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Pascagoula Mayoral Election

In Pascagoula, Democrat Jenafer Gurley, Republican Dane Maxwell and Independent Lazaro Rovira were all hoping to take Mayor Jim Blevins spot. Blevins chose not to run for re-election. The new mayor of Pascagoula is Republican Dane Maxwell. Maxwell won with…

Moss Point Mayoral Election

In Moss Point, Incumbent and Independent Billy Broomfield ran against Independents Wanda Williams and Timothy Dubose, Democrat Mario King, and Republican John Mosely Jr. Democrat Mario King is the new mayor of Moss Point. He wins with 61% of the…

Bay St. Louis Mayoral Election

In Bay St. Louis, Democrat Mike Favre ran against Republican Jeff Harding. Favre had defeated Incumbent Mayor Les Fillingame in last month’s primary runoff in Bay St. Louis. Tonight, Mike Favre comes out on top, defeating Jeff Harding 86% to…

Biloxi Mayoral Election Results

Biloxi Incumbent Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich looked to keep his job and his opponent Democrat Sugar Stallings was hoping to become mayor. Fofo will be keeping his seat and serving a full term this go round after winning 87% of…

Sears in Edgewater Mall to close

According to Business Insider, Sears at the Edgewater Mall will close this year. There are 72 locations that have been listed to close. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

Saints visit Biloxi this weekend

Good news for Saints fans! The pros are making a touchdown in Biloxi this weekend. More than two dozen of the greatest New Orleans Saints players, including some Hall of Famers and several current players will be in downtown Biloxi…

Woman hospitalized after accident in Moss Point

A Moss Point woman is in serious condition after her car slid off the road and crashes into a tree today. According to Moss Point Police Chief Calvin Hutchins, officers and Acadian Ambulance responded to a single vehicle accident on…

Felony driving under the influence

A Biloxi man is facing felony charges for his fourth DUI after a traffic stop on Beach Boulevard. According to Biloxi police, 26-year-old Rashad Wright was stopped for speeding. Officers noticed he was driving under the influence and impaired. After…

Slow and steady voter turnout in Biloxi

It’s been a very slow, but steady day for the voter turnout in Biloxi. The polls opened at 7 a.m., but the rain could be a factor in today’s Biloxi mayoral general election with a very low voter count at…

Election Day in Ocean Springs

In Ocean Springs, Incumbent Mayor Connie Moran is being challenged by Republican candidate Shea Dobson. Residents are still out in Ocean Springs voting. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us from Ocean Springs.

Voters hitting the polls in Biloxi

Election Day is here in Mississippi and the polls are open until 7 p.m. In Biloxi, Incumbent Mayor FoFo Gilich faces off against Democrat candidate Sugar Stallings. Biloxi residents are still out casting their votes. News 25’s Kristen Durand is…

Flooding in Hattiesburg sweeps away camper

Flooding in Hattiesburg has turned roads into waterways that picked up everything in their paths. Flood waters swept up a camper in Forrest County and a viewer shot video as it floated away with the current. The operations manager for…

Looking back on D-Day and the Battle of Midway

The sixth day of June will forever be associated with one of the most important military operations of all time: D-Day. Seventy-three years ago, the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, experiencing nearly 10,000 causalities as they began the…

Trench rescue training in Gulfport

Firefighters in South Mississippi are brushing up on their trench rescue skills right here in Gulfport. Trench rescue involves sides caving in or a person becoming stuck during an infrastructure project like laying ditches, pipes or wires below grade. Firefighters…

Biloxi police search for fraud suspect

The Biloxi Police Department is asking for help identifying a fraud suspect. Police say the white male is likely involved with a credit card fraud that took place at the Walmart in Biloxi. The suspect was last seen driving a…

General Election today

South Mississippi voters headed to the polls this morning, many weighing in on their mayoral candidates. In Biloxi, Incumbent Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich faces off against Democrat Sugar Stallings. In Bay St. Louis, Democrat Mike Favre and Republican Jeff Harding…

Jimmy's Journey Bingo Fundraiser

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Susan Kulick about the Saturday June 10th beginning at 6 pm at the Ocean Springs Civic Cener. For more information please visit getawayfromcancer.org

Mayoral Candidates: Live Report

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us today about the Election happening today. For more information please be sure to follow us on air and online on News 25!

Bacot Park to have splash pad this summer

Bacot Park will be closed for construction until mid-June. According to Gautier city officials, what workers are building will be worth the wait. A new 25 foot circular splash pad will soon be a part of Bacot Park for children…

Teams arrive for Billfish Classic in Biloxi

Boats are rolling into Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi and preparing for one of the top fishing tournaments in the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic has grown into one of the premier fishing tournaments in the…

Why you should vote in tomorrow’s general election

Cities all over the Coast are gearing up for the general election tomorrow. City officials and candidates are encouraging all residents to vote and make sure their voice is known for their community. The polls will be open from 7…

Latest at Kemper County Plant

The Mississippi Power Company announced there will be no rate increase as of now for the Kemper County Power Plant. The Rate Review Proceedings only pertain to the portion of the facility that is burning natural gas. It does not…