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Armed robbery arrest in Jackson County

One man has turned himself in for an armed robbery that happened on December 20th, 2017. The armed robbery involved two men in the Gulf Park Estates community of Ocean Springs. On December 26th, Walker Wells turned himself in and…

Shop to Shine event

Tonight, Bridal and Formal Boutique is hosting their first annual Shop to Shine. This event will gear up all the guests planning to attend Night to Shine, a prom night sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation for people with special…

Local author visits English classes at St. Patrick High School

Traditionally published author Johnnie Bernhard is hoping to inspire a future generation of published authors and writers at St. Patrick High School. Bernhard is a local author living in Ocean Springs. Her book titled ‘A Good Girl’ was published last…

Ole Miss head coach to lead Krewe of Neptune

The Krewe of Neptune has announced their 2018 grand marshal for the Neptune Parade. After ending the last season in an interim role, Luke is the new head football coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. The Neptune Parade will be…

2018 Frosty Kroc 5k and 10k Run

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Ramon Santiago about the 2018 Frosty Kroc 5k and 10k Run on Saturday Jan. 13th race starts at 8:30 am. Entry fee of $20 for Adults and $17 for 17 year old's and younger. You…

Pet of the Week

The Pet of the week is Barda. Barda is a doberman mix. He is about 4 months old.

King Cakes

News 25's Hannk Davis interviews Chef Renee Loranger and Chef Allison Spicer about King cakes at both Hollywood and Boomtown Casinos.

Man dead after Sunday night shooting in Gulfport

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified 33-year-old Bernard Kennedy as the victim of the fatal shooting that occurred last night in Gulfport. Residents living in the area near the intersection of Fern Avenue and Southward Drive tell News 25…

LGBT community reacts to court’s decision

While the LGBT community continues to fight against a Mississippi law they view as a violation of gay rights, the Supreme Court is choosing to look away. Mississippi justices refuse to hear cases challenging House Bill 1523. Those in our…

Inaugural awards ceremony for Biloxi Fire Department

In honor of their hard work, dedication, and putting their lives on the line, the Biloxi Fire Department held their inaugural awards ceremony this evening. Awards stemming from training to recognition and appreciation plus more were given out tonight to…

Smoke detectors save six people during fire in Harrison County

Six Harrison County residents are safe after escaping a fire inside a mobile home early this morning, thanks to their smoke detectors. Harrison County Fire Service and Saucier Fire rushed to a fire on Palmer Creek Drive around 2:30 a.m.…

Federal lawsuit against Harrison County coroner moves forward

A federal judge says six black-owned funeral homes can proceed toward trial with their lawsuit alleging that Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove discriminates in favor of white-owned competitors over who gets county-controlled business. U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett ruled mostly…

Arrested for felony DUI

One man is behind bars for felony DUI after officials responded to a hit and run off Highway 603 in Hancock County on Saturday. According to Bay St. Louis Police Department, 55-year-old Gerald Banks was involved in an accident on…

Prayers for Courtney

In July 2009, Courtney Hubbard, who lives in Ocean Springs, received the diagnosis that nearly one in eight women will receive in their lifetime. Courtney, a 31-year-old wife and mother of twin six-year-olds and a four-year-old, was diagnosed with a…

Gulfport missing person

The Gulfport Police Department needs help locating a missing person. Thirty-four year-old Quincy Youngblood was last seen by his wife December 29th in Gulfport. He’s described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5’7” and…

Gulfport Shooting Victim Identified

One teenager is dead and another is behind bars after a fatal shooting in Gulfport over the weekend. Police say 16-year-old Nygel Deandra Poole was involved in a physical altercation with 15-year-old Kobe Augustine on 19th Street Saturday. According to…

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.

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…