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Last weekend to view Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

This coming Sunday will be the last day to experience the magic of the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival. Jones Park transformed during the month of December into a 40 acre winter wonderland with over a million lights and 140…

Gautier woman bites and shoots attacker

A Jackson, Mississippi man is in serious condition after a domestic dispute ended in gunfire at a motel near Ocean Springs. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, a Gautier woman shot the man with his own gun and bit…

Couple arrested for credit card fraud

Biloxi police have a couple in custody who they say are responsible for credit fraud at Walmart. Forty-one year-old April Hart and 27-year-old Kevin Blue were arrested for active warrants for felony credit card fraud. The incident occurred on November…

Gun fire safety on New Year’s Eve

It’s a popular holiday tradition for people to fire guns off at midnight New Year’s Eve. However, bullets from the sky can make New Year’s Eve celebrations deadly. Police around the country have urged residents against the dangerous practice of…

Blue Angels coming to Biloxi

The Blue Angels flying team will be soaring over Biloxi in July 2018. The event called ‘Blues over Biloxi’ was announced by Mayor FoFo Gilich today and it will be held over the weekend of July 21 through the 22nd.…

Veterans and Fireworks

Sunday night when the clock strikes midnight fireworks will light up the sky to welcome in a new year. While the firework shows are exciting to most people, the loud booms can cause fear in those who have served our…

Woman in fatal Hancock County accident identified

Highway patrol is identifying the woman killed in a Hancock County accident yesterday. Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 that 73-year-old June Spell of Covington, Louisiana was killed when her Nissan Cube hit a Ford F150 head on around 3:45…

‘Where the Truth Lies’ local play

Grace Temple Baptist Church is hosting the play ‘Where the Truth Lies.’ It will take place Saturday, January 6th 2018 at 6 p.m. at 13344 Old Highway 49 Gulfport. Admission is free. The public is invited to attend.

State casino industry rebounding

Last month’s numbers show that casino revenue rebounded in November after a dismal October with Gulf Coast casinos posting strong gains and gambling halls along the Mississippi River showing smaller declines. State Revenue Department figures released this month show that…

IMMS animals receive toys for Christmas

Children weren’t the only ones with a Christmas list this year. The animals at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies had a few toys they wanted for themselves as well. The parrots, dolphins, turtles, sea lions, and much more got…

Teens charged with auto burglary

Two juveniles in Jackson County are in custody, charged with several car burglaries. The crimes occurred early this morning in the Kaiser Place area off of Fort Bayou Road in St. Martin. Both juveniles are 17-years-old and each is charged…

Saucier family safe after early morning fire

One family is safe this morning following an overnight fire in Saucier. According to Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the homeowner, a volunteer firefighter with Saucier Fire, escaped the blaze along with his three children around 1:30 a.m. before calling for…

A Night In Hollywood South

News 25's Taylor Rubach interviews Lexis Redd D'Ville and Jeffrey Mayeux about their New Year Celebration at Sipps Bar starting at 9 pm with a $10 Cover Charge.

NYE Party and Balloon Drop

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Ann-Carter BloomField about the NYE Party and Balloon Drop at Margaritaville Resort starting at 10 pm till 1 am.

It's The Final Countdown

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Michelle Peterson about the Oyster Ball Drop New Year's Day Event at Maritime and Seafood Museum.

Visitation for former Ole Miss star Ray Brown

Ole Miss lost one of its greatest athletes Christmas Day with the unexpected passing of Ray Brown of Jackson County. Today, family, friends, and fans are gathered at the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula to celebrate Brown’s life. News 25’s…

Fatal car wreck in Hancock County

An accident in Hancock County claims the life of a Louisiana woman. The wreck occurred today around 3:45 in Hancock County on Highway 603 southbound, just north of Highway 43. The 73-year-old white female of Covington, Louisiana was driving south…

Getting fit for the New Year

2018 is only three days away and that means it is that time of the year again to make a New Year’s resolution. Getting in shape is always on top of many people’s list. News 25 stopped by Planet Fitness…

Oyster Ball drop in Biloxi

The Maritime and Seafood Museum in Biloxi will drop the Oyster Ball right into 2018 for the third year in a row. Starting at 8:30 Sunday night until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day you can join in on the…