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Coast Young Professionals 'Ignite Conference'

Today over 100 young professionals sparked their passion and fine-tuned their skills at the first ever ‘Ignite Conference.’ The conference was hosted by the Coast Young Professionals. Attendees had the chance to connect with mentors listen to the three featured…

New casino applies for gaming permit

A new multi-million dollar casino and resort could soon be making its way to the City of Biloxi. Biloxi Capital published its notice of intent to apply for gaming site approval for a 30-acre tract of land in East Biloxi…

What you need to know about the lottery

We are getting closer to being able to play the lottery right here in Mississippi. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation with more on what you need to know about this new attraction.

St. Martin bus driver facing assault charges

A former bus driver in St. Martin is facing a year-and-a-half behind bars after being found guilty of child abuse and assault. After two days of trial and only 30 minutes of deliberation, a Jackson County jury found 58-year-old Antoinette…

Gaston Point Community Center gym opens

Three years after the Gaston Point Community Center closed, kids in the community finally have a gym they can call home to play ball. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes was in attendance as the ribbon cutting for the renovated center took…

Fatal accident in Ocean Springs

Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving one vehicle on Hanshaw Rd. just north of the Ocean Springs Middle School this afternoon. The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle left the roadway…

Man arrested for assaulting Biloxi police officer

In Biloxi, a man has been charged with assault on a police officer. On Wednesday, Biloxi police arrested 53-year-old James Andrew Padgett of Pensacola, Florida on a charge of simple assault of a law enforcement officer after an assault complaint…

Navy ship to be named USS Thad Cochran

After his passing nearly seven months ago, the US Navy announced they will name a ship after former US Senator Thad Cochran. The announcement came today from Navy Secretary Richard Spencer. Spencer said the future guided-missile destroyer will be called…

Self-defense measures

With the growing concern for the safety of girls and young ladies throughout the country as disappearances and kidnappings become more prevalent, the self-defense experts at the Combat Academy in Gulfport are making it their mission to share tips you…

Fire dog reporting for duty in Biloxi

The Biloxi Fire Department has added a new spotted member to its staff. Say hello to the newest addition to the Biloxi Fire Department, Jack. Jack is a one-year-old Dalmatian. He started at the fire station less than a week…

William Carey University hosting criminal justice career fair

Are you interested in a career in criminal justice? Tomorrow might be the perfect time for you to find a job. The Criminal Justice Department at William Carey University’s tradition campus is hosting a criminal career fair tomorrow. Many different…

Republican Michael Watson to work to change election system

Mississippi’s incoming Secretary of State Michael Watson says he will work to change a Jim Crow-era election system for statewide races. Mississippi’s 1890 constitution requires a statewide candidate to win a majority of both the popular vote and the 122…

Keeping your pets safe in cold weather

As the temperature continues to drop, we can’t stress enough the importance of keeping pets, both indoor and out, safe and warm this season. The most important thing to remember is if you’re cold your pet is cold. Know your…

Join ‘Millie’s Movement’

One student at North Bay Elementary School in Bay St. Louis is trying to save Christmas one band at a time and you can join her mission. Millie Brignone is a fourth grader selling wristbands for $3 in order to…