MLK Coastwide Celebration
It’s that time of year to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. South Mississippi has a full lineup including annual events like the battle of the bands at MGM Park which is set to take…
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Government shut down affecting local breweries
As the government shutdown continues, it’s not just federal workers who are affected. The shutdown is restricting local breweries and what they can put to market. For the folks at Lazy Magnolia Brewery, the government shutdown is causing problems. For…
Government shutdown affects local reality
The government shutdown is having an impact on the real estate market. The time it takes to close a sale usually takes anywhere from 30 to 45 days, however, the shutdown can cause that amount of time to lengthen. For…
Former City of Moss Point employees arrested on embezzlement charges
Two former employees with the City of Moss Point are behind bars today on embezzlement charges that reportedly took place from 2015 to 2016. Kenya Bowens and Lakeshia Benton were both indicted for embezzlement by a grand jury. The former…
Pascagoula officials to propose two new taxes
There has been a lot of confusion on social media on recent legislative proposals for the City of Pascagoula. City officials recently asked the state legislature’s permission to propose two new taxes. One is the hotel/motel tax which allows a…
New District Attorney sworn in
Today, the new district attorney for Jackson, George, and Greene counties took her oath of office. Angel Myers McIlrath was appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fulfill the remaining time left in the former DA’s term. Myers McIlrath has qualified…
PCA Rodeo championship finals
The Professional Cowboys Association is holding their rodeo championship finals at the Coast Coliseum where cowboys and cowgirls are getting ready to rope and ride. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from the rodeo in Biloxi.
Missing person: Karen L. Lively
The Biloxi Police Department needs help finding a missing woman. Police say Karen Lively was last seen in the area of Debuys Road and C.T. Switzer Road around 7:20 p.m. yesterday. She’s a white female, last seen wearing a gray…
New scenario-based training at Naval Construction Battalion Center
Officers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center have created a scenario based training facility they call the ‘shoot-house.’ As a first responder, you never know what you’ll encounter, but training for scenarios like active shooters and domestic violence can be…
Guardians of the Flame
With the Coast exchanging their Christmas trees for Mardi Gras beads, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education in Ocean Springs welcomes a piece of great New Orleans tradition. Every year in New Orleans, the Guardians of…
Gautier couple dies in trailer fire
A Jackson County couple has died after their hunting trailer caught fire in Greene County. Gautier resident 66-year-old Johnny Nelson and his wife, 65-year-old Teresa, suffered from the fire early Thursday morning in Neely, Mississippi. Johnny Nelson suffered severe burns,…
Arrested in connection with body found in Vancleave
Two arrests have been made in connection with the body that was discovered near Seaman Road on December 19th. An investigation revealed that a male in his mid-50’s died from natural causes at his home in Biloxi. The body was…
New fire pits available for rent in Ocean Springs
Just in time for the chilly weather, the City of Ocean Springs has finished three out of four of their new beach-side fire pits. After Hurricane Nate, the original fire pits were destroyed. Now, over a year later, the fire…
Scenario-based training facility at Naval Construction Battalion Center
Officers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center have created their own scenario based facility they call a ‘shoot house.’ News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
The fight to save Willow: Raising money for the United MSD Foundation
One mother has traveled the world in search for a cure for her terminally ill daughter. A mother’s love has no limit. Ocean Springs resident Amber Olsen traveled around the world to see different doctors in an attempt to save…
Allegations against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
A Moss Point alderman has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against Moss Point Mayor Mario King. An attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in late December, claiming Mayor King assaulted and threatened him. Moss…
Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade route changes
One staple each carnival season is South Mississippi’s Mardi Gras parades. A lot of crews are putting the finishing touches on their floats that will be rolling in this year’s parades. The Krewe of Gemini, Gulfport’s official Mardi Gras crew,…
Warrant of grand larceny arrest
A Picayune man is now behind bars on a warrant for grand larceny. Yesterday, Biloxi police arrested 30-year-old Ricky Don Chisum Jr. after an investigation into grand larceny. Police say the incident happened on August 2nd, 2018 in the 200…
Mississippi Power customers can expect to save more money
Mississippi Power customers can expect to save more money on their electric bill each month. Today, the Public Service Commission approved the company’s annual fuel filing, reducing the fuel portion of customer’s bills by three percent. According to Mississippi Power,…
Harrison County School Bond update
Back in November, the $55 million Harrison County School Bond passed. News 25 spoke with Harrison County School District Superintendent Roy Gill about where they are on the bond process. Right now, there is a lot of foundation prep for…
Teachers react to possible pay raise
Increasing the pay of teachers is one of many important topics at the 2019 Mississippi legislative session. Teachers here on the Coast are sharing their thoughts on the issue and what this means going forward. With day two of the…
High prices at the Jackson County Tax Collector Office
If you live in Jackson County you may dread getting your license plate tags renewed due to the high price. Waiting in line at the tax collector’s office is never fun, getting a new license plate and tag can be…
Remembering Bishop Howze
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze played a key role in establishing the Diocese of Biloxi back in 1977, serving as their first bishop for 24 years. Howze passed away this morning at Ocean Springs Hospital at the age of 95. Bishop…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge morning lane closure
Tomorrow morning from 9 to 10 the southbound lane of the Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi will be closed. This closure is for maintenance work on the steel deck of the bridge. The city has to work on this section…