Derby Day at the Palace Casino
Looking for a place to watch the 144th Kentucky Derby on Saturday? Look no further than the Palace Casino in Biloxi. Not only will they be celebrating the run for the roses, the casino will also be cheering for their…
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Picayune man killed in car accident
Last night, a Mississippi man was killed in a car crash on Interstate 59. Thirty-two year-old Ronnie Regan from Picayune was traveling northbound on Interstate 59 when he was struck by another vehicle from behind. The collision caused Regan’s vehicle…
Moss Point shooting suspect wanted
Moss Point police are actively looking for the man behind a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at 4827 Tanner Street. The suspect is believed to be 30-year-old David Jones. He’s described as a 5’7 160 pound black male. He currently…
Police respond to alleged shooting in Pascagoula
The Pascagoula Police Department is currently investigating the scene of a shooting. The police department responded to a call of shots fired at 3:45 p.m. on Whitmore Street. The situation is active and we have a team working to gather…
West Harrison High School career and college signing day
This morning at West Harrison High School, it was a celebration for graduating seniors going on to college with a scholarship or joining the military. The entire student body honored those seniors in a special assembly. As a whole, the…
Preservation in May
The City of Biloxi has a deep history which is why city officials have decided to dedicate May as a month-long salute to the city’s colorful past. Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond has planned a series of events which will…
Naked man with machete injures Biloxi officers
Two Biloxi police officers are injured after a call reporting a man armed with a machete. Police arrested 37-year-old Telly Dixon at the Palm Isle Apartments shortly before 6 o’clock this morning. A resident of the Palm Isle Apartments sustained…
TNathan Fairley removed from Mississippi Rising Coalition board of directors
The Mississippi Rising Coalition has announced via Facebook that TNathan Fairley will be removed from their board of directors effective immediately. This decision comes after they were made aware of Fairley’s past felony conviction in Florida. The coalition says that…
Ingalls hosts shipbuilding academy open house
Today, high school juniors interested in joining the maritime industry were invited to the shipbuilder academy’s open house hosted by Ingalls Shipbuilding. Shipbuilder academy alum Alex Fuller said, “Electrical, pipe, insulation, and there’s just multiple craft opportunities for the shipyard…
Musicians with a Mission Fundraiser
To keep their mission of transforming lives going strong, Back Bay Mission held their fourth annual fundraising event Musicians with a Mission. The night consisted of live jazz and dueling pianos to get the party started off right. South Mississippians…
Gulfport comes together for National Day of Prayer
Today is the National Day of Prayer and local governments, churches, law enforcement, and community members prayed in locations all over our Coast. Unity took center stage at Barksdale Pavilion inside Jones Park. Law enforcement, educators, city officials, and community…
New texting tool announced for easier voting
The deadline to register to vote in the June 5th primary election is quickly approaching. For Harrison County residents, there’s a new tool aimed at making voting more convenient. The County Circuit Clerk’s Office announced a new mobile program that…
Southern Gaming Summit
The Southern Gaming Summit is taking place at the Beau Rivage. The hot topic centers around bringing sports betting to the state of Mississippi. What seemed like a dream could become reality soon. Imagine walking into a Coast casino and…
Representative Jay Hughes announces run for Lt. Governor
A first-term Democrat in the Mississippi House says he is running for lieutenant governor in 2019. Rep. Jay Hughes of Oxford said Thursday that the state needs to improve public education, highways, and mental health services. The 54-year-old attorney and…
Man found dead in car in St. Martin
Jackson County Coroner Vicki Broadus has confirmed the cause of death of 27-year-old Darryl Richardson Jr. is from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At around 3:30 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy was patrolling the area of the Lemoyne Plaza in St. Martin…
Gautier Rotary Club Student Scholarship Golf Tournament
What better way to spend your weekend than swinging the golf clubs to raise money for student scholarships along the Coast? The Gautier Rotary Club is set to host their 31st annual Student Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Shell Landing…
City of Ocean Springs wants lawsuit on flag to be dismissed
The City of Ocean Springs is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to block it from flying the state flag that features the Confederate battle emblem. The city says in court papers filed Monday that the…
‘R U Ready?’ Hurricane Preparedness Seminar
Hurricane season is around the corner and today the City of Biloxi took precautionary steps to ensure their community's safety. Biloxi resident Jermaine Hines said “You know, disaster strikes like Hurricane Katrina, we don’t want anything like that to happen…
Plans to rebuild FunTime USA amusement park
Plans to rebuild the old FunTime USA Amusement Park are now in the making. The longtime Gulfport amusement park could possibly call the land off Highway 90 behind IHOP in Biloxi home. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand this…
Hot Air balloon visits Vancleave Lower Elementary
Something you don’t see every day is a hot air balloon in South Mississippi, but students at Vancleave Lower Elementary had the chance today to see one in action. Hundreds of students at Vancleave Lower Elementary took learning outside the…
Possession of child pornography
A Biloxi man pled guilty yesterday to one count of knowingly possessing visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Forty-five-year-old Christopher Smith’s phone possessed pictures of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct under the age of 12. He…
Walmart robbery in Waveland
Waveland police are on the lookout for a suspect who stole a backpack from Walmart and then proceeded to rob the Woodforest Bank located inside the store. According to Chief David Allen, around 2:50 this afternoon, a small white sedan…
State adds new troopers to make Coast roads safer
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop K works to keep the roads safe in all six coastal counties. Just like any job in law enforcement, the role of a state trooper comes with putting their own safety at risk. Today, News 25’s…
Charged with marijuana cultivation
A Gulfport couple was arrested for allegedly growing marijuana at their home. Police arrested 37-year-old Merrill Potter and 38-year-old Sarah Bowers after responding to a call of a domestic dispute. While at the residence, officers discovered several marijuana plants growing…