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Disney on Ice-Worlds of Enchantment

Many of your favorite Disney characters are right here in South Mississippi. You can get a front row seat to watch them perform at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi in this weekend’s ‘Disney on Ice-Worlds of Enchantment.’ There will be…

Grand opening of Chick-Fil-A Gulfport

For those folks who have been waiting with bated breath for the Chick-Fil-A on Highway 49 in Gulfport to reopen, the wait is over. The newly renovated fast food joint reopened last week and today the city celebrated the finished…

Arrested for grand larceny

An arrest has been made in connection to a grand larceny in Biloxi. This morning, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 33-year-old Lindsey M. Hurlbut of Gulfport. Major Chris De Back says the arrest stemmed from an investigation into a theft…

Fourth annual ‘Flip the Switch’ at Jones Park

The Make-A-Wish Foundation and the City of Gulfport lit up the Christmas season for the Holland family at the fourth annual Flip the Switch event. Three-year-old Sumner Holland is battling leukemia. So, the Make-A-Wish Foundation decided to spread some Christmas…

Biloxi Fire Department awards ceremony

In honor of their hard work, dedication and putting their lives on the line, the Biloxi Fire Department held their second annual awards ceremony this evening. Awards stemming from training to recognition and appreciation plus more were given out tonight…

Hour of Code at D’Iberville High

D’Iberville High School STEM class students hosted an ‘hour of code’ demonstrations today and things got technical. The goal of the STEM class and this day is to spark the interest of students in learning the basics of computer science…

Biloxi Premiere Luxe Cinema opens

A brand new movie theater has opened its doors at the Edgewater Mall. Grab a soda and some popcorn because there is a brand new movie theater in Biloxi with eight screens. Food and Beverage Director Raven Harris said, “We’re…

Port of Gulfport restoration and expansion project complete

Hurricane Katrina nearly wiped out the Port of Gulfport. Thirteen years later, they will be cutting the ribbon Saturday to celebrate the completion of their $570 million expansion and restoration project. Three hundred acres is the current size of the…

Make-A-Wish: Flip the Switch

The Make-A-Wish Foundation looks to light up this Christmas season for the Holland family with the third annual ‘Flip the Switch’ at Jones Park. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Jones Park with more.

Armed robbery suspect wanted

Waveland police are looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred today. Just before 4 o’clock, Advance Loan, between McLaurin Street and Highway 90, was robbed. The suspect walked into the business, displayed a silver revolver and…

‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program

You are never too old to enjoy some Christmas magic which is why for the past 14 years Home Instead Senior Care has put on the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program. With the help of more than 60,000…

City of Biloxi to front cost of President Trump’s security

The cost of the added security that came along with President Trump’s visit to the Coast Monday night might be coming out of the City of Biloxi’s pocket. Nearly one hundred officers were assigned to work as the presidential detail,…

Ribbon cutting for Biloxi Premiere Lux Cine and Pizza Pub

It’s time to grab some popcorn, silence your cellphones, and get excited for the Biloxi Premiere Lux Cinema and Pizza Pub. The ribbon cutting for the brand new movie theater took place right next to Edgewater Mall. The theater has…

Recapping 2018 Hurricane Season

The 2018 Hurricane season officially comes to an end this Friday. After breaking many records during the 2017 season, 2018 added a few more records to the list. After a fairly quiet start to the 2018 hurricane season, once August…

Mississippi State Golden Egg Tour

After beating Ole Miss 35 to 3 in the Egg Bowl, the Mississippi State Bulldogs hit the road to start their Golden Egg Tour. Mississippi State mascot Bully stopped by Gulfport City Hall and he didn’t come alone. He brought…

Equine therapy helping veterans on the Coast

A new type of therapy for veterans has hit the Gulf Coast. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a horse? Well, according to many experts, a horse is just what the doctor ordered.…

Juvenile arrested for aggravated assault in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs police responded to Westbrook Street at the Westgate Apartments for a complaint of a firearm possibly being discharged. After arriving on scene, officers were advised of an incident between two juveniles that led to a firearm being discharged.…

Father arrested in death of infant son

A Gulfport man is now behind bars on a felony charge of second-degree murder. Twenty-eight year-old Bryon Ellison has been arrested for allegedly abusing his two month old child that later passed away. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies responded to…

Arrested for felony simple assault

Biloxi police arrested 20-year-old Jacob Towe of Ione, California for felony simple assault on an emergency medical employee. Police say the arrest occurred in a local emergency room where Towe assaulted an employee of the hospital who was attempting to…

Chancery Court District 8, Place 3

It’s a tight race for Chancery Court district 8, place 3 with Margaret Alfonso and incumbent Sandy Steckler staying neck-and-neck as the final votes are currently being counted, including all affidavit ballots. In Harrison County, districts 2, 3, and 5…

A look into the 2019 Legislative Session

During the legislative review, lawmakers spoke about the success of the special session that took place this summer and said they are ready to tackle new issues as they move into the upcoming session. The session will begin on January…

Local and state leaders reach to election results

Last night’s election results were at the top of the agenda at this morning’s legislative preview at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. There were mixed emotions from local and state leaders as they weighed in on the outcome. Senator Brice…

Margaret Alfonso wins runoff chancery court district 8, place 3

Margaret Alfonso’s family, friends, and loved ones celebrated with smiles and tears as the final votes came in. Alfonso tells News 25 her supporters were like no other during the election. After winning, Alfonso already started thinking ahead for the…