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A Day In The Life Mississippi

News 25's Caroline Eaker spoke with a local who joined a group of other Mississippians as they decided to celebrate the birthday and the state in a special way. Sunday dozens of Mississippi photographers, like Gulfport native Tim Isbell, celebrated…

Mississippi Legislator Resigns

Mississippi's house speaker says a key legislator who resigned Sunday was facing sexual harassment allegations. Speaker Philip Gunn tells says multiple women had complained about John Moore, who resigned from a house seat in Rankin County. Moore had chaired the…

The Perfect Gift For Your Sports Fan

If you are looking for a cool stocking stuffer for the bulldog or rebel fans in your life we have the perfect gift for you this morning! Check out these sweet bobble heads, recently issued by the national bobble head…

District 49 Senate Discussion Forum Gulfport

District 49 Senate Discussion Forum Gulfport All three candidates running for the state senate spot of District 49 were put in the hot seat tonight in a public discussion. News 25's Taylor Rubach attended the Harrison County Republican Women's Senate…

Shooting Trial Set For Myrick Laneaux

A judge has scheduled an April trial for a man charged with killing a Mississippi couple and shooting their baby. Circuit Court Judge Roger Clark on Monday set a date of April 16 for the trial of Myrick Laneaux. He…

Murder Trial Set For Long Beach Officer

A trial date has been set for the Long Beach police officer charged with second degree murder after leaving her daughter in a hot car. Cassie barker's trial is set to begin in Hancock County on April 8th of next…

Full Moon And Motorcycle Crashes

In medical news this morning ... Many people believe a full moon causes chaos and unusual behavior. And while that's only a *Myth* ... The bright sky *may* increase the risk of deadly *motorcycle* crashes. Researchers from the university of…

Heat For The Holidays Contest

Do you or someone you know need a new heating and air system? Well Geiger Heating and Air and WXXV are teaming up this holiday season, And we are giving away a brand new heating and air system! Joining me…

2nd Gulf Coast Marathon In The Books

The second ever Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is in the books and 3,824 runners have crossed the finish line in Biloxi... But it's likely that they're not quite *finished* with the gulf coast. The annual event has been well received…

Auto Burglary

A tip from Biloxi Police led to the arrest of two men in the Friday burglary of a vehicle in Saucier. Biloxi police officials notified the sheriff's office they had arrested 37 year old Thomas Vogle of Gulfport, and 38…

Moss Point Mayor And Wife Submit

Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife Natasha, aren't appearing in court today as expected. They are both facing domestic violence and simple assault charges after an incident at their home back in October. Not guilty pleas were submitted…

Prisoner Escape

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is conducting an internal investigation of inmate transport procedures after a prisoner escaped police custody Friday. Inmate Eddie Lavell was in circuit court for a probation violation stemming from a domestic violence charge. After the…

Gun Brought To Pass Christian Elementary School

News 25 has confirmed that a student brought a gun to Pass Christian Elementary School this Morning. Pass Christian Police Chief Tim Handricks Tells News 25 the student had the gun on campus for about 20 minutes before it was…

Professional Bull Riding Velocity Tour

Professional Bull Riders from around the world have come to Biloxi for the velocity tour this weekend. The Professional Bull Riding event took place at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, there’s News 25's very own Joe Sullivan representing at the…

Felony DUI 4th Offense

A man was arrested in Biloxi Saturday for a fourth time on DUI charges. 40-year-old Ladd House the fourth was arrested after an investigation into another arrest for another substance related DUI. This is his fourth DUI conviction within the…

Bernard Blackwell Classic

For a dozen football standouts from the Gulf Coast Saturdays Bernard Blackwell Classic was the final game of their high school careers. But points were at a premium in the 69th annual all-star game and the south team didn't score…

Pastry and Food Christmas Festival

Dozens of people took a trip to Greece without leaving Biloxi Saturday. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosted their annual pastry and food Christmas festival. You could get a taste of Greece or purchase Greek clothing and jewelry while also…

Kids Marathon

Early Saturday morning dozens of kids and their parent’s battled the cold to take on the Kids Marathon. "We met twice a week for the last ten weeks and worked out with the kids to teach them how to stretch…

Headliners Announced For 2018 Crawfish Fest

We're getting a first look at the line up coming to the Coast Coliseum for this year Crawfish Music Festival on April 19th through the 22nd. The Crawfish Festival is keeping its country roots with old dominion performing on Friday,…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Running enthusiasts, get ready to “soak up the run” in December for the first ever Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The marathon is set for December 9th through December 11th. The three day coastal running fest is full of events such…

Minor Hit By Train

A minor was transported to the hospital on Saturday after being struck by a train in Biloxi. The Incident took place near the crossing of the railroad and Nicholas Street. Biloxi police say that it appears he may have attempted…

80 Year Old Man Suffers Serious Burns

An 80-year-old man is recovering after suffering serious burns early Saturday morning. The accident occurred while the man was starting a fire outside his home in Harrison County. The fire reportedly started after gasoline was splashed onto the fire. According…

Jackson County road closures

The intersection of Hamill Farm at Fountainbleau Road in the Gulf Park/ St. Andrews area is currently closed to traffic until further notice. Image License Cropped Photo: Daniel X. O'Neil / CC BY 2.0