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Ankle Monitor Funds Cut for Delinquents

House arrest for minors could be a thing of the past in Mississippi as budget cuts loom. News 25’s Kendra Turley breaks down what that means for at-risk children on the Coast. Ankle monitors are one of the many resources…

Changed by Grace: Gospel Concert

Tonight in Gulfport, Grace Temple Baptist Church hosted the Changed by Grace Gospel Concert. This is one of many events scheduled on the Coast during January in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The concert featured acts from out…

Trump Thank You Tour Stops on the Coast

The Donald Trump Thank You Tour has been going around the state since Monday. Today, the campaign bus is on the Coast. Campaign representatives were on hand in Gulfport this afternoon thanking volunteers and voters for all of their support.…

Historical Public Meeting in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi starts a project to help preserve the African-American community in East Biloxi. Bill Raymond with the Biloxi Historical Society hosted a public meeting to get the community’s input on the 23 architectural resources involved. The list…

Aggravated Assault Arrest

The Gulfport Police Department has arrested a man accused of shooting into a Gulfport residence. Twenty-four year-old Damien Moncrief is charged with aggravated assault for the shooting on Fortson Drive. Officers discovered shell casings in the roadway and several bullet…

Gulf Coast Legislation Reception

Tonight, hundreds of leaders from South Mississippi’s business community take over Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The annual event is an opportunity for community leaders to discuss Gulf Coast issues face to face with our state legislators.…

Annual Twelfth Night Celebration

The 2017 carnival season kicks off this evening with the annual Twelfth Night Celebration in Biloxi. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the start of all the fun at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center.

The Blind Tiger is Coming to Biloxi

If you’ve driven down Biloxi Beach in the past few months you’ve probably seen construction going on at the southwest corner of Harrah’s Great Lawn. Harrah’s is preparing to welcome The Blind Tiger, a popular restaurant and bar from Bay…

2017 Legislative Session Opens Today

The new year means it’s time for state lawmakers to head back to Jackson for the new legislative session. This session is set to be an important one for Coast residents. News 25’s Katarina Luketich has our report from Jackson.…

Have You Seen This Woman?

The Biloxi Police Department would like the public’s help locating a missing woman. Nineteen-year-old IiLeah Lee was last seen on December 27th around 9:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Beach Boulevard. Lee was last seen wearing a red shirt,…

Wreath Pick Up Crusaders For Veterans

News 25’s Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill Crusaders For Veterans President & Ceo about the Wreath Pickup This Saturday Biloxi National Cemetery And Jefferson Davis Cemetery.

PayPal & Amazon Scams

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood warns PayPal and Amazon users about scams intended to gather personal information or to spread viruses. One scam involves an email with a link alerting the receiver their PayPal account has been limited for security…

D’Iberville Citizen’s Police Academy

The D'Iberville Police Department welcomes residents to their second Citizen's Police Academy. D'Iberville residents will be exposed to several aspects of law enforcement including K-9, criminal investigations, patrol, and DUI. The mission of the academy is to bridge the gap…

Harrison County Flooding

Not only did we bring in the new year this weekend, but we also brought in heavy rainfall and flooding. Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville shut down early this morning. The roadway was completely covered with rain water at Johnson…

Safe Ride Home Program

A local company offers a helpful option to people who drink a little too much on New Year’s Eve. News 25’s Kendra Turley has more on the Gulf Coast Yellow Cab’s Safe Ride Home Program. From casinos to bars and…

Gulfport Hardwood Holiday Classic

For more than three decades, a staple of high school basketball on the Gulf Coast has been the Gulfport Hardwood Holiday Classic. It’s a three-day, eight-team tournament featuring the best of the best from South Mississippi. News 25’s Jeff Haeger…

Monthly Unattended Veterans Service

Today, the Biloxi National Cemetery will honor veterans who have been laid to rest, but had no-one attend their funeral services. The monthly unattended veteran’s service will take place on the cemetery grounds at 2:30 this afternoon. Keesler air force…

Kwanzaa Celebration

Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a different principal and today is all about celebrating self-determination. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport to tell us how people are coming together to celebrate.

