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New tenant for old Biloxi Public Library building

A new tenant is booked to open business at the old Biloxi Library. Built in the 1920s, the old city building on Lameuse Street hasn’t operated as a library since the mid-1970s. The owner of Le Café Beignet plans to…

Aquaculture class at Ocean Springs High School

Ocean Springs High School is home to one of the states only aquaculture programs. Today, students in their second year of taking the course are diving into deeper waters and taking on more challenges. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more…

City of Gulfport adopts 2018 budget

Gulfport city officials say residents have a lot to look forward to with the start of a new fiscal year. Gulfport officials adopted the 2018 budget during a special meeting at city hall this morning. In the $55.1 million budget,…

Biloxi may take CSX to court over deadly crossings

On March 7th a freight train crashed into a bus full of Texas tourists visiting Gulf Coast Casinos, killing four people in Biloxi. Over 40 people were hurt. Now a possible lawsuit involving the City of Biloxi is in the…

Supplies from Waveland headed to Beaumont

An 18-wheeler packed full of donations and supplies is set to head out to Beaumont, Texas for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Infinity AP in Waveland began collecting donations from the community earlier this month and their goal was to be…

Bay St. Louis Freedom of Information request denied

The City of Bay St. Louis responded today after News 25 made a Freedom of Information Request to view the body cam footage of former chief of police Darren Freeman who recently resigned after reports were released following an incident…

Generator safety tips

Generators typically top the list when it comes to hurricane preparedness so it’s critical those using them know how to do it properly. First, purchase a battery operated carbon monoxide detector to detect dangerous emissions from within the home, but…

Relief efforts in Texas

A crew with the Biloxi Fire Department is on the road to Rockport to get a head start in relief efforts in Texas. Recruits packed the trailer alongside the two men traveling to Rockport with 12 mattresses, a refrigerator, tent,…

Arrested for burglary of an automobile

Just after six this morning, 67-year-old Ninh Nguyen of Biloxi was arrested for burglary of an automobile in the 100 block of Cadet Street. Nguyen approached an off duty law enforcement detective and displayed a picture on a cellphone which…

Woman passes phony money in Waveland

The Waveland Police Department would like the public’s help in identifying a white female who passed thirteen counterfeit $20 bills at Wal-Mart on August 9th, 2017 at approximately 7:30 PM. She appeared to have bought groceries. Her vehicle appears to…

Special View Of "The Last Ride"

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Cecilia Dobbs Walton about "The Last Ride" on September 17th at 1:30 pm at the Saenger Theatre in Biloxi. Commemorating the 94th Birthday of Hank Williams, tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of…

Babypalooza Maternity Expo

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Brittany Simmons about the Babypalooza Maternity Expo happening on Sept 16th from 10 am to 2 pm.

Local Combat Veteran Works with Kevin Hart

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Ben Compton about The Roast of The Hub City Comedy. On Sept 21st at Brewsky's in Hattiesburg MS at 8 pm, tickets are only $5.

Festival Against Crime Saturday

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Officer Reuben Sabio about the Festival Against Crime this Saturday Sept 16th 10 am to 2 pm at the Biloxi Point Cadet Plaza.

The Salvation Army Family Store Grand Opening

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Major Gary Sturdivant about the new Salvation Army Family Store Grand Opening. Store Opening is on Sept 15th, ribbon cutting ceremony is at 10 am to 1 pm.

Dedeaux Road project moves forward

The Gulfport City Council approved the advertisement of bids for the multi-million dollar Dedeaux Road widening project at this afternoon’s city council meeting. Bids for the construction of Dedeaux Road widening phase one have a due date of June 13th.…

Man wanted for residential burglary in Saucier

Does this man look familiar to you? If he does, you could be in for a cash prize if you can give officials his whereabouts. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, 41-year-old Steven Don Re is wanted for residential…

Woman wanted in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is requesting information to identify the person and vehicle pictured. Authorities say she is wanted for petty larceny and possible credit card fraud. Contact Crime Stoppers if you know her identity. If your tip leads to…

Biloxi relief teams ready for Rockport, Texas

Relief teams are leaving for Rockport, Texas tomorrow and Friday to provide more helping hands to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Biloxi officials will head over to Texas with three trailers full of tools and supplies to provide help that…

Credit card fraud arrest

Three people staying at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis were arrested for credit card fraud after allegedly using a fake ID to obtain money. Trae Hooten allegedly used a fake ID and identity at the player’s service desk…

Reports of shots fired in Harrison County

A report of shots fired occurred around 5:45 this afternoon in Harrison County. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, it happened on 73rd Avenue in the Canal Point Apartment neighborhood. Officials say they believe an altercation occurred in one…

New charging hub in Biloxi as electric cars increase

Every gallon of gas burned releases pounds of carbon dioxide into our Earth’s atmosphere. Electric cars have become popular with many people. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson shows us where motorists that are driving electric cars can fuel up on the…

NASA visit to D’Iberville Elementary School

Science can be fun when it comes to learning about space. A group of D’Iberville Elementary students had a chance to learn about space hands on today. Kindergartners blasted into space Wednesday morning as two representatives from NASA talked all…

Enrollment soars at USM Gulf Park Campus

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach is setting records. The university saw a large increase in student enrollment this fall. News 25’s Caroline Eaker talked with university officials about the increase in students wanting to…