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Airport emergency exercise

Ambulances, blue lights, and fire fighters on the runway at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today, a scary sight, but there was no need for alarm. It was only a test. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us how airport workers and…

Citations up for this year’s Spring Break Weekend

Spring Break was two weeks ago. The Biloxi Police Department has released numbers on the weekend. The estimated number of guests were about 70,000 less than expected and the overall number of calls for help were down this year by…

Possession of cocaine guilty plea

A Texas man pled guilty to possessing three kilograms of cocaine. The investigation began on November 28th, 2016 when the Mississippi Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop on I-10 in Harrison County. Thirty-three year-old Eduardo Nino’s car was stopped due…

Coast Legislation speaks to business owners

Senator Michael Watson, Senator Joel Carter and Representative Scott Delano stopped by the Knight Nonprofit Center this morning to speak in front of the Gulf Coast Business Council. They discussed the issues that dominated the 2018 Mississippi legislative session. According…

Old Federal Courthouse demolished

The Old Federal Courthouse building in Biloxi will no longer be an eyesore to the area. This morning, the property’s new owners, Community Bank, held a ceremony to begin the demolition process on the building which has stood vacant since…

Stolen boat arrest in Waveland

A Bay St. Louis man is behind bars following a complaint of a boat stolen from a local business. Fifty-nine year-old Don Vicknair was driving a Dodge pickup truck and rammed open a gate at the business, taking a 24…

Arrested after breaking and entering

An arrest has been made after a bizarre breaking and entering on Sunday at the Hideaway in Ocean Springs. Aaron Smith is behind bars after surveillance video showed the suspect drinking some of the liquor and beer, standing in the…

Old Federal Courthouse Demolished

This morning, a building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eye sore will be demolished. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live from outside the building with more.

Doggone Mondays at MGM Park

Hey, Shuckers fans! Here’s something fun that’ll make your tail wag. Every Monday home game, you can now bring your furry friends to MGM Park and enjoy a game of baseball. Dozens of pooches filled the berm to get a…

Shots fired, female driver injured in Gulfport

Around 3 p.m. this afternoon, Gulfport police responded to a shooting in a neighborhood near 28th Street. The shooting occurred in the area of 50th Avenue and Pacific Street while the victim, an 18-year-old female, was driving in the neighborhood. It…

Old Federal Courthouse coming down in Biloxi

A building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eyesore will be demolished starting tomorrow. The old Federal Courthouse building on the corner of Lameuse Street and Howard Avenue is in the process of being torn down and eventually will…

Hideaway Burglary

On Sunday, Ocean Springs business The Hideaway reported that someone had broken into their building through the window. According to police, the suspect consumed some of the liquor and beer from inside and took a nap before leaving. The suspect…

Gulfport boy found dead in swimming pool

Investigators are trying to find out what led to the death of a 13-year-old boy whose body was found in an apartment pool Sunday. “He does know how to swim. That’s the one thing that’s getting the whole family is…

50th Avenue shooting investigation

A woman has been transported to the hospital after being shot inside her vehicle. Gulfport police are investigating the incident as they search for the suspect. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us with details.

Biloxi Great American Cleanup

Earth Day was the perfect way to kick off Biloxi’s Great American Cleanup. Biloxi invites volunteers to participate in a week long cleanup for areas throughout the city. Individuals are encouraged to pick up areas and neighborhoods at their own…

Earth Day Pier Walk

Since 2012, the family of late Gulfport Mayor Ken Combs Sr. hosted the Earth Day Pier Walk, collecting canned goods and monetary donations to help the Feed my Sheep program. This come and go event asked the public to donate…

2018 Dragon Boat Festival

The United Way of South Mississippi hosted a fundraiser which was the hottest event on the water over the weekend. The 2018 Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival supports early education programming and agencies the United Way helps fund in Harrison,…

Earth Day celebration in Gautier

A variety of Earth Day events and celebrations took place over the weekend with Gautier kicking things off on Saturday. Jackson County Animal Shelter, as well as other vendors, celebrated Earth Day at George Martin City Park. There were numerous…