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Gulfport-Biloxi International restaurant grand opening

Those traveling through the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport will now be able to have a taste of the Gulf Coast without ever leaving the terminal. The grand opening of the Gulf Coast Grill and Taproom was held this afternoon and local…

St. Alphonsus teacher’s birthday celebration

Today was a very special day in Ocean Springs at St. Alphonsus Catholic School. Teacher Ms. Loraine Schneider turned 86-years-old. Her students took the time today to wish her a happy birthday. It was only fitting that Ms. Loraine Schneider’s…

Proposal to raise gas prices by 12 cents

Mississippi lawmakers could cut income taxes in exchange for higher fuel taxes to raise money for roads and bridges. House Transportation Committee Chairman Charles Busby, a Pascagoula Republican, says House leaders are considering a plan to phase out Mississippi’s four…

Residential burglary arrest

A Biloxi man is behind bars for residential burglary in the 200 block of Dewey Circle that occurred in January. According to Biloxi police, 18-year-old Michael Lee Jr. was arrested on a warrant for the report of burglary in Biloxi.…

Disorderly conduct and felony warrant arrest

D’Iberville police arrested a man who was listed as a fugitive from justice wanted for failure to appear on a possession of a controlled substance charge by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. Officers responded to Lowe’s on Sangani Boulevard today…

Was young Gautier mother left to die by her friends?

Police are investigating a shooting that left a young mother dead Monday night in Gautier. Twenty-seven-year-old Taleya Guy was found dead after a shooting at the College Villa Apartments and her close friend tells News 25 the group she was…

Krewe of Neptune coronation ball rehearsals

The Krewe of Neptune coronation ball is less than two weeks away and rehearsals for the ball are being held tonight. News 25’s Veronica Bayona joins us from the Biloxi Civic Center with more.

Patio 44 coming to downtown Gulfport

A lot that’s been vacant in Gulfport since Katrina will soon be transformed into Patio 44’s newest location. The Hattiesburg based company opened their first Coast location in Biloxi in November 2016. Now, their newest spot will sit at the…

Biloxi Fire Department training

Over the next few weeks, members of the Biloxi Fire Department are taking part in specialized training in a controlled environment. The Biloxi firefighters are working to develop a better and more efficient emergency response and they are doing that…

Women suspected of shoplifting

The Biloxi police are also asking for public assistance identifying two women wanted for questioning in relation to another shoplifting case at the Belk inside the Edgewater Mall. On January 25th, they stole over one thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise.…

Two men wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department would like your help identifying two people who shoplifted display items at the Crickett Wireless Store on Pass Road. The individuals in question are a pair of black males. One suspect was wearing a black hoodie…

Fatal highway 53 accident overnight

One man is dead following a crash in Harrison County. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the accident on Highway 53 northbound near County Farm Road around 10:45 last night. The driver, a 31-year-old male from Saucier, lost control of his…

Crash in Gulfport Injures Motorcyclist

Around 12:30pm today a motorcyclist was involved in an accident involving a car on Highway 49 at the O’neal Road intersection. The motorcyclist was injured in the crash. News 25 will have more at 5pm on Fox and 5:30pm on…

Fire Department Training

Fire Fighters are working to develop a better and more effective response. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more about the special training.

Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council meets for team building

Today the Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council had their first team-building exercise at Altitude Trampoline Park in Gulfport. Tonight’s event was about bringing together the 27 like-minded high school students that were chosen to make up this year’s Gulfport Mayor’s Youth…

Saving city funds by helping furry friends

For seven years now, the Long Beach Police Department has sheltered stray cats and dogs instead of taking them over to the Humane Society, but why do they do this? News 25’s Veronica Bayona has the full story. Seven years…

Young world-record walker stops on the Coast

More than 370 million people around the world suffer from diabetes. While doctors continue working toward a cure, one 11-year-old child is making major strides to help. That young diabetes advocate was on the Coast today. Eleven-year-old Noah Barnes is…

Jackson County State of the County

2018 will bring more funding for projects to the Jackson County area. Today, News 25’s Jaylon Morris attended the State of the County Address which focused on county improvement projects. Industry and economic development was the focus at today’s State…

Lamenda Hase wins OS School District’s Teacher of the Year

Ocean Springs High School’s Lamenda Hase is the 2018 winner for the District Teacher of the Year. The history teacher has been teaching for five years at Ocean Springs High School. Hase tells her students on their first day of…

Accident on I-10 in Hancock County caused major delays

Travel along I-10 west on the Mississippi-Louisiana state line was temporarily blocked due to multiple accidents this morning. Travelers saw major delays as all west bound lanes on the West Pearl River Bridge were blocked while crews cleaned up. Multiple…

Jazz and Jeans Mardi Gras Ball

If you are looking for a Mardi Gras ball to head to, but don’t want to worry about the hassle of a ball gown or tuxedo then listen up. Jazz and Jeans is the newest Mardi Gras ball on the…

Coffee with a Cop

This morning, Gulfport police officers had a chance to chat with locals and enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut. Dozens of people crowded into the Starbucks in Gulfport to get an opportunity to mingle with local law enforcement…