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Arrested for aggravated assault

A man is behind bars today after reportedly shooting a woman in Biloxi last week. Eighteen-year-old Darrell Rankin Jr. turned himself in to police on a warrant for aggravated assault. The warrant stems from a story we first brought you…

Spring Break business prep

Everybody along the Gulf Coast is well prepared for the Spring Break plans this weekend, including local businesses. Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Gulfport will have crawfish ready for the weekend. The restaurant will be well staffed, rain or…

Vendors set up along Highway 90 in Biloxi

While thousands of people will be here on the Coast to enjoy Black Spring Break Weekend, hundreds of others have decided to set up shop along Highway 90 in hopes of making a buck. The number of city-approved vendors who…

Dog injured during response to medical call

What started as a response to a medical call turned out to be a horrific turn of events for one Gulfport resident, whose Labrador was shot by Gulfport police this morning. He wants answers. It all started at about 8:30…

Spring Break Weekend kicks off on the Coast

Today officially kicks off the start of Black Beach Weekend, where thousands of visitors are expected to make their way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Biloxi with more on this weekend’s event.

White supremacist flyers passed around Ocean Springs

Several people have reported seeing or receiving white supremacist flyers in Ocean Springs. The flyer is addressed to all white people in Ocean Springs, Mississippi with a YouTube link that leads to a video named “Diversity is a weapon against…

History of Biloxi Fire Department

Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney spoke to a group of citizens at Community Design Studio this morning about the past, present, and future of the Biloxi Fire Department. Chief Boney told News 25 the Biloxi Fire Department has a rich…

White Avenue gate closed for Spring Break

With multiple police departments implementing traffic plans to accommodate Spring Breakers this weekend, Keesler Air Force Base is also steering traffic away from the anticipated congestion on Highway 90. The main entrance to the base at White Avenue was closed…

Vehicle vs. 18 wheeler collision in Ocean Springs

A vehicle and an 18 wheeler collided around 8 a.m. and left traffic backed up heading westbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 54 in Ocean Springs. The lanes remained closed as AMR, firefighters, and Mississippi Highway Patrol worked the…

Pascagoula shines a light for organ donation

Tonight, Pascagoula and Singing River Hospital held a ceremony to shed a light on the importance of organ donation. Mayor Dane Maxwell, along with officials from Singing River Health System and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, gathered at the Round…

Community event to support victims

Today, District Attorney Tony Lawrence hosted a community event in Moss Point to support victims, victims services, and crime prevention. The Informational Fair was held in conjunction with National Victims’ Rights Week with the 2018 theme of “Expand the circle,…

Holocaust Memorial Program

“Unto every person there is a name.” That’s tonight’s message that was recited at the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in Gulfport. Members of the community gathered at Congregation Beth Israel to remember the six million lives lost more than 70 years…

Hurricane Nate name retired as hurricane name

Say goodbye to hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate. Due to extensive damage caused by the hurricanes, the World Meteorological Organization has officially retired all four storm names. Storm names are retired if they were so deadly or destructive that…

Passenger rail services on the Coast

Senator Roger Wicker questioned two nominees for the Surface Transportation Board about their commitment to improving on-time passenger rail service in the United States and other rail transport concerns. Wicker’s first question highlighted concerns raised by Amtrak President and CEO…

Community event to support victims

In celebration of National Crime Victims Rights Week, District Attorney Tony Lawrence is hosting a community event to support victims, victims’ services, and crime prevention. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point with more…

Reactivation of Ingalls Shipbuilding East Bank Facility

The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation had Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias announce at their meeting the reactivation of the East Bank Facility. Local and representatives in Jackson County applauded the news of the East Bank Shipyard coming back to…

Severe weather for Spring Break

With the possibility of bad weather approaching this weekend, Spring Breakers should stay alert and remain safe. Traffic will not be the only concern for this event as high chances of severe weather could affect plans. The Biloxi Police Department…

Gulfport Fire Chief under investigation

The City of Gulfport’s administration has initiated an investigation into a complaint from fire department personnel concerning Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt. The administration received a complaint from fire department personnel about an incident that reportedly occurred at one of…

VA Medical Center Town Hall

Today, veterans receiving health care services from the Biloxi VA Medical Center had an opportunity to weigh in on many of the services the Gulf Coast VA Health Care System provides. Representatives from the Biloxi National Cemetery and the VA…

Hope Haven adult training classes

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, but the staff at Hope Haven Child Advocacy Center in Waveland wants to raise awareness year round which is why they created their Stewards of Children program. The free program aims to make…

Heavy rainfall and heavy traffic expected this weekend

Big crowds and heavy traffic are expected this weekend and so is the potential for some high winds and heavy rainfall making the situation on the roads even worse. Although we still don’t know the exact timing of the expected…

Coast woman killed by fellow Airman

An enlisted man who admitted killing a colleague at a U.S. Air Force Base near Omaha has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Airman First Class Timothy Wilsey pled guilty to pre-mediated murder for the slaying…