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Seventh annual MGCCC Scholarship Gala

Tonight in Biloxi, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College acknowledged seven years of partnership with local industry at their annual scholarship gala. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is celebrating seven years of excellence in education with their annual scholarship gala at…

Shuckers owner suing team and team president

Tim Bennett is suing the owner of the Biloxi Shuckers, Biloxi Baseball LLC, and managing member Ken Young over access to the stadium and money owed. Bennett, who is also an owner of the team and owner of Overtime Sports,…

The Cloud Effect: lifting spirits and raising awareness

Two high school students are taking negative experiences to create a positive change. News 25’s Kendra Turley introduces us to Mary Kaitlyn, Mena, and their movement called “The Cloud Effect.” A couple of missing toes and a skin condition brought…

Changes for Biloxi voters

If you’re voting in Biloxi tomorrow, there are a few things city officials want residents to know. The new machines that will be used for the primary election Tuesday is the same software used during the presidential election. A video…

Jackson County voting expected to run smooth

Election commissioners are preparing for the election in Jackson County and plan to have technical support on hand for voters. Multiple precincts experienced technical issues throughout the November elections in Jackson County. It was the first time the county’s new…

Pro State Flag Rally in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi took the Mississippi State flag down at all city buildings by order of the mayor, but you’ll still see it in front of City Hall. That’s because a group of Mississippians are protesting the actions of…

Reconstruction of March’s fatal train-bus accident

Watching a charter bus surrounded by authorities at the same intersection of March’s fatal train accident in Biloxi had residents concerned today. A recently laid display of flowers marks the same spot where four people lost their lives when a…

Amnesty period to pay fines in Moss Point is over

Today marked the final chance for Moss Point residents to take advantage of paying off their fines without any consequences. Moss Point officials tell News 25 several people did not take advantage of the amnesty period that started in March.…

Pedestrian hit in Gulfport, woman arrested

A woman is behind bars after she hit a pedestrian and fled the scene on foot in Gulfport. The 42-year-old male victim is in serious condition at an area hospital. It happened around 11:15 this morning. Investigators were out marking…

MGCCC Gala

Tonight at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosts their seventh annual fundraiser gala. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us with more.

Guitar strings recycling event at Mississippi Music

Mississippi Music played their part in helping clean up our Earth by hosting a free recycle and restring event on Saturday. Musicians brought in their old guitar strings as part of disposing them properly so they won’t end up in…

Dragon boats flood the Coast

Dragons set sail at the Dock Bar and Grill on Saturday. Hundreds of locals came out to support the second annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival that featured 22 teams in a friendly dragon boat race. Each boat had 20…

MGCCC Gala tonight

Tonight, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Foundation will host its seventh annual scholarship gala at the Beau Rivage. Each year the Gala raises more than $400,000 to fund scholarships that allow Gulf Coast students to be successful and have…

Do You Know This Woman?

Biloxi police need your help identifying a woman they suspect of credit card fraud. The woman you see here is accused of committing credit card fraud on January 5th at the Walmart on Switzer Road. The suspect is wearing a…

MDOT Crews Clean Up Sand

Drivers can expect to see MDOT crew members clearing Highway 90 of sand for the next few days. The majority of the sand was cleared on Sunday as crews tried to race against the storm. A stretch of 90 in…

Swinging For Sophia

News 25’s Bryan Kennedy interviews Nick Randazzo and Pam Jones about the Swinging For Sophia Benefit, Golf Tournament at The Bridges At Hollywood Casino happening on May 12th starting at 1 pm. For more information please call 228-669-8327.

Peeping Tom Arrest

An Alabama man is behind bars after a peeping tom incident at Harrah's Casino over the weekend. Biloxi police say they spoke with the victim Saturday night who said she was using the women's restroom when she discovered she was…

Four Juveniles Arrested

Four juveniles are in the Jackson County Youth Court charged with burglary and breaking and entering into a dwelling. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the boys, ranging in age from 12 to 15, are accused of kicking in the…

City Leaders Need Information On Video

Coast history buffs listen up! The city of Biloxi needs your help. The video you see here was made back in 1951 by the US ARMY and it was shot in Biloxi. The video, "Social Change in a Democracy", was…

Kemper County Power Plant Delay Mississippi Power

Mississippi Power adds another month before its Kemper County Power Plant will open and an additional 38 million dollars. The plant is now expected to be operational with lignite coal by the end of May. Mississippi Power spokesman Jeff Sheperd…

2017 Primary Election Mayor Candidates

South Mississippi voters will make their way to the polls on Tuesday for the Municipal Primary Elections. Polls will be open from seven am to seven pm... News 25's Taylor Rubach gives us a preview of your cities candidates come…

2017 Crawfish Fest Wraps Up With Rain

Another Crawfish Music Festival is in the books. The 25th annual event ended on a soggy note, but as News 25's Hank Davis reports.. A little water didn't put a damper on the festivities. The 25th Annual Crawfish Music Festival…