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Aggravated Domestic Assault

A woman is behind bars this morning for aggravated domestic assault after a Fourth of July stabbing. Police arrested 19-year-old Jamia Parker of Biloxi after a stabbing took place on Haise Street. The victim was taken to a local hospital…

Corvettes Cruise through the Air Force Retirement Home

What better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than with a parade of cars all made with American ingenuity. As News 25’s Kristen Durand reports, the Gulf Coast Corvette Club rolled out the red carpet for dozens of corvettes and…

Company Sues Mississippi Power over Kemper Power Plant

A company is suing Mississippi Power, alleging the utility misled it into building a one million dollar pipeline. Treetop Midstream Services had planned to buy carbon dioxide from the Kemper County Plant, pumping it underground to push oil up from…

Sean H. Anthony Sentenced

A federal judge has sentenced contractor Sean H. Anthony to six months of house arrest and three years of probation for his role in the Harrison County Utility Authority scandal. Anthony pleaded guilty in March of 2015 to offering everything…

Nine-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Dies in I-10 Wreck

A nine-year-old boy from Louisiana has been identified as the one person who died following a crash on Interstate 10 Monday evening. Authorities say one car with six passengers inside veered off the road and flipped several times near the…

BREAKING: Four People Severely Injured In I-10 Accident

Biloxi Police are currently working a single-vehicle accident on I-10 westbound near the Woolmarket Exit. According to Biloxi Police Chief, John Miller, at least four people were transported to the hospital with significant, life-threatening injuries. News 25 has a reporter…

Fireworks Show After Game

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Christina Coca about Biloxi Shuckers after game fireworks show at MGM Park. Game time will begin at 7:10 p.m. Post-game firework ticket prices start at $11.

Charged With Attempted Murder

A Biloxi man is behind bars and another in the hospital following a shooting over the weekend. 34-year-old "Tremaine Lonberger" is charged with attempted murder after a shooting police say took place on Bayview Ave shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday. The…

31st Annual Crab Fest

Our Lady of the Gulf Coast Crab Festival was a hit over the weekend in Bay St. Louis with carnival rides, live music, plenty of food, crafts and merchandise booths. There were more than enough good times to go around…

Celebrating the 4th of July

The beaches have been packed for the 4th July holiday. The sun was out in full force Sunday. It may have been very hot, but that didn't stop people from getting out enjoying the long weekend. With summer in the…

Getting Ready To Light Up The Sky

As we celebrate America's 240-th birthday, the sky will light up in spectacular colors with 4th of July fireworks. While there are several shows planned from Gulfport to Pascagoula, some South Mississippians are taking the Independence Day celebration into their…

Police Increase Check Points

News 25’s Laurene Callander tells us about "police check points" to ensure safety along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Ron Swoboda Visits Biloxi

Former Major League Baseball player and member of the “Miracle Mets” team Ron Swoboda stopped in Biloxi today. Swoboda was the guest speaker at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art’s “Our Love Affair with Baseball” all-star luncheon. Best known for a…

First Friday Celebration in Downtown Biloxi

The arts are alive and well in downtown Biloxi tonight. In the spirit of summer, Main Street officials threw a First Friday Celebration to honor local art, music, and shopping. Revelers lining the streets can have their faces painted, their…

Dog Rescued by DMR After Jumping off Bridge

Man’s best friend is lucky to be alive after jumping off the I-110 Bridge today in Biloxi, falling over 60 feet to the water. Just after noon, Biloxi Police and Biloxi Fire Department, along with DMR, worked to rescue a…

Mississippi Deep Sea Rodeo Hits Gulf Waters

Early this morning, dozens of Gulf Coast fishermen hit the waters looking to reel in the top catch. The 69th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kicked off this morning in Gulfport. Anglers from Louisiana, Alabama and Florida compete in…

Dangers of Fireworks

Bottle rockets and sparklers light up the faces of Fourth of July spectators, but AMR wants you to know the dangers of these fireworks. According to the United States Fire Administration, 11,000 people are injured from fireworks each year. These…

Lack of Law Enforcement Legislation

While many laws will go into effect today, it is the ones not going into law that are on the mind of one Mississippi leader. Many pieces of legislation made their way through both chambers to eventually pass, but Mississippi…

Man Recovering from Vibrio

Dick Empson continues to battle a case of the flesh eating bacteria vibrio, which put him in critical condition on Wednesday. Empson lost his leg to the bacteria. As of yesterday, he has been removed from the ventilator. He became…

BP Money Arrives in Mississippi

The first installment of BP money is finally here in the state. Mississippi is receiving $150 million from the oil giant responsible for the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill that wreaked havoc on coastal waters. $46 million of that money…

Federal Judge Strikes Down HB 1523

Businesses in Mississippi won’t be able to refuse services to certain individuals based on their religious beliefs under House Bill 1523, at least for now. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves struck down the controversial state law Thursday night, just hours…

Arrest Made in Shooting at Gulf Mist Apartments

On July 1, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 25 year old Michael Phillip Peden, of Gulfport, on the charge of 1st Degree Murder. The arrest was the result of an investigation into a shooting reported at approximately 3:35 a.m.…

Fireworks Free Zone

Just a reminder to all those who plan on either enjoying or shooting fireworks in Biloxi, the area between the Small Craft Harbor and Oak Street in Biloxi will be a fireworks free zone for July 4th. Signs will notify…

Fourth of July Festivities

Monday, the Fourth of July, there will be plenty of free firework shows to catch around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fireworks will be shot from Deer Island at 9 p.m. on Monday. Best place to catch them will be near…