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Long Beach man pleads guilty to burglary

A Long Beach man pled guilty to burglary of an 82-year-old woman’s home. Forty-eight year-old Arthur McMillan was sentenced to 25 years after the guilty plea. The crime happened in Gulfport in November 2016 when the woman woke to the…

Missing boater near Chandeleur Island

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a young man who fell off a boat three miles south of Chandeleur Island. Monday, around midnight, the U.S. Coast Guard received a call from the captain of a commercial fishing vessel…

Father charged for shooting son in Hancock County

The father and son have been identified in the afternoon shooting in Hancock County. Sixty-seven year-old Ronald Ladner is charged with domestic aggravated violence after authorities say he shot his son, Cody Ladner, several times. The shooting took place at…

Interview with 2018 U.S. Senate Candidate David Baria

The last of the votes have been cast for the 2018 Mississippi party primary runoff election. David Baria is the new U.S. Senate candidate. He will face off against Roger Wicker in the November election. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has…

Amusement Park expansion coming to Biloxi

Locals and tourists will be looking for a new amusement park and hotel at Margaritaville instead of a lost shaker of salt. Its five o’clock somewhere, but a little after 3 p.m. a huge announcement was made at Margaritaville that…

87th annual Mississippi Municipal league

It’s a meeting of the minds with city leaders throughout Mississippi banding together to share ideas and pick new ones to help benefit the cities they represent. That’s what the Mississippi Municipal League is all about. Today marks day two…

Bryant Center officially opens at MGCCC

With a vision to stop Mississippi from being the number one state for diabetes in the country, Governor Phil Bryant, along with state and local officials, broke ground in April 2015 on a new nursing and simulation center. Several years…

Outside amusement park coming to Biloxi

There was a major announcement today about family entertainment coming to the Coast. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Margaritaville where the announcement was made. He has the details. Tune into News 25 at 9 and 10 for the full…

Shoplifting suspect wanted in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help finding a man who got away with six hundred dollars’ worth of merchandise. This incident happened at the Walmart on CT Switzer Road. The items stolen include a pressure washer and a generator. The suspect was…

Outdoor amusement park coming to Biloxi

An outdoor amusement park including ferris wheel is coming to Biloxi. It will be built next to the Margaritaville Resort.  This is a $140 million investment. News 25 will have more at 5 p.m., 5:30, 9 and 10 tonight.  

Adoption fee waived at the Humane Society of South MS

Have you been thinking about adding a dog or cat to your household? Well, right now may be the perfect time. That’s because starting today until July 4th all furry shelter occupants at the Humane Society of South Mississippi will…

Supreme Court upholds Trump’s travel ban

The Supreme Court has upheld President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries, rejecting a challenge that it discriminated against Muslims or exceeded his authority. The 5-4 decision Tuesday is the court’s first substantive ruling on a…

Primary runoffs take place today

The polls are open and Mississippi voters are making their final selections in a pair of party primary runoffs before general elections take place this November. Polls will remain open today until 7 p.m., but low voter turnout during primary…

Primary runoffs take place Tuesday

Tomorrow, voters in Mississippi will make their final selections in a pair of party primary runoffs before general elections take place this November. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., but low voter turnout during primary elections…

Mississippi Aquarium site tour

Since the Sail-a-bration, the Mississippi Aquarium has made great progress with the hopes of opening in late 2019. The pace of construction is right on schedule for the Mississippi Aquarium as News 25 received a sneak peek of what is…

Recent black bear sightings on the Gulf Coast

Black bear sightings on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have been raising concerns over the past couple weeks through social media. Two weeks ago, a video of a black bear on a tree outside a home off 603 on Standard Dedeaux…

Fireworks safety

As we prepare to celebrate the country on July 4th, some Coast residents may be ready to get their hands on fireworks, but those planning to light up the sky should take precautions to make sure they are safe during…

South Mississippi prepares for Fourth of July

Next week, the skies will light up with fireworks as South Mississippi celebrates Independence Day. The Fourth of July holiday is next week and patriotism is flying high as firework stands pop up across South Mississippi. There’s a little something…

Camp Able special needs summer camp

Student volunteers and 45 campers from near and far blasted off on a special mission today. To the moon, Mars, and beyond: together we go farther. That is the theme of this year’s Camp Able, a week long annual summer…

The countdown to sports betting in South Mississippi begins

Last week, gambling regulators approved rules regulating sports betting in Mississippi. Now, state regulated casinos will begin taking sports bets as soon as July 20th. The state gaming commission unanimously approved the rules last Thursday without discussion. This will allow…

D’Iberville Deputy Chief Walter Keck passes away

Today, D’Iberville Chief of Police Wayne Payne announced the passing of Deputy Chief Walter Keck. Deputy Chief Keck passed away this morning around 1:30 at Ocean Springs Medical Center after losing a long struggle with medical issues. Deputy Chief Keck,…

Primary runoffs take place on Tuesday

Tomorrow, voters in Mississippi will make their final selections in a pair of party primary runoffs before general elections take place this November. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., but low voter turnout during primary elections…

Scrapin’ the Coast wraps up

The 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast has come and gone. “I’ve never even seen some vehicles this nice. It’s amazing. I’m just glad to be a part of it. You’re going to see the most awesome vehicles in the world.…