Local News

Attempted suicide during a traffic stop

Authorities say a man is in critical condition after attempting suicide during a traffic stop in Hancock County tonight. According to Deputy Chief Don Bass, Hancock County deputies were attempting to pull over a vehicle for a possible DUI on…

Biloxi Excel by 5 grand re-opening

Biloxi Excel by Five began their journey in 2009 and now, eight years later they have two full wings inside the old Lopez Elementary School and a partnership with Families First for Mississippi. Today, they held a grand opening for…

Update on Gulfport and Utility Authority dispute

If the City of Gulfport is successful in their mission to pull out of the new waste services contact in Harrison County, prices will rise for residents. That’s according to Harrison County Utility Authority officials who are attempting to go…

Biloxi police investigating stabbing

According to Lt. Christopher De Back, one person of interest is in custody after a stabbing on Pass Road across the street from the Neighborhood Walmart around 6:15 this afternoon. Lt. De Back says there is one victim. We have…

Senator Wicker on taking down Confederate statues

As Confederate statues continue to come down all over the country, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker says the monuments in Mississippi should stay. Senator Wicker was the guest speaker at the Biloxi Business Men’s meeting at Mary Mahoney’s today. After giving…

Hurricane Harvey storm prep

Residents all along the Coast are preparing for Hurricane Harvey. Locals like Cathy Selmer made the decision to stop by one of the many areas where there is sand to fill up bags in Harrison County. This is the first…

Public meeting on Cook Road connector

The Jackson County Planning Committee is finally inching closer to the major redevelopment of land near Interstate 10. News 25's Tanner Stewart joins us from the meeting with details.

Biggest crowd yet at Success Women’s Conference

It’s all about empowering and inspiring women from across the Coast. Officials say the third annual Success Women’s Conference had its biggest crowd yet. Women who attended heard from mentors and keynote speakers during a panel discussion, participated in workshops,…

Hurricane Harvey preparations underway

Evacuations are underway for parts of Texas as Hurricane Harvey turns in the Gulf of Mexico. While the tropical system is hundreds of miles away from South Mississippi, people are still preparing for effects of the storm. All eyes are…

Ocean Springs declares State of Emergency

The City of Ocean Springs has declared a State of Emergency in response to Hurricane Harvey. Prolonged heavy rainfall is expected for this area. Sand and sand bags will be available at Public Works. Citizens will need to bag their…

Southern Connect Conference

The 2017 Southern Connect SAC Conference is taking over Harrison County for the next two days. The conference revolves around a regional effort to improve transit safety, accessibility, and connectivity in South Mississippi. This morning there was a presentation on…

Credit card fraud suspect wanted in Gulfport

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in the crime of credit card fraud. On July 22nd, the unknown suspect used the victim’s credit card at the Highway 49 Walmart to make purchases…

Arrested on false pretense

Thirty-seven year-old Charles Jerrell Brown of Gulfport has been arrested on the charge of false pretense. Investigators have determined Brown met an alleged victim to purchase some jewelry. He reportedly gave the victim over $1,000 in counterfeit bills in exchange…

Illegal tattoo operation in George County

The George County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested Brian Lee Tempel, 35, and Taylor Marie Kirkland, 23, for tattooing without a license and for violating state of Mississippi Health Department rules and regulations. The Sheriff’s Office had received multiple complaints…

Cook Road connector meeting

The Jackson County Planning Department is holding a public meeting on the future rezoning of the first phase of the I-10 Cook Road Corridor Project. The county has been working on this connector project for years as an effort to…

Myhres School Of Music Open House

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Cecilia Myhres and Mike Myhres about the Myhres School Of Music Open House August 26th from 2 pm till 8 pm at 989 Howard Ave Biloxi Mississippi.

Wanted for armed robbery in Jackson County

There’s now a picture of the vehicle Jackson County sheriff’s deputies say belongs to the man accused of an armed robbery at the Big Point Quick Stop on Highway 613. On August 15th at approximately 2:30 p.m. the suspect allegedly…

Man wanted for armed robbery

Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help to identify the individual or call in a tip regarding the crime. Investigators say this man walked into the Dollar General on Highway 53 around 10 last night with a gun in…

Hydraulic oil spill in Gulfport neighborhood

More than 50 gallons of hydraulic oil was spilled throughout Meadowbrook neighborhood in Gulfport this afternoon. Around 2 p.m., Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality responded to a call of an oil spill throughout a neighborhood. MDEQ arrived at the scene…

Alabama murder suspect in court

The charges against an Alabama daycare worker have been upgraded in the death of five-year-old Kamden Johnson. The boy was found in some bushes Monday. The daycare employee, Valerie Patterson, is now charged with manslaughter. Moments after her bond hearing…

Shuckers visit Ocean Springs Hospital

The Biloxi Shuckers and Singing River Health System teamed up and showed they are both winners. News 25’s Payton Malone takes us out to Ocean Springs for the story. It was all smiles at Ocean Springs Hospital as Dustin Houle…

Truck slams into pole, causing power outage in Biloxi

The power is back on for residents and businesses that experienced an outage after a truck slammed into pole in Biloxi this morning. The truck was turning in a parking lot off Atkinson Road when it hit the power pole…