Wanted for cell phone theft
Biloxi police are asking for help identifying a man involved in the theft of a cell phone at the Palace Casino in Biloxi. The suspect stole the cell phone and concealed the phone and left the casino. He was last…
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Pled guilty to sexual battery and home burglary
Twenty-three year-old Dominique Macon of Gulfport pled guilty today to sexual battery and home burglary crimes that he committed nearly two years ago. The convictions resulted from a disclosure by a nine-year-old child to his parents and to Gulfport police…
Sentenced to 30 years for armed robbery
Forty-five year-old Gulfport native Robert Thomas pled guilty to two counts of armed robbery and was sentenced to 30 years in prison today. This case began in September of last year after two Subway employees on 25th Avenue in Gulfport…
Rollover accident on I-10
A woman was taken to the hospital by life-flight around 1:15 this afternoon on I-10 westbound. According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Department, the driver of the 2006 Ford Explorer was traveling on I-10 eastbound when the vehicle rolled over…
Body discovered in Gulfport identified
The body found yesterday in Gulfport has been identified as 29-year-old Gulfport native Kevin Schroeder. Schoeder’s body was discovered on 34th Street near A Avenue yesterday morning. The investigation is still ongoing pending an autopsy.
Cultivation of Marijuana Arrest – Merrill Potter, Sarah Bowers
. On April 29, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 37 year old Merrill Francis Potter and 38…
Leadership Gulf Coast alumni event
From politicians to doctors, Leadership Gulf Coast alumni are a true who’s who of our community. Tomorrow at 7:30 a.m., hundreds of the alumni will gather at the IP for the annual alumni affair. Sally-Ann Roberts, a retired New Orleans…
Hancock Bank rebrands
This morning, crews scrubbed off all signs on Hancock Bank in downtown Gulfport and put up new ones. The bank, owned by Mississippi parent Hancock Holding Company, announced it is rebranding and will now be called Hancock Whitney. Hancock Bank…
Island View Casino construction update
It’s been one year since Island View Casino officials broke ground on a $75 million expansion project. Since then, crews have been hard at work on the land south of Highway 90 working to build the 43,000 square foot beach…
Missing Hattiesburg teen may be with former teacher
Hattiesburg police say a teenage boy is missing and may be with a former teacher who is accused of sexual battery. Sixteen-year-old Oscar O’Neal II was last seen at his home early Monday. According to Hattiesburg Police Spokesman Ryan Moore,…
Island View Casino Construction Update
One year since ground was broken on the multi-million dollar expansion project at Island View Casino where News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with details on where the project stands to the today.
One Coast tags now available
Want to show off your Gulf Coast pride? Well, there’s a tag for that. The One Coast specialty tags are now available for purchase to the public. The tag features the One Coast logo in yellow and dark teal, set…
Biloxi bait shop proposal deadline extended
The City of Biloxi has extended the deadline for vendors to submit proposals to operate the bait shop and kayak rental operation at Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park. Potential vendors now have until Wednesday, May 16th, at 10 a.m. to submit…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Port of Pascagoula
United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith says the needs of local industry leaders are high on her agenda after a visit to the Port of Pascagoula today. The recently appointed senator was touring the Port of Pascagoula and attending meetings at…
Miles for Smiles on the Coast
For the third year in a row, people are walking from Mobile to New Orleans to raise money for Miles for Smiles. This afternoon, teams made their way through South Mississippi. This is all to help individuals with disabilities attend…
Confederate Memorial Day
Today, Mississippians across the state are celebrating Confederate Memorial Day as they honor the estimated 258,000 Confederate soldiers and sailors who died fighting against the Union. The holiday is observed in several southern states since the end of the American…
Lt. Governor speaks out
The upcoming U.S. Senate Race is just one topic Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves addressed at a meeting held by the Harrison County Republican Women’s Group. “You got to have measurements. If you’re not measuring you’re not really calculating whether you’re…
Early morning fire in Saucier
One man is safe following an overnight fire in Saucier on Highway 67 near Gartman Road. According to officials, around 12:30 this morning a man woke up to fire and smoke inside his camper trailer and managed to escape through…
Biloxi police need help identifying shoplifter
Biloxi police are asking the public’s help in identifying a woman they say stole more than $200 worth of clothing from Belk at Edgewater Mall. The woman is described as a white female about 5’6” and 180 to 200 pounds.…
Body found in Gulfport
This morning, Gulfport police were on scene after a dead body was found in the 500 block of 34th Street. According to officials, the body was found in a ditch near A Avenue. An investigation is underway and details are…
Fatal D’Iberville wreck victim identified
The victim of the fatal crash on I-110 in D’Iberville has been identified as 24-year-old Maggie Fletcher from Long Beach. According to D’Iberville police, Fletcher’s car was struck by 48-year-old William Lee of Mobile, Alabama. Lee struck the rear end…
Fatima International Spring Fest
The weekend festivities didn’t stay at the Coliseum as Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church satisfied appetites with their annual International Spring Fest. The festival included a variety of food choices from many different cultures like South Africa and Italy.…
Midway Spring Fair
Over the weekend, many people had their fair share of cotton candy, funnel cakes and fun as the Midway Spring Fair wrapped up Sunday at the Coast Coliseum. Some took advantage of the $20 unlimited ride wristbands, riding attractions like…
Staying one step ahead of scammers
Today in downtown Biloxi, seniors from across the Coast got a lesson in scam prevention. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department covered everything from phone scams to credit card theft in an effort to keep residents ahead of the curb as…