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Boosie’s altercation at Edgewater Mall

Tens of thousands of people packed the City of Biloxi for Spring Break Weekend including famous rapper Lil Boosie. Boosie and his entourage were involved in an incident at Edgewater Mall on Sunday. News 25’s Hank Davis has the details.

Alabama governor resigns amid allegations he covered up affair with aide

Alabama governor Robert Bentley has resigned after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor charges of violating state campaign finance law. The attorney general’s office announced the resignation today with a plea deal. Bentley was addressing the media Monday afternoon at the…

Need To Laugh Today?

Today at WXXV we had the Fur Circus take over the Noon newscast. Make sure to see them tonight at the Shuckers game.            

National Seabee Day

Gulf Coast Navy Week wrapped up this weekend with Seabee Day on Saturday, celebrating Seabees and their presence here on the Gulf Coast for 75 years. The event took place at the Naval Battalion Center and offered musical guests, games,…

Gulf Coast Search and Rescue adds new member after loss

The Gulf Coast Search and Rescue team is getting a new pup after one of their own rescue dogs was tragically killed during a mission last year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has more. Pirogue the dog was bursting with energy,…

Christian community hurting after church bombings

Local religious officials say they’re in a state of shock after the church bombings in Egypt. Father Thomas White of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Biloxi tells News 25 he’s greatly saddened to hear about the fatal church bombings,…

Mississippi Spring Break Weekend

The Gulf Coast was flooded with visitors this weekend as they celebrated their spring break in South Mississippi. People from all over the country fled to the beach to get some sun and enjoy the Gulf Coast during Biloxi Black…

Youth Courts Looking Toward Future

The Harrison County Youth courts are eyeing a big development in the future. Members of the youth court came before county supervisors this morning with two proposals The first, current state budget cuts caused the Harrison County youth courts to…

Spring Break Clean-Up

Crews continue to sweep and clean up the roadways and beaches in Biloxi after the large turnout for spring break weekend. An extra 100 trash drums were placed along the beach near the coliseum...but garbage still lingered on the roads.…

Trial Re-Set For Mom Accused Of Stabbing

The trial for the mother accused of stabbing her 3 year old son in Jones Park has been re-set for august. Nomatter Gava Hudson's trial was originally set for this morning but will now begin on August 21. During a…

Women Wanted For Questioning

The Biloxi Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying the females you see in these photos. They are wanted for questioning in reference to a shoplifting at Bath & Body Works in Edgewater Mall that happened back in…

Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer

Several men have been charged with assault on an officer following an incident that took place yesterday afternoon at the Edgewater Mall. Police originally responded to a disorderly conduct call. A crowd was growing following "Lil Boosie" and his crew…

Spring Break Traffic Managed In Gulfport

Although Highway 90 was heavily congested throughout the weekend, police were prepared. Police deployed a traffic plan which kept vehicles moving smoothly throughout the city for the most part. A vehicle fire did cause some issues but officers were able…

Charged With Felony Simple Assault

A man was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he assaulted an E.R. Doctor at merit health who was treating his wounds after he was involved in a fight at a local night club. Police say 22-year-old Deandre Rainey…

Shooting On Pass Road Leaves Two Injured

Two people were injured in a shooting Saturday night that occurred on pass road and police are still on the lookout for the suspect. According to Biloxi police, witnesses said two vehicles were stopped next to each other in front…

Nomatter Gava Hudson

A Biloxi woman accused of stabbing her 3 year old son will be in court this morning. 26-year-old Nomatter Gava Hudson was arrested on October 6th 2016 after she allegedly stabbed her 3 year old son in Jones Park. During…

USM Jazz & Blues Festival

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dr. Steve Miller about the USM Jazz & Blues Festival this Saturday April 15th, 10 am - 6 pm at the USM Gulf Park Campus. For more information please visit https://www.usm.edu/gulfcoast/jazz-blues

Wrapping Up Spring Break 2017

As many of those spring breakers are headed home, they'll be leaving behind a lot of their hard earned money at the hotels and restaurants on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but what else is hanging around after a weekend full…

False Shooting Rumors At Edgewater Mall

Over the weekend rumors of a shooting at Edgewater Mall spread quickly on social media. The mall's manager, Terry Powell, tells News 25 that the building did close early on Saturday night after an altercation. It's since been confirmed that…

Spring Break Weekend on the Coast

Thousands of people line the shores of Biloxi and Gulfport for the start of this year’s Mississippi Spring Break Celebration. The weekend attracts young adults from Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and even California. A variety of food vendors set up…

2017 Special Olympics

The South Mississippi 2017 Special Olympics begin tomorrow. Over 100 athletes are ready. Track and field competitions including wheelchair races, bocce ball, softball throw, assisted walks, long jumps and 50 and 100 meter dashes will all take place at the…

Luncheon for former prisoners of war

Today the Coast recognized former prisoners of war in World War II and Vietnam and honored them with a luncheon held at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. Five former prisoners of war, their families and widows gathered together to remember…