Discussing the 2017 Legislative Session

Tonight in Ocean Springs, residents met with State Representative Hank Zuber to discuss issues of importance for the upcoming 2017 legislative session. News 25’s Hank Davis has more. The state of Mississippi’s 2017 legislative session is drawing near and State…

Holiday Returns, Exchanges, and Savings

The day after Christmas is a huge day for retailers as thousands of shoppers flock to stores across the area to return gifts and shop even more. News 25’s Kendra Turley breaks down everything you need to know about post-Christmas…

Search Continues For Burglary Suspects

The search continues for a group of people authorities believe are responsible for a string of burglaries in Jackson County. The latest the robbery of a Shell gas station in St. Andrews early Monday morning, where three masked men entered…

“Merry Christmas” Bill Pre-Filed

A Mississippi lawmaker pre-files a "Merry Christmas" bill for the 2017 legislative session. Democratic representative "Tom Miles" made the announcement on Facebook saying Mississippians should not have to be afraid of celebrating the Christian holiday. If passed, the "Merry Christmas"…

Holiday Shopping Safety

The chaos of last minute holiday shopping can put consumers at a greater risk for theft. News 25’s Kendra Turley shares several holiday safety tips to keep in mind while you’re out shopping over the next couple of weeks. Christmas…

Feed The Needy

Gulf Coast Public Safety has Feed the Needy for the past 26 years on holidays and now it's time they continue the tradition. Biloxi, D'Iberville, Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian Police Departments as well as the Harrison County Sheriff's…

Have You Seen These Two?

The Pascagoula Police Department needs help locating a couple believed to be responsible for commercial burglary of a jewelry store. According to Pascagoula Lieutenant Doug Adams, Jamison Townsend and an unidentified white male were spotted on security cameras taking items…

Biloxi City Council Meeting

Huge technology improvements are on the way for city of Biloxi employees. The over 8-hundred thousand dollars in improvements including a new email server and phone system is just one of the handful of important topics the Biloxi City Council…

New Bishop Has Strong Ties To The Coast

There's a new Bishop in Biloxi and he's no stranger to the Gulf Coast. Pope Francis has named reverend Louis Kin-Nah-Mon the third to serve as the fourth Bishop of Biloxi. The appointment was announced Friday in Washington DC. The…

Feed the Needy

This Christmas, many of us will likely sit down with our family for a hot meal, but for some that is not a possiblity. One Coastal organization is making sure they get a hot meal. Deadline to sign up for…

Big Play Supports Feed my Sheep

Tonight at Big Play you have a chance to have a good time for a good cause. Big Play is a family fun entertainment center with bowling, a full arcade and more. Tonight only they are hosting the Party with…

Good Samaritan Stabbed at Dollar General

Two men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a Dollar General and stabbing a Good Samaritan. News 25’s Kendra Turley brings us the latest on this investigation. Richard Griffin is just one of the many Gulf Coast residents who frequently…

Public Service Commissioner on the Coast

Southern District Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton was on the Coast to discuss various issues and legislation. He addressed various public officials and community leaders during the Harrison County Council of Government’s quarterly meeting. Britton touched on the role of…

Christmas In The Bouffa

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Kevin Cuttill about Christmas In The Bouffa this Saturday December 17th from 5 pm to 8 pm for Santa at “Your Mama’z House” in Biloxi, free admission.

Senator Roger Wicker Stops at MGCCC

Next year, the U.S. Senate will take a look at ways to rework the higher education policy. Senator Roger Wicker wants to hear from our state colleges before he gets involved in the decision making. That’s why he made a…

Tornado in Harrison County

News 25’s Kendra Turley is out and about in Harrison County. She’s going to give us an update on what they can see on the ground in the area as a tornado passed through earlier.

Edgewater Mall Evacuated

Around 7 p.m. this evening, Biloxi Fire received a call that Edgewater Mall had been evacuated when smoke filled the south end of the mall. Crews worked inside the mall and on the roof using an infrared scanner to determine…

Missing Person

The Pascagoula Police Department is asking for your help locating a missing woman. 24 year old "Holly Joiner" was last seen leaving her father's residence on Agnes Street on Wednesday December 7. Joiner has mental deficiencies and does not have…

Holiday Blues in Nursing Homes

As we get deeper into the holiday season, most people feel a sense of cheer and excitement creep in. For residents at nursing homes, the holidays have the potential to be one of the most depressing times of the year.…

“Easy Does It” Soiree Tonight

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Ben Matheny about the film industry, future of films in Mississippi and the Movie "Easy Does It" Soiree Tonight. For more information, visis www.facebook.com/easydoesitmovie If you would like to help, visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/332301988/easy-does-it-feature-film