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Remembering Danny Guice Sr.

Today -- former Biloxi Mayor Danny Guice Senior will be laid to rest. As a three-term mayor of Biloxi, county court judge, and state representative... Danny Guice Senior was a staple in the gulf coast community. He passed away on…

Walk 4 Life

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Tiffany Bell about 5K/10K Walk 4 Life on May 13th at Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty Check-in at 7:30 to 8 am then starting at 8:30 am.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department sends off three new retirees

After decades of service, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is saying goodbye to three law enforcement officials. Friends, family and the sheriff’s department gathered for cake and good memories in Jackson County today. The ceremony was celebrating the retirement of…

Senators speaking up for local seafood

Mississippi’s U.S. senators, Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, are taking a stand for American shrimpers and seafood markets. The senators have reached out to the International Trade Commission about extending anti-dumping duties that limit the amount of frozen seafood sent…

Remembering Danny Guice

Residents all across the Coast filed into the Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi this evening to say their goodbyes to Danny Guice Sr. News 25’s Kendra Turley has a look at just how much the impact the former Biloxi…

What’s next for the Swingster property?

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors are taking their time determining what’s next for the Swingster property in Ocean Springs after receiving not a single bid for the vacant lot on Government Street. Supervisor Troy Ross says they would prefer…

Acadian and Jackson County supervisors finalize contract

Acadian Ambulance Service will stay in Jackson County for at least another four years. This came after a 3-2 vote by county supervisors today in favor of awarding a new four year contract with Acadian. Acadian’s contract with Jackson County…

Fishing licenses available in Pass Christian

Get your rod and reels ready. Starting this Wednesday through June, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will sell commercial fishing licenses in Pass Christian. Marine patrol officers will be at MDMR’s oyster check station in the Pass Christian Harbor…

Building fire in Jackson County

This afternoon in Jackson County, a building housing chemicals just north of I-10 caught fire. The owner of the building, Ronald Skelton, tells News 25 he previously used the structure for his boat building business. This morning, Skelton was working…

Jackson County murder suspect faces preliminary hearing

Today in Jackson County, murder suspect James Vanlaningham Jr. had a preliminary hearing for the charge of first degree murder of his girlfriend Amanda Hicks. The judge ruled there was enough evidence to send the case to a Jackson County…

Cochran, Wicker working for local shrimpers

Today two U.S. senators, Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, have asked the International Trade Commission to extend anti-dumping regulations that currently assist local shrimpers and seafood markets in staying competitive against foreign seafood imports. News 25’s Hank Davis has more.

Bond is set for former Jackson County martial arts teacher

A $40,000 bond is set for the Ocean Springs martial arts instructor accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile. Forty-eight year-old Allen Todd Pisarich appeared before a judge at his initial hearing this morning in Jackson County court. Pisarich is facing…

Visitation for former Biloxi Mayor Danny Guice Sr

Residents all across the Coast filed into the Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue this evening to say their goodbyes to Danny Guice Sr. Many people are heartbroken about the passing of the former Biloxi mayor. News 25’s Kendra…

Jazz violinist Michael Ward to play at Gulfport fundraiser

Rebekah’s House is an organization devoted to keeping homeless families together and helping them to get jobs in the community. An annual party to benefit Rebekah’s House will be bringing in the tunes Thursday night at Climb CDC in Gulfport. The…

Ninth annual Jazz and Blues Festival

Local food, arts and crafts vendors, along with Jazz and Blues musicians from around the country were all on hand for Southern Miss Gulf Park’s ninth annual Jazz and Blues Festival this weekend. Children along the Coast enjoyed an Easter…

Ministry works to change lives of homeless

The homeless are getting a roof over their head and a lifestyle change at a ministry house in Moss Point. Most who come to the Arukah House are suffering with an addiction, but leave craving something entirely different. “I know…

Mercy Cross alumni lifting up their own

The Mercy Cross graduating class of 1996 came together this weekend for another local child in need. Two members of that class, Joshua and Angel Myers, are parents to seven-year-old Sophia Myers of Ocean Springs. The first grader was recently…

Team Zander’s one year anniversary

Last April we brought you the heartbreaking story of a little boy who was left in critical condition, the result of alleged abuse. Now, we bring you a much happier ending: the one year anniversary of Zander Saucier’s return home…

Charged with aggravated domestic assault

A Biloxi man was arrested this weekend after witnesses say they saw him choking then dragging his girlfriend on the concrete. Police responded to reports of the assault in the 2600 block of Le June Drive around 8:30 Saturday morning.…

Miss Crawfish Music Festival Pageant

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kaitlyn Orth and Tori Bishop about the Miss Crawfish Music Festival Pageant, Thursday April 20th, 6:30 - 9pm. You can find more information on www.mscoastcoliseum.com

Federal Tax Deadline This Tuesday

Tuesday is the day many Americans dread....the deadline to file your taxes. This year's deadline is a little later than usual. April 15th fell on a Saturday and today is Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia…

Divers find body of Biloxi man who drowned

Authorities have recovered the body of a man who drowned in east Biloxi Saturday night. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, 49-year-old Biloxi resident Chin Phan fell off a boat into the water behind Boomtown Casino Saturday night. Crews…

Great American Cleanup

The city of Biloxi calls on the community to pitch in and volunteer to make the city a cleaner place. The annual Great American Cleanup in Biloxi kicked off Sunday and spreads to this Saturday. The week-long event encourages volunteers…