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New Police Cameras for Gulfport PD

A new perspective for Gulfport police officers: state of the art body cameras. Before the mass install, a handful of officers are field testing the equipment. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports. Senior DUI Officer Blake Tucker is a seven year…

Kiln Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Battery of a Juvenile

A Kiln man pleads guilty to sexual battery of a child today. According to District Attorney Joel Smith, the investigation into 22-year-old Keith Poyadou began in 2012 after a nine-year-old victim told family members that Poyadou had sexually assaulted her…

Quake’s Ice Creamery Burglary

This morning, the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to Quake’s Ice Creamery on Bienville Boulevard. The suspect attempted to enter through the drive up window, but was unsuccessful. He was able to force his way through the front door. Once…

Parchman Inmate Stabbed to Death

The Mississippi Department of Corrections is investigating the early morning stabbing death of an inmate. Authorities say 43-year-old Parchman inmate Randy Lee Burgess was pronounced dead at 2:44 a.m. in the prison hospital’s emergency room. He was transported there from…

Greenville Ex Teacher Pleads Not Guilty

A former Mississippi teacher has pleaded not guilty to abusing a vulnerable person after a video showed her dragging a student by the hair. An attorney for Linda Winters Johnson entered the plea for her this week in Washington County…

Swetman Family Kettlethon

For the fourth year in a row, one coast leader and his family are giving back to the coast by "Doing the most good" At sunrise this morning, former Harrison County Supervisor Windy Swetman took his place in front of…

Gulfport PD Testing New Body Cams

New body cameras are currently being field tested with a handful of Gulfport police officers. The cameras are smartphones Gulfport ordered from utility incorporated from Georgia. They activate automatically, eliminating any human error and any complaints of an officer turning…

Four Additional Arson Charges

The man accused of setting fire to Hillside Baptist Church over the weekend has been charged with four additional counts of arson. During a follow up investigation authorities found four more fires they believe 22 year old "Caleb Bell" intentionally…

Inargual First Responders

Inargual First Responders appreciation dinner in Stone County 3 pm until 6 pm West Side Community Center.

Feed The Needy Christmas

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen about Feed the Needy for Christmas.

Salvation Army Police Challenge

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Lt. Shannon Nobles and Sgt. Reuben Sabio, about the Salvation Army Police Challenge happening Saturday December 17th 10 am - 6 pm.

Special Needs Christmas Party

Special needs Christmas Party at the Donald M. Snyder Community Center, Biloxi from 6 pm to 9 pm as admission is an unwrapped gift not greater then $10.

Good Samaritan Stabbed at Dollar General

Two men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a Dollar General and stabbing a Good Samaritan. News 25’s Kendra Turley brings us the latest on this investigation. Richard Griffin is just one of the many Gulf Coast residents who frequently…

Star Wars: Rogue One Debuts

“Star Wars: Rogue One” premieres tonight and despite cold temperatures, movie buffs are flocking to the theaters for a chance to be one of the first to see the new movie. Almost exactly one year ago today, “Star Wars: A…

Collecting Gifts for Foster Children

The South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center located in Gulfport has served the Gulf Coast since 1988. The center works closely with law enforcement, district attorney offices, and the Department of Human Services by providing forensic interviews in all cases involving…

Healing in Biloxi

In Biloxi, community members rallied together for a racial healing circle, a meeting that they hope can spur the strengthening of relationships across the Gulf Coast. The Steps Coalition and members of various organizations come together for these meetings regularly,…

Pet Dog Saves Family in Home Invasion

A family pet is given credit for saving its family’s life during a home invasion. According to the Gautier Police Department, around 5 a.m. Wednesday, a woman was entering her vehicle on Soundview Drive when she was struck in the…

Good Samaritan Stabbed at Dollar General

Two men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a Dollar General and stabbing a Good Samaritan. Twenty-two year-old Marces Rush is charged with felony armed robbery and aggravated assault. Sheriff Troy Peterson also announced the arrest of 25-year-old DeMarcus Leshore…

Marine Biology Stewardship Event

How would you prepare for another devastating hurricane? The stewardship program was held at the Gulf Coast Research Lab in Jackson County. Over 80 students from Pascagoula and Gautier schools presented their semester long project to a group of judges.…

A Ride on the Polar Express

It was all aboard the Polar Express for Ocean Springs School District kindergarteners as they paid a visit to the North Pole at Ocean Springs High School. The fun started out with a magical ride on the Polar Express with…