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Arraignment in Waffle House Shooting Set for Monday

The former Biloxi firefighter accused in the shooting death of a Waffle House waitress has his arraignment set for Monday. A grand jury indicted 45-year-old Johnny Mount for first degree murder for the November 27th killing of Julie Brightwell. Fifty-two…

Biloxi Court Seeks to Resolve Outstanding Cases

As many as 500 people can expect a letter from the City of Biloxi informing them to appear in court. Biloxi Municipal Court is resetting cases where defendants owe fines or fees dating back to March 2014. Any existing arrest…

Biloxi Beach Exotic Car Fest

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Rob Stinson about the Biloxi Beach Exotic Car Fest. This Saturday, June 11th 11 am to 4 pm at Baja Beach Biloxi.

Department of Justice Starts New Division in South Mississippi

The head of the U.S. justice department’s civil rights division says there’s more work to be done to guarantee the rights of citizens both in Mississippi and nationwide. The head of the division, Vanita Gupta, spoke at a conference in…

Layoffs Expected at Health Department

Layoffs are expected at the Mississippi State Department of Health in the coming weeks due to a tight budget during the year that starts July 1st. The director of the department, Dr. Mary Currier, is not yet sure how many…

2016 Billfish Classic: Sponsor Appreciation Block Party

While dozens of fishermen were out casting their reels, sponsors for the 2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic hit the streets of Ocean Springs for the annual block party and pub crawl. Over 30 sponsors donated toward this year’s 2016 Billfish…

Youth Volunteers on the Coast

The excitement of summer break is just beginning but instead of traditional summer break activities, one group of kids from Nashville, Tennessee decided to start theirs off by lending a helping hand here in South Mississippi. One hundred and thirty…

Taste, Rattle and Roll

Taste, Rattle and Roll is a new fundraiser that showcases the best dishes that restaurants in Gulfport have to offer.

Community Remembers Stanton Saunders

Family and friends of Gulfport shooting victims Stanton Saunders spent the afternoon reminiscing and consoling his mother. Saunders’ mother, Vanessa Smith, tells News 25 the amount of support she’s received since the incident has helped ease the pain of losing…

Court Seeks To Resolve Outstanding Cases

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about outstanding court cases that Biloxi's Municipal Court is resetting where defendant owe fines or fees dating back to March 2014.

Taste, Rattle and Roll

Gumbo, oysters, chocolate mousse: those are just a few of the delicious cuisines on the menu tonight at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Taste, Rattle and Roll fundraiser. From 6 to 9 in the beach tower at Island View Casino,…

Summer Fair Kicks off at the Coast Coliseum

A 30 year tradition is back and better than ever right here on the Gulf Coast. The South Mississippi Summer Fair kicked off tonight at the Coast Coliseum. You have your favorites including rides, music, games and snacks. Kids can…

20th Annual Billfish Classic Boat Parade

Eighty-one boats of all shapes and sizes paraded through the channel in Biloxi for the 20th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. Hundreds of anglers headed 100 miles out to the Gulf where they’ll spend today and tomorrow fishing for…

Ryan's "Cooler Thursday" Forecast

Upper level cloud cover kept much of the Sun's rays from doing too much damage to our temperatures today, leading to a slightly cooler/drier Thursday. The clouds moved in during the afternoon and will stick around through the evening, making…

Biloxi Businesses Celebrate Permanent Pavement on Oak Street

Clear skies and paved roads welcomed two ribbon cuttings in east Biloxi today, celebrating the recent permanent paving on Oak Street. The Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cuttings, one at the Biloxi Lugger restaurant on Eighth Street…

Taste, Rattle and Roll Fundraiser

Gumbo, oysters, chocolate mousse: those are just a few of the delicious cuisines you can try tonight at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Taste, Rattle and Roll fundraiser. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at the beach tower at Island View…

Open Position on Recreation Commission in Pascagoula

If you are a Pascagoula resident and have a passion for the city’s park and recreation, then the city has the perfect position for you. A spot has opened up on the City of Pascagoula’s recreation commission. The city is…

Street Sweeping Underway

A common sight for those driving along the Coast includes sand and some debris on the side of the road. Biloxi officials want that to change. Fifteen major roadways will be cleaned monthly. Popps Ferry Road and Pass Road, the…

Senior Awareness Fair

The circus pulled into the Jackson County Civic Center today. Okay, it wasn’t quite the circus, but this morning the “Under the Top” Jackson County Senior Awareness Fair took over the fairgrounds. The circus-themed event featured dozens of seniors visiting…