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Veterans Day Breakfast at D’Iberville High

In light of Veterans Day on Sunday, the Junior ROTC and the community service class at D’Iberville High School hosted a Veterans Day Breakfast this morning. Students had a chance to shake hands and mingle with veterans before the special…

One dead after vehicle crash in Jackson County

This morning, the Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash that occurred on Highway 57 northbound near Waltman Road in Jackson County, claiming the life of one woman. Officials say upon arriving it appeared a blue 2004 Nissan Armada, driven…

Credit card fraud arrest

Thirty-five year-old Amanda Decelle of Gulfport is behind bars for credit card fraud. The victim reported unauthorized charges in excess of $100 on their JC Penny credit card at the store located in the Edgewater Mall. Her bond is set…

Burglary of a dwelling arrest

Biloxi police arrested 21-year-old Jordan Rucker on a charge of burglary in an occupied dwelling in the 2400 block of Beach Boulevard. The homeowner reportedly fought with Rucker after he forced entry into the home. Rucker fled the scene before…

Felony shoplifting arrest

Twenty-three year-old Bailey Strickland and 23-year-old Demi LaFluer have been arrested for felony shoplifting. Biloxi police say the investigation shows several shopping incidents that occurred at numerous stores in Edgewater Mall. The combined total value of merchandise stolen was in…

Champions of Magic at Beau Rivage

We could all use a little magic in our lives and you have the chance to take part in a very magical show on the Coast this weekend. The Champions of Magic show is hitting the stage for four shows…

Howard Avenue nears completion in Biloxi

The restoration of Howard Avenue and downtown Biloxi is nearing completion. Ground was broken back in April and since then crews have been working to complete the work on the historic street. Crews have laid bricks down, transforming Howard Avenue…

Coast veterans visit National WWII Museum

In honor of Veterans Day approaching, today the Riemann Family Funeral Home took a group of veterans to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. For the seventh year in a row, veterans on the Coast shared laughs,…

Cutting edge technology at Merit Health Biloxi

This morning, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted its last installment of ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ for 2018. The event took place in the cafeteria of Merit Health Biloxi where Mayor FoFo Gilich became Dr. FoFo Gilich for the day.…

Arrested for touching of a child

Biloxi police arrested 57-year-old John Ludlow for touching of a child for lustful purposes. Police say their investigation stems from a complaint where a juvenile victim disclosed being touched in a sexual manner by Ludlow near the 1300 block of…

Voter turnout in Harrison County

With the Harrison County School District bond issue on the ballot, voters in Harrison County had a huge turnout. There was a steady flow throughout all precincts. Unofficially, around 42 percent came out to vote which is pretty good for…

Biloxi mayor weighs in on Harrison County school bond

The results are in as voters cast their ballots in yesterday’s mid-term elections with local races and issues on the ballot including a $55 million school bond issue passed overwhelmingly by Harrison County residents. The bond issue passed with 75…

Wicker/Hyde-Smith Election night reception

It is official: Wicker will be in the Senate seat for Mississippi for another six years and the special election is heading into a run-off. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood was in Jackson last night where Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker…

Harrison County Election results

Harrison County Court Judge Place 3 Mike Dickinson and Anna Ward Sukmann will face each other in a runoff election. Harrison County School District Bond issue The Harrison County School District bond issue passed with 75%.

Jackson County 2018 election results

Nonpartisan Judicial Election for Circuit Court 19 District 19 Place 3 Dale Harkey wins with 77% of the votes. Jackson County Court Judge Place 1 Sharon Willis Sigalas wins with 55% of the votes. Jackson County Court Judge Place 2…

Harrison County School District bond issue

News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Harrison County with the latest on tonight’s election along with the Harrison County School District’s $55 million bond issue.

Governor Bryant reveals water outfall designs for beaches

Harrison County can expect new features to the beach as Governor Phil Bryant unveiled designs for beach storm water outfalls. The project will be funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. This is phase one of constructing three…

Election Day on the Coast

A one man band on a South Mississippi campaign trail of his own perched at the same precinct in Gulfport during each election cycle over the past five years. Today was no exception. Overcast skies and the occasional downpour didn’t…

Voting in Harrison County

It's Election Day. If you haven’t already, there’s still time to go vote. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the polls from the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport with more.