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Catholic Diocese of Biloxi clergy personnel file review

Soon, the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi will be releasing the names of clergy members removed from ministry. The diocese will be releasing the names of anyone removed since 1977 when they were established. They are doing this personnel file review…

Make-A-Wish grants Disney trip

One Gulfport teen is getting the trip of a lifetime to Disney thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Twelve-year-old Leighton Creel has been battling cancer for over a year now. Leighton’s family, friends, and Make-A-Wish volunteers came together for his Wish…

Veterans Day celebration in Long Beach

The Gulf Coast always has special ways to honor our veterans and Long Beach is no different. A sea of red, white, and blue took the streets of Long Beach as a way to celebrate Veterans Day with patriotism running…

Man hit by train in Biloxi identified

Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer identified the man who was struck by a train Friday night as 68-year-old Douglas Bumstead of Tennessee. The Biloxi Police Department responded to a train pedestrian fatality in the area of Porter Avenue and…

Ice Skating is back

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum has opened their ice skating rink. Admission is $12 for a session that lasts an hour and a half. The first session started tonight at 6 p.m. and the second took place at 8:30 p.m. Something…

Train/pedestrian fatality in Biloxi

On November 9th, 2018,  the Biloxi Police Department responded to a train pedestrian fatality in the area of Porter Ave and the Railroad Tracks. The victim, a white male in his 60’s, was pronounced deceased on scene by first responders.…

Arrested for auto burglary

On November, 9th 2018, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 24 year old Dewayne Louis Maxwell of New Orleans, LA on a warrant for auto burglary. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation into an auto burglary reported…

Veterans receive custom mosaic bench in D’Iberville

In honor of Veterans Day this weekend, the Scarlet Pearl decided to recognize D’Iberville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6731. The Scarlet Pearl gifted the D’Iberville VFW with a custom mosaic veterans bench. The bench was crafted by local Gulf…

Veterans Day Program at the VA

What better place to honor our veterans than at the VA? Veterans from all branches of the military were guests of honor at the Veterans Day Program at the Biloxi VA Medical Center’s recreational hall this morning. On hand were…

Veterans Day Program at Popp’s Ferry Elementary

Popp’s Ferry Elementary held their annual Veteran’s Day Program today. With flags waving and voices singing patriotic songs, Popp’s Ferry Elementary honored veterans in a special way. They invited parents to join their Veterans Day Program and Hero Walk. Students…

Veterans Golf Tournament set for Saturday

A promise made nearly 40 years ago that has not only been kept, but keeps growing strong. South Mississippian Richard ‘Taco’ Sanchez was among the military men assigned on a daring mission back in 1980 to help rescue 53 American…

Ice skating at the Coast Coliseum

From November to January, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has a great way to test your skills on the ice. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi with more.

Two vehicle accident this afternoon in Gulfport

Police are working the scene of an accident near the intersection of O’Neal and Three Rivers Road in North Gulfport. The accident involved two vehicles, and although one of those vehicles rolled over in the accident, according to initial reports,…

Veterans Ceremony at Memorial Hospital

This morning, Memorial Hospital in Gulfport held a ceremony in recognition and remembrance of veterans and their service to our country. Memorial Hospital staff members came together outside by the flag pole and were joined by Gulfport High School Junior…

Congressman Palazzo speaks on the Coast

This morning, newly re-elected Congressman Steven Palazzo stopped in Gulfport to speak to residents about the efforts going on in Congress. This re-election will mark Palazzo’s fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He tells News 25 as he…

Third annual Big Band Gala for Babies

It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Women’s Resource Center and this year it was completely sold out. The third annual Big Band Gala for Babies fundraiser will help the Women’s Resource Center fund the addition of a…

Gulfport Fire Department recruit ceremony

The Gulfport Fire Department graduated 16 recruits from class 1802 tonight. All 16 recruits went through a ten week academy that consisted of a lot of physical work to make sure they knew everything mentally and physically as well. Tanner…

Naturalization ceremony

Cuba, Ukraine, and Mexico: these are just a few of the 18 countries that were represented today at a Naturalization Ceremony in Gulfport. America the beautiful, it’s the place many of us have called home our entire lives. Now, 29…

Ice skating is back at the Coast Coliseum

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to test your moves on the ice. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is opening their ice skating rink Friday, November 9th. If you’re wanting to skate there are two sessions tomorrow. Admission…

Senior Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship

Thanksgiving is two weeks away, but that didn’t stop the Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department from throwing their first ever Seniors Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship. Anyone over the age of 55 was invited to the Donal Snyder Community Center in…

Holiday Fight Night at Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Atlas Fights and Gulf Coast Mixed Martial Arts bring season’s greetings to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast. On Saturday, December 15th, both promotions will present “Holiday Fight Night.” The main…

Harrison County School District bond passed

The $55 million bond for the Harrison County School District passed during Tuesday’s election, but what does this mean moving forward? News 25 spoke with Harrison County Superintendent Roy Gill who says they are all systems go right now, but…

Third annual Big Band Gala for Babies

The third annual Big Band Gala for Babies is an event the Women’s Resource Center puts on to help reach more women in need. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Biloxi Civic Center with more.