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Biloxi revamping efforts to recoup $606,000

Biloxi City Council discussed and agreed to intensify efforts to recoup $606,000 from the state and filed documents in Harrison County Chancery Court that show the actions in transferring the funds were unconstitutional. The money is supposed to be shared…

Biloxi Seafood Festival poster unveiling

The City of Biloxi is known for a variety of unique traditions including the Blessing of the Fleet which dates back to 1929. Today, the city will unveil its poster for the annual ceremony. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us…

Woman airlifted from single vehicle wreck in Harrison County

A woman was airlifted with injuries from a single vehicle accident in Harrison County today. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and AMR responded to the scene at Lizana School Road and Big Creek Road around 2:30. The woman hit a tree…

Harrison County man arrested in hit and run

A Biloxi man is behind bars following an overnight arrest. Thirty-four-old Robert Champagne was arrested without incident on a felony warrant for a hit and run that occurred last month. The Ford F-150 he was driving collided with a motorcycle…

Woman hits three people with car in Moss Point

An 18-year-old woman is charged with three counts of aggravated assault after hitting three pedestrians with her car. Moss Point Police Chief Calvin Hutchins tells News 25 it appears Taiqueria Eskano hit the pedestrians intentionally. The incident happened at the…

Golf club thief in Biloxi caught on video

Video of a woman stealing golf clubs at a Biloxi house has gone viral. Here is video from a home-security system in Biloxi on Carter Road. In the video you see a barefoot woman approach the front porch, look around…

Marjorie Williams Softball Tournament

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Tony Lawrence about the Marjorie Williams Softball Tournament happening Saturday May 20 at 8 am by the Ocean Springs Sports Complex.

Literacy...More Precious Than Pearls

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Alexandria Barial about "Literacy...More Precious Than Pearls" event at the Fountainbleu Community Center May 12th from 7 pm until 10 pm, tickets are $20 per person.

Automobile Burglary Arrest

A Biloxi man is behind bars after an overnight robbery. Officers were called to the 700 block of beach boulevard around two this morning to a report of an auto burglary. A witness directed officer's to the suspect's location. 19…

Speed Radars Pop Up Downtown

Ocean Springs police want you to pump the brakes when driving down Government Street. New speed radars have popped up downtown near the YMCA. This comes after gym employees told police some of their members say they were almost hit…

City Council discusses Mississippi state flag

Tonight the Biloxi City Council hosted another packed house as the state flag continues to be the center of discussion at City Hall. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us more. The state flag discussion in Biloxi has seen another development…

Anonymous person pays off lunch debt

A sweet and secret Samaritan makes the end of the school year a little easier for students, parents, and staff members. An anonymous person donated hundreds of dollars to pay off school lunch charges within the Ocean Springs School District.…

Moss Point mayoral candidate debate on Thursday

The two candidates involved in Moss Point’s primary runoff will go head-to-head on key issues during a debate this week. Democrats Billy Knight Sr. and Mario King will do their best to secure the city’s support during a debate at…

Harrison County man charged with sexual battery

According to officials, a 56-year-old man is behind bars in Harrison County on three felony counts of sexual battery charges after a 12-year-old victim told her mother. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Ocean Springs resident Ernesto Martinez was arrested after…

Will the flag fly in Biloxi?

The Biloxi City Council meeting is expected to include the discussion on the recent removal of the state flag from all city buildings, a decision that has drawn both criticism and support from residents. City Council President and Ward 4…

Stone County celebrates an increase in tourism

It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and Stone County has a reason to celebrate. The Dizzy Dean Welcome Center was spinning with festivities this morning in Wiggins, celebrating the economic impact Stone County has received in the past year from…

Prayer vigil to keep state flag off city property

The state flag continues to be an issue of contention with opposing views locally and statewide. Earlier today, a group gathered at Biloxi City Hall, praying for the flag to be permanently removed while just across the street a group…

Students vandalize West Wortham Elementary School

Officials at West Wortham Elementary and Middle School are still assessing the extent of vandalism committed by students over the weekend. The damage, which is expected to cost West Wortham somewhere around $30,000, was mostly done in the six portable…

Piggly Wiggly gas leak in Moss Point

A gas leak led to an immediate evacuation at a grocery store in Moss Point today. Employees and shoppers cleared the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 613 after reports of a strong smell of gas. One person was transported to the…

Disney's "Aladdin Jr."

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Wynn Reed about the Downstage Productions's Disney's "Aladdin Jr." showing May 12th - 14th.

Make Sophia Smile Adoption Event

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Adrianne Wells and Maridee Mallette about Make Sophia Smile Adoption Event happening Saturday May 13th 10 am - 2 pm at the Island Winds Title Co. in Pascagoula.

Fill A Bucket Food Drives

Representatives and linemen from coast electric were outside multiple Walmarts on the coast this morning...collecting food items for those in need. It is called Fill A Bucket Food Drive. Linemen were outside three Walmart locations asking the community to lend…

Council Briefing On Ongoing Legal Issues

The Biloxi city council will go into a rare executive session, closed to the public, during its meeting this evening. Discussions revolve around the ongoing legal issues with the Golden Nugget Casino rent money. City attorney peter abide (ay-bide) has…