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Info needed in Moss Point shooting

Moss Point police are currently investigating a shooting which occurred this past Friday near the intersection of Frederick and Carroll Street. Around 10 p.m. Moss Point police received calls of multiple gunshots and responded, locating several spent casings. Shortly after…

Wanted for Armed Robbery

The D’Iberville Police Department is requesting help identifying the suspect involved in a late night armed robbery yesterday. Captain Marty Griffin says officers responded to the Dollar General store located on Lemoyne Boulevard around 10:30 last night. Witnesses stated a…

Jackson Animal Shelter

News 25’s Hanks Davis interviews Maridee Mallette about the adoption, and foster care for pets. With a coming up event on Friday 8/18/2017 at downtown Pascagoula. Make sure to come visit Jackson Animal Shelter at 4400 Audubon Ln, Gautier, MS…

Huntington Ingalls Settles for $9.2 Million

One of the nation's largest military shipyards is paying $9.2 million back to the federal government in an overbilling settlement. The U.S. Justice Department announced the settlement Tuesday with Huntington Ingalls Industries. The Newport News, Virginia, company operates the 10,000-employee…

Trash Talk : Live Report

A special meeting called later this morning brings the topic of garbage, water, and sewer costs for residents in the city of Biloxi. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live with more details.

Penny the horse returns home

A rare disease that survives in birds and mosquitoes has affected a rare horse in Ocean Springs. Penny the horse returned today after a nine day recovery at the George County Animal Hospital. The chocolate palomino was diagnosed with eastern…

Doubling inmate costs at Harrison County Jail

The growing number of inmates and the increase of costs at the jail are causing problems for Harrison County officials. Conversation heated up at the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier today when jail fees became the subject of…

Mississippi officials condemn extremist ideals

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant is condemning the “extremist ideals of neo-Nazism or white supremacy” after the weekend of violence in Virginia. Bryant says that public safety officials are ready to protect Mississippi from that type of “cowardly terrorism. “ Mississippi…

Increased business for local brewery

It’s been a little over a month since House Bill 1322 went into effect which allows craft breweries in Mississippi to sell beer directly to consumers. Chandeleur Brewing Company in Gulfport is just one of the businesses that has benefited…

Flooding problems at O’Neal Road apartments

Heavy rain means problems for people living at the O’Neal Road apartments in Gulfport. Long-time residents say floods have been an issue in the neighborhood for decades. It was more than just a little bit of water in the middle…

Horse with rare deadly disease on the Coast

Eastern equine encephalitis, a rare disease caused by infected mosquitoes, has affected a horse in Ocean Springs near the high school. News 25’s Tanner Stewart takes to the Meadows Farm with the horse and his owner.

Domestic violence-aggravated assault charge

A D’Iberville woman who walked in on her fiancé with another woman is facing aggravated assault charges after police say she struck the victim in the head with a golf club. According to Captain Marty Griffin, officers responded to Merit…

Camp Wilkes celebrates 75th anniversary

Camp Wilkes hosted a celebration to mark the milestone of its 75th anniversary Sunday. Camp Wilkes is an 87 acre facility located on the north shore of Biloxi’s Back Bay. It has provided a beautiful natural wooded camp for the…

Navy chief selects car wash

The initiation process for the new Navy chief selects at Keesler Air Force Base has begun. Saturday, they hosted a car wash in the parking lot of Baja Beach Restaurant in Biloxi. This will be the first of many fundraisers…

Walking on Water Bridge Walk

The ninth annual Walking on Water Bridge Walk and Canned Food drive will take place on the Ocean Springs-Biloxi Bridge tomorrow. This year, members of the Coast Young Professionals are asking any walkers and runners to come out, get some…

Restoring Saenger Theater

The City of Biloxi takes a step further in revitalizing the downtown area by funding the restoration for the historic Saenger Theater. The city’s budget proposal includes about $600,000 for exterior work on the building. Phase one of the restoration…

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo check presentation

The winners of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo reeled in a $20,000 check this morning for breaking the state shark record. Robert Brett Rutledge and his team from Alabama took home the victory for the second year in a…

Vigil for Virginia

In Biloxi Sunday, dozens of people attended a vigil for the woman who was killed during the rally in Virginia at the Biloxi Visitors Center pavilion to show their solidarity to those in Virginia. Speakers also stepped up to talk…

Anniversary of Louisiana floods

One year ago this week, the Gulf Coast came together despite disaster, as heavy flooding devastated Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, putting Southern Louisiana in a state of emergency. With 146,000 homes affected by the flood water, the City…

Eclipse 2017

Check back for NASA's Live stream event of the Eclipse for August 21st 2017, starting at 11 am. Watch live video from nasa on www.twitch.tv How to View the 2017 Solar Eclipse Safely At times we all forget how dangerous…

New executive director for housing authority

There’s a new leader in charge of the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority Number Eight. He plans to build the organization up even higher. A luncheon was held to welcome the new executive director at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport…

Walk for Zaylan

A walk to remember six-year-old Zaylan Sparkman took over 34th Avenue in Gulfport with an outcry of love and support from the community. News 25’s Taylor Rubach was at the walk and candlelight vigil for the little boy who tragically…