Local News

Fire shuts down part of Saucier-Lizana Road

A part of Saucier-Lizana Road will remain closed tonight as heavy smoke still lingers in the area. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells News 25 about a half of a mile of Saucier-Lizana Road near Road 211 is closed because of…

New website one stop shop for election info in Bay St. Louis

The citizens of Bay St. Louis now have no excuse not to get to know their city’s mayoral and council candidates thanks to a new non-partisan website serving as a one stop shop for easy municipal voting. Its’ called ServeBSL.Com…

Hosemann urges importance of voting

The deadline for people to register to vote is April 1st and elections begin in May. Municipal clerk offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for voter registration for the municipal primary run-off elections. This afternoon in Biloxi,…

335th Squadron’s weather training flight

Today Keesler Air Force Base’s Weather School House unveiled a brand new asset. The SOS System, or science on a sphere, will allow instructors to display worldwide dataset in a whole new way. News 25’s Hank Davis has more.

Rock the Block Concert

Hundreds prepare to rock out at the IP Casino and Resort this evening during a benefit for youth musical scholarships. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the IP with a preview of the fourth annual Rock the Block Concert.

Man suffers serious injuries after crash in Jackson County

This afternoon a motorcycle accident on Interstate 10 in Jackson County has left a man with life-threatening injuries. According to Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins, the man was thrown from his motorcycle while heading westbound on Interstate 10 near mile…

Career Fair

Future doctors, firefighters, and ballerinas packed into bayou view elementary school this morning for a career fair. Representatives from local agencies such as police, dental, and animal care spoke with students about options in their respected field. Each presentation was…

Marketing For Pets

Today is national puppy day a day created in part to help encourage the adoption of pets from shelters. Gifted students at West Wortham Middle School are doing *their* part to help animals at the humane society find their forever…

Website Helps You Get To Know Candidates

When municipal elections roll around, it can be hard to get to know all the candidates running for office, but some residents in Bay St. Louis are wanting to change that. Shoe-fly magazine is starting a non-partisan website aimed to…

Pascagoula "Attractions Pass”

The city of Pascagoula has found a new way to show off what they offer to both residents and visitors. A new "Attractions Pass" will be used to promote various cultural amenities in the area. The pass will allow residents…

MDEQ Issues Round Island Warning

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is issuing a warning to boaters here on the coast. They are warning boaters to stay clear of the round Island Marsh Restoration Construction Project. That project is near Pascagoula and the warning is…

Amnesty Period

The city of Moss Point has a limited time offer on the table residents should take advantage of. In a collaborative effort between the Moss Point Police Department and municipal court people can pay outstanding fines without fear of being…

Search for Murder Suspect

According to officials with The Jackson County Sheriff's Department, the man found in a freezer in the Latimer Community died of strangulation. An autopsy performed Wednesday on 65 year old Jery Kirkendall revealed he was strangled. Jackson county authorities believe…

Update On Road Work

Paving almost done on Seal Ave in Biloxi. As News 25's Laurene Callander gives us the latest Update about the progress of the road work.

Coast Seafood and Brew launch party at the Beau Rivage

It’s fresh. It’s local and now, it’s all yours. The Beau Rivage hosted a launch party for the new Coast Seafood and Brew restaurant this evening. The event allowed people the opportunity to sample gulf-fresh seafood and regional craft beers…

Man wanted in old car theft case in Ocean Springs

A teenager is wanted for stealing a car a year ago. According to Ocean Springs Captain William Jackson, 19-year-old Dylan Tyler Spears stole a vehicle from a woman who was staying at the Studio 6 Motel on Highway 90. Captain…

Gulf Coast trees being used to restore Mayflower II

Another live oak tree was cut down today to be used in the restoration of the Mayflower II, a reproduction of the boat that transported the pilgrims to America in 1620. Yesterday, crews from Mystic Seaport and Plymouth Plantation cut…

Volunteers spruce up Gaston Point

Hundreds of volunteers spent hours in the heat in an effort to spruce up the Gaston Point community. Over 100 volunteers from Climb CDC, the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio and the Gulfport Police Department participated in a community build…

Car accident on I-10 west bound near exit 20

A two car accident on 1-10 westbound shut down traffic for a short time as crews worked to turn an 18 wheeler in its upright position. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, a call came in around 5…

Cameron May sentenced to 50 years

The two day trial comes to an end and Cameron May is found guilty on all counts. Judge Dale Harkey sentenced May to 100 years with 50 years to serve. The jury deliberated for two hours before convicting May of…

C-130J Aircraft return from exercise

You may have spotted a formation of four Air Force planes flying over Biloxi today. The four C130 J Super Hercules aircrafts carried members from several 403rd Wing Squadrons returning to Keesler Air Force Base from a special deployment exercise.…