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Registration for Girls Softball League in D’Iberville

It’s almost time to take your bat and balls out of storage. One D’Iberville team is looking for girls to sign up for softball this year. If your daughter is interested in playing softball for the City of D’Iberville’s ASA/USA…

Jump in Number of Non-Casino Hotel Rooms in Biloxi

The success of the year-old Margaritaville Resort and its pending expansion has captured a great deal of attention in recent months, adding to the continuing expansion of non-casino hotels in Biloxi. In the past year, with Margaritaville and the new…

SRHS Patients Speak out to Jackson County Board of Supervisors

Singing River Health System patients are still continuing to fight against the hospital’s sudden decision to fire a well-known neurologist who was based in Pascagoula. A group of Dr. Terry Millette’s former patients were at the Jackson County Board of…

Gulf Coast Receives New Medical Examiner

South Mississippi is set to receive a new state examiner who will serve all six counties along the Gulf Coast. The Coast has been without a forensic pathologist since the passing of Dr. Paul McGarry in January 2015. Since then,…

Pascagoula Adds Electric Cars to Fleet

The City of Pascagoula is going green with the newest additions to city equipment: electric cars. The city is leasing five new eco-friendly Nissan Leafs. The new cars will be used by the police department, parking enforcement, parks and recreation,…

Police Chase Arrest in Jackson County

A Moss Point man is in jail after a traffic pursuit Sunday morning. A Jackson County deputy began chasing a car driven by 23-year-old Jataurus Carter with two other passengers inside on Highway 63. Officials say Carter ran a red…

Clerk Stops Armed Robbery in Pascagoula

The 21-year-old woman arrested for attempting to rob a gas station in Pascagoula this morning is behind bars, pending a bond hearing. Authorities say the gas station’s clerk was able to snatch the gun away from the suspect and stop…

Serial Killer on the Run

The search is on for William Boyette, a man believed to be responsible for the murders of three women between Milton, Florida and Lillian, Alabama. One of those women was from Biloxi. Boyette was last seen traveling west in the…

Four Chaplains Honored at Long Beach Ceremony

American Legion Post 1995 wants us to remember four honorary chaplains who gave their lives for others during World War II. Post 1995 held a ceremony in Long Beach this afternoon, joining other posts across the nation for the first…

Helping Pets In The Pinebelt

Also part of the community outreach in the Pinebelt this weekend... A special supply drive and distribution, for pet owners affected by the storm damage. Southern Pines Animal Shelter received over 25 thousand dollars, worth pet supplies, courtesy of PetSmart…

Panel Discussion Regarding State Flag

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Douglas Bristol Associate Professor Of History, USM about the panel discussion about the state flag this Thursday Feb. 9 at USM Gulf Park at 5:30 pm in the Hardy Hall Ballroom.

Start With Hello Week

Ocean Springs students work to end cliques and promote inclusion in the district...all by saying hello. Start with hello week kicked off today in the school district with 'hey day'. Students made name tags so everyone can spark up a…

Search For Shoplifters

Biloxi police are also looking for the two people you see in these photos. They’re wanted for shoplifting from the Champ’s Sports store at Edgewater Mall back on January 29. If you have any information as to who these people…

Search for Man Who Stole Wallet

Biloxi police are looking for the man responsible for stealing a wallet that was dropped on the floor of the Golden Nugget Casino. If you know the man seen in these photos, you are asked to call police at (228)…

Beautification Efforts Ramp Up Gulfport

As the spring weather quickly rolls in, the City of Gulfport is sprucing up its downtown area. Members of the Gulfport Mayor Youth Council, Main Street Association, and beautification team will be out for the next few weeks between Coast…

Clerk Stops Armed Robbery

A store clerk derails an overnight armed robbery attempt in Pascagoula. Around 3 a.m. this morning, a white female walked into the EXXON Gas Station at the corner of Highway 90 and Market Street, pulled out a gun, and demanded…

Keesler FCU Lends A Helping Hand

The aftermath of a devastating tornado still plagues the cities of Hattiesburg and Petal. As News 25's Hank Davis reports. With thousands in need,one group from the Coast made a trip to lend a helping hand. The cleanup effort is…

Vigil For A Change In MS Animal Cruelty Laws

Local animal rights activists are calling for stronger state laws circling animal protection. Members of the Justice for Animals campaign and members of the community united, holding up signs and candles in front of the Public Safety Center in Biloxi…

Crews Monitoring Forest Fire : Live Report

The area where a three day forest fire burned nearly 500 acres in Harrison County is still being monitored. Authorities say four homes were endangered during the fire that started Thursday in the woods off Turner Road near 28th Street.…

New Exhibits at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum

Tonight the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi unveiled two of their newest exhibits. The first is ‘Against the Grain’ which will feature an exhibit compiled of the works of three separate artists displaying many of the applications of wood…

Failing To Register As A Sex Offender

A homeless man is back in jail after failing to register as a sex offender. 52 year old Herman Henry was convicted of statutory rape in August of 1999 and was released from prison this past November. Harrison County deputies…

Fifty Year Milestone for Gulf Coast Symphony Guild

It’s a milestone in the making that may come as music to your ears. The Gulf Coast Symphony Guild is celebrating 50 years of service. Guild members and guests gathered for a special brunch in honor of the 50th anniversary…

National Wear Red Day

Today is the 15th National Wear Red Day, a day that brings awareness to heart disease especially in women. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at how people along the Coast raised awareness about the wide spread disease. In…

Bel-Aire Elementary School Wins Breast Cancer Challenge

Bel-Aire Elementary School is making major strides in the fight against breast cancer. The Gulfport elementary school’s gym was filled with pink this afternoon as kids chanted, shook pink pom-poms and held up signs that read ‘let’s beat cancer.’ The…