Traffic plan for Spring Break events
Spring Break is now underway on the Coast and we want to remind you about changes to the flow of traffic on Highway 90 in Gulfport and Biloxi. Highway 90…
Picayune man jailed after fleeing from Diamondhead traffic stop
A Picayune man is in jail after fleeing from sheriff's deputies who tried to initial a traffic stop. Sheriff Ricky Adam said deputies tried to pull over 25-year-old Clay Necaise after he ran a stop sign in the back of…
Gulf Coast Mitsubishi cuts ribbon on D'Iberville dealership
Community leaders and D'Iberville Middle School students were on hand Friday morning to officially open the Gulf Coast Mitsubishi dealership. As part of its grand opening, Mitsubishi presented…
Stone County hosting hazardous waste collection event
A Stone County hazardous waste collection event is set to run from 8 AM to noon on Saturday, April 13. Hazardous waste will be collected at the Stone County rubbish collections site. For safety reasons those who drop off waste…
Pascagoula man charged with sex crimes against juvenile
A Pascagoula man has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile and other crimes. Pascagoula Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Shane Steiner on Wednesday on charges of sexual battery while in a position of trust, child pornography and assault. He was…
Lightning strike near house in Gulfport
Some South Mississippians spent much of the day Thursday cleaning up debris from Wednesday’s storms. News 25’s Ethan Krauss caught up with one Gulfport resident who says lightning struck right…
Biloxi Police preparing ahead of a big event weekend
As the coast heads into a big event weekend, News 25's Brooke Parker checks in with Biloxi Police Department to see if they are feeling ready to handle…
Mississippi creates a PSA for those with cognitive disabilities
Mississippi is now the second state to have a PSA for people with cognitive disabilities after passing House Bill 873. The alert will be known as 'Purple Alert' an…
Wreck on Highway 49 blocks northbound lane
The Gulfport Police Department is currently working a wreck on Highway 49 and 30th Street. The northbound lanes of Highway 49 are blocked from 32nd Street to 29th Street. Drivers are asked to find an alternate route. Gulfport Police Department…
Lucedale City Park receiving major upgrades
The Lucedale City Park is set to receive some major upgrades. The park will have a new look with over $1.2 million in improvements by year-end. Lucedale has raised more than…
TSA provides tips on traveling with a firearm
Representatives of the TSA stopped by the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to provide insight on traveling tips. The TSA provided details on how best to pack your bags for a flight and…
MSU Extension Head Start temporarily closing
The MSU Extension Head Start located at Gaston Point in Gulfport will be closing temporarily due to the severe weather on April 10. Staff at the location checked on the facility and found several rooms flooded. The damage is minor…
Man sentenced for July 2021 shooting
A Gulfport man pled guilty to the July 2021 killing of Raheem Ramsey. Terrence Hayes Jr. was 19 at the time of the shooting and pled guilty to second-degree murder. Hayes was sentenced to 40 years in custody. The case…
Drilled-out grenade causes Gulfport Goodwill to evacuate
A grenade being used as a paper weight caused the Goodwill in Gulfport to be evacuated. According to Gulfport Fire Department's Deputy Chief of Administration J. Thomas McCorkle, the grenade was found in a donation box. The Goodwill called the…
Slidell offering relief efforts
Cleanup efforts are beginning Thursday in Slidell, Louisiana after a tornado caused heavy damage on Wednesday. A relief distribution center is set up at a park not far from the path of…
Biloxi School District announces new Nichols Elementary principal
The Biloxi School District announced a new principal of Nichols Elementary. Dr. Trenisha Weekley will take the role beginning in July of this year. Dr. Weekley says she looks forward to the opportunity to serve students, staff, and families as…
Author John Green visits Southern Miss
Award-winning fiction writer and philanthropist John Green visited the University of Southern Mississippi for University Forum. You may know him for his popular book-turned-movie ‘The Fault in our…
Construction set for Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
More development on the way for the City of Gautier! Construction will begin on the Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center early summer 2024. The anticipated completed construction date is late winter 2025. MSPAC should be ready to open in early…
Catastrophic damage to Slidell after Tornado hits the city.
Thankfully there were no major injuries or fatalities but as you can see the damage is quite extensive. Severely damaged buildings, downed power lines, and fallen trees are all visible along Old Spanish…
Damage from the severe weather in Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana was also damaged by the severe storms that impacted the Gulf Coast. News 25 is on scene and we have a look at some of the damage.…
Hail falls behind home in Woolmarket
Here is footage of hail in the Woolmarket community. This home is located about three miles north of the interstate. You can see the hail bouncing off the grass.
Flooding on Highway 90 in Gulfport
Storms that passed through South Mississippi today caused flash flooding along Highway 90 this morning. This is a view of cars passing through between the Mississippi Aquarium and Jones Park.…
Home struck by lightning, damages car in Gulfport
Shaina Barnett posted on our Facebook page that a lightning strike hit her home on Alcede Lizana Road in Gulfport. You can see from the photos the damage…
Hancock EMA responds to storm damages
Emergency Management crews in Hancock County are busy trying to restore power and clear roadways of debris. Crews at Hancock Emergency Operations are working hard to asses the damage of…