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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…

State flag prayer vigil

Bishop James Black of Faith Tabernacle of Praise in Biloxi is calling for a prayer vigil on the steps of the Biloxi City Hall at noon tomorrow. Bishop Black is calling for the vigil in reference to the Mississippi state…

Woman Charged With DUI Causing Death

One Pass Christian woman is now behind bars charged with felony DUI causing death. Pass Christian assistant Police Chief M.Y. Carbine says 37 year old Natalie Duvernay is charged with the crime. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a…

State Flag Prayer Vigil: Live Report

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Prayer vigil for the state flag scheduled for Noon at Biloxi City Hall, before tonight's council meeting.

Parade of Athletes at National Veterans Golden Age Games

This week, hundreds of athletes will compete in a variety of sports during the 31st National Veteran Golden Ages Games in Biloxi. Veterans from each branch of the military proudly represented their residential state during tonight’s Parade of Athletes at…

Brackish gives back

Today in Long Beach, a local restaurant did their part to pull together the community, all to lift up a family that lost their mother last week in a tragic house fire. Almost a week ago, Erica Trahan, a Gulfport…

Wilkes Bridge repairs

Starting today, drivers can expect a bit of a delay while traveling along Cowan Lorraine Road. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will open and close the bridge for 15 minute periods as they work to repair and inspect the drawbridge.…

Two counts of burglary of a motor vehicle

D’Iberville police arrested Michael Toler for two counts of burglary of a motor vehicle. Captain Marty Griffin says officers were working one scene on Amber Drive where Toler allegedly fled before they arrived when they had a call for another…

Motorcycles stolen from D’Iberville apartments

D’Iberville police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect responsible for stealing two motorcycles. Police received reports of two stolen motorcycles from Arbor View Apartments over the weekend. One was stolen Friday while the other was taken…

Air Force jet could land on U.S 90

Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is asking the U.S. Air Force Museum and the state highway department to allow a return of something from the city’s past: an Air Force plane on display on Highway 90. A plane had been…

Confederate statue lawsuit against New Orleans

Supporters of Confederate monuments slated for removal in New Orleans have launched a new court fight to save one of them. A statue of Confederate General Beauregard on horseback is at the main entrance to New Orleans City Park. Monument…

Man turns himself in on embezzlement charges

D’Iberville police have arrested a man on the run for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from Hertz Rental Car. According to Captain Marty Griffin, Charles James Thompson turned himself in today on the charge of embezzlement. Griffin says while an…