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Samantha Bell’s wish come true

One Gulfport High Student had her wish come true. Sixteen-year-old Samantha Bell is going to Hawaii to celebrate her recovery from leukemia, courtesy of Make-A-Wish Mississippi and the IP Casino Resort Spa. She was forced to give up cheerleading and…

Former Biloxi priest accused of sex abuse scandal

A former Biloxi Jesuit priest, who served as the first principal at what was Mercy Cross High School, has been credibly identified as a priest who abused minors. The late Francis Landwermeyer is one of 42 priests and other religious…

Gulfport man pleads guilty to first-degree murder

A Gulfport man pled guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 44-year-old Marcos Hosey pled guilty to murdering 34-year-old Arthur Etheridge of Gulfport. In July 2017, a friend of…

Update on Pass Christian hit and run victim

Fourteen-year-old Julia Usprich suffered a variety of injuries after a hit and run in Pass Christian. Usprich was struck by a vehicle Friday night while attending the Christmas in the Pass event. Julia’s guardians, Tracie Morgan and Daniel Cohen, tell…

Pascagoula daycare shut down after toddler attacked

A daycare where an 18-month-old boy was assaulted by a four-year-old has been shut down. Dakota Hudson was allegedly attacked at the daycare called Pooh and the Crew, located in Pascagoula, on Thursday while the operator was not in the…

Sidewalk project in the works in Woolmarket

The City of Biloxi signed an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation to install about a mile of new sidewalk in Woolmarket. The sidewalk would run from the intersection of Woolmarket Road and Lorraine Road, north of Lorraine Road…

Biloxi woman named Ms. Senior Universe

A crown jewel is sitting right here in South Mississippi. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind the scenes with Ms. Senior Universe, a Biloxi woman who has wasted no time using her new title and platform to help improve…

Couple arrested for felony child neglect

A Biloxi couple has been arrested on three counts of felony child neglect. Harrison County deputies responded to a house on Lamey Bridge Road regarding an unresponsive child who later died at Merritt Health. Twenty-seven year-olds Thomas Cannette and Cassandra…

Zero adoption fee at Jackson County Animal Shelter

If you are looking for a furry friend right now is the perfect time to adopt a cat or a dog. The Jackson County Animal Shelter is currently undergoing construction to upgrade their facilities. Even though in the end the…

Celebration of Excellence at Ocean Springs High

The Ocean Springs School District is ranked number one on the Coast and number three in the state. Today, the school district gathered at Ocean Springs High School to celebrate their academic excellence. Teachers were recognized, but also students for…

Holiday shipping deadlines

With Christmas two weeks away shipping off packages is soon to be in a time crunch. This week, the U.S. Post Office is estimating to deliver nearly 200 million packages per week during the next two weeks. To have your…

Biloxi police looking for Good Samaritan

The Biloxi Police Department needs your help in locating a Good Samaritan who stopped to assist Biloxi officers on December 1st around 7 p.m. near the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Biloxi police say they were struggling to safely secure someone who…

The returned of ‘Winter Wonderland’ in Lucedale

Anne Hunt is known for lighting up Lucedale, Mississippi with her beautiful Christmas lights. A few struggles in life forced her to put her display on hold. Now, her grandson decided to shine a light on Christmas this year with…

Termination of Harrison County Skate Park lease

The Harrison County Board voted to terminate the lease with the leaseholder of the skate park on Debuys Road. The building was leased about six months ago after a bid process of various proposals. After being four months behind on…

Local seventh grader collecting socks

With the holidays here, one local seventh grader has decided to help those in need. Alicia Young began her sock drive in November to help supply socks this holiday season to children in need and the homeless. So far, hundreds…

Biloxi Fire Department taking applications

If you have been on the job hunt and are looking to make a change in the community, the Biloxi Fire Department will be taking applications until December 27th. You must first meet the requirements by having a high school…

Giving back for the Holiday season

The holidays are all about giving back and what better way to do that than to help a family in need on the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke with one local family who could use a little extra…

Rollover accident on East Wortham Road

Two people are being treated for injuries this evening after a rollover accident in north Harrison County this afternoon. Authorities say their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening since they were wearing their seat belts. Rescue Seven landed near…

Ocean Springs Discover Christmas Parade

Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Ocean Springs celebrated a little bit early over the weekend. It was an exciting day for many who had a chance to be a part of the first ever ‘Discover Christmas Parade’…

Harrah’s Gulf Coast Beer Mile at the Blind Tiger

The running festival continued on Saturday with a race that might not have required as much skill as the others, but it seems like the participants had a bit more fun. Saturday was the first Harrah’s Gulf Coast Beer Mile…

Running across the nation one state at a time

This weekend, running was the name of the game. While thousands of people laced up their shoes and braced the conditions, one person really stood out. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has the touching story of one marathon runner who is…