi. News 25’s Shelby…
A D’iberville great officially announced his retirement tonight. Tears were shed and many paid their respects to City Manager and long time Harrison County Board of Supervisor Bobby Eleuterius. Eleuterius stepped down as city manager for D’iberville after serving as…
Gulfport police have made an arrest in Friday’s armed robbery at Hancock Bank off north Highway 49. Twenty-five year-old Daniel Lee Murphy of Saucier is charged with armed robbery in the case. The crime was captured on the bank’s surveillance…
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February 1st marked the beginning of Black History Month. News 25 caught up with Karen Sock, who made history right here along the Coast as the first African-American woman to run the daily operations of a casino. Originally from Ohio, Sock…
Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Event at Pet Smart. Adoption is $50 and you have to get them spade or neuter Feb 13th D’Iberville Feb 14th Golfport
Hopson Officailly Takes Over At USM The man tasked with taking USM Golden Eagle football to the next level was officially announced yesterday. Former Alcorn State head coach Jay Hopson was announced as USM’s new head coach during a press…
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News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about Mardi Gras Preps From Winn-Dixie.
When it comes to expressing their concerns on the ongoing infrastructure project, east Biloxi residents are not shy. Many residents said that they would welcome any kind of relief to make their roads smoother. That relief could be coming sooner…
News 25's Byan Kennedy interviews Aletha Burge about Free Tax Help For Lower Income Families.
They’ve gone and done it again. The Biloxi High School Show Choir is a dangerous group, indeed. At least, if you’re competing against them. The choir, known as the Sound Surge, kicked off their seven week competition season by winning…
This afternoon, Southern Miss introduced new head football coach Jay Hopson. Hopson was an assistant coach on some good Southern Mississippi football teams during the 2000s. Now, he’s returning to try and duplicate that success as the program’s leader. Hopson…