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Krewe of Neptune prepares for 2017 ball

Tonight in Biloxi, the Krewe of Neptune is putting together the final touches for their annual ball. In 1982, the Krewe of Neptune held their first inaugural ball. The krewe’s first parade was held on Mardi Gras day in 1983…

No moves made with Market Street plans in Pascagoula

This afternoon in Pascagoula, city leaders met with concerned citizens and business owners to further discuss the plan to rejuvenate Market Street. The process has been long and painstaking as city council members are considering every aspect of the much…

Gaming commission reviews two proposals

Two groups are trying their luck once again with the state’s gaming commission. Today, the commission heard arguments for and against casino site proposals in Biloxi and Diamondhead. South Beach in Biloxi is a casino site that was proposed by…

Father charged with kidnapping his son

A nine-year-old’s biological father is behind bars charged with kidnapping this afternoon. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 31-year-old Chris Patrick McCloud is in the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on a $50,000 bond. Peterson tells News 25 a…

Songs And Stories Radio Show

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Stacy Howell about Songs and Stories Radio Show, tonight & the third Thursday of every month beginning at 7 pm at the Mary C. O'Keefe.

B.R.A.I.N Campaign gives free helmets to students

Students at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School went home with brand new helmets thanks to the B.R.A.I.N Campaign. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services passed out free helmets to hundreds of students this morning in an effort to prevent…

One-year-old boy drowns in family pool in Harrison County

A Woolmarket family tries their best to move forward after the tragic loss of a one-year-old boy. The toddler fell into a swimming pool at his grandmother’s house in Harrison County. When emergency officials arrived on the scene, the boy…

Market Street Project

This afternoon in Pascagoula, the city council held a special meeting to discuss possible revitalization of the infrastructure on Market Street. Business owners and residents were welcome to ask questions and voice concerns as they city gets closer to beginning…

College and Career Fair for Students Long Beach High School

Planning for the future, that's what students at Long Beach High School were doing this morning at their college and career fair. Representatives from over 70 business, industry, military, law enforcement, and education agencies were on hand to tell students…

Two Areas Opening For Oyster Tonging Biloxi

Additional areas are now officially open for oyster fishermen. The northern portion of Pass Christian and Henderson Point reefs and Hornets reef inside the tonging line is open, as well as Waveland and St. Stanislaus reefs inside the tonging line.

What's Next For Market Street?

What is the future of Market Street in Pascagoula? Tonight, the Pascagoula City Council is meeting to discuss just that. The council plans to take a look and review the conceptual design for the Market Street Project. The council also…

Do You Know This Man? Suspect in Gulfport Armed Robbery

Gulfport police need your help finding the suspect of an armed robbery at a Dollar General. Gulfport police were called to the Dollar General at 2013 East Pass Road around 9:45 Wednesday night. Employees tell police a shorter black male…

Gaming Commission Meeting Today in D’Iberville

Two groups are hoping to submit winning proposals with the state's gaming commission today, as they share their plans for casino developments here in South Mississippi. The RW Development Group is presenting their plans for a project called South Beach…

Alleged Gang Member Sentenced Greene County

An alleged gang member has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Welford "Levi" McCarty was found guilty of capital murder and desecration of a corpse after a three day trial in Greene County. Prosecutors say…

Road Closure Extended

The intersection of Highway 49 and Duckworth Road will remained closed to through traffic today. The road closure is due to a sewer cave-in. It will reopen tomorrow February 17th. Three Rivers Road, South Swan Road and O'Neal Road may…

American Heart Month

Now that Valentine’s Day is over, candy and chocolate hearts may be on sale, but your real heart will never be half the price. That’s why it’s very important to make sure it stays healthy. February is American Heart Month,…

Plane Strikes Deer

It’s not uncommon for a plane to hit a bird in midflight, but for a plane to hit a deer? Now, that’s nearly unheard of. Today, in Charlotte, North Carolina that’s exactly what happened. An American Airline flight strikes a…

$200,000 Bond set for Stabbing Suspect

Initial court hearings for the suspects involved in the Ocean Springs stabbing case go in two completely different directions. Twenty-three year-old Adam Warren was arrested for disorderly conduct. Eighteen year-old Vantonio William Jr. was arrested on two counts of aggravated…

Learning Lab on the World’s Smallest Heart Pump

It’s the smallest device of its kind in the world, but it has the biggest job you can imagine: saving a human heart. Just ask Assistant Fire Chief for Harrison County Steve Moore. Moore went into cardiac arrest after fighting…

Improvements are Launching at Stennis

Updates and improvements are ready for takeoff at the NASA Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. Today, the center director’s annual briefing explored what lies ahead for Stennis. Exploring what’s beyond Earth takes a lot of groundwork. The Stennis Space…

Continuous Process Improvement Course at Keesler Air Force Base

The 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base looks for innovative ways to increase efficiency and operate more cost effectively. Continuous Process Improvement, or CPI, is a three day course recently adopted by the 403rd Wing. It aims to empower…