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Auto theft suspect wanted

Biloxi police are searching for the suspect operating a tow truck. The suspect towed a 2005 black Expedition from the Edgewater Mall. They were not authorized to do that. The Expedition is currently listed as a stolen vehicle. If you…

Moss Point budget proposal

Some controversy lurking around the City of Moss Point could bring some heated conversation tonight at the Board of Aldermen meeting as they vote on the city’s budget proposal. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Moss Point with more.

Moss Point budget proposal meeting

The Moss Point Board of Aldermen will gather at city hall tomorrow night to discuss the city’s budget proposal. There could be a 5.42 millage tax increase in Moss Point. The budget also includes cutting four non-essential positions. Moss Point…

Citizen Police Academy in Gulfport

The Gulfport Police Department will allow locals to be in their shoes for the 2018 fall session of the Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy consists of seven three-hour classes that will be held on Thursday at 6, starting September 20th.…

Southern State’s energy board meeting

Governor Bryant is on the Coast this week hosting the Southern States Energy Board annual meeting at the Beau Rivage. This year’s theme is ‘energy dominance.’ Officials from 16 states in the south are meeting through tomorrow to discuss environmental…

All Heart: Gulfport family to hold benefit

Heart disease is the number one killer in America, but there’s hope as groups like the American Heart Association raise funds and awareness in the fight against heart disease. Then there are those like the Etter family in Gulfport, whose…

Wanted for shoplifting at the Edgewater Mall

Biloxi police are asking for help in identifying these two individuals wanted for shoplifting at the Belk Department Store in the Edgewater Mall last Wednesday. The male suspect entered the store wearing light-colored khaki shorts, white shoes, and a long-sleeved…

Babypalooza

Babypalooza, a maternity and wellness expo, brought out many expecting parents and parents of young children to the Coast Coliseum this weekend. There were around 800 to 1000 people in attendance. Blue Cross, Blue Shield held informational seminars for all…

Operation Relief donations at Neco’s Market

If you’re looking for a way to help those affected by Florence look no further than Neco’s Market in Pass Christian today. The nonprofit organization Operation Relief will be at Neco’s until 7 p.m. today accepting donations to bring to…

Comeback Coolers looking for donations

Coolers filled with cold beverages and inspiration will be heading to North Carolina by the end of this week. This will be Comeback Coolers fourth trip and their mission is to bring a ray of sunshine to people of disaster.…

Florence flooding prevents relief help

Coast Electric sent team members out to help with disaster relief with Florence on Saturday and now they’re making their way back home after a surprising turn of events. Coast Electric sent out 28 crew members who stayed in Georgia…

Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the biggest health concerns in Mississippi and South Mississippians are taking note of that and working towards a cure and making a difference. On Saturday, members of the community came out for the Diabetes Foundation of…

Keesler honors World War II hero

Today, Keesler Air Force Base welcomed a special guest of honor whose family has served our country for generations and even made global history, changing the course of world events. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to Biloxi where Brigadier…

Seabee base holds pinning ceremony

More than two dozen newly promoted Navy chiefs and two master sergeants were honored at the Seabee Base in Gulfport today. Family and friends of the chief selectees pinned the anchor shaped CPO rank on their collars and placed the…

Biloxi Fire Department helping with Hurricane Florence

After going through natural disasters like Hurricanes Camille and Katrina, the Gulf Coast knows what the East Coast is experiencing with Florence which is why the Biloxi Fire Department wants to help. Two Biloxi firefighters are working with the state…

Victims identified in Ocean Springs fatal accident

The victims in yesterday’s fatal accident in Ocean Springs have been identified. According to Captain William Jackson of Ocean Springs police, the two people fatally injured were identified today as 25-year-old Rachel Byrd of Vancleave and 34-year-old Jonathan Fruth of…

Keel authentication ceremony at Ingalls

Ingalls and the Coast Guard are celebrating the first major milestone in the shipbuilding process: a $486 million ship’s foundation being completed. This ship’s namesake is the late U.S. Coast Guard Commander Elmer Fowler Stone. Stone was the Coast Guard’s…

Scianna Hall dedication at William Carey University

This morning, several community members and officials with William Carey University gathered for a dedication ceremony of the new Scianna Hall. Held at the tradition campus in Biloxi, this new extension will be a support building for the new school…

Charged with felony child abuse

Harrison County sheriff’s investigators say a Gulfport man admitted to beating his own son out of anger because the child wouldn’t stop crying. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, AMR was called to the home on Campbell Circle regarding a two-month-old…

Major crime roundup in Jackson County

Today a large drug and gun bust was announced in Pascagoula in the height of a 13 month multi-unit effort. This bust contains 17 indictments, 97 illegal guns, and lots of drugs with the help of Jackson County police, federal…