The Coast is bracing to bury one of our brothers in blue, Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, a 24-year veteran law enforcement officer who was gunned down in the parking lot of police headquarters last Sunday night. News 25’s Caroline…
Roads continue to close or remain closed after extensive rainfall this weekend. Here's the latest on closures.
Rivers are beginning to rise following extremely high rain totals over the past 24 hours. The main rivers of concern are the Biloxi and Wolf Rivers.
Once the Special Olympics Torch made it to the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, it was met with an energetic crowd. The base is filled with Special Olympic athletes from all over Mississippi. The competitors moved in today and…
In honor of Officer Robert McKeithen, Coast residents can go to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center to pick up a memorial flag. Flags will be available until the services begin on Monday. Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond says he wants the…
To celebrate their new ‘birthday stories’ feature, Facebook selected one bakery in each state to host a free treat giveaway! The Cheeky Monkey Cake Company in Biloxi was chosen at random to host the celebration. A free cupcake was given…
Police officers from across South Mississippi laced up their tennis shoes this morning for a good cause: the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Mississippi. The relay started in Moss Point bright and early and officers passed…
Thirteen years ago, the lives of two Harrison Central High School students were lost in a car accident on Highway 49. Since that day, their father, Brian Pearse, has been turning the devastating loss of his only two children into…
With Mother’s Day this weekend, one local organization is looking to uplift women who are survivors of domestic abuse. The Beautify the Meek organization has been collecting donations to support women and children in domestic violence shelters, drug rehab centers,…
Giving back is always in season and today a very large group of people did just that. More than one hundred people flooded Deer Island on Friday with one shared mission: to pick up the trash. Beau Rivage Floor Supervisor…
Over 11 years ago, Gulfport residents Angela and Chris Shortt’s lives were flipped upside down when their 16-year-old daughter was murdered at their home in Virginia. Although the case is closed and the killer behind bars, the Shortt’s will be…
Athletes will be soaring through time in this year’s Special Olympics Summer Games. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at Keesler Air Force Base with more.
The Trevues Martin murder trial is set to take place on Tuesday, May 14th. In September 2016, Martin was found dead on Monterey Drive in the front seat of his vehicle. Gulfport Police arrested DeAndre Ball after he turned himself…
Darian Atkinson now has an attorney this morning after three court appearances since Wednesday. He is charged with capital murder for the death of Officer Robert McKeithen and could face the death penalty if convicted. Two others charged with accessory…
Journalism is a pretty tough industry by just about anyone's standards, but raising an aspiring journalist is even tougher - most of the time. Often creative, sometimes bullheaded, but always looking for some kind of scoop, it takes a special…
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the case of the Sunday night shooting death of on-duty police officer Robert McKeithen, right outside Biloxi Police Headquarters on Porter Avenue. Andre A. Sullivan was arrested Thursday night and is…
USM film students who have been working all year are getting the chance to show off their best work. Students gathered at Hardy Hall on the Gulf Park Campus for an annual film festival. At the end of the show,…
Tonight, Coast residents got to enjoy just a taste of what Ocean Springs has to offer. Twenty restaurants gave samples of their best food for an evening of fun and relaxation during the 11th annual Taste of Ocean Springs. The…
‘Pomp and Circumstance’ rang through the Coast Coliseum tonight as Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates received their degrees. More than 1,100 students participated in the commencement ceremony and thousands more family and friends there for support. Thirty-six students received…
Sixty years ago, a wade-in took place in Biloxi that played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement. On Tuesday, May 14th, the Biloxi Branch of the NAACP will remember and honor those who fought for change. The first…
As the school year comes to a close, schools around the country are honoring their educators. National Teacher Appreciation Week focuses on everything that teachers do for their students. Harrison Central High School’s Red Rebel Diner came up with a…
The Army Corps of Engineers have recommended that the Bonnet Carre Spillway reopen on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana could reopen for the second time this year. This is the first time ever that the…
Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen will be laid to rest Monday with family, friends, and community members encouraged to say their goodbyes to our Coast hero. Today, the procession route was laid out. The procession will go from Biloxi First Baptist…
Gulfport police are investigating an assault that took place earlier this afternoon. According to Lt. Bromen with Gulfport PD, the assault happened at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport off of 19th Street. The victim was transported to an area hospital…