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Celebration of Life for Sophia Myers

Friends and family of Sophia Myers say although Sophia has passed on, her light will always shine in Ocean Springs. Not a parking spot was empty at a church packed full of family, friends, and community members celebrating the life…

Spring Break pot sentencing

A man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison after being arrested with more than one hundred pounds of marijuana. Thirty-five year-old Keandre Marks will serve 21 months for the April 6th bust. Marks was arrested while on…

Child exploitation and drug charges

A Hancock County man is facing child exploitation and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture charges. According to Hancock County Sheriff’s investigators and the Waveland Police Department, 50-year-old Bruce Woods faces two charges of child pornography along…

Moss Point mayor charged with domestic violence

News 25 has learned Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife are both facing domestic violence and simple assault charges after an incident at their home last Thursday. In the report we have obtained from the Jackson County Sheriff’s…

Biloxi VA hosts third annual Walk-a-Thon

The Biloxi VA combined fitness with strengthening its patients centered care partnerships through their third annual Walk-a-Thon event. This year, participants donned pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Participants were encouraged to make a non-monetary pledge of support…

One man arrested for homicide in George County stabbing

The George County Sheriff’s Department has captured one suspect in connection to a fatal stabbing that took place Tuesday in the Barton Basin community in the area of Salem Campground Road. When deputies arrived on scene they found 41-year-old Christopher…

2017 Mammothon

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Barchie about the 2017 Mammothon at the Keesler Medical Center on Oct. 27th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Is the old Pascagoula Train Station haunted?

The old Pascagoula Train Station is registered as a Mississippi landmark on the National List of Historic Places. Over the years the building has served different purposes and those who once worked there claim the old station is haunted. Built…

CASA Showdown

Breaking news: heroes and villains united against child abuse tonight at Coldwell Banker Alfonso in Gulfport. A ten thousand dollar drawdown at the event supported CASA of Hancock County, Harrison and Jackson County. The event included food, live music, and…

Seabees Return Home

Emotions were high as nearly 300 Seabees stepped foot back on American soil earlier this afternoon. Many were greeted by family members and loved ones with decorated signs welcoming the service men and women home. Members of the Naval Mobile…

Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers

Today was Mississippi Power’s annual Renew our Rivers cleanup on Gulfport Lake and Turkey Creek. Nearly 90 volunteers from Mississippi Power and their partners turned out for the event. Crews found Nate-related debris, especially on Grasshopper Island in Big Lake.…

Local churches addressing racism

With Mississippi gaining national attention over race issues, a local group known as Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship hopes to address race issues on the Coast. October is Mississippi’s Racial Reconciliation Month and the local group wants to understand how they can…

Special election for Senate seat

Who will represent Harrison County residents and fill the seat left vacant by Sean Tindell after he was recently sworn in as a judge with the state appeals court? So far, two candidates have stepped up, qualifying to run for…

Southern Strike 2018 is underway

Starting today, Gulf Coast residents will see increased air activity over waterways throughout the area as Southern Strike 2018 intensifies its maritime operations. Southern Strike 2018 is a large scale, joint multinational combat exercise that provides tactical level training for…

Moss Point mayor says he did not beat his wife

Moss Point Mayor Mario King says he did not beat his wife after domestic violence rumors sparked police involvement. Mayor King tells News 25 the claims started from a Facebook post by a Moss Point resident. He says the post…

Seabees Return Home

Over 150 Seabees returned to the Coast and reunited with their loved ones.

‘Greetings from Biloxi’ cemetery tour

Get ready to meet several of Biloxi’s earliest and biggest promoters from years ago at the 11th annual Biloxi Cemetery Tour. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us on scene and gives us a look inside of this year’s theme “Greetings…

Blue Crew flag football

A few Gulfport police officers hung up their holsters in exchange for some flags in a friendly game of flag football with students from Gulfport High School. The Blue Crew took on Solution last night. Each team intermingled with students…

“Art on Ice” 2017 Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Recently, fourth through sixth graders from across the Coast submitted artwork to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Facebook page for the Art on Ice contest. This year’s theme was ‘Christmas around the World.’ Today, the ten entries with…

Wanted for questioning related to George County homicide

The George County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two people wanted for questioning related to a homicide investigation following a fatal stabbing Tuesday. Investigators say the stabbing happened in the Barton Basin community in the area of Salem Campground Road.…