Oyster Ball Drop
While those in New York are waiting for the ball to drop, South Mississippi is waiting on the oyster to drop to usher in 2019. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi with…
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‘Countdown to Noon’ at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Families kicked off 2019 a bit early today at Lynn Meadows ‘Countdown to Noon’ celebration in Gulfport. This countdown had snacks, a DJ with music, and lots of dancing. Before making their way into the theater for all of the…
Aggravated assault arrest
Forty-two year-old Chien Van Nguyen of D’Iberville is behind bars on a warrant for aggravated assault. Biloxi police say the assault occurred near the 900 block of Division Street where Nguyen struck the victim, causing multiple serious injuries on Christmas…
Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook sees success
Just a month removed from opening up their sportsbook, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is seeing success. The Scarlet Pearl partnered with daily-fantasy providers DraftKings on their sportsbook. Although the Sportsbook was built during football season, they’ve still seen great numbers…
Christmas Cardboard Recycling
The Harrison County Beautification Commission held their annual Christmas Cardboard Recycling event over the weekend. Partnered with Waste Management and Mississippi Power, Harrison County set up three separate locations where people could recycle their cardboard items. The Christmas holiday is…
Biloxi shooting investigation
One man was sent to the hospital following a shooting yesterday morning in Biloxi on Bayview Avenue. According to Biloxi police, the incident occurred around 4:50 in the 800 block of Bayview Avenue. A male victim was shot and transported…
Last weekend for Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
If you are still in the Christmas spirit you can head out to the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival this weekend. It is the last weekend for the light festival. With the numbers still coming in, city officials say it…
Last Kmart on the Coast shutting down
The last local Kmart will soon be closing its door permanently. This morning, employees at the Kmart located on Highway 49 learned that the store will soon be closing. The store is expected to close in late March and liquidation…
Staying safe on the road
As rainfall continues to increase, so does the likelihood of hazards in the roadway. The Gulf Coast has seen over three inches of rain since Thursday with two to three more inches expected through the start of the new year.…
Arrested for armed robbery
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 26-year-old Darren Andrew Stevens of Biloxi on a charge of armed robbery. The arrest is the result of an investigation into an armed robbery reported at the BP Country Store located on Shriners Blvd in…
Suspect arrested in Family Market armed robbery
An arrest has been made in connection with last night’s armed robbery at the Family Market Service Station in Gulfport. Eighteen-year-old Dalize Nutall has been charged with one count of armed robbery after authorities connected him with a previously reported…
Rising river level causes closure of Pascagoula River WMA for deer and small game hunting
Continued heavy rainfall and projected Pascagoula River levels have resulted in extensive flooding of Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area. Effective December 29, 2018, Pascagoula River (WMA) will be closed to public access except for waterfowl hunting to river gauge levels. …
Lynn Meadows ‘Countdown to Noon’
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport will be counting down to noon on Monday to celebrate the New Year. This countdown will have lots going on like a DJ with music, noise maker crafts, dancing, snacks, and karaoke. Lynn Meadows…
Slick road conditions on the Coast
In Harrison County, slick roads seemed to be the biggest weather related problem. Just before 10 a.m., a vehicle slide into a ditch right across from our News 25 studio, facing south bound once it came to a stop. There…
Flight cancellations and delays at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Here’s a look at some local flight cancellations and delays. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport with more.
Armed robbery at Family Market in Harrison County
Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery in Harrison County. Around 7 o’clock, police were called to Family Market on Canal Road. This happened after the owner of the convenience store and gas station was robbed…
Flight delays and cancellations at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Here are some local flight cancellations and delays. At Gulfport-Biloxi International starting with departures, several flights were delayed earlier in the day but have since been scheduled. A few arrivals originally canceled are back in the air or scheduled to…
Witnesses help family in car crash near Three Rivers Road
All across the Coast the wet weather made for some dangerous driving conditions. One of many car wrecks that occurred today happened on Three Rivers Road and Hidden Oaks Drive. News 25 spoke to eyewitnesses at the scene who sprang…
Ring in the New Year at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
Are you looking to ring in the New Year South Mississippi style? That’s what’s on tap at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi. The fourth annual New Year’s Eve Oyster Ball Drop will be held on New Year’s…
Tips for making holiday returns at Gulfport Premium Outlets
It’s the day after Christmas and we all know it’s the thought that counts, but some of you might be thinking about making some returns and exchanges on the gifts you received. If you received any presents from Gulfport Premium…
Christmas for animals at IMMS
All around the Gulf Coast children were opening their presents with joy yesterday morning and the animals at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies were no different. News 25 visited IMMS to see how their Christmas festivities went for the…
Suspect wanted for armed robbery
The search is on for a man who robbed a convenience store this morning in the Woolmarket area, right off Interstate 10 on Shriner’s Boulevard. According to Biloxi police, the man pointed a gun at the cashier and demanded money.…
Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission
Blindsided by a fire over two years ago, the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission is about to break ground on the first phase of their rebuild. It’s now been over two years since a fire burned down the main building and…
Wanted in connection to using a counterfeit bill
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a black male subject who attempted to pass a counterfeit bill in the 900 block of Cedar Lake Rd. The suspect appeared to be bald/ shaved head with…