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Waffle House Shooting Suspect Indictment

The case moves forward for the man suspected of shooting a Waffle House employee to death last November in Biloxi. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, a Harrison County grand jury indicted former Biloxi firefighter, 45-year-old Johnny Mount,…

Former Biloxi Priest Indicted on Abuse

A man who once served as a priest in the Biloxi Catholic Diocese has admitted to abusing his position of trust and acting inappropriately with a minor. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Jose Vazquez Morales in now…

Four Killed in Plane Crash in Tupelo

A plane crash killed four people in Northern Mississippi this morning. A Mississippi coroner says she will use DNA to identify the people killed in a plane crash near Tupelo Regional Airport this morning. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green says…

Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast

They put their lives on the line for us every day and this morning Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers honored local, state, and federal officers from the six coastal counties. Over 400 officers enjoyed hot coffee and breakfast at the I-P…

Fairness Hearing

A fairness hearing on the Singing River health system pension settlement. For Singing River retirees, this is their last chance to avoid the class-action settlement many of them do not want. Before the hearing began, retirees gathered hands, praying for…

Protesters Rally Against House Bill 1523

Protesters who rallied in Bay Saint Louis Sunday say there's no room for hate in our state. Dozens of people with signs against house bill15-23 gather at an intersection in the bay. The group chanted as cars passed by the…

2016 Beach Bar Wars

Familiar faces from the coasts night life scene took time to enjoy some day-time fun at the 2016 Biloxi beach wars. Employees from local bars, restaurants and casinos went head to head in water slide relays, tug of war and…

Man Hit And Killed By Train

A 51 year old Biloxi man is dead after being hit by a train Saturday night. Authorities have identified Calvin Pritchett Biloxi as the man who was hit and killed by the train headed southbound near Caillavet Street. Pritchett was…

Candle Light Vigil For Jessie Bardwell

Although her boyfriend is behind bars for murder, Jessie Bardwell's family holds on to hope she might be found alive. Candles lit up beach park pier in Pascagoula Sunday night as friends and family of Jessie Bardwell held a vigil…

League Of Distinguished Gentleman

"The League Of Distinguished Gentleman" inducted its second class during Sunday night's 2016 spring induction ceremony. 13 students from across the coast completed the orientation process and now join the organization's first group of 15 young men. The league of…

Fairness Hearing

Happening today a fairness hearing on the Singing River Health System Pension Settlement, for singing river retirees. This is their last chance to avoid the class-action settlement many of them do not want. Attorneys for about a third of the…

Summer Sessions

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dr. Karen Lucas about the Summer Sessions at the Tulane Mississippi Coast Campus.

Police Appreciation Service

For a number of years, the church of the redeemer in Biloxi has hosted an appreciation ceremony for law enforcement across the coast. The gathering is the church's way of saying "thank you" to the many men and women who…

Free Dental Care for Kids in Biloxi

Uninsured children in Biloxi without access to a dentist can get free dental care this Sunday at the second annual Kool Smiles Sharing Smiles Free Care Day. Treatments will include dental exams, limited emergency care, extractions, fillings and baby tooth…

Local Tattoo Shop Aims to Help Abused Children

People are going under the needle to benefit a good cause at Gulf Coast Tattoo in Waveland. For 13 hours straight, the tattoo company has been inking people up. All proceeds are going to Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known…

Jolly McCarty Gala at IP Casino

It may be Friday the 13th, but Saturday Night Fever abounds at the IP Casino in Biloxi tonight. The Jolly McCarty Fundraiser kicks off with an auction, food, drinks and disco balls. It’s finally Jolly time, the Bacot-McCarty Foundation’s biggest…

Locally Shot Film makes it Big Time

A film showcasing the beauty of South Mississippi and talent of local actors will be appearing at one of the largest film festivals in the world. The feature film “Happy Log” has been selected for screening at the Cannes Film…

Rick Cleveland Speaks at Baseball Luncheon

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame’s Rick Cleveland says the new baseball exhibit luncheon is something the entire Coast can get excited about. The sports historian was speaking at the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” exhibition speaker series today in Biloxi.…

Ingalls Delivers Ship to Navy

The U.S. Navy now owns Ingalls Shipbuilding’s 10th amphibious transport, the John P. Murtha. Today in Pascagoula, the John P. Murtha LPD 26 was signed off and handed over to the United States Navy. Ingalls has been building this boat…

MS Department of Education on Transgender Bathroom Use

In a statement today, the Mississippi Department of Education says: “A safe and caring school environment is critical to a student’s ability to learn and achieve” and that it “will adhere to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,…

Transgender Bathroom Use at Schools

The Mississippi Department of Education says it will follow new federal guidance on making sure transgender students can use locker rooms and bathrooms that match their gender identity. Republican Governor Phil Bryant and Lt. Governor Tate Reeves are both criticizing…

Tattoos for CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, is a group of volunteers with one mission: to help abused or neglected children have a voice in court. Tonight, people in Waveland are helping out this organization in a pretty unique way: by…

Jolly Fundraiser Kickoff

Saturday Night Fever abounds at the IP Casino in Biloxi tonight. News 25’s Shelby Myers is lucky enough to be at tonight’s Jolly McCarty Fundraiser as it gets underway. She joins us from Biloxi.