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Casino revenue falls

Mississippi casinos stumbled in 2017’s first month, winning almost seven percent less from gamblers. State revenue department figures show gamblers statewide lost $166 million in January compared to $178 million in the same month in 2016. The 12 coastal casinos…

Burglary arrests in Harrison County

A stolen four-wheeler leads to the arrest of two people and seizure of more stolen property. Harrison County sheriff deputies arrested Dewayne Duncan and Jennifer Tackett of Lennis Cuevas Road after deputies found a stolen four-wheeler on their property. While…

New court dates for 2014 capital murder crime

The capital murder trial for the 2014 shooting of Lamont Hayes was rescheduled for March 20th. According to police, 17-year-old Rashad Johnson and 19-year-old Jalen Williams broke into the home of Hayes on Carson Drive in the summer of 2014.…

One in custody after high speed chase in Harrison County

This afternoon a high speed pursuit led police officers through Biloxi and into Gulfport before coming to an abrupt stop. According to Biloxi Police Department, twenty-six year-old James Michael Evitts II of Perkinston, Mississippi is in custody after a chase…

National Love Your Pet Day

Today is National Love Your Pet Day. What better way to celebrate than to spoil your four legged friends? News 25’s Hank Davis is at PetSmart in honor of the national holiday.

Controlled brush fires in Jackson County

If you see smoke while traveling down interstate 10 in Jackson County, don’t be alarmed. Federal agencies are burning brush in two different areas. The Southeast Fish and Wildlife Services Fire Management Division is burning over 90 acres in the…

Bike Biloxi Plus Brewery Tour Biloxi

Cyclists and beer lovers unite! Tuesday night Main Street Biloxi is putting on an event you'll want to check out. The monthly bike Biloxi group will be having its usual ride, but this time they'll tap into the city's newest…

Vegetable Oil Spills On Roadway.

Authorities are working to figure out how enough vegetable oil got on Saucier-Lizana Road overnight to shut it down. Harrison County Sherff's Deputies responded to an accident on Saucier Lizana Road near Highway 49 around 10 last night. They found…

5k Feel Good Fest Route

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Beth Meyer, Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula Member about the 5k Feel Good Fest Saturday March 4th at 9 pm.

Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Governor Phil Bryant declared February 20th through the 24th Mississippi Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Each day tackles a destructive weather we have seen here in South Mississippi. This includes thunderstorms, hail, lightning, and tornadoes. Also make sure you know…

Nereids Parade Rolls Through Waveland Hancock County

The Krewe of Nereids is one of the oldest carnival groups in the area, so it only makes sense that they'd throw one of the best parties. Today in Waveland that's exactly what people got as the krewe's annual Mardi…

Man Drives Through MDOT Weigh Station I-10, Mile Marker 1

Around noon yesterday, a scary situation unfolded on Interstate 10 near the Mississippi-Louisiana state line. Seventy-four year-old Charles Andrew Colbert of Pensacola Florida was driving a 2003 Infinity Q45 in the westbound lane of I-10 when the vehicle left the…

Murder Suspects in Court This Morning

A capital murder trial begins today for 17-year-old Rashad Johnson and 19-year-old Jalen Williams in the 2014 shooting of Lamont Hayes. Police say the two broke into the home of Hayes on Carson Drive in the summer of 2014. They…

Happy President's Day!

Hopefully you are at home relaxing with your family but there are some closings we want to jump right into.... Government Offices Closed For President's Day Majority of government offices will be closed today with the exception of Bay St…

Bike Biloxi Food, Drinks & A Whole Lotta Fun!

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Corey Christie about the Bike Biloxi and Tour Biloxi Brewery Tomorrow, Feb. 21st at the Visitor Center at 6:00 am please bring a bike light cause it will get dark and your own safety equipment.

Mardi Gras Goes To The Dogs Biloxi

Two royal pups are the very first king and queen of the Krewe of Barkloxi. Dogs invaded downtown Biloxi for the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's debut pup parade. News 25's Gina Tomlinson will take you to the "Paw"-Ty.…

Community Resource Fair

When people file into Edgewater Mall it’s usually to go shopping, but today they learned about vital community resources. Disability Connection held their community resource fair this morning. It is a one stop shop for nonprofits to share information about…

Community Resource Fair

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Janie O'Keefe about the Community Resource Fair, hosted by Disability Connection on Friday the 17th.

Shuckers want kids to hit the books

The Biloxi Shuckers are helping more than 10,000 students on the Coast hit the books. It was a very excited crowd at Bayou View Elementary School in Gulfport today as Shuckers mascot Schooner the Seagull helped announce the baseball organization’s…

Krewe of Harlequins ready to have a ball

With their 41st Mardi Gras ball kicking off tomorrow, the Krewe of Harlequins are putting on some of the finishing touches. One of the oldest and biggest krewes on the Coast, the Harlequins come together each year to host a…

State Senior Olympics Preparation in Biloxi

Pickleball practice is in full swing in Biloxi in preparation for the state Senior Olympics in May. One hundred and twenty nine players on the Coast participated in the games last year. Many are preparing at the Donal Snyder Community…

Walking for healthy hearts in Long Beach

Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, February is still all about hearts. In observance of National American Heart Month, a group of forty people were keeping their hearts healthy by participating in a one mile heart walk in Long Beach…

Skate board safety in Ocean Springs

A skateboard accident in downtown Ocean Springs raises concern for city leaders and local businesses. A week ago, a young man on a skateboard fell at the intersection of Government Street and Bellande Avenue. The teen was left unconscious after…

Police to have heavy presence during Mardi Gras

With all the Mardi Gras balls and parades going on, it’s a great time to be on the Coast. Police want to make sure the streets stay safe during all the fun. Law enforcement is watching for anyone being a…