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Krystal Gonzalez Trial

Today was day one for the arson trial for a woman accused of setting fire to a D’iberville apartment complex. Krystal Gonzalez is charged with first-degree arson for a fire that destroyed 20 units at Arbor View Apartments, displacing 40…

Flooding in Hancock County

Highway 604 in Hancock County is closed and residents are bracing for continued flooding as Pearl River is on the rise. News 25’s Shelby Myers toured Pearlington roads today and has the story. Many Pearlington residents living just off Pearl…

Krystal Gonzalez Trial

The arson trial for a woman accused of setting fire to a D’iberville apartment complex is currently in session. Jury for the case was selected this morning for Krystal Gonzalez’s trail in Biloxi. The trial is still ongoing with prosecutors…

Job Creation Bill

Legislation to bolster Mississippi’s workforce is on the way to Governor Phil Bryant’s desk. The House passed a Senate bill today. The bill creates the Mississippi Works Fund to provide highly focused workforce training for new and existing businesses. This…

Military Leaders Come Together

Military leaders across the Coast stood together to update the community about their bases at the annual Coast Centurion Association Meeting. Representatives from Keesler Air Force Base as well as the Reserve Command, the Seabee Base and Air National Guard…

Sixth Annual Coast 200 Dinner

The IP Casino has now donated a total of $1.5 million to the Bacot McCarty Foundation. The Bacot-McCarty Foundation raises money for education and youth art programs all along the Coast. Members celebrated another strong year of fundraising and philanthropy…

Papa John’s Fundraiser for DEA Officer

Today you can order a pizza and not feel bad about the calories because your purchase is going to a good cause. Twenty percent of total sales from Papa John’s locations throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be donated to…

City of Biloxi Settles with ACLU

The City of Biloxi and the American Civil Liberties Union have settled a lawsuit claiming the city was operating a “debtor’s prison” to the amount of $75,000 and a few operational changes. Biloxi has agreed to adopt sweeping reforms to…

Potential Boat Slip Rate Increase for Biloxi

The City of Biloxi is still in discussion about potentially raising the boat slip rates at the Small Craft Harbor and Point Cadet Marina. Local boat owners are up in arms over the potential rate increase. They voiced their opinions…

Krystal Gonzalez Trial

Court is adjourned for the day in the Krystal Gonzalez case. News 25’s Kendra Turley has more.

Blue Crab Restoration Program

The Department of Marine Resources is asking for fishermen’s help to remove neglected crab traps from the Coast. Hopeful participants attended an initial sign up meeting with the DMR earlier this morning. Officials will be shelling out disaster funds from…

Possible Gas Hike For Road Repairs

Today the State Senate Transportation Committee will consider whether to increase Mississippi’s gasoline tax and put additional registration fees on vehicles to help pay for highway and bridge repairs. The proposed bill would generate about $441 million dollars a year…

Federal Court Deadlines Set In Flag Case

A federal judge is ordering attorneys to file arguments over whether courts have authority to decide if Mississippi should remove the Confederate Battle Emblem from the state flag. A March 21 deadline has been set for briefs by Attorney General…

Pearlington, Mississippi

Mississippi and Louisiana officials say flooding on the Pearl River may come a day later than expected. Hancock County emergency management says flooding on the river that forms the southern end of the state line may not come until late…

Krystal Gonzalez Trail Today

The arson trial for a woman accused of setting fire to a D’Iberville apartment complex is set to start today. Jury selection is set for this morning with Krystal Gonzalez’s trial expected to begin after at the Harrison County Courthouse…

Free Cone Day

Dairy Queen is kicking off the spring season five days early with its annual "Free Cone Day" today. Customers at participating locations can stop by and get a free small vanilla soft-serve cone during normal business hours. In exchange for…

Beauvoir Easter Egg Hunt

Bryan Kennedy interviews Kitsaa Stevens about the Beauvoir Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 19th at 11 am - 1 pm, $10 per car. Ages 0-6 11:15 am -11:30 am All Ages 11:15 am

Fundraiser For DEA Officer

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jourdan Hartshorn about the Fundraiser For DEA Officer with in the Gulfport area.

NCAA Tournament Begins Tuesday

It’s that time of the year again for college basketball fans, March Madness tips off tomorrow. The NCAA Tournament runs from Tuesday until April 4th. Sixty-eight teams will compete to be named national champions. This year, the American Gaming Association…

Pastors and Police Tackling Crime

It's only three months into the new year and violent crimes are already affecting Gulf Coast communities in a devastating way. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at what local pastors and police officers are doing to help solve…

Hibernia Marching Society Parade Rolled on Saturday

It didn’t rain on the Hibernia Marching Society’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Biloxi this weekend. More than a thousand revelers lined the streets of downtown Biloxi Saturday afternoon, all hoping to get some fancy throws or even a…