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One Loud Voice Conference

Hundreds of law enforcement officials, social workers, and prosecutors and more gathered at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi for one common purpose: to help children in our state who are dealing with abuse. It’s all part of the One Loud…

Counterfeiters busted in Hattiesburg

Six southeast Mississippi residents face charges of passing counterfeit money in a scheme stretching back until at least 2016. Wednesday the federal court in Hattiesburg charged Richard Crabtree, Richard Cochran, Katie Tate, Kimberly Lynn Hutchinson, Christopher Bishop and Tyler Perry.…

Great Biloxi School Mayor’s Cup

The Great Biloxi Schooner Mayor’s Cup is set to compete in one month from the Schooner Pier on Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum along with the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will host…

Gulfport police announce spring break event for families

For the first time ever, Gulfport police will be hosting an alternative event for families during the big spring break event on the Coast next weekend. The announcement was made during a press conference at the police department this afternoon.…

Chris McDaniel holds meet and greet in Gulfport

Republican Senator Chris McDaniel says his campaign is still leading the GOP race contrary to a recent poll showing Democratic candidate Mike Espy coming out ahead. In front of a room full of supporters, GOP candidate Chris McDaniel addressed his…

Navy ship collision repairs at Ingalls

The U.S. Navy is adding another $57 million to what it’s paying a Mississippi shipyard to repair a destroyer damaged in a June collision that killed seven sailors. The additional contract for repairing the USS Fitzgerald was awarded Tuesday to…

Mississippi Rising Coalition files lawsuit against Ocean Springs

Today the Mississippi Rising Coalition, alongside three Coast residents, filed a lawsuit against the City of Ocean Springs decision to fly the Mississippi state flag on city municipal buildings. The lawsuit was filed at Gulfport Federal Courthouse and states that…

Black Spring Break promoters respond to former promoter’s indictment

Current promoters of Black Spring Break express the importance of keeping safety first and communication with police strong. This is following the recent indictment of former Black Spring Break promoter Keith Brown, who, according to authorities, was running a cocaine…

Battery causes Biloxi apartment fire

A fire at an apartment complex in Biloxi this afternoon left two residents happy to be alive. Just before noon, Biloxi Fire Department responded to Southwind Apartments off Irish Hill Drive. Two residents who live in the complex tell News…

Mississippi remembers Martin Luther King Jr.

Today marks 50 years since Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed in Memphis, Tennessee.  News 25’s Jaylon Morris spoke with local leaders along the Gulf Coast who recall that day 50 years ago. Most people can’t…

No time like the first time at Augusta

“Perfect. And to think this ground has just been lying here all these years, waiting for someone to come along and lay a golf course on it.” That was the first thought that came to Bobby Jones as he looked…

Porter Avenue infrastructure improvement project

Construction has been ongoing in Ocean Springs on Porter Avenue since December 2017. However, the $1.2 million infrastructure project is now paused after crews working on the street discovered an unmarked natural gas line. Work will be suspended to allow…

New flights coming to local airport

Good news for jetsetters in South Mississippi and just in time to plan your spring and summer travel arrangements. United, American, and Delta airlines are adding additional flights at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. These new flights will make it easier…

Wanted for credit card fraud

The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a suspect wanted for credit card fraud at the Biloxi Walmart on C.T. Switzer Road and Treasure Bay Casino. The suspect is described as white or Hispanic male, possibly in his late twenties.

Sexual assault of a child

A Pearlington man has been sentenced to 50 years for the sexual assault of a young girl. Twenty-seven year-old Curtis Wathen pled guilty to two counts of sexual battery and two counts of exploitation of a child at the Hancock…

White sheets sent to Ocean Springs mayor and aldermen

An unwanted package showed up at Ocean Springs City Hall this morning. All seven Ocean Springs Aldermen as well as Mayor Shea Dobson received a white sheet and a note which read “Hi mayor and aldermen, I wasn’t quite sure…

GoodWill Of South Mississippi Job Fair

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Lisa Parker about GoodWill Of South Mississippi Job Fair on Tuesday, May 8th at the Family Enrichment Center on 5001 Old Pass Road.

Porter Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project

Five months after construction began in Ocean Springs on Porter Avenue and road work has come to a stop. The 1 point 2 million dollar project on the busy road is at halt due to utility delays. News 25's Caroline…

Construction affects health of community in East Biloxi

Tonight, the East Biloxi community attended the Biloxi Council Meeting to share their concerns about the way in which the $355 million infrastructure project being carried out by Oscar Renda Contractors has impacted their health and wealth. The infrastructure work…

Community Market officially opens season in Biloxi

The Biloxi Farmer’s Market is officially open for the season after the city held a grand opening this morning. Vendors selling all kinds of goodies ranging from homemade honey and jams, fresh fruit and veggies to plants and baked goods…

New businesses start construction in Gulfport

Since the beginning of the year Gulfport has continued to see development in multiple areas. The most recent construction began along Highway 90 near the Markum Building, where the future Patio 44 restaurant will sit. Now, many with the City…

School and work place safety

A man from the Mississippi Gulf Coast is helping make sure schools and businesses are prepared in case of an active shooter situation. Reports of school and mass shootings hit close to home for Gulfport native and Army veteran Brad…

Crack down on opioid overdose death investigations

In response to the National Opioid Epidemic, the state of Mississippi is strengthening death investigations stemming from drug overdoses. From now on, agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics will be at the scene of every suspected overdose state-wide. After…