Vas Madness
A new study shows this time of year men tend to schedule their vasectomies during March Madness to stay home and enjoy the college basketball tournament. News 25’s Jaylon Morris got in touch with a local urologist to check in…
Local News
East Biloxi construction update
After years of road work in East Biloxi, residents and businesses in the area have something to look forward to. Doug Lee works at Kim Long Restaurant located on Division and Reynoir streets in Biloxi. The restaurant has just been…
Young Moss Point female kidnapped and sexually assaulted
Moss Point police are searching for a man who reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Moss Point High School student at gunpoint Wednesday morning. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Moss Point with more on this story.
Breakfast with a Hero
This morning, Gulfport police and firemen came together at the fire station for Breakfast with a Hero. Community members stopped by the fire station to have a donut and coffee and thank Gulfport first responders. Dennis Schulz even traveled from…
Mississippi Aquarium progress
Progress is being made toward the Mississippi Aquarium in downtown Gulfport. The project announced a month ago they had a general contractor to start working. The contractor has been onsite and has started to put the foundation of the building…
Walmart employee bonuses
Today, more than 890,000 Walmart U.S. associates are receiving a share of more than $560 million in total cash bonuses, including those here in Mississippi. In Mississippi, Walmart associates are receiving approximately $8.3 million in combined bonuses. The bonuses, along…
Long Beach residents raise questions about new harbor signs
After problems with juveniles, new signs have popped up at Long Beach Harbor and some residents aren’t too happy about it. Some Long Beach residents took their concerns to social media about the recently put up “no loitering” signs now…
Moss Point Girl Kidnapped and Assaulted at Gunpoint
Moss Point Police are actively investigating a reported kidnapping and sexual assault of a young female which occurred Wednesday, March 07, 2018. At approximately 0742 hours Officer’s responded to the Moss Point High School after learning of the assault from…
Infrastructure Updates
Roads in east Biloxi are no stranger to construction the area has been under going a major facelift for many months now as News 25's Caroline Eaker has an update on the road construction.
Rotary Club donates Little Free Library
Today, the Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove dedicated its third Little Free Library to River Oaks Elementary in Gulfport. The wooden box standing outside the school allows students to pick up a book from the box or drop off books…
Sky Zone coming to Edgewater Mall
Biloxi will have their own trampoline park next year. Edgewater Mall completed a new lease agreement with Sky Zone and the trampoline park will be under construction within the next 90 days. The 24,000 square foot arena will feature single…
Racial tensions surround Bay St. Louis City Council
Allegations of racism are circulating in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African-American member on the school board. Racism accusations are spiraling in Bay St.…
Planned house fire serves as training for Biloxi Fire Department
Typically, the Biloxi Fire Department is putting out house fires, but this morning that was not the case. The fire department set fire to a home for training purposes. Biloxi firefighters watched as a deliberate house fire engulfed a home…
CRTC BAC airman makes history in Best Warrior competition
A Pass Christian native relied on his mental and physical toughness to make history for the Mississippi National Guard. The Combat Readiness Training Center Battlefield Airmen Center in Gulfport is celebrating the accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Joshua Parker. The Air…
One year mark for Biloxi train accident
Exactly one year ago today, a train accident in Biloxi killed four tourists from Texas on a bus. News 25’s Jaylon Morris went to Biloxi to meet with two people who remember the day like it was yesterday. March 7th,…
Biloxi railroad crossing closures
Following last year’s tragic train accident, Biloxi is now one step closer to closing six railroad crossings. News 25’s Payton Malone breaks down the plans. Last March, the City of Biloxi was already looking into closing railroad crossings. Little did…
Public appeals hearing for Picayune basketball coach
Picayune Head boys basketball Coach Kelton Thompson is not going down without a fight. Last month, he was terminated just two days before senior night and today he was contesting that decision in a public appeals hearing. A hearing officer…
Bay St. Louis City Council’s vote sparking controversy
Racism allegations in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African American member on the school board. Last night’s vote to replace incumbent Joan Thomas on…
Farmers Market season underway in Gulfport
It’s still a little too cold for most gardeners to get started, but there’s no reason that your kitchen can’t be full of fresh fruits and veggies thanks to the Gulfport Farmers Market. Starting today, you can head out to…
Crucial BP settlement bill passes
The Mississippi Senate has passed a crucial BP settlement funding bill by a vote of 51-0. The passage of House Bill 1185 by the full Senate marks an important milestone in the legislative process. Both chambers of the legislature will…
WWII vet celebrates turning 101
It’s a huge milestone for one of the veteran’s at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. The oldest resident, a Navy WWII veteran, turned 101 years old today. Navy World War II veteran Miss Marian Ritchie walked out of…
Biloxi High School threat goes unmentioned
Today, the Biloxi NAACP held a press conference, along with a local Biloxi mother, to express their concerns about how Biloxi High School handled a recent school threat. Biloxi NAACP President James Crowell said, “She said Mr. Crowell, no one…
Long-awaited hotel construction begins in Centennial Plaza
After years of sitting untouched, construction on the old Centennial Plaza on Highway 90 in Gulfport has finally started. On Tuesday, Barrington Development, in partnership with Robert Lubin, finalized an eighteen million dollar permit. Construction has already started on what…
Fatal train and bus collision: one year later
Tomorrow will mark one year since that fatal collision between a train and tour bus carrying senior citizens in Biloxi. The accident claimed the lives of four people on board that bus. News 25’s Toni Miles gives us a look…