Twelfth Night kicks off carnival season
Tonight, the Gulf Coast will officially change from the holiday season to carnival season with the celebration of Twelfth Night. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Biloxi Visitors Center with more.
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Residential burglary arrest
Two men are behind bars for their involvement in a residential burglary in Biloxi. Police received a call Sunday of a burglary in progress on Cedar Lake Road. A witness saw a white male suspect break into the home. That…
Three teens arrested, charged as adults in Jackson County
Three Jackson County teenagers have been charged as adults after barging into a home on New Year’s night. Seventeen-year-old Bryan Smith and 15-year-olds Keaton Taylor and Chandler Dixon were arrested this afternoon and charged with home invasion after reportedly kicking…
Removing holiday wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery
On December 2, more than one thousand volunteers helped place the 20,000 wreaths on grave sites during the fifth annual Laying of the Wreaths. Now that the holidays are over, it is time for the wreaths to be removed and…
News 25 exclusive: Flight Rescue Team
It could be a life or death situation when a life flight is called to the scene. Rescue Five is the crew that is there for the Coast when someone is in need of immediate medical attention. Soaring over Harrison…
High influenza activity in Mississippi
Flu season has arrived with the Centers for Disease Control reporting widespread activity in 36 states across the United States. Mississippi is one of the 21 states to experience extremely high flu activity as the illness runs rampant. To make…
Twelfth Night kicks off carnival season tonight
Tonight, the Gulf Coast will officially change from the holiday season to carnival season with the celebration of Twelfth Night. Festivities kickoff at 5 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center where the reigning leaders of carnival will extinguish the Christmas…
Arrested for credit card fraud
A New Orleans woman is now under arrest for credit card fraud and false pretense in Biloxi. Back in July, Biloxi police were made aware of a victim whose bank card, ID, and other personal items had been stolen from…
Charged with felony DUI
A man suspected of driving under the influence offered officers a beer, but that tactic didn’t work on the Gulfport Police Department. Forty-eight year-old Cayce Jenkins is charged with felony driving under the influence. Police say last night they found…
2018 Gulf Coast BBQ and Bluegrass Fest
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Andrea Little about the 2018 Gulf Coast BBQ and Bluegrass Fest at the Beauvoir on March 10th - 11th. Now accepting Artisit, Venders, enterainment, BBQ Competitor, craft, and Food Applications accepted till March 3rd. www.facebook.com/gcbbqbluegrass
Boot Camp Winter 2018
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Morgan Shiyou about the Winter Boot Camp Program at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Starting January 8th - February 16th day or night schedule is ready to meet your needs.
Powerball jumps to estimated $550 million
If $550 million sounds appealing, it may be time to cross the state lines and get your Powerball ticket. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has details.
Preventing credit card fraud
A rising trend in credit card fraud in Harrison County could become a cause for concern. This could be partially because of the busy holiday shopping season. That’s when many are swiping left and right and the people who prefer…
Felony embezzlement
Biloxi police have arrested an Alabama woman for felony embezzlement. Thirty-four year-old Elizabeth O’Neil of Spanish Fort, Alabama was arrested on an outstanding warrant for felony embezzlement after a local Biloxi business, who O’Neil worked for, filed a complaint against…
Pitbull gives birth in below freezing weather
The unusually cold weather continues to chill the South and in the middle of below freezing temperatures, a Pitbull gave birth to seven puppies. The pregnant Pitbull was found abandoned on the railroad tracks in Gulfport. Born in below freezing…
Gulfport cheerleaders go to London
For two Gulfport senior cheerleaders this New Year celebration was one to remember. After making the All-American High School team at cheerleading camp, Anna Catherine Kendricks and Catherine Karl traveled to London to show off their cheer skills during the…
New school opportunities for 2018 for St. Martin High
Holiday break has come to an end and schools all across the Coast are back in session. For teachers and faculty at St. Martin High School, the holiday break was spent preparing for the spring semester. Principal Dina Holland told…
Credit card fraud suspect captured in Pass Christian
Pass Christian police have arrested a woman in connection with credit card fraud. Thirty-three year-old Yilka Martinez was charged with one count stemming from the fraud incident in December as well as another incident in August of last year. Security…
Gulfport man arrested for felony DUI
Gulfport Police arrested a man for felony DUI. Sixty-five year-old Kenneth Guilbeaux of Gulfport was arrested for improper turn, no proof of insurance, and felony DUI. Authorities responded to a truck in a ditch near 32nd Street and 25th Avenue.…
Oregon man faces possible death sentence for Jackson County murder
A Mississippi grand jury has indicted a man on a capital murder charge after discovering his victim in a freezer in Jackson County. Forty-one year-old Thomas Stafford is charged with strangling 65-year-old Jerry Kirkendall Sr. during a robbery at a…
Hoopfest Reveals Lineup
News 25's Gina Tomlinson interviews Seber Windham about the Hoopfest Reveals Lineup.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute At USM
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Brett Harris about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USM, registration opens January 9th. For more information please visit www.usm.edu/lifelong-learning/overview
Indoor Drumline Fundraiser
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jourdan Hartshorn about the Indoor Drumline Fundraiser on the 27th of January at 11 am to 3 pm. Tickets are on sale now until January 25th at Allen Hyundai.
Hancock Co. Sheriff deputy accidentally shoots himself, dies
It’s a sad day for friends and family who knew Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy John Schmidt who accidentally shot himself in the chest last night. It was heartbreaking words for some to hear that Deputy John Schmidt was cleaning his…