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Mississippi Phosphate plant

It’s been just over three years since the Mississippi Phosphate Plant closed its doors in Pascagoula. Residents have voiced concerns about pollution for years and might soon have more answers than questions. Almost four years after the Mississippi Phosphates Corporation…

Shoplifting suspects in Biloxi

Biloxi police are asking for assistance in identifying two suspects wanted in questioning for felony shoplifting that occurred at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Pass Road. On January 3rd at 10 a.m., the suspects arrived and left in a white…

Do you know these men?

Long Beach police need the public’s help identifying two suspects involved in multiple vehicle burglaries that occurred on or around January 6th of this year. Anyone with information regarding these incidents or the identities of these two people is asked…

Saucier man sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder

A Saucier man blamed drugs after pleading guilty to the 2014 murder of Brian Bachtel. Twenty-nine year-old Stephen Hagin was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the charge of second degree murder. Hagin admitted to shooting Bachtel with a…

Shop to Shine: dressing special needs guests for prom night

Tonight, Bridal and Formal Boutique hosted their first annual Shop to Shine. At the event, special needs guests planning to attend Night to Shine were able to find their perfect outfits for the special night. Seeing all your friends at…

State of the State Address

Phil Bryant is delivering his State of the State address for his second term as Mississippi’s governor. Governor Bryant is expected to address the state’s weakening infrastructure, education, and state tax structure. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from…

Golf cart resolution moves forward in Long Beach

A resolution allowing golf carts on the city streets in Long Beach is driving up debate. City aldermen plan to discuss the resolution in Jackson tomorrow. Right now it is not legal to drive a golf cart up and down…

Harrison County Triad award ceremony

The Harrison County Triad Organization works to keep senior citizens safe and healthy in our community. A luncheon award ceremony hosted by Triad started off with song today in Gulfport. Police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and residents all over Harrison County…

Armed robbery arrest in Jackson County

One man has turned himself in for an armed robbery that happened on December 20th, 2017. The armed robbery involved two men in the Gulf Park Estates community of Ocean Springs. On December 26th, Walker Wells turned himself in and…

Shop to Shine event

Tonight, Bridal and Formal Boutique is hosting their first annual Shop to Shine. This event will gear up all the guests planning to attend Night to Shine, a prom night sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation for people with special…

Local author visits English classes at St. Patrick High School

Traditionally published author Johnnie Bernhard is hoping to inspire a future generation of published authors and writers at St. Patrick High School. Bernhard is a local author living in Ocean Springs. Her book titled ‘A Good Girl’ was published last…

Ole Miss head coach to lead Krewe of Neptune

The Krewe of Neptune has announced their 2018 grand marshal for the Neptune Parade. After ending the last season in an interim role, Luke is the new head football coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. The Neptune Parade will be…

2018 Frosty Kroc 5k and 10k Run

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Ramon Santiago about the 2018 Frosty Kroc 5k and 10k Run on Saturday Jan. 13th race starts at 8:30 am. Entry fee of $20 for Adults and $17 for 17 year old's and younger. You…

Pet of the Week

The Pet of the week is Barda. Barda is a doberman mix. He is about 4 months old.

King Cakes

News 25's Hannk Davis interviews Chef Renee Loranger and Chef Allison Spicer about King cakes at both Hollywood and Boomtown Casinos.

Man dead after Sunday night shooting in Gulfport

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified 33-year-old Bernard Kennedy as the victim of the fatal shooting that occurred last night in Gulfport. Residents living in the area near the intersection of Fern Avenue and Southward Drive tell News 25…

LGBT community reacts to court’s decision

While the LGBT community continues to fight against a Mississippi law they view as a violation of gay rights, the Supreme Court is choosing to look away. Mississippi justices refuse to hear cases challenging House Bill 1523. Those in our…

Inaugural awards ceremony for Biloxi Fire Department

In honor of their hard work, dedication, and putting their lives on the line, the Biloxi Fire Department held their inaugural awards ceremony this evening. Awards stemming from training to recognition and appreciation plus more were given out tonight to…

Smoke detectors save six people during fire in Harrison County

Six Harrison County residents are safe after escaping a fire inside a mobile home early this morning, thanks to their smoke detectors. Harrison County Fire Service and Saucier Fire rushed to a fire on Palmer Creek Drive around 2:30 a.m.…

Federal lawsuit against Harrison County coroner moves forward

A federal judge says six black-owned funeral homes can proceed toward trial with their lawsuit alleging that Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove discriminates in favor of white-owned competitors over who gets county-controlled business. U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett ruled mostly…

Arrested for felony DUI

One man is behind bars for felony DUI after officials responded to a hit and run off Highway 603 in Hancock County on Saturday. According to Bay St. Louis Police Department, 55-year-old Gerald Banks was involved in an accident on…

Prayers for Courtney

In July 2009, Courtney Hubbard, who lives in Ocean Springs, received the diagnosis that nearly one in eight women will receive in their lifetime. Courtney, a 31-year-old wife and mother of twin six-year-olds and a four-year-old, was diagnosed with a…