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Mississippi National Guard Heads to D.C.

Members of the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard are en route to Washington, D.C. to provide support for the 58th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony on Friday. Approximately 150 soldiers and airmen left for Washington this morning. The joint team will…

Local Ministry Provides Transit for Elderly

Finding transportation is something most of us likely take for granted, but can be a difficult task for the elderly. One local ministry is beginning a service aimed at helping the elderly get from one place to another a little…

Credit Card Skimming Devices in Saucier

Harrison County deputies found four credit card skimming devices on fuel pumps in Saucier. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Robinwood One Stop gas station with details on the investigation.

Pascagoula City Worker Arrested for Selling Drugs

A part time City of Pascagoula employee has been arrested for selling drugs while working. Thirty-nine year-old Wesley Hall was taken into custody after he was caught selling a form of methamphetamine while at work and in a city truck.…

Ja'Naya Thompson’s Killer Pleads Guilty to Capital Murder

It’s a heartbreaking story that left many wondering why. Another step in the path to justice for the brutal murder of Ja'Naya Thompson as the man charged with her murder pleads guilty. It was a somber courtroom as Alberto Garcia…

Skimming Devices Found in Harrison County

On Wednesday, January 18th, 2017, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the ongoing investigation of credit card fraud. According to Sheriff Peterson, a Harrison County sheriff’s deputy responded to the Robinwood One Stop located at 18447 Highway 49 Saucier, MS in reference…

Guest Chef Program

You may hear there are too many cooks in the kitchen, but today at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, it was a good thing. Students in the culinary arts program at Gulfport High School joined with a local chef at…

Janaya Thompson's Killer Pleads Guilty

In a case that broke hearts across the Coast when it happened, then five-year-old Janaya Thompson's killer pleads guilty to capital murder. Alberto Garcia originally pled not guilty in October 2015, but changed his plea in front of Judge Lisa…

JA'NAYA THOMPSON'S KILLER PLEADS GUILTY

​Gulfport Police Cheif Leonoard Papania announces Alberto Garcia has plead guilty to capital murder in the death of then five year old Ja'naya Thompson. Garcia originally plead not guilty in October of 2015, but has since changed his plea. Ja'naya…

American Red Cross Needs Blood Donations

This afternoon in Hancock County, the American Red Cross was fighting a nationwide shortage of blood. Hollywood Casino hosted a blood drive and the American Red Cross urged the public to take part in the donation of blood to combat…

WWII Veteran Celebrates 92nd Birthday

This afternoon the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport was full of laughter and love as family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of an extraordinary individual. Once upon a time, WWII Veteran Jim Highton served his country for…

Harrison County Officer Won’t Face Charges

A Mississippi grand jury unanimously found that a Harrison County sheriff deputy had no criminal conduct after shooting a man in June 2016. The investigation revolved around the June 26th shooting of James Epperson. Epperson was shot after officials say…

Coast Celebrates National Day of Racial Healing

Cities across the U.S. are holding events to honor the very first National Day of Racial Healing. After being in the public eye of racial controversy, community officials say the City of Biloxi couldn’t have been a better place to…

Martin Luther King Jr. Event at Keesler Air Force Base

Today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations continued in Biloxi. "Remember, celebrate, act: a day on, not a day off," that was the theme for today’s event at Keesler Air Force Base honoring the late Civil Rights leader. Here are…

Ship Island Service to Return to Biloxi

A Ship Island ferry service is on its way to Biloxi. All it needs is a signature to start construction. A new Ship Island pier will be built in East Biloxi. The first step for it to become a reality…

State of the State Address

Governor Phil Bryant revealed future plans for Mississippi during his State of the State address in Jackson. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at the governor’s 2016 legislative agenda. A better tax system, improved roadways throughout the…

UPDATED: Missing Harrison County Teen Found Safe

The Biloxi teen reported missing this morning in Harrison County has been found safe in Pass Christian. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, Sixteen-year-old J.R. Foster runs every morning at 6 a.m. on Stephen Earl Drive, but today he…

New Discovered Noise Ordinance Bay St. Louis

Tonight the Bay St. Louis City Council will meet and once again a possible notice ordinance for the city. Talks about a possible noise ordinance for downtown Bay St. Louis lasted about two hours at the council's last meeting. They…

Drone Seminar Thursday at the Airport

Did you get a drone this holiday season? If so, officials with the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport want to make sure when you fly it, it doesn't land you in hot water. On Thursday, the airport will host an educational…

BARRY LYONS TO JOIN BILOXI SHUCKERS AS TEAM AMBASSADOR

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers announced today that Biloxi native Barry Lyons, former Major League Baseball Player for the Dodgers, Angels, White Sox and member of the 1986 World Champion New York Mets is joining the organization as a…

MISSING TEEN IN HARRISON COUNTY

16 year old Biloxi High School student JR Foster has been missing since this.  Family members tell News 25 JR was last seen just before 6 this morning as he was leaving for his morning jog.​ He is 5'5" and…

Blood Drive in Honor of Local Priest

Volunteers in Pascagoula are donating blood in honor of a local priest who is now in remission after battling cancer. Father Mike Kelleher of Sacred Heart was diagnosed with lung cancer last year by the oncology team at Singing River…

Lost Mountain Bikers Found in Saucier

Tonight in the Desoto National Forest a scary situation ends on a happy note. Earlier this afternoon a mother and her children were out at the Bethel Mountain Bike Trail. The children accidentally wondered away from the trail and became…