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Woman charged with embezzlement

A Biloxi woman is behind bars for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from a landscaping company. Sheriff Troy Peterson says 52-year-old Candace Webb was employed by Groundscape Incorporated in Biloxi and handled all financial transitions for the business. Sheriff Peterson…

Cruisin’ traffic plan

South Mississippi will be experiencing a lot of traffic flow and not to mention some nice rides cruising along the Gulf Coast. This will be the beginning of the intense traffic flow we will begin to see coming on Sunday.…

First responder and teacher appreciation

It’s a night of appreciation and gratitude and it’s dedicated to our first responders and teachers along the Gulf Coast. Elliott Homes and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are celebrating those who make a difference throughout the community. Tonight they held…

Gulfport solid waste meeting

It was the last of the series of public meetings the City of Gulfport put together to educate residents on their new contract with Waste Pro. Tonight’s meeting took place at the Isaiah Fredricks Community Center off of Martin Luther…

Indicted for second-degree murder

The Hancock County grand jury has indicted former Long Beach Police Officer Cassie Barker for second-degree murder in the death of her three-year-old daughter last year. Barker was originally charged with manslaughter in the death of her daughter Cheyenne Hyer,…

View the Cruise Road Closures

In an effort to ensure the safe flow of pedestrian traffic during the View the Cruise Event on Sunday, October 1, 2017, the Gulfport Police Department will close sections of the downtown business district for the event. On Sunday, October…

WXXV speaks at Rotary Club of Gulfport

The Rotary Club of Gulfport had their weekly meeting today at the Hancock Bank building and they were joined by three special guests. News 25’s very own Shelby Myers, Kristen Durand, and Joe Sullivan joined the club as this week’s…

Cowboy statue in Fishbone Alley

The Mississippi Sound Maritime Foundation has been placing public art all around the Coast for years. With the help of a local law firm, the Maritime Foundation was able to add to their already large collection of art. News 25’s…

Cruisin’ the Coast traffic plan

South Mississippi will be experiencing a lot of traffic flow and not to mention some nice rides cruising along the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in downtown Gulfport to give us more information on what to expect…

Victoria’s Secret shoplifters

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting help identifying suspects in reference to a felony shoplifting incident at the Victoria’s Secret in the Edgewater Mall. Five unknown black female subjects entered the store together and took items displayed for a sale…

SRHS retiree pension plan case moves forward

Thousands of Singing River Health System retirees are still fighting for justice in the hospital’s failed pension plan. Retirees are calling what happened in Jackson County Court today a small victory as a settlement moves forward in federal court. Dalores…

Forecasting natural disasters

It’s a global effort to keep people safe from hurricanes and one of the most important agencies for forecasting these natural disasters is the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command located right here in South Mississippi. Meteorologist Payton Malone went…

Gulf Coast Heart Walk

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Butch Oustalet and Kerry Boylan about the Gulf Coast Heart Walk on Sept 30th 2017 begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information please call Kerry Boylan at 228-604-5308 or kerry.boylan@heart.org

Bring a Parent to P.E. Day

This week, plenty of parents skipped their usual lunch break to spend an hour being active with their elementary school student. Active Schools is sponsoring a national movement to help schools provide at least 60 minutes a day of physical…

Stolen vehicle arrest

A GPS tracker leads to the arrest of a stolen vehicle. Biloxi police launched an investigation back in August after a car was stolen from the parking lot of the Treasure Bay Casino. Police eventually found the car unoccupied and…

Motion hearing today for Singing River Health System Case

A motion hearing in Jackson County Court regarding the Singing River Health System Case is taking place today. The hearing is being held in front of Judge Bell and focuses on two major concerns involving the retirees. The primary concern…

Second Annual Duck Derby

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Tina Gabriel about the Second Annual Duck Derby at Margaritaville Resort Sept 30th 10 am - 1 pm, the race begins at Noon and admission is free.

Gautier burglary suspects wanted

For your crime of the week here is some video of what appears to be two people walking into a Gautier home and then running out when the alarm system goes off. The Gautier Police Department needs assistance in identifying…

Man wanted in George County home invasion

A woman is in custody and authorities are looking for a man wanted in connection to a George County home invasion. On September 19th, the George County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting an armed home invasion by two white…

Hurricane season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

2017 has been a year of extreme weather, from flooding rains in South Mississippi to record breaking hurricanes. News 25’s Payton Malone traveled to our local National Weather Service office in Slidell and has the story. It’s been an extremely…

Lighten Up program

Well there’s never a bad time of year to kick it in gear and start getting in shape. Let’s Go Gulf Coast is hosting their Lighten Up program once again at the Singing River Healthplex. The program focuses on making…

Improvements to Highway 90 in Jackson County

The Mississippi Department of Transportation gave Jackson County residents an opportunity tonight to view work plans for a new project. Residents were encouraged to attend the open forum at the Pascagoula Senior Center about the design, right of way, and…