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Interview with Biloxi Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich about the challenges and changes that are going to happen in Biloxi. If you would like to join FoFo Gilich's Inauguration it will be held Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 pm…

5K Glow Run On Saturday

News 25's Hank Davis interviews April Lollar about the Third Annual 5K Glow Run, Saturday June 17th at 8 pm at Washington St. Pavilion in Bay St. Louis.

Dave and Shari's Jazz Party

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dave Jones about Dave and Shari's Jazz Party, June 17th 5 pm to 8 pm at Mosaic Tapas Restaurant in Ocean Springs.

Marijuana infused cereal treats seized in Jackson County

Citizen complains result in the seizure of 16 plastic bags of marijuana infused cereal treats in Jackson County. Last night, the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team witnessed a drug deal at the Lake Mars Boat Ramp in Gulf Park Estates.…

Construction concerns continue in east Biloxi

East Biloxi residents reach a new level of concern after construction effects nature in the area. Recent Facebook posts show people saddened about the loss of a well-known tree near Nichols Elementary. The multi-million dollar infrastructure project tackles 55 miles…

Fatal head on crash in George County

A two vehicle accident leaves one man dead in George County. An 18-wheeler traveling on Highway 26 crashed head on with a Chevy Silverado that was traveling westbound. The man driving the Chevrolet pickup was pronounced dead on the scene.…

Champions 4 Charities Check Presentation

The 2017 Conference USA Baseball Tournament attracted thousands of people to the Coast, but it also raised thousands of dollars for local charities. A portion of over 21,000 tickets sold from the tournament allowed Overtime Sports to donate more than…

Program aimed at growing oyster population

Disasters in recent years have left our oyster industry and its workers reeling, but the DMR, Port of Gulfport, Southern Miss, and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services have all teamed up to help bring a recommendation by the governor’s…

Groundbreaking on Courthouse Road

Courthouse Road is one of the busiest streets in Gulfport. This is where a new multimillion dollar projects comes in. News 25’s Caroline Eaker gives us a look at what the city has mapped out for an improvement project. With…

Hooked on Science

A six part series being held at USM’s Gulf Coast Research Lab is aiming to help local fishermen catch more fish by getting them hooked on science. Tonight, marine scientists and professional fishermen will be talking about sharks. News 25’s…

Death sentence upheld

The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a man convicted of strangling his ex-girlfriend and dumping her body in the woods. A majority of justices Thursday rejected an appeal by Timothy Evans. He was convicted in 2013…

Federal meth trafficking charges

Two Harrison County men are facing federal methamphetamine trafficking charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in South Mississippi discovered the drugs were coming from California. According to the FBI, 55-year-old Steven Salmon and 41-year-old Hector Serrano Cruz, both of…

Try Transit Day

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Kevin Coggin about Try Transit Day happening though out the coast.

Picnic At The Mary C

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Darwin & Dana Nelson Picnic At The Mary C, tonight at 5 pm - 7 pm.

Kids Fire Academy in Biloxi

Over a dozen kids are learning life-saving skills during week two of the Biloxi Fire Kids Academy Camp. These include CRP training, plus getting a look at how firefighters quickly dress themselves with turnout and hazmat gear. These future firefighters…

2017 Summer Jamboree

This afternoon at Jones Park’s Barksdale Pavilion, the Coast’s special needs community was enjoying their summer. The City of Gulfport and several local organizations have put together the city’s second annual Summer Jamboree. The groups participating in the jamboree provide…

Motor skills competition

Over 70 motor officers across Mississippi are putting their skills to the test during the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association conference. Officers have been training all week in South Mississippi for this exhibition day. The skills are being tested in…

6/15 - Payton's Thursday Afternoon Forecast

The tropical airmass that has been sitting over the area for the past week remains in place today through tomorrow, which will continue the rain chances for the afternoon hours.

Second annual Golden Nugget Glow Run

Mississippians are glowing in Biloxi and it’s all for a good cause. It’s the second annual Golden Nugget Glow Run that helps benefit the American Heart Association. The event kicked off at 7:30 with a costume contest with people decked…

Special Needs Summer Camp in Ocean Springs

A group of special needs students are learning all about the arts in Ocean Springs this week. Boys and girls in the Special Needs Summer Camp were getting their boogie on at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center this…

Manhunt on for two Georgia inmates

Mississippi authorities are urging Mississippians to take caution as two Georgia escapees are armed and dangerous and still on the loose. A Georgia sheriff says the reward is now $115,000 for information leading to arrests of the two inmates who…