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Lucedale crash victims identified

Mississippi Highway Patrol is now releasing the names of the victims killed in a George County accident on Saturday. Spokesman Chase Elkins says 23-year-old Jesse Dickerson is facing four felony counts for leaving the scene of a crash causing injury…

Jackson County murder suspect waives extradition

The man accused of killing a South Mississippi man and putting his body inside a freezer waived extradition in Portland, Oregon today, but it will be days before he is back on the Coast. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike…

Inaugural Warrior Classic Competition

For the first time, D’Iberville High School hosted the inaugural Warrior Classic indoor competition on Saturday. At least 25 groups from schools across Mississippi and Louisiana competed in percussion, winds and color guard. This event helps these students get used…

Biloxi invades D’Iberville

It’s a celebration of partying with Pierre as part of Mississippi’s bicentennial. The City of D’Iberville hosted their re-enactment of the 1699 landing featuring actors portraying D’Iberville and explorers and a ceremonial reunion of representatives of the Canadians and the…

Due South Tattoo Expo

The Due South Tattoo Expo wrapped up Sunday with record breaking attendance numbers. Nearly 5,000 people made their way to the Golden Nugget this weekend for a chance to witness tattoo artists from all over the country work. News 25’s…

Painting the town pink for Sophia

Ocean Springs resident did their best to bring some extra color into the world of Sophia Myers, a seven-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. If you’re from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, chances are you’ve seen the…

Empty apartment destroyed after fire in Gulfport

A building is completely destroyed after a fire broke out in Gulfport on Sunday. Gulfport firefighters rushed to a burning apartment on 43rd Avenue in the afternoon. Firefighters battled flames for about 45 minutes before the fire was extinguished. The…

Extradition hearing for murder suspect

The man accused of killing a South Mississippi man and putting his body inside a freezer will appear in a Portland, Oregon court today for an extradition hearing. Forty-year-old Thomas Elliot Stafford is charged with the capital murder of 65-year-old…

Man arrested after fatal crash in Lucedale

A man was arrested Sunday for fleeing the scene of an accident that left three minors dead and three injured in George County. After crashing into a sign in front of Mississippi Furniture Warehouse in Lucedale Saturday afternoon, authorities say…

Wanted for questioning in murder case

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating two people wanted for questioning in a murder investigation. Tracey Dubose and Eric Lashay Boykin Sr. are also wanted for felony drug charges. If you have any information…

Coast Centurion Association

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kaila Moran about the Coast Centurion Association Meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center March 30th Doors Open at 7:30 and program begins at 8. for more information please visit http://mscoastchamber.com/coast-centurions-association/

Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kevin Cuttill President, Crusaders for Veterans about the Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony March 29th beginning at 10 am at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

2017 Art In The Pass

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews FJ Cutting about the Art In The Pass event in Pass Christian at War Memorial Park on April 1st & 2nd 10 am until 5 pm. For more information please visit passmainstreet.com/events/artinthepass/

Fair Theme Contest

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jourdan Hartshorn about the Fair Theme Contest for Harrison County, Mississippi Fair starting March 30th to April 28th. for more information please email harrisoncountymsfair@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/harrisoncountymsfair/

Due South Tattoo Expo

Over the weekend, tattoo artists from far and wide traveled to Biloxi to take part in the third annual Due South Tattoo Expo. Local artist Matt Stebly is known for his work at Twisted Anchor Tattoo Parlor in Ocean Springs,…

The Jolly Kickoff

It was a jolly time this morning in Jackson County as community and business leaders gathered to help those less fortunate. The IP Casino Resort and Spa donated $200,000 to the Bacot McCarty Foundation. The money will go back into…

Third annual Guardian Angel Gala

Over 60 medical professionals were recognized as guardian angels this evening. The Guardian Angel Gala honors doctors, nurses, staff members, or volunteers who made a difference during the care of a patient at Memorial Hospital. Recipients received an honorary angel…

Third annual Guardian Angel Gala

Did a doctor, nurse, other staff member or volunteer make a difference in your care or the care of a loved one at Memorial Hospital? If so, you can say thanks this evening at the Guardian Angel Gala in Biloxi.…

Wanted for larceny

Biloxi police would like help identifying a man who they say stole liquor from the IP Casino Resort and Spa. Authorities say an unknown white male stole several bottles of liquor and then fled the area on foot. The man…

Puppy therapy for military

There is no better way to de-stress than to have adorable puppies lick your face. That is exactly what took over the Naval Construction Battalion Center earlier today. Members on base had hours to spend with these adorable puppies from…

AMR asking for mailbox improvements

The American Medical Response is asking families and businesses to improve house and building numbers as part of spring fix up. In a life-threatening emergency, every second is precious to the patient’s survival and if the building number is hard…

St. Martin girls robotics team to compete in world competition

Last month, St. Martin Middle School girls robotic team won the Vex State Robotics Competition. Now they’re on their way to compete against teams from around the world and represent the state of Mississippi. To lend a helping hand with…

Bay St. Louis zoning code to be published ten years later

The City of Bay St. Louis has seen a tremendous recovery since Hurricane Katrina leveled much of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but it turns out all the codes used to shape the city’s future might not have been legally substantive.…

Special Olympics rescheduled

Due to Saturday’s expected storms, the Special Olympic Games that were supposed to take place Saturday are rescheduled. The games will begin on Saturday, April 8th at NASA Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The Special Olympics is something athletes…