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South Mississippi Papa John’s help out Texas

Papa John’s in South Mississippi and the Biloxi Police Department are partnering to collect items for Beaumont first responders and their families. Beaumont, Texas sustained over 47 inches of rainfall and a widespread of flooding that lasted for several weeks…

Mississippi Power helps restore power in Georgia

Mississippi Power sent a storm restoration crew of nearly 100 employees to Macon and Valdosta to assist Georgia Power in power restoration efforts from the impact of Hurricane Irma. The storm team is made up of line crews, engineers, logistics,…

Remembering Hancock County Sheriff Ronnie Peterson

Former Hancock County Sheriff Ronnie Peterson has passed away. Peterson died last night at age 73 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was sheriff of Hancock County for 20 years from 1980 to 2000 and continued to work with…

Gulf Coast Symphony opening weekend

This time of year means festive socks and football for many, but it’s also the time of year for a classical celebration. Tomorrow the 2017-2018 season for the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra begins. This year will feature three internationally acclaimed…

Biloxi firefighters head to Rockport

Hurricane Harvey is gone, but the damage remains in several cities in Texas. News 25’s Laurene Callander caught up with members of the Biloxi Fire Department who hit the road to Rockport this morning to lend a helping hand to…

Coastal Airwheel Tours

News 25's Kendra Turley about Linda Walker about Air-Wheel Tours in Ocean Springs. To book your tour you can visit their website at coastalairwheel.com or call 228-313-2612.

Firefighters Head To Rockport

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Michelle Crowley about the Firefighters Head To Rockport to help with the recovery effort.

Coast Fly Fishing Fair

Local fly fishing clubs along with Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International are hosting the fourth annual Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Fair. The fair will take place at the Ocean Springs Civic Center this coming Saturday. The public is…

New tenant for old Biloxi Public Library building

A new tenant is booked to open business at the old Biloxi Library. Built in the 1920s, the old city building on Lameuse Street hasn’t operated as a library since the mid-1970s. The owner of Le Café Beignet plans to…

Aquaculture class at Ocean Springs High School

Ocean Springs High School is home to one of the states only aquaculture programs. Today, students in their second year of taking the course are diving into deeper waters and taking on more challenges. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more…

City of Gulfport adopts 2018 budget

Gulfport city officials say residents have a lot to look forward to with the start of a new fiscal year. Gulfport officials adopted the 2018 budget during a special meeting at city hall this morning. In the $55.1 million budget,…

Biloxi may take CSX to court over deadly crossings

On March 7th a freight train crashed into a bus full of Texas tourists visiting Gulf Coast Casinos, killing four people in Biloxi. Over 40 people were hurt. Now a possible lawsuit involving the City of Biloxi is in the…

Supplies from Waveland headed to Beaumont

An 18-wheeler packed full of donations and supplies is set to head out to Beaumont, Texas for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Infinity AP in Waveland began collecting donations from the community earlier this month and their goal was to be…

Bay St. Louis Freedom of Information request denied

The City of Bay St. Louis responded today after News 25 made a Freedom of Information Request to view the body cam footage of former chief of police Darren Freeman who recently resigned after reports were released following an incident…

Generator safety tips

Generators typically top the list when it comes to hurricane preparedness so it’s critical those using them know how to do it properly. First, purchase a battery operated carbon monoxide detector to detect dangerous emissions from within the home, but…

Relief efforts in Texas

A crew with the Biloxi Fire Department is on the road to Rockport to get a head start in relief efforts in Texas. Recruits packed the trailer alongside the two men traveling to Rockport with 12 mattresses, a refrigerator, tent,…

Arrested for burglary of an automobile

Just after six this morning, 67-year-old Ninh Nguyen of Biloxi was arrested for burglary of an automobile in the 100 block of Cadet Street. Nguyen approached an off duty law enforcement detective and displayed a picture on a cellphone which…

Woman passes phony money in Waveland

The Waveland Police Department would like the public’s help in identifying a white female who passed thirteen counterfeit $20 bills at Wal-Mart on August 9th, 2017 at approximately 7:30 PM. She appeared to have bought groceries. Her vehicle appears to…

Special View Of "The Last Ride"

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Cecilia Dobbs Walton about "The Last Ride" on September 17th at 1:30 pm at the Saenger Theatre in Biloxi. Commemorating the 94th Birthday of Hank Williams, tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of…

Babypalooza Maternity Expo

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Brittany Simmons about the Babypalooza Maternity Expo happening on Sept 16th from 10 am to 2 pm.

Local Combat Veteran Works with Kevin Hart

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Ben Compton about The Roast of The Hub City Comedy. On Sept 21st at Brewsky's in Hattiesburg MS at 8 pm, tickets are only $5.

Festival Against Crime Saturday

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Officer Reuben Sabio about the Festival Against Crime this Saturday Sept 16th 10 am to 2 pm at the Biloxi Point Cadet Plaza.

The Salvation Army Family Store Grand Opening

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Major Gary Sturdivant about the new Salvation Army Family Store Grand Opening. Store Opening is on Sept 15th, ribbon cutting ceremony is at 10 am to 1 pm.