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Education Program for Inmates in Jackson County

Some inmates in Jackson County are using their time inside to prepare them for life on the outside. Fifty-six inmates signed up for classes in the high school equivalency program since August. Inmates are pre-tested to determine their education levels.…

Dad wants Bond Reduced in Child Abuse Case

The dad accused of beating and burning his then three-year-old son will ask the court to reduce his bond next week. Nathan Blake McCrory is set to appear before Judge Rodger Krebs on February 13th in Jackson County. The 25-year-old,…

Mistrial Declared for Bus Driver

Sergio Sandoval, the former Ocean Springs school bus driver accused of sexually abusing a student in 2014 was taken from court in handcuffs after a mistrial was declared. This comes after Sandoval made several trips to the hospital after what…

Mississippi Flag Meeting

Tonight at USM’s Gulf Park campus, the Mississippi state flag will be the subject of discussion. Representatives from state organizations and state residents who have taken a stance of the flag are discussing its impact on our state. A variety…

Dropout Prevention Career And Alumni Day

Students at North Gulfport 7th and 8th grade middle school are learning about different career paths during their dropout prevention day. Over a dozen speakers from law enforcement, real estate, marketing, and more are presenting at the school. Each employee…

John Daly Commits To Gulf Resort Classic

Two time Major Champion John Daly commits to 2017 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic. This will be Daly's first appearance on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since joining the PGA tour champions. Daly won both the 1995 British open and the 1991…

Delay In Roman Catholic Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi will have to wait a little longer for its new bishop. Diocese officials announce Monsignor Louis Kihneman needs to have surgery and must delay his planned February 17 ordination. Kihneman, now a priest of…

Panel Discussion Regarding State Flag USM Gulf Park Campus

That's the question a panel will tackle tonight at USM's Gulf Park Campus. Representatives of organizations that have taken a public position on the flag both for and against will highlight different perspectives that Mississippians bring to the flag from…

The Shuck Factor

Do you have talent? The Biloxi Shuckers want to hear from you. Coming up this Friday, you can participate in the Shuck Factor where you can audition for on-field and off-field positions. The Shuck Factor takes place on Wednesday March…

Dropout Prevention Career and Alumni Day

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Heather Goings about the the possible career choices for students and the Dropout Prevention Career and Alumni Day, February 9th, 2017.

Bill Expanding Execution Options Passes Mississippi House

Mississippi lawmakers are advancing a proposal to add a firing squad, electrocution, and a gas chamber as execution methods in case a court blocks the use of lethal injection drugs. House Bill 638 passed amid some opposition and now heads…

Paving Underway in East Biloxi

Infrastructure remains a constant concern for Biloxi residents, but a current project aims to bring a little bit of relief. City workers plan to apply 6,000 tons of paving to streets throughout east Biloxi. Asphalt is being placed in areas…

Pennies for Petal Campaign

A penny saved is a penny earned, but students in the Harrison County School District have learned that a penny given multiplies and is an investment for the greater good. For the past two weeks, Harrison County students have been…

The Shuck Factor

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Amy about The Shuck Factor at the MGM Park in Biloxi on February 11th from 9 pm until 12 pm.

Apollo 13 Astronaut Returns to the Coast

Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise made his way back to the Gulf Coast this evening. He was the keynote speaker for multiple events throughout the day including a Military Officers Association gala on Keesler Air Force Base.…

Pennies For Petal Campaign

Local Papa John's Pizza locations are dishing out some dough for the Harrison County School District's "Pennies for Petal" Campaign. For over a week schools in the Harrison County District have been collecting monetary donations as well as toiletries and…

Woman Wanted for Larceny in Biloxi

Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a larceny suspect. Yesterday investigators say an unknown black female removed cash that did not belong to her from a self-checkout register at the Popps Ferry Walmart. She was then seen leaving the area…

Two Women Wanted for Credit Card Fraud in Hancock County

Investigators need help locating two women for allegedly stealing a woman’s wallet when she dropped it in a shop in Waveland. The two women were actually arrested in Pascagoula for reportedly taking advantage of other elderly women, but they were…

Paving Underway In East Biloxi

Some relief is in sight for east Biloxi drivers as a massive round of paving gets underway today. Six thousand tons of paving will be applied to streets where crews have worked to replace underground water, sewer, and storm drains…

Shoot or Don’t Shoot: Behind the Badge Part One

We begin our two part series, Behind the Badge, tonight with Shoot or Don’t Shoot, the split second decisions officers make which could mean life or death. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports. Viral videos of officer involved shootings sweep the…

Where the City Stands and What lies Ahead in Pascagoula

The City of Pascagoula is really taking off, according to Mayor Jim Blevins who gave 2017’s State of the City Address this afternoon. In a room full of Jackson County officials and rotary club members, Mayor Blevins discussed what the…

New Candidate for Mayor Wants to Bring Change to Ocean Springs

There’s a new candidate running for mayor in Ocean Springs and his focus is change. Local businessman and conservative Republican Shea Dobson officially announced his candidacy for mayor in front of the civic center in Ocean Springs this morning. Dobson…