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Female wanted for wallet theft

Biloxi police are asking the public’s help identifying a female who allegedly stole contents from a wallet at the Golden Nugget Casino. The wallet fell from the victim while sitting at a slot machine when it was taken from an…

Credit card fraud

An Ocean Springs woman is now behind bars for withdrawing $720 from the account of a quadriplegic citizen. According to Ocean Springs police, further investigation revealed that the debit card was used to withdraw the funds on several occasions at…

Wanted for aggravated assault

According to Pass Christian Police Chief Tim Hendricks, Cornell Smith was located this morning in Escambia County, Florida where he is being held pending extradition. Smith is accused of assaulting and putting a victim in the hospital with head and…

Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy fired after viral video

A Coast resident’s viral video of a Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy using excessive force to transport an inmate into a van has led to the termination of the deputy. News 25 first brought you this video on Tuesday after an…

SRHS trustees name new CEO

The Singing River Health System Board of Trustees selected Lee Bond as the system’s new chief executive officer. Bond joined Singing River in 2013 in the finance department, later becoming chief financial officer where he was instrumental in helping lead…

Bee Wash Fundraiser

One of the iconic monuments on the Seabee Base got a little TLC this morning. The bee on base was given a bath by some of the Seabee’s top commanders. It was all part of the Seabee’s annual Bee Wash…

BBQ fundraiser for Ashton Cole

When the Allen Hyundai team found out the family of 13-year-old Ashton Cole might not have enough money to cover funeral expenses after he was found dead in a swimming pool in Gulfport, they knew they needed to help. They’re…

Vehicle burglary arrest

Just after 2 a.m. this morning, Biloxi police officers responded to Bentley Place apartments in reference to a man burglarizing a vehicle at the complex. Residents at the complex detained the individual, 27-year-old Curtis Thompson of Gulfport, until officers arrived…

Taking away a motor vehicle arrest

A man is behind bars following an arrest for taking away a motor vehicle. Biloxi police arrested 38-year-old Biloxi resident Michael Tobayas May after a victim reported their vehicle stolen from Big Play Family Entertainment Center in Biloxi. May was…

Bee Wash Fundraiser

News 25's Caroline Eaker interviews Alice Huffman about the Bee Wash Fundraiser.

Dangerous intersection off I-10 in Long Beach

There are a rising number of accidents at the intersection off the I-10 exit for Long Beach in Harrison County.  Now residents that drive the dangerous commute are pushing for change. The crossroads off the I-10 exit for Long Beach…

Crawfish Fest rides will stick around this weekend in Biloxi

Looks like you’ll have the chance to enjoy some more fun from the Crawfish Music Festival for a second weekend after all. Due to a cancellation on the fair’s end, the midway rides will stick around this weekend, starting tonight.…

Harrison County deputy put on administrative leave

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy caught on camera pushing an inmate inside a transport van has been put on administrative leave. Sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 the deputy will remain on leave while the department investigates the circumstances and…

Distributing methamphetamine

A Vancleave man was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison followed by five years of probation for distributing methamphetamine in Biloxi. Fifty-year-old Steven Salmon pled guilty on January 28th to one count of possession with intent to distribute. He…

Education Day at MGM Park

Today’s game had students from 41 different schools take a break from hitting the books to watch the Shuckers hit the bases for Education Day. There’s nothing like a good school field trip, especially when it’s a trip to the…

Were spring breakers welcomed properly on the Coast?

The thousands of spring breakers that came to Biloxi have been gone for two weeks, but how the crowds were treated is still on the minds of Civil Rights activists on the Coast. Black Spring Break draws thousands of guests…

Wanted for aggravated assault

Pass Christian police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for aggravated assault that occurred on February  11th on Seal Avenue. Cornell Smith is accused of assaulting and putting the victim in the hospital with head…

Coast man pleads guilty to second-degree murder

A 20-year-old Gulfport man could face up to 40 years in prison for the death of a woman nearly three years ago. Devin Gregory pled guilty today to second-degree murder in the death of Tena Broadus in September 2015. During…

Gulfport fire chief assault investigation

Today WXXV received a copy of the police report filed against Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt, charging him with disorderly conduct and interference with business. Previously, News 25 mentioned limited details on an alleged assault that took place at the…

Bayview Gourmet closes its doors

After 20 years, a much loved restaurant, Bayview Gourmet, will be closing its doors. The staple eatery in Ocean Springs served their last meals today and long-time manager Tracey Stanley tells News 25 the building will now be up for…

Coffee with a Congressional Hopeful

Today, Coast residents got a good dose of politics and caffeine, joining U.S. Congressional candidate E. Brian Rose for coffee in Gulfport. The candidate welcomed the public out to share their thoughts on many of the hot button issues being…

Prescribed burn on Deer Island

If you see smoke over the Mississippi Sound near Deer Island, don’t be alarmed. The DMR planned the burn for the 134 acre section in the central portion of Deer Island. The fire started to blaze at 10 a.m. and…