The University of Southern Mississippi School of Ocean Science and Engineering's Bachelor's degree program has been accredited! The accreditation assures the program meets standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields…
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Mississippi was awarded an $8,300,667 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Department of Justice. The funding will enhance the Bureau of Prisons’ existing rehabilitation and…
Who doesn’t enjoy a great brunch? Brenda Blount and Tori Bishop are here to tell us about Brunch Fest coming up next month. The event is a partnership between Ohr-O'Keefe and Brick…
In Biloxi, Cruisin’ the Coast is in full swing with its day block party taking place downtown. Day four of Cruisin’ the Coast began in Biloxi as many cruisers…
Waveland Police have charged a Gulfport man with trying to kidnap and rape a woman he saw walking down the street. Chief Mike Prendergast said 32-year-old Elijah Dunomes has been charged with attempted kidnapping and attempted rape. He was taken…
Welcome our newest News 25 team member, Trey Tonnessen. Trey is joining the team as a multimedia journalist and meteorologist.
JACKSON,MISS-- The Powerball® jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion for the drawing tonight. The jackpot has continued to roll after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night: 12-26-27-43-47 and a Powerball of 5. If a player wins tonight’s…
Cruisin' The Coast got heated up Tuesday at Island View Casino at the annual flame-throwing competition. Spectators crammed into the casino's four-story parking garage to get a glimpse of…
The legendary band Firefall, a group that’s been churning out chart-topping hits for over four decades, is coming to South Mississippi for the first time in over 25 years. Firefall will play the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula on Friday,…
The City of Gautier is dismissing its lawsuit against Belk after coming to an agreement with the franchise. A development agreement was turned into land records stating the City of Gautier owns the…
In just five months, Main Street Moss Point has gone from a disaster area to welcoming cruisers back for another year on the river. The city didn't let the damage put a damper…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced over $200,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture funding has been approved for Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance in Mississippi. Senator Hyde-Smith said the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will use the USDA Animal and Plant…
Gautier and Belk department store have entered into a partnership to allow the city to move forward with its Town Center development. Mayor Casey Vaughn hailed the agreement as a signal that Gautier is moving forward. "We want to assure…
A Tylertown man was arrested last week after deputies chased him in a stolen vehicle from I-10 onto Stennis Space Center. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 29-year-old Sedale Payton is charged with possession of stolen property and evading law enforcement. He…
Looking ahead to tomorrow, a Cruisin’ the Coast staple for more than two decades now officially kicks off. The Vicari Auto Auction runs from Wednesday to…
On October 2, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 31-year-old Ladairrius Murphy and 23-year-old Mykia Dominic Gardner. Both of them were charged with one count of Trafficking Oxycodone, one count of Possession with Intent Marijuana, one count of Possession with…
GAUTIER, MS – On October 2, 2023 at around 4:30 p.m., Ladairrius Quatez Murphy was taken into custody by Gulfport Police Department. Murphy has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, related to the Interstate 10 shooting that occurred…
It is Day 2 of Cruisin' the Coast and Cruise Central is bustling. News 25's Amelia Strahan took a trip to Cruise Central to tell us about it.
On Monday, October 2, 2023 around 3:04 pm, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 2600 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to a vehicle crash in a parking lot. Upon arrival, officers located the deceased victim as a result of…
If you like pirates, then Friday the 13th is your lucky day! At the Pocket Museum in Hattiesburg, a band of marauding pirates will be around on October the 13th. The pirates will be invading from 7 to 8:30 at…
On Sunday, October 1, 2023, at approximately 10:34 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 10 in Harrison County. A 2011 Toyota Sienna driven by 41-year-old Laura Rose of Mobile, AL, traveled west on Interstate…
The Gulfport City Council will consider an $18 rate hike for garbage collection and disposal. City officials say the proposals that came in as Waste Pro's contract came up for renewal were all…
Looking ahead to this Wednesday, Walmart is recognizing the 25th anniversary of its Neighborhood Markets with free health screenings. The screenings will run from 9 in the morning to 2 in…
On Monday, October 2, 2023 around 3:04 pm, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 2600 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to a vehicle crash in a parking lot. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased victim as a result of…