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Update on Biloxi Lighthouse Pier upgrade

Big strides are being made in a project to improve one of the most popular spots on Biloxi Beach. Work is currently underway on the city’s $68,000 project aimed at dressing up the area south of Lighthouse Pier. The steel…

Ron Myers candidate for Senate District 49

A third and final candidate has thrown his hat into the race for the Senate District 49 seat. Ron Meyers, president of Ron Meyers’ productions and founder of Ron Meyers’ Ministries, will run against Joel Carter and Dan Carr for…

Staying safe while trick-or-treating

Last week, News 25 brought you news about vicious dog attacks in Gulfport. The initial report said multiple people had been attacked by two dogs near Pratt Avenue and 20th Street. Law enforcement seized two dogs in the area. Although…

Coast Coliseum strengthens security

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is intensifying their security around the facility to better protect those attending events. On Tuesday, the Coliseum Commission voted to buy metal detectors and cameras and it’s all funded by a $65,000 grant provided by the…

Sexual offenders can hand candy out on Halloween

A growing list of states have laws restricting sexual offenders from participating in Halloween activities like passing out candy to kids trick-or-treating. Currently in Mississippi, there are no restrictions for sexual predators on Halloween night. Halloween is a night for…

MGCCC Fall Festival

It’s the annual Fall Festival at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis campus in Gulfport. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us to give a sneak peek of the Halloween fun on Campus.

Benefit concert at St. Peter’s by the Sea

Father Sanders from St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Gulfport started making trips to Kasese, Uganda five years ago. When he saw the poverty and hard ships that one certain school was having while trying to educate their…

Cemetery Cleanup at Mississippi City Cemetery

As part of Hispanic Heritage Week at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus, the Spanish Society conducted a cemetery cleanup at the Mississippi City Cemetery Saturday. This cleanup was in honor of Dia De Los Muertos: the day…

Oyster season begins November 6th

Oyster season in the western portion of the Mississippi Sound will begin Monday, November 6th at legal sunrise. The Commission on Marine Resources originally set the start date for Monday, November 13th. However, oyster seasons in Louisiana and Texas are…

Charged with two counts of armed robbery

A Gulfport man is behind bars following two consecutive armed robberies last night. Thirty-year-old Christopher Powell was arrested and charged with two counts of armed robbery. Police say at about 7:50 last night a report came in of a white…

Halloween Party Bash

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Kent Jones about the Halloween Party Bash this October 31st from 5:30 pm to 8 pm on 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Gulfport. This event is free to the public.

Annual Taste of Long Beach

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Juan Maldanado and Gabrielle Rose about the annual Taste of Long Beach at Harper McCaughan Town Green on November 2nd 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Ticket are $35 and for a couple $50.

A Night Out In Red

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Michele Clarke and Joff Clarke about the "A Night Out In Red" to help support woman with heart problems. The event is at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center on Thursday Nov. 16th 6 pm - 9…

2nd Annual Tiki Trick-Or-Treating

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Ann Carter Bloomfield about the 2nd Annual Tiki Trick-Or-Treating at the Margaritaville Resort, happening on October 31st 5-8 pm.

Old Glory Relay : Live Report

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Amanda Rondon about the Old Glory Relay to support veterans happening today.

Jonathan Holder honored at Gulfport

After getting a taste of the Big Leagues with the New York Yankees in 2016, Jonathan Holder really dug in this season, almost logging five times as many innings in his true rookie campaign. Gulfport High School couldn’t be happier…

Fright Night

Halloween is just around the corner and costume parties and haunted houses are popping up all over the Coast. More than four thousand people headed to the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport tonight to celebrate the spooky holiday. Fright…

New Life Disaster Relief prepares for missions

New Life Disaster Relief is back from helping hurricane victims in Texas, but their work in helping communities in need is far from over. Today, it was the volunteer organization that needed some help. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us…

Public ice skating begins

The Coast Coliseum has been transformed into a winter wonderland. All you need to do is pay $12 for a night of fun at public ice skating sessions at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The ice skating season started earlier…

Lifeguards needed in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi is looking for a few new sets of watchful eyes to watch over the community at two favorite swimming holes. The city maintains two pools at the Biloxi Natatorium and the Donal Snyder Community Center. During…

Keesler Air Force Base Division Street gate

Thursday during Keesler Air Force Base’s first media day, members got a chance to take a look at the site of the future Division Street gate. The Division Street Gate would replace the gate that is used as Keesler’s main…

Jury duty fine scam

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of a scam involving jury duty. Dispatchers started receiving calls this week from citizens who say someone is calling them claiming to be a member of the department. The caller says they need…

Rollover stops traffic in Biloxi

Biloxi police closed all lanes of Pass Road at Big Lake Road this afternoon due to a rollover accident. Police say one vehicle flipped. Three people were rescued from the overturned vehicle and all three were taken to the hospital…

Wanted for a drive-by shooting in Gulfport

Gulfport police are looking for two suspects involved in a drive-by shooting that left one person with minor injuries. Authorities say on Thursday arrest warrants were issued for 25-year-old Damaro Robertson and 16-year-old Rakim Jones for drive-by shooting. Police say…