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Omega Psi Phi Fatherhood Initiative

One fraternity is on the Coast this weekend and took the time today to reach out to local youth. Members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from all across Mississippi and surroundings states are in Gulfport for their annual state…

12th annual Walking on Water

Want to help stop hunger on the Gulf Coast? You can do just that bright and early tomorrow on the Biloxi Bay Bridge for the 12th annual “Walking on Water” event. You can join Coast Young Professionals tomorrow to bridge…

Final Countdown as Mississippi Runoff Draws Near

It's the final countdown with the Mississippi runoff election just days away. Voters here in South Mississippi and throughout the state will be heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the runoff. Polls open at 7…

Greyhound Stadium renovations nearly complete

A renovation project for Ocean Springs High School’s Greyhound Stadium is almost complete. The nearly $4 million dollar project is wrapping up, just in time for the start of football season. Many consider it to be the best time of…

Discussing the dangers of being a police officer

Biloxi Police Chief John Miller spent a part of his day giving people an inside look at just how difficult being a police officer can be. Imagine responding to a domestic violence call involving a highly violent man who is…

Surprise family reunion in Saucier

It was all smiles and happy tears at Saucier Elementary today as one little girl got a surprise she’ll never forget. It’s a moment Jaliyah Stark will remember for a long time. Jaliyah’s father, William Stark, is a U.S Navy…

Mental evaluation ordered for Ole Miss murder suspect

A mental evaluation has been ordered for Brandon Theesfeld, the man charged with murder in the death of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial. At a hearing in Oxford this morning, Theesfeld’s attorneys dropped their request for bond for him and…

Shrimp Bowl Community Pep Rally

It’s that time of year! High school teams are ready and waiting to hit the gridiron for the 2019 football season. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at a community pep rally where Biloxi High School is firing up the team.

2019 Coffee Con

The Mississippi Women’s Economic Security Initiative hosted a Coffee Con to address issues regarding African-American women and equal pay. This event at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport sparked a push to encourage conversations about issues impacting women in the…

Arrested for drive-by shooting

The Bay St. Louis Police Department arrested 28-year-old Christopher Dale Byrd of Lakeshore and charged him with one count of drive-by shooting. On August 19, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., The Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a drive-by…

Fire Station 10 near completion

The new Fire Station 10 on Old Highway 67 in Biloxi is near completion. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney gave us a tour of the new station. It’s equipped with a spacious kitchen, designated gym room, multiple bedrooms, and an…

Reaction to Republican Runoff Debate

It’s a tight race when it comes to the Republican Gubernatorial Runoff between Bill Waller Jr. and Tate Reeves and last night they got the chance to sway voters their way during a televised debate. News 25 spoke with local…