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Fish fry for Sophia Myers

Seven-year-old Sophia Myers has returned home, feeling well enough to attend a fish fry and silent auction held this weekend. All the proceeds from the benefit go to the Myers family as they continue to battle Sophia’s inoperable brain tumor.…

Early morning apartment fire in Gulfport

Gulfport firefighters battled heavy smoke this morning at an apartment complex in Gulfport. About 25 residents in the Mississippi Avenue Apartments were evacuated around 4:45 this morning after reports of a fire. Over a dozen Gulfport firefighters worked to extinguish…

Lucedale woman killed in crash

A 25-year-old Lucedale woman was killed last night in a two vehicle crash on Highway 98 in George County. A 54-year-old man from Little Rock, Arkansas was driving an 18-wheeler traveling west on Highway 98 when he crashed into the…

Oren Lewis trial set for this week

The trial for the father accused of killing his one-year-old daughter in Hancock County is expected to begin this week. Oren Lewis is charged with capital murder. In December 2013 his daughter Maleah Bush allegedly fell off a bed while…

Murder suspect waives preliminary hearing

The capital murder suspect accused of killing a man in Latimer waived his preliminary hearing in Jackson County this morning. Forty-year-old Thomas Stafford is accused of murdering his roommate, 65-year-old Jerry Kirkendall, by strangulation before stuffing his body into a…

Body found in Mississippi Sound

This morning, a body was found in the Mississippi Sound north of Cat Island. Officials have not yet confirmed identification or said if the body could be that of missing fisherman Marc Cruso. Forty-five year-old Cruso has been missing since…

Shooting leaves one man dead in Harrison County

A late night shooting leaves one man dead and another in custody in Harrison County. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 19-year-old David Ryals is behind bars after allegedly shooting Blake Carroll. The victim was flown to USA Medical Center, but…

Hepatitis C Testing For Veterans

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Jeff Hammond about the free testing for veterans for Hepatitis C at Gulf Coast Vetrans Health Care System, Tuesday June 13th from 9 am to 3 pm.

Gulf Coast LGBT Pride Day June 24th

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jana Riley and Lynn Koval about the Gulf Coast LGBT Pride Day. The event will take place June 24th at Point Cadet Plaza starting at 12 pm and a free event for everyone.

One Dead, One in Custody After Late Night Shooting

One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting in Pass Christian late Sunday night. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says 19 year old David Ryals is accused of shooting Blake Carroll around 11 p.m. Sunday on…

Tickets still available for Saints Kids Experience

Saints Weekend continues here on the Coast and tomorrow the kids have the game ball. The Saints Kids Experience at MGM Park in Biloxi is all about fun, staying active, and football. Kids will do physical activities and get some…

21st annual Billfish Classic

Hundreds of fishermen across the country participated in this year’s Billfish Classic with a record of 120 vessels ready to reel in their biggest catch. One hundred and twenty vessels sailed through the Biloxi Channel for this year’s Billfish Classic,…

Damaged pier to be restored by Blind Tiger

The old pier by the Blind Tiger in Biloxi hasn’t been the same since Hurricane Katrina. For over a decade, the 207 foot pier has sat on Biloxi’s waterfront in shambles from the Hurricane. Now, with the help of the…

Shuckers stress the importance of sun safety

Summertime and baseball season are both in full swing and the Biloxi Shuckers want fans to stay protected from the sun this summer. For tonight’s ‘sun safety’ themed game, booths were set up at MGM Park in Biloxi, aimed at…

PTSD Awareness Walk tomorrow in Gulfport

Tomorrow you can get out and enjoy the beautiful weather while raising awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder. Crusaders for Veterans will be hosting their first ever PTSD Awareness Walk at the Ken Combs Pier. Veterans suffering from PTSD have taken…

Summer food service program in Biloxi

School is out for the summer and organizations along the Coast are making sure children are being fed healthy meals. The Biloxi Summer Food Service Program kicked off today at the Point Cadet Plaza. Around 200 kids from the Coast…

Local kids step their game up

Check out this group of local kids that have been polishing their moves on and off the court all week long, starting their summer off with a basketball camp. This camp to give kids the keys to success in basketball…

Jimmy’s Journey Cancer Foundation

Cancer can take a toll not only on the person going through it, but their family as well. That’s why Susan Kulick started Jimmy’s Journey Cancer Foundation after losing her husband to sarcoma in 2015. The nonprofit helps families get…

UPDATE: Suspect arrested for shooting into a dwelling

Gulfport police have arrested a 17-year-old male for shooting into a dwelling. Ladarious Thompson was arrested at approximately 5:58 p.m. by members of the Gulfport Police Department Patrol Division. According to Sergeant Joshua Bromen, around 12 this morning police responded…

Skin cancer screenings at MGM Park

The American Cancer Society is teaming up with the Biloxi Shuckers and Singing River Health System to knock cancer out of the ballpark! Sun safety is the theme for tonight's game and Shuckers fans have the chance to learn all…

Billfish Classic Weigh-Ins

Teams are in competition for this year’s Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic and are hoping to reel in their million dollar fish. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is at today’s weigh ins at the Point Cadet Marina with more.

Dino’s Gifts owner arrested

The charges against the two people accused of the armed robbery of Dino’s Gifts in St. Martin on June 3rd have been dropped. The store owner, Luis Diaz, is now charged in the case. Sheriff Mike Ezell says investigators determined…