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Update on Bay St. Louis Police Chief’s Death

There are new details in the shocking death of Bay St. Louis Police Chief Mike De Nardo. Before he shot and killed himself, De Nardo was being investigated for illegally sold city-owned fire arms. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has the…

Food, Fun and the Harrison County Fair

The Harrison County Fair is in full swing with attractions for all ages to enjoy. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins from the fairgrounds to give us a little taste of the food and fun.

Grandparents Day Breakfast

It was a tossup of who had bigger smiles this morning, elementary students or their grandparents. Both Popp’s Ferry and North Bay Elementary schools hosted a breakfast in honor of Grandparents Day. The annual event gives families a chance to…

Biloxi Seafood Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow

It’s once again time for the Biloxi Seafood Festival to take over Point Cadet Plaza. Crews were out bright and early this morning setting up for this year’s festival. The event is now in its 35th year and is put…

Step Forward for Biloxi Broadband Initiative

The Gulf Coast Broadband Initiative takes a step forward with a new partnership. An internet service provider called Inline, as well as Coast Power Electric, teamed up with the City of Biloxi and other Gulf Coast cities for this initiative.…

New Details in Death of Bay St. Louis Police Chief

A sheriff's deputy says Bay St. Louis Police Chief Mike DeNardo killed himself soon after learning that authorities were investigating allegations that he illegally sold city-owned firearms. Hancock County Chief Deputy Don Bass said DeNardo illegally sold one city-owned assault…

George County Corrections Officer Arrested

A George County corrections officer is now behind bars after allegations surfaced he had been in a sexual relationship with an inmate at George County Regional Jail. Fifty-eight year-old Warren Avery has been charged with two counts of sex with…

Bay St. Louis Mayor on Police Chief’s Death

The Hancock County community is still in shock after Bay St. Louis Police Chief Mike De Nardo died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. There are certainly questions as to the circumstances of the chief’s death as well…

Moss Point Residents Petition for a City Manager

Twelve hundred signatures, that’s the goal for Moss Point residents eager to change the city’s form of government. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at the petition residents organized to shift the River City to a city…

Bay St. Louis Chief of Police Dies

The unexpected death of Bay St. Louis Police Chief Mike De Nardo sent shock waves through the police department and the community. News 25’s Hank Davis spoke with law enforcement leaders and city officials this afternoon and brings us the…

Bay St. Louis Chief of Police Dies

Chief De Nardo was a 30 year law enforcement veteran, having served for 18 years at the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office as a patrol supervisor and S.W.A.T commander. De Nardo was with the Bay St. Louis Police Department since…

Youthbuild Shoe Donation

The Gulfport High School Admirals and Harrison Central Red Rebels are used to being on opposite ends of the court, but today they came together as one team for a good cause. International Relief and Development received a truckload of…

Moss Point Residents Petition for a City Manager

Many Moss Point residents are demanding change after the way the city handled the recent investigation and termination of former Police Chief Art McClung. Eager for change in leadership, residents wasted no time putting together a petition to change the…

Governor on Flag Ruling

Governor Phil Bryant spoke out today on the district court dismissal of a case that attempted to change the Mississippi State flag. On Bryant's Facebook page, he says: “In regards to a United States District Court dismissing the state of…

American Red Cross Needs Volunteers

Disaster can strike at any time as it did in Louisiana last month. The American Red Cross is in desperate need of volunteers. Seventeen hundred volunteers remain in the areas of Louisiana affected by flooding and the Red Cross still…

Former Army Band Director gets new Wheels

A retired director of the Army band has new wheels thanks to Crusaders for Veterans. Bernice Goldstein, who everyone refers to as Goldie, cruised through the halls of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in her brand new wheelchair. Goldie retired…

Interview with Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame

Bay St. Louis Police Chief Mike De Nardo has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. The Bay St. Louis City Council has called an emergency meeting. News 25’s Hank Davis has the details.

Moss Point Residents Petition for a City Manager

Residents in Moss Point unite to try and make a change in the city’s government. New 25’s Kenda Turley joins us with details on a petition that’s underway to hire a city manager.

Economic Impact of USM Gulf Park Campus

Universities are an integral part of our state’s economy. Just how much money does our USM satellite campus generate for us on the Coast? That’s what University of Southern Mississippi officials addressed at an Economic Vibe meeting this morning. Some…

MDOC Inmate Policy Postponed

A new policy affecting inmates and their families across Mississippi has been postponed. That policy would limit inmates’ visitation to only immediate family. Last week, Mississippi Department of Corrections officials announced the change that would limit inmates’ visits from only…