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Firefighters remember fallen heroes

First responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our community. The Coast will always remember the two heroic firefighters who died in a house fire on this day 31 years ago. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes…

Halloween at Hiller Park

If you’re in the Hiller Park area of Biloxi tonight and happen to spot little ghosts or goblins, don’t despair. There’s an early Halloween celebration for kids tonight. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the details.

Appreciation day for military retirees

The Keesler Retiree Affairs Office hosted its annual appreciation day for military retirees this morning. The purpose of the event is to honor and show appreciation to all military retirees while allowing them the opportunity to receive information from various…

Mississippi Blues Trail marker unveiled in Ocean Springs

The Mississippi Blues Commission has honored the contributions of musicians since 2006. Today, they unveiled the 197th installment on the Mississippi Blues Trail in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Caroline Eaker spoke with one Ocean Springs music legend who is being…

Pink Pearls to Save the Girls fundraiser

Tomorrow, the Scarlet Pearl will recognize those who have survived breast cancer, those still facing it, as well as those who have lost their lives to it. The casino is setting up for the second annual Pink Pearls to save…

31st annual Fall Muster

This weekend in Biloxi, Beauvoir will step back in time for their 31st annual Fall Muster, giving visitors a look into the experiences of Civil War soldiers and local students are getting the first look this afternoon. During the annual…

Sandoval court appearance rescheduled

The trial date for a former Ocean Springs school bus driver accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old student has been pushed back. Sergio Sandoval was set to appear in court today, but his appearance is now scheduled for November 17th.…

2017 Buddy Walk

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Riley and Patrick Mcilwain about the Buddy Walk at the Gulfport Sportsplex on October 21st registration starts at 3 pm the event ends at 5 pm.

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen : Live Report

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Tracy Taylor about Disney On Ice customs and gives us a sneak peek of the performers on ice. . . . cm = new CMPlayer("cm_player_1508507368359").setup({width: "100%", height: "100%", pl_length: 5, profile_id: "b312f890-48eb-0133-abd4-7a163e1f7c79", vid: "7137926"}) News…

Sophia Myers Passes Away

Hundreds of people across the Coast start the day with a heavy heart after learning about the passing of 7-year-old, Sophia Myers. According to a Facebook post from her mom, Angel Myers, Sophia ended her long battle with DIPG (Diffuse…

Rocket engine test at Stennis Space Center

For the first time in over a decade Stennis Space Center opened its doors to the public for a rocket engine test and News 25’s Payton Malone has the story. Fifty-six years ago, this month Stennis Space Center was born.…

Robert Burriss’ Wall of Death

Biloxi police’s crime department was founded in 1979 back when Inspector Robert Burriss first started with just an aluminum frame to collect evidence with and has since grown 50 years later. As if Biloxi doesn’t already have enough history in…

Biloxi Cemetery Tour sneak peek

With Halloween right around the corner, the Biloxi community is preparing by providing a spooky sneak peek of the Old Biloxi Cemetery. “Greetings from Biloxi” is the theme this year with a nod to the early days of the city’s…

Sexual battery sentence

A Louisiana man will serve 25 years in prison for sexual battery of a woman leaving a bachelorette party in October 2015. According to District Attorney Joel Smith, 37-year-old Fredrick Bliss was found guilty after a two day trial in…

Waste Pro fined for complaints

The Harrison County Utility Authority voted today to fine Waste Pro for contract violations earlier this year. During a board meeting today, members of HCUA voted to fine Waste Pro $454,000. Between May 1st, and August 31st, of this year,…

Red Barnett Senior Center Halloween Party

You are never too old to enjoy Halloween and members of the Red Barnett Senior Center agree. Dozens of senior citizens put on their witches hats, face paint, and their dancing shoes and celebrated Halloween at the Carn-Evil themed party.…

Biloxi Fire Department rescues puppies

It was a dog-gone good week for the Biloxi Fire Department after rescuing a mother and her litter of puppies on Sunday. The fire department responded to an animal rescue call on Division Street. Upon arriving, they heard whimpering and…

Long Beach parents charged with neglecting child

A Long Beach couple is facing charges after their five-month-old was brought to the hospital extremely malnourished. According to the Long Beach Police Department, 29-year-old Lee Anderson and 27-year-old Kase Wilson are charged with child deprivation of necessaries with substantial…

Local doctor indicted on 16 counts related to fraud scheme

A Biloxi physician is now facing charges for his role in a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud health care benefit program Tricare. Albert Diaz of Ocean Springs was charged Wednesday in a 16 count indictment in the southern district of…

Annual cemetery tours in Biloxi begin Sunday

It’s that time of year again where the City of Biloxi will hold cemetery tours beginning this coming Sunday. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center and gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come…

The Great American Shakeout

Mississippi lies on the edge of the New Madrid fault zone. While it’s been more than 200 years since a major earthquake rattled our state, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants to make sure our students are prepared should history…

Coast authorities help in international drug bust

As Mississippi continues to fight against a global epidemic with opiates, prescription pain killers, and heroin abuse, authorities on the Coast are helping crack an international drug trafficking case that all began with a regular traffic stop in Ocean Springs.…