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Businesses could get federal aid from toxic algae

Businesses along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast might be able to get federal aid if they’ve suffered economic losses due to toxic blue-green bacteria in the water. At least five businesses from each affected county have to show they’ve suffered substantial economic…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge back open

According to the City of Biloxi, the Popp’s Ferry Bridge experienced an electrical shortage caused by the rain in the area yesterday. The electrical shortage affected a switch that dealt with the closing of the bridge and is currently being…

Popps Ferry Bridge Back Open After Temporary Closing

The Popps Ferry Bridge in Biloxi is back open and traffic is flowing smoothly after being shut down for a little more than an hour Wednesday morning, from sometime after 5 a.m. to just before 8 a.m. The bridge was…

Family of Toussaint Diamon Sims speaks out

The Sims family says that many people still don’t know the man behind the headlines. Toussaint Sims, who friends and family referred to as ‘Diamon,’ was 27-years-old when he was killed on Thursday in Moss Point. The details surrounding his…

Local woman receives kidney donation from stranger

An update to a story News 25 first brought you earlier this year about a local woman who was in desperate need of a new kidney. She advertised she needed a donor on the back of her car and on…

Attorney withdraws from Sims’ case

Today, Attorney Carlos Moore visited with the Jackson County District Attorney. Moore is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, who was shot last Thursday by a Moss Point police officer. In a shocking development, family attorney of Toussaint Diamon…

Attempted to pass counterfeit bill

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify subject(s) who allegedly attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 dollar bill in the 1900 block of Pass Road. The white male and white female subjects attempted to pass…

Robert Foster Endorses Bill Waller for Governor

Today, Republican candidate for Governor, Bill Waller Jr. was endorsed by former Republican gubernatorial candidate, State Representative Robert Foster. Foster ran in the August 6 Republican primary, and the race is now in a runoff election set for August 27.…

Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: know the signs

With today’s heat index already topping 115 in some locations, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are a big concern. It is important to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take breaks from the sun if you work outside. Make sure…

Hurricane Camille events this weekend

Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Coast on August 17th 50 years ago, devastating those here in South Mississippi. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will host a variety of events over the weekend to remember the Category 5 hurricane.…

Morning head-on collision on Highway 53

A head-on collision had all lanes of Highway 53 closed this morning in Harrison County. According to Cal Robertson with Mississippi Highway Patrol, the accident happened a little after 7:30 this morning just west of Canal Road in the Lyman…

Bomb threat reported at Hancock High School

Hancock County Sheriff's deputies confirmed to News 25 that Hancock High School officials found a bomb threat written on a piece of paper. The investigation is still ongoing. The high school did not have to go on lock down. News…

Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting speaks out

The family of Toussaint Diamon Sims and their attorney Carlos Moore held a press conference at Moss Point City Hall at 4 o’clock this afternoon. In this press conference they expressed concern that they have not seen the body camera…

First day of school for Coast Episcopal School

It’s back to the books for students and teachers at Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach today. The private school has a lot to be excited about this school year with their new ‘makerspace’ where students can use 3D printers,…

‘Clear the Shelters’ at Jackson County Animal Shelter

Year round the Jackson County Animal Shelter does everything they can to find homes for animals in need. Some of the News 25 team will lend a helping hand at the ‘Clear the Shelters’ event.  From 10 a.m. to 5…