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EASTER BASKETS FOR THE NEEDY

If you know of a family in South Mississippi, who might need a little extra help getting the Easter bunny to their home this year, you may be in luck. Two-hundred kids in need will have Easter baskets to wake…

COMMUNITY REACTS TO BILOXI PROJECTS

One of the long list of projects going on around Biloxi is the renovation of the Saegner theatre. Around 200 events are held in the theater every year which attracts around thirty thousand people. With events already scheduled this year,…

BILOXI VIETNAM VETERANS CEREMONY

President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. Each year on March 29th, the country will celebrate national Vietnam War veterans day. News 25's Jaylon Morris went to the Biloxi national cemetery where locals honored veterans thanking them for…

BREAKFAST WITH BILOXI MAYOR 'FO FO' GILICH

This morning at the IP casino Biloxi Mayor Fo Fo Gilich hosted the first breakfast with the mayor of 20-18. Mayor Gilich updated citizens about the handful of projects the city's working on... Including the efforts to create a new…

OCEAN SPRINGS MAYOR RESPONDS TO KKK VIDEO

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson says the KKK’s actions should be rebuked by everyone in response to the video the extremist organization sent to a local civil rights group this week. In a statement to News 25, Mayor Dobson calls…

DEADLY I-110 ACCIDENT

A man was killed this morning on the I-110 bridge in Biloxi this morning. There were two accidents that took place. The second accident was the one that claimed a man's life. A Ford F-250 overturned in the northbound lane,…

House Bill 1264 Killed Mississippi

Mississippi lawmakers are concluded their 2018 regular session Wednesday by killing a bill that would have set a prison sentence of up to 10 years for making terroristic threats. House Bill 12-64 defined them as threats of violence made with…

Chris McDaniel In Harrison County

Term limits, Obamacare and balancing the budget ... Just a few topics discussed by state Senator Chris McDaniel in South Mississippi Wednesday. McDaniel was the guest speaker at D’Iberville Business Club Meeting at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. He's recently been…

PROTEST FOR EQUALITY IN BAY ST LOUIS

Protesters for equality are rising to action after a decision at Bay Saint Louis city hall sparked racial controversy. Tensions began when the only African American on the Bay-Waveland school board was replaced. News 25's Gina Tomlinson has the report…

HANCOCK BANK OFFICIALS PLANT TREES

Residents of the gulf coast have always cherished the live oak tree as an icon of grace, strength and commitment. And that's just what officials with Hancock bank were doing in ocean springs this afternoon as part of their 10-10-12…

Ku Klux Klan Video in Mississippi and Response

A video has surfaced of a KKK group, the United Dixie White Knights, threatening members of the Mississippi Rising Coalition. Members who were personally called out in the video addressed the issue during a press conference in ocean springs this…

Port Of Gulfport SeaOne Makes Big Investment

The Port of Gulfport has been rebuilding and expanding since Hurricane Katrina dealt a devastating blow nearly 13 years ago. News 25's Toni Miles talks to the President and Chief Operating Officer of SeaOne and gives us a look at…

BP Oil Spill Money Mississippi Gulf Coast

The fate of more than 700 million dollars in BP damages money is still up in the air. A six-person committee of state house and senate members had a deadline of Monday at 8 pm to create a bill but…

Residents Upset Over Infrastructure Project

Earlier this month News 25 brought you a story about the Biloxi Infrastructure Project, and how more man power has been added to help speed up the construction. Weeks later it was standing room only at the Biloxi City Council…

Jackson County Master Plan Workshop

Tuesday Jackson County held a workshop to further discuss the master plan for walking, bicycling, and paddling throughout the urbanized areas of the county. The public was invited to the Fontainebleau Community Center in Ocean Springs, to view and discuss…

FBI Task Force Makes Drug Arrest

The FBI's "Safe Streets" task force arrested 37-year-old Edward Bridges of Moss Point on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The task force seized approximately 4.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 2 ounces of cocaine, 46 dosage units of…

Loaded Gun Found In Backpack, No Charges Yet

A five year old brought a loaded gun to school Tuesday in Ocean Springs. As of now there are no charges against the guardian of the child who's back-pack had a loaded hand-gun inside it. Authorities were called to Oak…

OS Robbery Suspect Spotted Again

Police believe this suspect caught on surveillance video at the Travelodge on highway 90 in ocean springs Sunday night is the same person that robbed a chevron and held a clerk at gun-point. The security footage shows the suspect in…

Woman Beaten At Hard Rock Parking Lot

A Louisiana woman made her way to Biloxi Friday night for her friend’s bachelorette party, but what was supposed to be a night of fun landed her with a bruised face and a traumatic story. News 25's Veronica Bayona brings…

Easter Egg Hunt

Are you ready for some Easter fun? Well, the city of Gulfport’s Easter Egg Hunt will kick off this weekend in Jones Park. Saturday starting at 9 am children will be able to visit with the Easter bunny and take…

Spring Arts Festival Takes Over Downtown

The Spring Arts Festival is set to hit the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. More than 100 artists, crafters and plant vendors will celebrate spring... Offering paintings pottery, jewelry and more. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday.…