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Memorial Garden for women veterans

One woman who planted the idea of a memorial garden saw it come to life this morning at the Gulf Coast Veteran’s Health Care System Campus. Over a dozen family, friends, and members of the VA gathered alongside Mary Jane…

Tourists injured and robbed in New Orleans

A man is in custody in New Orleans, accused of brutally attacking two men in the French Quarter. Police say DeJaun Paul is accused of being one of four robbers who knocked the men to the ground, then took their…

City Council Preview

News 25's Laurene Callander tell us about possible rates increase for water, garbage pick, and more being voted on today at the Biloxi Council Meeting to provide more funding for the city.

Baby Pelicans wash ashore from Tropical Storm Cindy

More than 20 baby pelicans are being nursed back to health after washing up along the beaches from the storm. Calls were made to the Wildlife Care and Rescue Center when baby brown pelicans started to show up ashore in…

Same-sex wedding cake controversy

It’s a battle between religious rights and equal treatment. The Supreme Court agrees to hear an appeal from a Christian, bakery-owner who refused service to a same-sex couple in Colorado. The high profile case won’t be heard until the fall,…

Summer fun for Camp Able and the City of Gulfport

Today a group of diverse ability summer campers had a double dose of summer fun. Camp Able, a summer camp that caters to children with special needs, took a trip to Jones Park in Gulfport for a little bit of…

Tropical storm leaves damage at Ken Combs Pier

Fishermen who use Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport say the damage done to the pier from Tropical Storm Cindy is creating a hazard. Damaged sections are marked off by caution tape at Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport. The winds and…

Cleaning up debris in Hancock County

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Cindy still lingers in parts of South Mississippi. Dozens of piles of debris were collected along the beaches in Bay St. Louis. Many were filled with twigs, logs of wood, and grass. Crews removed over…

Ocean Springs Mayor Elect Shea Dobson inspires young politicians

Ocean Springs Mayor Elect Shea Dobson is inspiring young politicians across the United States. Young Americans for Liberty is a college organization made up of students around the nation interested in a future in politics. In college, Dobson founded a…

Suspects wanted in gas station credit card fraud

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance with identifying two men in reference to several reported credit card frauds. Multiple victims reported that their credit cards had been used without their permission for numerous fraudulent charges at a Walmart in…

Courthouse Road under construction after Cindy

Tropical Storm Cindy has come and gone, but she left some areas in Harrison County with damaged roads. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us on Courthouse Road which has been affected with a gaping hole due to a sewer cave…

[Warning: Graphic content] Vancleave man attacked by dogs

Three pit bulls attacked a Vancleave jogger Monday morning, sending him to the hospital. Justin McMillian was jogging on Paige Bayou Road when three pit bulls charged and attacked him. A neighbor called 9-1-1. At the hospital McMillian received nine…

Media for Red Cross Blood Drive

You can roll up your sleeves and save a life by donating blood at the Media for Red Cross Blood Drive. Doors are open at Edgewater Mall until 9 tonight for the 29th annual event. Besides saving a life, donors…

LGBTQ Pride Celebration

Saturday was a day of celebration as members of the community in Biloxi came together at Point Cadet Plaza for LGBTQ Pride Day. This event marks the first event of its kind in Biloxi and those gathering came together for…

Local dental clinic offered free dental services to veterans

As a part of Aspen Dental’s annual Day of Service they offered free dental care to veterans on Saturday. Veterans could receive free services ranging from dentures and preventative care to general dentistry and restoration. The clinic was packed with…

Amateur Radio Field Day

Individuals from all walks of life with a common interest in amateur radio got together over the weekend for a field day. The Great Southern DX Association is a local amateur radio club of unpaid individuals that are well known…

Biloxi man arrested for arson

One man is facing arson charges after allegedly setting a tree on fire. The Biloxi Police Department arrested 28-year-old Marshall Point of Biloxi on Saturday. According to police, citizens reported a man pouring gas on to and setting an oak…

Man arrested for attempted robbery

D’Iberville police arrested a man accused of the attempted robbery of a bank inside of Walmart. According to police, 32-year-old Roy Williams was taken into custody after attempting to take money from the cash drawer by reaching over the counter…

Car hit by train in Biloxi Sunday

It was a scary sight in Biloxi on Sunday afternoon as a train hit a car on the tracks. The Biloxi Police Department responded to the accident that occurred at the railroad crossing on White Avenue in front of Keesler…

Sentencing in role for Hattiesburg cop killings

Three people charged in connection with the 2015 shooting death of Hattiesburg Police Officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate were sentenced this morning. Douglas McPhail and Anquanette Alexander both pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution and conspiracy. They were accused of…

Reward for Pawn Mart burglary info

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is offering a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for stealing firearms from the Pawn Mart in Pascagoula. The burglary happened on June 17th. The…

Armed Robbery Suspects Wanted

The Gulfport Police Department needs your help locating two suspects of an armed robbery. Police say two males you see here entered the Motel 6 on Highway 49 around 1:15 Saturday morning. Both suspects pulled out handguns and demanded money.…