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Search for Missing Fisherman

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chief Tim Hendricks about the search for a missing man that fell into the water earlier this morning around 2:30 am.

Officer Involved Shooting

Department received a call serve about a suicide threat Sunday afternoon. The deputy who first arrived on the scene became the target, as the suspect began firing a gun at the patrol vehicle. The deputy returned fire and police were…

Trick or Treating at Virginia College

Virginia College in Biloxi provided some indoor trick or treating for the kids this afternoon. From 4 until 6, the school let their students’ children, as well as any kids from the public, walk through their haunted hallway, knock on…

Officer Involved shooting

One person is in the hospital after an overnight officer involved shooting. Details are limited at the moment but here's what we do know. Sometime after midnight, officers were called to a scene off of Sugar Gate Road in Vancleave.…

From a Witch’s Point of View

For trick or treaters, the witching hour is only on Halloween night, but for one Jackson County woman who identifies herself as a witch, it runs around the clock. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson reports. She doesn’t wear a pointy black…

Trick or Treating at Virginia College

Halloween is upon us. As night approaches, the ghouls and monsters are on the loose. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us from Virginia College in Biloxi with more of the Coast’s Halloween fun.

Biloxi Bay Open for Oyster Harvesting

For the first time in at least 40 years, Biloxi Bay will open for oyster harvesting. The State Department of Marine Resources announced the reefs in the Biloxi Bay portion of the Mississippi Sound will open at sunrise on Tuesday.…

The Highlands Games Meet Halloween at Southern Elite Fitness

It looks like one local gym is getting into the Halloween spirit. Southern Elite Fitness in D’Iberville hosted the Halloween Highlands Games where strong men donned their kilts and some crazy costumes before competing in traditional feats of strength like…

Trick or Treat Down the Street

For those who wanted to take their Halloween celebrations to the street, the City of Ocean Springs’ Trick or Treat Down the Street event was the answer. All of the store fronts in the city’s downtown area passed out candy…

Tiki Trick or Treat

Spooky and creative costumes filled Margaritaville this evening for the resort’s Tiki Trick or Treat Celebration. Venues on each floor provided candy and activities for trick or treaters of all ages. Officials with the resort say they always want to…

Trunk or Treat at the Harrison County Fairgrounds

A massive crowd showed up for Harrison County’s first ever trunk or treat at the Harrison County fairgrounds. Miniature monsters and part-time princesses were lined up for as far as the eye can see anticipating free candy, hayrides, a movie…

Ocean Springs Students Dance to “Thriller”

Michael Jackson’s hit “Thriller” is probably one of the top tracks on the radio on Halloween. Today, a group of sixth grade zombies at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School performed the song live. Over 100 of the school’s sixth graders…

City of Gulfport Employees Dress up for Halloween

Bob Ross, Axl Rose, even an inmate, were all working for the City of Gulfport today. Well, city workers were disguised as those people. City employees really got into the Halloween spirit today by doing their daily duties in costume.…

Veterans Have Flight of a Lifetime

Four U.S. Military Veterans took a flight down memory lane this morning. Thanks to the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, World War II veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home flew in a restored 1940s Boeing-Stearman. Their faces lit up when…

Governor Bryant Appeals LGBT Decision

Governor Phil Bryant is asking a federal appeals court to uphold a state law that allows merchants and government employees to cite religious beliefs to deny or delay services to same-sex couples. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves blocked the law…

Ric McCluskey Press Conference

Fourth congressional district Libertarian candidate Ric McCluskey recently made claims that incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo has not been truthful about his service in the National Guard. Today, he took the fight straight to Congressman Palazzo’s doorstep. Also on hand was…

Accident in Harrison County

Emergency crews responded to an accident less than an hour ago in Harrison County. Three vehicles and a trailer were involved in the accident at County Farm Road and Gulfhaven Road. According to initial reports, three people were taken to…

Halloween Festivities Happening Tonight

Several events are taking place today for Halloween. Tonight you can attend the "Trick or Treat, Down the Street" hosted by Ocean Springs Association and The Chamber of Commerce. Also happening tonight is the 22nd annual Cemetery Tour in Bay…

Police Release Video Of Shooter Jackson

Police in Jackson have released video of suspect they believe is responsible for shooting and injuring 6 people last Friday. And be warned, this video is graphic. The video you see you here shows a man fall then fire his…

New Developments in Missing Businessmen

New developments have been released on the small plane that crashed into the Mississippi sound last October with three men on board who were never found. Within the last few months, "Tina Cook" the wife of "Dexter Brewer" who is…

Trunk or Treat Pass Christian

Pass Christian Police provided a safe and spooky way to kick off the Halloween weekend with its annual "Truck or Treat". Hundreds of parents brought their little ones out to the "Sportsplex" in Pass Christian for a night of costumes…

Halloween Fun Continues On The Coast Gulfport

Well the story book squad didn't have all the Halloween fun. Families and kids crowded the lawn at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport for the annual Halloween fun festival. Attendees enjoyed games, music, food, drinks and of course…