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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…

House Bill On Firearms

The Mississippi house voted Monday the ability to defy presidential orders regarding firearms in a 75 to 46 vote. The house bill says it gives the state the right to defy orders from any president on gun control but democrat…

Resident Sues Gov. Bryant Over Flag

It's a case that's grabbing national attention; Mississippi news now reports a Mississippi man is suing Governor Phil Bryant over the state flag. Carlos Moore, a Mississippi attorney, has filed a federal lawsuit naming Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant that seeks…

John Kasich In Mississippi Today

John Kasich will spend this Super Tuesday in Mississippi. He will be at the Central Mississippi Republicans Gala Dinner in Jackson tonight. Trent Lott is one of Kasich’s biggest supporters in the state. After today, Kasich heads to Michigan to…

Race For The White House

Super Tuesday is here. With so many delegates to be won or lost during the voting process today Super Tuesday can reveal which candidates have the best chance at winning their party's nomination for president. Republican Candidate Ted Cruz Needs…

Road Closure 3/01/2016

Beginning this morning, division street at Caillavet Street is closed to both east and westbound lanes. City contractors are making emergency sewer repairs at this site. This intersection will be closed until Friday.

Pascagoula city leaders discuss county's recent utility rate hike

The newly raised utility rates in Jackson County are causing concerns for people who live in Pascagoula. The city council held a special meeting to discuss the increases. Over the past three years, the Jackson County Utility Authority has steadily increased…

The man who died in a Biloxi car wreck has been identified

One person is dead, and another is critically injured after a car accident in Biloxi. The fatal wreck happened just after 1:30 this afternoon. According to officials, two vehicles collided on Pass Road near Rich Avenue. Two of the car…

Former Deputy Charged with Embezzlement

A former Jackson County sheriff's deputy has been arrested and charged with embezzling about $10-thousand worth of equipment purchased by the sheriff's office -- with a federal grant. Authorities say 55-year-old Alexander Kieper Jr. of Biloxi sold two spotting scopes,…

Attempted kidnapping story changes

Biloxi police say a boy who reported someone tried to kidnap him on the way to school this morning wasn’t telling the whole truth. Police confirmed the 9 year old changed his story after reporting he escaped a potential kidnapper…

St. Joseph Hospice Open House

News 25's Katarina Luketich talks to Mark Crowson about the St. Joseph Hospice New Location in Gulfport. March 4, 2016 4-9 P.M.     [mappress mapid="2375"]    

Boy Lied About Biloxi Attempted Kidnapping

On Monday, February 29, 2016, at approximately 0803 hours, the Biloxi Police Department responded to Popps Ferry Elementary School in reference to an attempted kidnapping complaint reported by a 9 year old student.  Upon Officer’s arrival, the juvenile reported that…