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Ribbon cutting for new Moss Point Police Department

It’s been 12 years since Hurricane Katrina nearly demolished the Moss Point Police Department. Since then, officers have been forced to work out of its run down conditions. Today, the ribbon was officially cut on a brand new building. News…

Senator Wicker stops by Harrison Co. Republican Club

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker stopped by the Harrison County Republican Club Meeting in Gulfport today, updating members on what congress is doing up in Washington D.C. As chairman of the Seapower Subcommittee, Senator Wicker said he’s excited to preside over…

Police need help identifying suspects

The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying the people in these photos. They are suspects in a felony shoplifting that occurred on May 24th at Foot Locker inside the Edgewater Mall. If you have any information as to who these…

Officer on a Train

Gulfport police officers patrolled the streets from a different perspective this morning with Operation Lifesaver. Officer on a Train is an initiative to promote public safety at railroad crossings in Gulfport. Two officers rode inside a Kansas City Southern Railway…

Federal funding for dredging projects

The Army Corps of Engineers will allocate an additional $67.5 million this fiscal year in Mississippi, funding dredging projects at the Gulfport and Pascagoula harbors. The work plan includes $3 million for more dredging in the Gulfport Harbor Channel and…

Kitten stalls traffic on Highway 90

A kitten was responsible for a traffic backup on Highway 49 near St. Charles Avenue earlier this morning. Gulfport fire officials say it is unclear where the cat came from, but he was in the southbound lane when an SUV…

Frustration over construction in Biloxi

Biloxi City Councilman Felix Gines threatens to cut funding to Oscar Renda Contracting for lack of representation at city council meetings. Gines says the company working the massive infrastructure project has not given any updates to the council members on…

Small fire at convenience store in Gulfport

Gulfport firefighters have put out a small fire at the BB Convenience Store in Gulfport. The owner of the store tells News 25 she saw oil hopping from fryers in the back of the building and then saw smoke. She…

Shooting at Jackson County apartment complex

One man is recovering from a gunshot wound after a shooting at a Jackson County apartment complex. Deputies responded to an apartment complex on Tucker Road last night. Residents told deputies they heard a gunshot in the parking lot then…

4th Annual Feed The Needy Fish Fry

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Susannah Snyder, about 4th Annual Feed The Needy Fish Fry, Sunday June 4th, 11 am to 8 pm at Government Street Grocery.

Volunteer Recruitment Luncheon

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rhonda Plitt and Molly Folkerts about Volunteer Recruitment Luncheon for the protection local bird population. Saturday June 3rd at the Long Beach Yacht Club during 12 to 2 pm.

Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Olivia Munn about the Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala happening at Hard Rock Live in Biloxi June 8th at 6:30 pm, tickets before the event is $40 at the door is $50.

Biloxi mayor honors Keesler commander for her leadership

At the Biloxi City Council meeting, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich declared that today is Colonel Michele C. Edmondson Day. Edmondson has served as commander of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base for the past two years. There…

Southern landmark dedication in Biloxi

May is Preservation Month for Biloxi and the celebration is still in full bloom. The ribbon was officially cut on the oldest French colonial cemetery park during a dedication ceremony at the Biloxi Visitors Center this afternoon. After the dedication,…

New dental office opening in Pascagoula

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 81 of 82 counties in Mississippi are known as dental health professional shortage areas. This includes Jackson County, meaning residents lack access to dental care due to barriers such as…

Mississippi Primary Health Care Association Annual Conference

Hundreds of Mississippi Health Center officials gathered in Biloxi today discussing the past, present, and future of healthcare in our state. Today kicked off the 2017 Mississippi Primary Health Care Association Conference going on all week at the Golden Nugget…

Biloxi Council votes against homeless center idea

The City of Biloxi will not be going through with the idea to turn the old Beauvoir school into a homeless center. The decision comes after a 3-3 vote from council members at City Hall today. Council members had very…

Memorial Day traffic wrap up

The roads in South Mississippi were busy over the holiday weekend, but no major accidents or fatalities were reported on the Coast. This is according to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins. Two people died in traffic accidents on Mississippi…

Navy Seal who jumped in Gulfport dies

A member of the Navy Seal’s elite parachute team who jumped in Gulfport alongside Mayor Billy Hewes last month died Sunday during a fleet week event. The Navy says Peters died conducting a jump with his team, known as the…

The Best of Oxford Film Festival

The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center will host the Best of Oxford Film Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, February 27th from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 per block of films. For more information visit…

C-USA is a success for the Coast

With the 2017 Conference USA Tournament in the books, the teams have left town and the banners are coming down across Biloxi, but tournament organizers say there will be a lasting economic impact. Tim Bennett with Overtime Sports is the…

Free summer meals for kids

Today kicked off the Free Summer Meals for Kids program in the Harrison County School District. Breakfast is served from 7 to 9 and lunch from 11 to 1 until July 28th. Meals like spaghetti, nachos, and hamburgers will be…