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Boat Slip Fees up for Discussion

If you rent slips for your boat at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor or Point Cadet Marina, you could be seeing an increase with your rates. The rate of $6 per foot will remain the same but the proposed fee will…

Sarah Bailey Thomas Gym Dedication

She blazed the trail for women like her. Now, the City of Pascagoula is ready to honor Sarah Thomas. On Thursday, March 3rd, the City of Pascagoula will host a dedication ceremony for the Sarah Bailey Thomas Gym. The event…

Biloxi-Ocean Springs Realtors Awards

Hundreds of realtors from across the Coast celebrated both team and individual victories at the Golden Nugget this evening. Members of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Board of Realtors celebrated recent achievements and accomplishments during the annual Million Dollar Club Awards Gala.…

Charged in Death of Infant

Four people are behind bars, charged in the death of a 10-month-old baby in Forrest County. The mother of the child, 22-year-old Kaily Csaszar, her boyfriend, 28-year-old Ryan Dykes, were arrested today, along with the child’s grandparents, Kelly and Michelle Csaszar.…

Reports of Shots Fired in Gautier

Breaking News out of Jackson County, we are hearing reports from locals in the Gautier area just off of Hastings Road that shots have been fired in the area. News 25 spoke with Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell. He says…

Harrison County District 2 Community Meeting

Residents from all across Harrison County showed up to the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport to voice any and all concerns within the community. Harrison County Supervisor Angel Kibler-Middleton hosted a town hall meeting this afternoon as a way to…

Manhunt Leads to Arrest

Another man is behind bars tonight after a manhunt in the woods just off of Highway 53 in Harrison County. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 25-year-old Ricky Castaglia of Gulfport is charged with burglary of a vehicle. The…

Boat Slip Fees Up For Discussion

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Boat Slip Fees possible changes coming to the Gulf Coast and will be discussed tonight.

Holding Businesses Accountable

Cities across the Coast welcome development and new businesses in with open arms, especially after Hurricane Katrina destroyed many businesses. When a new business wants to get its start in Biloxi, the city has a program to allow tax exemptions…

Professional Eater Challenges News 25’s Bryan Kennedy

Get ready to dig in. The Silver Slipper Casino Hotel is hosting the inaugural Meat Pie Eating Contest this Saturday. What better way to prepare than to challenge News 25’s very own Bryan Kennedy? Professional eater Adrian Morgan went head-to-head…

Region VI Science and Engineering Fair

Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than five minutes? Well, there’s a machine that’s built to do just that. It was built by a local student here on the Coast. It’s just one of the…

Road Closure for Sewer Repairs

Construction crews are out on Division Street starting their three day project on emergency sewer repairs in Biloxi. Contractors have to dig at least 15 feet below the ground at the southwest corner of the Division and Caillavet intersection in…

Proposal to use BP Funds to Improve State Roads

A proposal advancing at the capitol would use part of Mississippi’s oil spill settlement money to help pay for transportation improvements statewide. The plan came from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jeff Smith, a Columbus Republican. Gulf Coast representatives…

Interview with Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich

There are many other hot topic issues on the agenda in Biloxi for tonight’s City Council meeting. News 25’s Shelby Myers is live at City Hall to preview a few of them.

Baseball Returns to the Coast

Baseball is finally back at MGM Park but it won’t be the Biloxi Shuckers hitting the diamond. Southwestern Athletic Conference rivals Jackson State and Southern University will be the first teams to take the field tonight. This matchup is only…

Harrison County Precinct Changes

One week from today, Mississippians will head to the polls for the state primaries. County leaders want to make sure you know your polling place. This year, two Harrison County District 1 precincts will change to another location. Those in the…

Voters Cast Ballots for Super Tuesday

Voters in 12 states are heading to the polls on Super Tuesday. People started bright and early to vote for their favorite candidate. Ten states are holding primaries. Colorado and Minnesota are holding caucuses. Both Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump…

Alleged Shooter Makes Initial Appearance

The man accused of killing one and severely injuring another in Gulfport over the weekend is set to be released from the Harrison County Jail today. Twenty-one year-old Shaquil Sands is being charged with murder and aggravated assault. Since his…

Meat Pie Eating Contest At WXXV

Get ready to dig in. The silver slipper is hosting the inaugural meat pie eating contest this coming Saturday. What better way to prepare than to challenge news 25's very own Bryan Kennedy. Today professional eater Adrian Morgan went head…

Harrison County Republican Women

The GOP race to secure the republican nomination for president has maintained momentum with Super Tuesday upon us and Mississippians heading to the polls next week. Yesterday the Harrison County republican women got together Discussing politics the candidates and their…