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Burglary arrest in Long Beach

A man has been arrested in Long Beach for burglary. Officials arrested Antonio Jenkins for one count of residential burglary and one count of vehicle burglary. The arrest stemmed from an incident involving a break in at a residence and…

Shooting on Gregory Drive in Moss Point

The Moss Point Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at 12:15 a.m. on Gregory Drive. According to Chief Calvin Hutchins, the police department received a call from Singing River Hospital reporting a male victim was in the emergency…

Buddy Bag January donation drive

One local nonprofit organization is keeping the holiday spirit rolling as we head into 2018 and you have a chance to get involved. Buddy Bags is currently holding their January donation drive. They’re in need of toys, blankets, hygiene products,…

2018 Mississippi Legislative Session

The 2018 Mississippi Legislative Session is officially underway. News 25’s Toni Miles was in Jackson today and caught up with some South Mississippi lawmakers to see what issues are topping their agenda. As in years past, Sean Tindell was on…

Arrested for felony credit card fraud

In Biloxi today, police arrested a woman on a felony warrant for credit card fraud that happened early last month. Thirty-eight year-old Frances Salisbury is suspected of using the victim’s stolen credit card at multiple businesses in Biloxi. Salisbury was…

Woman wanted for credit card fraud in Pass Christian

Pass Christian police are hoping they can get some help identifying a woman wanted for credit card fraud. The incident happened in December. You can see the suspected woman on surveillance video walking through the aisles at the Walmart in…

Energy efficiency tips

South Mississippi is still braving the freezing cold temperatures but are we playing it smart when it comes to energy efficiency? Mississippi Power has some tips we can follow to help cut back on the electric bill. They suggest setting…

Non-Profit Wednesdays

News 25’s Kristen Durand interviews Richmond Vincent President/CEO of Goodwill of South Mississippi about taking in donations that helps to create jobs and the community. Donation Centers are open Monday though Sunday 9 am to 12 pm and 12:30 pm…

Civil Rights leader celebrates 98th birthday

Today a Lakeview nursing resident is celebrating her 98th birthday. Ernestine McLeod got to ring in her 98th year surrounded by family and friends. McLeod was a community leader and voice for the black community during the Civil Rights Movement.…

Meet the new city manager for Diamondhead

The City of Diamondhead rang in the New Year with the hiring of a new city manager. Michael Reso has been a resident of Diamondhead for more than 11 years. Reso will work closely with the mayor and council and…

Lighthouse bathroom and new developments in Waveland

There are a lot of new developments coming soon to the City of Waveland. Plans are now waiting for approval on an elevated boardwalk on Coleman Avenue. If the project gets the go-ahead, hotels, businesses, and restaurants can build downtown…

Boil water notice for the City of Waveland

If you plan on drinking water anywhere in Waveland you’ll need to boil it first. The City of Waveland has issued a citywide boil water advisory until further notice. The extreme cold weather caused the city to lose pressure in…

Fatal shooting in Gautier

Two men have been identified in connection with a double shooting that occurred in Gautier yesterday. According to Gautier police, 30-year-old Harold Edwards and 22-year-old Al Jerome Jackson entered the property of 40-year-old Willie Campbell Jr. on Westpark Drive. Authorities…

Biloxi mayor discusses plans for Point Cadet area

Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich will be discussing new plans for a total overhaul of the Point Cadet Plaza at tonight’s city council meeting. His idea is to turn the area into a ‘seafood mecca.’ News 25’s Veronica Bayona has the…

Accused shooter turns himself in

A man accused of shooting into a vehicle late last month in Gulfport has turned himself into police. Nineteen-year-old Corey Dubose turned himself in around 8:30 a.m. yesterday. His arrest stemmed from an investigation of aggravated assault in the 2200…

Troop K New Year’s weekend statistics

Earlier this morning, News 25 caught up with the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop K who is tasked with policing roadways in the state’s six southernmost counties. Thanks to increased presence from troopers over the New Year’s holiday weekend, there were…

First Gulfport baby born in 2018

The New Year started with a big blessing for one Gulfport family. News 25 caught up with the parents of Willow Jade Allen, the first baby girl to be born in Memorial Hospital in 2018. “She was just beautiful, just…

First responders keeping Coast safe on New Year’s Day

While most of us are resting up on New Year’s Day, first responders have to be ready for anything. Hospitals have to be fully staffed in the event of an emergency. Local police, EMS officials, and firefighters are working to…

Preparing for a hard freeze

If you’ve been outside today you already know that it’s cold, but we haven’t seen the lowest temperatures yet as a hard freeze is settling in across the United States. Be sure to take steps to prepare your home for…

Double shooting in Gautier

The Gautier Police Department is currently investigating a double shooting that occurred shortly after 9 a.m. this morning at Westpark Drive. According to officials, there were two male victims who were shot and transported to Singing River Hospital. One victim…

Arrested for aggravated assault

A man was arrested Saturday in connection to a shooting in Biloxi that occurred less than two weeks ago. Twenty-two year-old Zhaqius Evans was arrested in the 1800 block of Southern Avenue in Biloxi for aggravated assault where a victim…

Arrested for felony eluding

A high speed chase in Biloxi early Sunday morning led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle from Louisiana. Forty-year-old Chad Kenney of Metairie was charged with felony eluding and receiving stolen property after a Biloxi police officer attempted to…