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Hurley Man Dead After One-Car Crash

A Hurley man is dead after a Friday night car crash in Jackson County. Authorities say 37 year old Billy Paul Ingle died after hitting a tree when his truck veered off the side of Mississippi 613. He was the…

87th Annual Blessing Of The Fleet

Residents and fisherman from all along the coast participated in one of Biloxi’s most beloved traditions, in preparation for this year's shrimping season. "The blessing of the fleet" has evolved into a symbol of good luck for the fishing industry…

Armed Robbery Leads To High Speed Chase

Three teenagers were arrested after an attempt to elude police officers following an armed robbery leading to a car crash. Police say a call reported an armed robbery in the area of Division Street and Lameuse Street shortly before 11:30…

Man Charged With Murder Arrested

A Gulfport man is behind bars for murder, assault and armed robbery. Police arrested 23 year old Robert Hart linking him with an April shooting which left one person dead and two people injured near Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard…

Show Prepares People For Hurricanes

Hurricane season is here and just in case a natural disaster rolls in it doesn't hurt to be ready. The home garden and hurricane preparedness show went on this weekend at Edge-Water Mall in Biloxi educating the public about what…

Tropical Storm Colin

The Southeast is preparing for wet weather today. The National Weather Service expects tropical storm Colin to make landfall in Florida sometime today or tomorrow. They say heavy rain and high surf are the main threats there with as much…

Local Church Helping Homeless Vets

One local church is doing everything it can to help less fortunate veterans and now they need your help. For the second year, First Missionary Baptist Church Handsboro will be hosting their Veterans Stand Down. Next Saturday, from 5 until…

Keesler’s 75th Anniversary

Today marks the historic 75th anniversary of Keesler Air Force Base here on the Gulf Coast. This evening at the Biloxi Visitors Center, community leaders and members of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base gathered for the…

Blessing of the Fleet Kicks Off

Seafood lovers unite as a Coast tradition gets underway. The Fais Do-Do festival kicks off tomorrow at 10 a.m. Set up began today at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Live entertainment will take over the stage, now set underneath the…

Annual Pelican Cluster Dog Show in Biloxi

June’s beginning to bring in those dog-days of summer, especially this weekend at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The Pelican Cluster Dog Show continues in day two of the annual all-breed dog show. If you had the chance to…

Mississippi Ranks High in Early Learning Quality

Mississippi’s early learning collaboratives have been rated among the top five in the nation for quality standards. Public pre-k began in 2013 when the legislature passed the early learning collaborative act, providing free pre-kindergarten to local communities throughout Mississippi. While…

National Donut Day

Today is the perfect day to satisfy your sweet tooth. Breakfast spots around the country are celebrating National Donut Day. Dunkin Donuts offered free donuts with a purchase of any beverage. Last year, the Biloxi location gave about 300 free…

Keeping Your Dog Safe in the Heat

When you’re making plans for this summer, the four-legged member of your family may be involved. Vets want to remind everyone it’s not just humans that get overheated in the dog days of summer. Vets are starting to see an…

Our Love Affair with Baseball Luncheon

It’s not everyday Biloxi gets a chance to celebrate a former Major League Baseball star’s birthday right here in his hometown. Guests filled the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” luncheon series. This week’s baseball…

Annual Defense Bill is over $600 Billion

Hundreds of billions of dollars could be headed to help our military. Senator Roger Wicker is leading the charge. This year’s National Defense Authorization Act is slowly but surely making its way through the Senate. The bill would allocate just…

NCAA Baseball Tournament Begins Today

The NCAA Baseball Tournament started today. Southern Miss crushed South Alabama today 14-2. USM will take the field again Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Tallahassee. Mississippi State was in action today as well. State defeated SE Missouri 9 to 5…

Security Cameras Installed on Ocean Springs Bridge

Walkers and runners who frequent the Biloxi Bay Bridge will now have a little more peace of mind. Security cameras have officially been installed on the Ocean Springs side of the bridge. The installation of the cameras comes after a…

House Fire in Gulfport

A fire in Gulfport ripped through a vacant home tonight leaving a family in disbelief. According to Battalion Chief Greg Griffin, a neighbor called when he saw smoke and flames billowing from the house on Eastside Avenue. Battalion Chief Griffin…

Biloxi Apartment Complex Embezzlement Arrest

On June 3, 2016 the Biloxi Police Department arrested 53 year old Debra Jean Stracener on a charge of felony embezzlement. The arrest stems from an investigation into the theft of money from her employer, an apartment complex company located…

Fire in Gulfport

A Gulfport Resident watches a house burn down. News 25 will have a live report at 5:30 p.m. on NBC.

National Donut Day

News 25 Laurene Callander interviews Chris Cook and the Gurtner Family about National Donut Day.      

Happy Birthday! Charlene McQueen

Here on News 25 we want to wish Charlene McQueen a very happy birthday! She is one of the people here that makes the magic happen every morning here at News 25 and we appreciate all of her work.