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Structure Fire in Long Beach Ruled Arson

The Long Beach home under construction that caught fire over a week ago is now being ruled arson, according to authorities. The fire department is now looking for anyone with information to come forward regarding the structure along Highway 90…

Bernie Carbo opens up about Addiction

Boston Red Sox player Bernie Carbo may have hit a World Series homerun, but when it comes to life, the former major leaguer says he almost struck out. Seats were full at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum in Biloxi to listen to…

Three-Year-Old’s Wish Granted

Make-A-Wish South Mississippi grants a three-year-old girl’s wish to meet Mickey Mouse at Disney World. News 25’s Laurene Callendar reports from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport where loved ones surprised the Rainey family before they left for Florida. “We’re going to Disney…

Blow Fly Inn Reopens

A popular Gulfport restaurant spreads its wings yet again during a re-opening ceremony. The Blow Fly Inn opened doors for the first time since they closed temporarily back in May. Over the past few months, the staff made renovations and…

Harrison County Youth Court Moving to New Location

The Harrison County Youth Court System is moving its location on the Coast from Gulfport to downtown Biloxi. For the first time in 18 years, children and the county’s youth court services will be on the same campus, making counseling…

Day Two of Dewitt Trial

Trial resumed today for Danielle Dewitt, the former girls basketball assistant coach for Hancock High School accused of sexual contact with a student. Former high school Principal Rhett Ladner took the stand first today, testifying to concerns of inappropriate behavior…

Smoke Free Movement in Ocean Springs

Seventy percent of Ocean Springs wants to go smoke free. That's according to a poll by Smoke-Free Ocean Springs, a coalition founded over one year ago. Coalition members question how this city, known for being progressive, is trailing Moss Point…

Dewitt Trial Continues

The trial for the former girls’ basketball assistant coach at Hancock High School continues today. Several witnesses are still set to testify in the case against Danielle Dewitt. Dewitt is also expected to take the stand today. On Thursday, the…

Day Two of Dewitt Trial

Trial resumed today for Danielle Dewitt, the former girls basketball assistant coach for Hancock High School, accused of sexual contact with a student. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, today Dewitt said the allegations are “absolutely and totally…

Zombie Survival Laser Tag

It was more tricks than treats in Biloxi this evening as people made their way to the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for a one-of-a-kind zombie experience. Tonight, the center kicked off the start of Zombie Survival Laser Tag. The attraction…

Attempted Gas Station Robbery in Pascagoula

Pascagoula Police Department wants your help to capture a man involved in an armed robbery attempt. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us more on the ongoing investigation. Residents in Jackson County should be on alert as the search continues for…

Halloween in Woolmarket

Looking for a fun place to take the kids? The annual Halloween in Woolmarket will take place Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Woolmarket school grounds on John Lee Road. Children ages 11 and younger are invited…

Beauvoir Bringing Lost Items Back

Workers at Beauvoir are in the process of bringing some items that were lost in Hurricane Katrina back to the museum. The structure that carried the body of Jefferson Davis through the streets of New Orleans during his funeral procession…

MGCCC Wins Award for Graduation Rate

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College wins an award for its high graduation rate among student athletes. Gulf Coast graduated 98 percent of its student-athletes in the 2015-2016 academic year, winning the Halbrook Award for its division. The purpose of the…

Happy Birthday U.S. Navy!

The United States Navy turned 241 years old today. Naturally, the Seabee Base in Gulfport celebrated the big day. One of the bakers on the base made a beautiful cake for all sailors to enjoy earlier today. The United States…

Required Classes for Angel Tree Program

If you are looking to register to receive Angel Tree assistance this year, the Salvation Army wants to remind you that you are required to take three life skills classes. If you have yet to take the courses, the Salvation…

Angel Tree Sponsors Needed

Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner and the Salvation Army works to make sure every child has something to open on Christmas morning. Registration is underway for their Angel Tree Program in which the Salvation Army…

Drunk Driving Presentation at Ocean Springs High School

An emotional and severe demonstration all to teach an important lesson to Ocean Springs high schoolers: don’t drink and drive. Several students covered in bloody make up participated in a realistic drunk driving demo for hundreds of their fellow classmates.…

Legislators Continue Meetings

Discussion about Mississippi state taxes and spending continue between state lawmakers, but the two sides don't exactly see eye to eye. During meetings in Jackson, a group made up mostly of republicans looked for ways to trim the budget. On…

Plant Generates Electricity From Coal

A huge development for Mississippi Power and their goal toward making the Kemper County Power plant a reality. Mississippi Power Company say the plant they are building in Kemper County has generated electricity from coal for the first time. Southern…

Arrest Warrant Issued

Jackson County officials are looking for a Simon City Royals gang member who missed his court date. Dillion Scott Odom failed to show up in court for his arraignment following his indictment on charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping. He…

MAN ARRESTED FOR RAPE AND KIDNAPPING

Gulfport Police Sgt. Joshua Bromen tells News 25, the Gulfport Police Department has arrested a man on charges of kidnapping and rape. Thirty-three old Odelle Scott of Beaumont, MS was arrested on those charges yesterday. Investigations into this case show…

GAS STATION CLERK SHOT DURING ARMED ROBBERY

Pascagoula Police Dept. Lt. Doug Adams tells News 25, a gas station attendant is currently in the hospital suffering from gun shot wounds. He says around 3 am on Thursday October 13, a black male suspect walked into the Murphy Express…

30th Annual Fall Muster

If you heard the booming sounds of cannons going off in Biloxi this weekend, not to fear, it was just part of the 30th annual Fall Muster.