Setting off fireworks: is it legal?
Do you have plans to set off fireworks tomorrow for New Year’s Eve? If so, you might want to listen up. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini tells us where you can and cannot set off fireworks legally. This New Year’s Eve,…
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Woman arrested, charged with burglary
Sixty-three year-old Marilyn Coleman is facing burglary charges for breaking into a home and assaulting the owner while inside. According the Biloxi police, the arrest stemmed from an investigation into a burglary that happened on Lorraine Road. Coleman was arrested…
Kwanzaa Celebration tonight in Gulfport
It’s a tradition that’s been held each year in South Mississippi for nearly three decades. You’re invited to the 27th annual Kwanzaa Celebration tonight at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport. The celebration is put on by the Gulf…
Kids Pottery Wheel at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
Kids on the Coast learned how to make some unique clay creations on Saturday. The monthly kids pottery wheel at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is a way for kids ages seven and up to learn more about the art…
Barreling into the New Year at the Harrison County Fairgrounds
Equestrian enthusiasts celebrated the upcoming New Year in style with some friendly competition this weekend. CBR Productions’ inaugural ‘Barreling into the New Year’ event brought barrel racing back to Harrison County. Over 200 horses and racers from across the Gulf…
New Year’s Pet Safety
While the upcoming New Year’s Holiday is a time for celebration, it can also be a scary time for your pet. The Humane Society of South Mississippi says to make sure all pets are secured either inside or in a…
Firework sales on the Coast
For those of you ready to light up the sky in style on New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of firework choices for you here on the Coast. Virginia Anderson with the ‘Snap, Crackle, Pop’ Fireworks Tent in Biloxi says…
Winning scratch-off at Scarlet Pearl
The Scarlet Pearl Casino and a Mobile man are celebrating a big win after a scratch-off lottery ticket parlays into a big payout. William C. from Mobile, Alabama recently won $20,000 off a $2 Mississippi Lottery 777’s scratch-off ticket. The…
Traffic Alert: Road closure on 31st Street due to water main issue
GULFPORT, Miss. — The east and west bound lanes on 31st Street between Hewes Avenue and A Avenue will be closed to thru traffic in order to repair a water main. According to an official statement from the City of…
New Year's Fitness Resolutions: Grant Chighizola reports
The start of a new year means new goals and new resolutions to try. News 25's Grant Chighizola stopped by Planet Fitness in Gulfport this morning to get some tips on New Year's fitness resolutions, including popular exercises for people…
Mississippi Secretary of State to visit Coast today on Bonnet Carre Spillway
Current Secretary of State, and incoming Lieutenant Governor, Delbert Hosemann is scheduled to be in South Mississippi later today. A press conference has been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today where Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is scheduled to announce actions…
3 people die from overdose in Picayune, believed to be caused by heroin laced with fentanyl
By Associated Press PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi coroner says three people in a single county died of drug overdoses last weekend. Pearl River County Coroner Derek Turnage said all three deaths are believed to be from the use…
Scarlet Pearl prepares for big weekend in football
All eyes will be on the Peach Bowl tomorrow as the undefeated LSU Tigers are just one win away from a national championship appearance. As the Tigers gear up for a matchup against Oklahoma on Saturday, local sportsbooks are also…
Twenty-seven MS teachers headed back to school
Twenty-seven Mississippi teachers are going back to school to learn how to effectively instruct children with autism and other developmental disorders. This is thanks to a scholarship provided by the Hosemann Family Autism Foundation. The teachers will be heading to…
New Year’s Resolution Shopping
Post-Christmas shopping is now in full swing and that means some shoppers have fitness in mind. Academy Sports and Outdoors in D’Iberville typically sees an increase in shoppers this time of year with the goal of a healthy New Year.…
New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at Margaritaville
Also in Biloxi there’s a family friendly party with live entertainment. You don’t have to wait until midnight to bring in the New Year with a ‘pop.’ Margaritaville Resort is hosting three exciting balloon drops in the family entertainment center.…
Bringing back the Roarin’ 20s at the White House Hotel
Now to an event that only comes around once in a century. We will be ringing in the new Roaring 20s this New Year’s Eve. You can bring in the New Year Jay Gatsby style at the White House Hotel…
2020 New Year’s Eve Oyster Ball Drop
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the Oyster Ball. For the past four years, this event has been the perfect way to usher in a fresh start to the New Year. The festivities are…
New Year’s Eve Events around the Coast
The New Year is right around the corner and the Gulf Coast is celebrating with fun events! The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the Oyster Ball. For the past four years, this event has…
MS ranked most dangerous state for drivers during NYE
Five years of fatal collision data is revealing a dim reality for Mississippi drivers. Mississippi is ranked number one as the most dangerous state to drive in for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. During the study, the group…
Arrested for shooting into an occupied dwelling
A man is under arrest in Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. Twenty-four year-old Tony Buchanan was arrested as the result of an investigation. According to Biloxi police, the incident occurred on October 30th in which Buchanan allegedly shot…
Holiday Blood Drive in Gulfport
An event taking place in Gulfport is a way for people to give back by giving the gift of blood. The Blood Center’s Bloodmobile is set up at Rouses in Gulfport today for a holiday blood drive. All blood types…
Retail Rush: South Mississippi Businesses on Post-Holiday Shopping Season
Have those receipts ready? Local retailers busy with the post-holiday rush. News 25’s Grant Chighizola captures some of the post-holiday retail rush at Academy Outdoors and Sports in D’Iberville in live reports Friday morning.
What's Next for Biloxi? Tune in to Mayoral Monday with Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich Monday for City's Latest News
Want to get the latest updates on the city of Biloxi, and what's on the horizon for 2020?Then, be sure to tune into News 25 Today on Monday, as we put these questions to Biloxi Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich, who…