Halloween at Hiller Park
It’s trick or treat season as things start to get spooky in Biloxi for the annual Halloween at Hiller Park. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Hiller Park with more.
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K9 Officer Cora: End of Watch
On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Cora, a 10 year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 officer passed away from natural causes. Cora joined the Moss Point Police Department in October 2011. She was used for narcotics detection, tracking, suspect apprehension, and officer protection.…
Man arrested for disturbing the peace
On October 17, 2018, the Biloxi Police Department responded to the AJ Holloway Sports Complex located at 765 Wells Dr. in reference to the report of a gunshot victim. The victim, later identified as arrested 20-year-old Jauan Markel Williams of…
Five members appointed to Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board
Governor Phil Bryant appointed five members to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors today. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation was created during the Mississippi Legislature 2018 first extraordinary session upon passage of Senate Bill 2001. The duties of the corporation…
An Evening of Jazz Fundraiser at Rebekah’s House
Rebekah’s House hosted their annual fundraising event, An Evening of Jazz, to help benefit the non-profit organization. Rebekah’s House is a non-profit shelter for homeless families and helps them get back on their feet. Tonight’s event featured saxophonist Jordan Chalden…
Promote the Vote program
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann showed up to Trent Lott Academy in Pascagoula to inspire the youth to Promote the Vote. Over 200 schools are participating in the Promote the Vote program. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann wows…
Murder suspect arrested in Hancock County
A possible murder suspect was arrested in Hancock County. Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received information from the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana connecting 24-year-old Darrell Williams Jr. to five separate murders in Louisiana. Deputies took Williams into custody on…
Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Long Beach
Officials have confirmed that a man in Long Beach has died from his injuries sustained in a crash on West Railroad Street between Pineville Road and 2nd Avenue. Authorities say 72-year-old Lawrence Mooreale Sr. was attempting to cross West Railroad…
Halloween events along the Coast
Halloween is just around the corner and Harrison County is kicking off their spooktacular events starting Friday! Make sure to bring out the big tote bags for your little ones to bring along trick-or-treating. Friday evening in Gulfport, you can…
The Great American Shakeout
Lyman Elementary School joined millions across the world this morning in practicing how to drop, cover, and hold on. The Great American Shakeout earthquake drill started 10 years ago in southern California, but is new to Lyman Elementary. The students…
Gulfport-Orange Grove Rotary Club donates dictionaries
The Gulfport-Orange Grove Rotary Club is back at it again, giving away dictionaries and advancing the education for third graders in the Harrison County School District. Third graders at Lyman Elementary were chosen to receive the dictionaries because in order…
Second rare dolphin species rescued in Gulf
For the second time this month, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport is rehabilitating a rare dolphin species to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Just last week, a rough-toothed dolphin was rescued in Biloxi and now a pantropical spotted…
First Responders Aid Team deploys to Florida
Margaritaville in Biloxi is asking Coast residents for hurricane relief donations. Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Biloxi has partnered with Margaritaville and the Krewe of Neptune to form the First Responders Mutual Aid Team. The team will collect donations until…
Attorney General Jim Hood talks to Crime Stoppers
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood was on the Coast today for the Crime Stoppers Convention to discuss some of the difficulties our law enforcement officers face. He also took the time to thank them for what they contribute to society.…
Airman’s death ruled accidental drowning
We are learning more about the cause of death for the Keesler Air Force Base airman who was found in the Tchoutacabouffa River. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove ruled Staff Sgt. Luis Cisneros-Godinez’s death an accidental drowning. He confirmed that…
[UPDATE] Missing person: Cody Williams found safe
Cody Williams has been found safe in Mobile, Alabama.
Gulf Coast Public Health Summit
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Jefferson Davis Campus hosted its first ever Gulf Coast Public Health Summit. The summit raises awareness for human trafficking, opioid addiction, and much more. The goal is to encourage and stress the importance of…
U.S. Senate candidate Tobey Bartee meets in Pascagoula
U.S. Senate candidate Tobey Bartee hosted a meet and greet at the public library in Pascagoula to address the upcoming election with voters. Bartee tells News 25 he starts every meet and greet by asking the public two questions. What’s…
14th annual Mississippi Power BEAM Event
More than 100 juniors and seniors attended the 14th annual Blacks in Energy Awareness Month program at the Mississippi Power Operation Center in Gulfport this morning. Mississippi Power partnered with the Gulf Coast chapter of the American Association of Blacks…
Paramedic arrested on sexual battery charges
Fifty-four year-old James Walley has been arrested and charged with sexual battery yesterday after a woman claims that Walley, a paramedic, assaulted her inside of an ambulance. After being transported from George County to Singing River Hospital, police on the…
Man pleads guilty to child exploitation and sexual battery
Thirty-two year-old Quincy Joshua LaBauve of Biloxi pled guilty this morning to two counts of child exploitation and one count of sexual battery of a child under the age of 14. The matter was set to proceed to trial today…
Harrison County School Bond issue
The Harrison County $55 million bond set to be voted on November 6th is set to improve security and add two new schools to the area to deal with overcrowding, all with no increase in taxes. It has been more…
Interview with U.S. Senate candidate Tobey B. Bartee
U.S. Senate candidate Tobey B. Bartee is hosting a meet and greet at the Pascagoula Library. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Jackson County with more.
Man shot near Biloxi High School, school put on lockdown
One man was sent to the hospital this afternoon after an accidental shooting in Biloxi. According to Biloxi police, the shooting happened in the area of Biloxi High School. Major Chris De Back confirmed the 20-year-old black male suffered a…