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Bay St. Louis acting police chief removed from position

Bay St. Louis Acting Chief of Police Matt Issman was removed from his position this afternoon after just two weeks on the job. The removal stems from an ongoing investigation involving a routine traffic stop that occurred last week. Issman…

Operation Clear Track

Today Bay St. Louis police officers were stopping drivers in the city, but instead of handing them tickets they were passing out railroad safety cards. As part of Operation Clear Track sponsored by Amtrak, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,…

Health and Fitness Week at USM Gulf Park

College life can be stressful for students working toward their degree, but USM’s Gulf Park campus is putting health and wellness first. This week, the fitness center on campus is organizing a weeklong schedule designed to renew the mind, body,…

Coast residents concerned for family in Puerto Rico

Some Gulf Coast residents with family in Puerto Rico are worried for family members after Hurricane Maria devastated the area. It was days after the hurricane hit that Gulfport resident Terry Applebee finally heard from his mother-in-law. She is in…

Visitors roll in for Cruisin’ the Coast

It’s almost that time of year when hotrod owners and automobile enthusiasts drive in from all over the country. Cruisin’ the Coast 2017 begins next week and visitors are already rolling in. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us a look…

Biloxi City Council discusses Maycock Street

Part of Maycock Street in Biloxi will now be permanently closed after a vote today at Biloxi’s city council meeting. Beginning at Water Street and proceeding north a couple hundred feet, you will already see the area is closed off…

Have You Seen this Man?

For tonight’s Wanted Wednesday, News 25’s Shelby Myers ventured to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and sat down with the commander of criminal investigations, Glenn Grannan. He gave News 25 a small list of criminals his department is hoping to…

Suspect wanted for breaking into business

The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating the suspect involved in a burglary of a business. This past Sunday, around 10:30 p.m., a man broke into a Ward’s on Pass Road and took an undisclosed amount…

Harrison County home destroyed by fire

A family of three is safe thanks to their alarm after an early morning fire destroyed their home on County Farm Road. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the family was able to escape their burning house before…

Lt. Governor Tate Reeves tours Biloxi Junior High

Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves paid a visit to the Coast today, stopping by Biloxi Junior High School to get a look at the new building. The fine arts students showcased their talents as the lieutenant governor walked the halls. He…

Pet of the Week, Rocky

News 25’s Hanks Davis interviews Maridee Mallette about the adoption, and foster care for pets. Make sure to come visit Jackson Animal Shelter at 4400 Audubon Ln, Gautier, MS 39553 Monday-Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and on Saturday…

Opening Reception

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Bobby Goldsmith about the Bobby Goldsmith Exhibit in the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, Sept 28th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. For more information please visit maritimemuseum.org

Jackson County mayors in nation’s capital

News 25 now has photos of the Jackson County municipal leaders who made a trip to the nation’s capital. Mayor Mario King of Moss Point tells News 25 he is having a wonderful experience networking with lawmakers in Washington, along…

Making bath bombs from scratch

Bath bombs are growing in popularity nationwide as the fizzy bath time mixtures can relieve stress, soothe skin, and apparently teach you chemistry. Today at West Wortham Elementary, students shut their books during science class and created their own bath…

Long Beach Fire Department gives back

With at least half a dozen major hurricane landfalls in the United State over the last two months, the recovery process could take years. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joined a group of local first responders today as they prepare to…

Repairs coming to Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art

It has been a little over a year since the welcome center at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi was closed due to a fire. Last August, an electrical fire in a display case caused extensive smoke damage to…

Long Beach police chief prepares for retirement

One person helping out with the cause in Long Beach is longtime Chief of Police Wayne McDowell who is in his last week with the police force before retirement. His last official day with the police force is Saturday, but…

Local veterans upset over NFL protests

The NFL is taking a hard hit over the numerous players and teams refusing to stand during the National Anthem Sunday. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke to local veterans to find out their stance on the protests. United we stand,…

Child pornography guilty plea

A Waveland man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography. According to the Department of Justice, back in February 2016, 26-year-old Brett Sekinger knowingly possessed computers and other electronic devices containing videos and pictures of minors engaged in sexually explicit…

Sexual Battery Arrest

A Biloxi man is behind bars for three counts of sexual battery and one count of touching of a child for lustful purposes. The arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by the mother of a 14 year old girl who…

Endangered turtle nest in Pass Christian without eggs

If you remember the story News 25 brought you about the endangered sea turtle nest on the beach in Pass Christian we have a disappointing update. There were no eggs found in the nesting area where the rare logger head…

Special mission in the Gulf: memorial honors those lost at sea

A watermark ceremony has deep meaning for one Coast man, the Christian Deepwater Mafia and a group that builds inshore and offshore fishing reefs off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. News 25’s Caroline Eaker explains the significance of Friday’s events and…