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Two Charged in St. Andrews Homicide

New developments this afternoon about the homicide investigation in which the body of a man was found on a dirt road in the St. Andrews community of Jackson County Tuesday morning. Two have been charged with capital murder: Rita Johnston…

Jazz And Blues Festival

Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Steve Miller about the Jazz and Blues Festival.         [mappress mapid="2562"]

Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Vincent Creel about the Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt.       [mappress mapid="2561"]

Shuckers Announce Enhanced Fan Safety Measures at MGM Park

The Biloxi Shuckers, in accordance with recommendations issued by Major League Baseball, are extending the protective netting behind home plate to cover the seating area behind both dugouts at MGM Park for the 2016 season. Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert…

Amtrak Meeting Scheduled Today

Happening today a meeting at Biloxi City Hall to further discuss the possibility of restoring Amtrak service through South Mississippi. After a ten year hiatus South Mississippi leaders are on board for bringing the service back and plan on doing…

FunTime USA Hits a Roadblock

FunTime USA owners and supporters filled Gulfport City Hall today wearing t-shirts that read “Gulfport City Council: Vote Yes.” They were hoping city leaders would decide to re-zone the current property that FunTime USA owners plan to rebuild on. Just…

New Mugshots Preparing for Customers

One of Gulfport’s newest restaurants is putting the finishing touches on their new bar and grill. In one week, Mugshots will open its new location off of Old Highway 49 across the street from Sam’s Club. Mugshots hopes to build…

Dr. Seuss Family Night at Quarles Elementary

Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach have decked the hallways with Dr. Seuss illustrations to celebrate the joy of reading. Parents and community members joined in on the fun tonight during the school’s very first Dr. Seuss themed…

Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council Gives Back to the Community

A group of Gulfport high schoolers are spending their Spring Break giving back to the community. The Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council is in its inaugural year and they’re wasting no time helping others out this spring. They have adopted the…

FunTime USA Hits a Roadblock

FunTime USA’s return to the Coast this June could be put on hold if some residents have anything to do with it. The amusement park would need a zoning change to be able to rebuild. One Gulfport City councilman says…

Homicide-Related Vehicle Found

The vehicle linked with the early morning Jackson County homicide crashed into a Biloxi home and caught fire. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details. Earlier today, the Biloxi Police Department received word from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office about…

Governor Bryant’s Statement on Brussels

Governor Phil Bryant released this statement earlier this morning: “I ask all Mississippians to join Deborah and me in praying for Belgium. We must be ever vigilant here in our own country and state to protect our people. Remember, if…

D’Iberville Receives Plans for New Dealership

The City of D’Iberville has received the plans for the two new dealerships on their way to the property that was originally going to be the site of the new aquarium. Developers are taking construction bids from multiple contractors for…

27th Annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show

This is the 27th year for the Jackson County Industrial Trade Show. It’s a one day networking hub for both local and big businesses on the Coast. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has the details. The grounds of the Jackson County Industrial…

Biloxi Paving Update

Biloxi continues to pave the way to smoother roads on Division Street as 450 tons of temporary asphalt is spread throught the area. Traffic was pushed to one lane of Division Street near Caillavet so the asphalt, which was laid on…

Dr. Seuss Family Fun Night at Quarles Elementary

Students at Quarles Elementary School have decked the hallways with Dr. Seuss illustrations to celebrate the joy of reading. Parents and community members are joining in on the fun tonight during the school’s very first Family Dr. Seuss Literacy Night.…

Homicide Investigation Ongoing in Jackson County

A body was discovered by a Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy in the St. Andrew’s area early this morning. A homicide investigation is underway. Officer Chuck Fowler found the body on a dirt street off Cook Road just before 9 a.m. Jackson County…

Two Removed from Car Using Jaws of Life in Gulfport

The Jaws of Life were used Monday morning to remove two people from their car after an accident on Cowan-Lorraine Road. Around 8:30, two cars collided at the intersection of Cowan-Lorraine and Taylor Road. The Gulfport Fire Department extracted two people…