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Mark Baker running for attorney general

After the election in November, Mississippi will have a new attorney general for the first time in 16 years. Current Attorney General Jim Hood is running for governor this year. Four candidates are running for attorney general, three are Republicans…

Biloxi’s annual Fallen Officer Ceremony

This morning, the Biloxi Police Department honored their brothers in blue who have been killed in the line of duty. Five flags with five names of fallen officers across them hung over the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center during Biloxi’s annual…

Wiggins Police Station dedication ceremony

It’s an exciting day for the City of Wiggins as the community hosts a dedication ceremony for the Wiggins Police Station. It’s National Police Week and the city is also honoring the memory of fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen. News…

Jury convicts DeAndre Ball of first-degree murder

The family of Trevues Martin feels a sense of justice today after the two day murder trial of DeAndre Ball ended with a guilty verdict. Ball has been convicted of first-degree murder and has been sentenced to life in prison.…

Possible drowning in Wolf River

Authorities were called out to the Bells Ferry Bridge near the Wolf River following reports of a possible drowning. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says they are currently searching for the victim. This is a developing story and we will…

MDWFP celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants you to mark your calendar for National Fishing and Boating Week June 1 - 9, a national celebration of fishing and boating. June 1st and 2nd are designated as “Free…

Arrested on charge of auto burglary

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 54-year-old Dickie Douglas Waltman Jr. of Gulfport on a charge of auto burglary. Waltman’s arrest was the result of an investigation into the reported burglary of an auto that occurred in the 700 block of…

Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiling

The 90th annual Blessing of the Fleet is just a few weeks away and they are celebrating a huge milestone. Biloxi’s Blessing of the Fleet is celebrating 90 years of shrimping heritage on the Coast. This year’s Blessing will happen…

Annual Mississippi Coastal Trauma Symposium

Today, more than 450 first responders from around the state gathered together on the Coast for the 18th annual trauma symposium. This year, the event focused on pediatric trauma. The National Institute of Health recognized Mississippi for having the best…

The Blind Tiger holds fundraiser for Officer McKeithen’s family

To honor the memory of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen the Blind Tiger in Biloxi hosted a fundraiser for the McKeithen family. Donations have been collected at baseball games and other events across the Coast for the Official Robert McKeithen Family…

Stone High band needs your help in the Manilow Music Project

The Stone High School band is competing against other bands from across the country in a competition that is overseen by Barry Manilow and the prize is a $100,000 for new instruments. Right now, duct tape is holding together tubas…

MSU ‘Road Dawgs Tour’

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are making their way through South Mississippi as part of their tenth annual ‘Road Dawgs Tour.’ Today they stop in Biloxi at the Golden Nugget Casino. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more.

Bill Waller campaigning on the Coast

Mississippi’s gubernatorial race is heating up and many candidates are making their way down to the Gulf Coast. Today, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. spent some time on the Coast at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport.…

Officer McKeithen fundraiser at the Blind Tiger

To honor the memory of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen, the Blind Tiger in Biloxi is hosting a fundraiser for the McKeithen family. Donations have been collected at baseball games and other events across the Coast for the official Robert McKeithen…

Short Term Rental Update

The hot topic of short term rentals still remains in the City of Biloxi and now some changes were made regarding the issue. The Biloxi City Council added NB, or neighborhood business, zoning districts for conditional use. Also in the…

Runaway Juvenile: Kaitlyn Virgil

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a runaway juvenile by the name of Kaitlyn Virgil. Kaitlyn was reported as a runaway by her mother on May 14th, 2019 at around 6 p.m. and has not been…

Sixth arrest made in Officer McKeithen's death

Wanya Toquest Atkinson, 20 years old, of Oceans Springs was arrested today and charged with Accessory After the Fact to Capital Murder. The arrest stemmed from the ongoing investigation into the Murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The Gulfport…

Support of naming building after Officer McKeithen

On Monday, fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen was laid to rest and now the community is searching for a way to honor and commemorate the slain hero. Citizens have voiced their opinions via social media about the possibility of…

MSU ‘Road Dawgs Tour’ visiting Biloxi

Some Bulldogs will be hot on the trail today and their destination is Biloxi. It’s Mississippi State’s annual ‘Road Dawgs Tour.’ This is the tenth year in a row Biloxi has been chosen to host this event, making it the…

Stone County band needs your help!

One South Mississippi High School band has the chance of a lifetime, but they need your help to make it happen. The Stone County High School band is part of the Manilow Music Project. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.…

Vancleave High School commencement ceremony

‘Always remember your worth’ those are words that echoed throughout the Mississippi Coast Coliseum tonight as Vancleave High School seniors were eager for their diplomas. Tonight, 165 Bulldogs walked across the stage to receive their ticket out of high school.…