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Do you know this man? Wanted for armed robbery

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying the subject in these pictures. Authorities say he is wanted for an armed robbery which occurred near the 200 block of Porter Avenue on February 25th at 9 p.m. He is described as…

Man dies after falling on a rebar

It was a devastating end to Fat Tuesday festivities in Biloxi this afternoon. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove tells News 25 that 20-year-old Braydon Hester of Ocean Springs died at 4:07 p.m. at the Merit Health emergency room. Biloxi Police…

Krewe of Gemini Night Parade

As one of the last parades to roll each year, the Krewe of Gemini Night Parade aims to end Mardi Gras season with plenty of action and style. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins with a look at the beginning of…

Murder suspect in custody after standoff in Gulfport

The suspect wanted in last night’s murder in Long Beach is now in custody after nearly a two and a half hour standoff with police. Gulfport police got a tip around 8 this morning that 28-year-old James McDowell was at…

Man killed at Biloxi Parade identified

According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, 20-year-old Braydon Hester of Ocean Springs died at the Merit Health Emergency Room at 4:07 this afternoon. Biloxi authorities say he fell off the back of a truck and on to a rebar,…

Kids Mardi Gras Parade at Keesler Air Force Base

To kick off Mardi Gras day, Keesler Air Force Base held a kids parade in front of the Child Development Center. The 81st Training Wing hosted their children’s Mardi Gras parade to start the day’s celebration. Children from infants to…

Crew officially boards USS John Finn DDG 113

About 300 crew members began their lives today aboard an Ingalls built guided missile: the John Finn DDG 113. News 25 was at the shipyard today as the Navy sailors officially moved on to the ship. An exciting day for…

Economic impact of Mardi Gras

Even though carnival season lasts just over a month, the impact for local businesses is more long-term. Thousands of tourists and locals pour into boutiques, restaurants, bars, and other businesses along parade routes, boosting revenue by double digits. For new…

Fat Tuesday festivities in Biloxi

Today is the final day of the carnival season. Before the Lenten season begins, the City of Biloxi had their biggest party of the year. It’s the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s annual Mardi Gras parade, a culmination of 109 years…

Man Escapes From Police Custody In Moss Point

The Moss Point Police need the citizen’s help with locating Josephy Baker who escaped from police custody. On February 26, 2017, Josephy Baker was arrested by Moss Point Police for felony drug charges. Baker was being escorted to a patrol…

One Person Dead Following Shooting

Meantime, police are still searching for 28 year old James Wilson McDowell, wanted for murder. Police responded to the shooting on North Lang Avenue around 7:30 Monday evening. Police found the victim dead of a gunshot wound. The identity of…

Arrested For Accessory After The Fact

Two people are behind bars and police are searching for one more after a person was shot dead in long beach last night. 29 year old Michael Taylor and 29 year old Charity McDowell are both charged with accessory after…

TWO IN CUSTODY, ONE SOUGHT IN LONG BEACH HOMICIDE

Two people are in custody and police are searching for one more in Monday night's homicide in Long Beach. Long Beach police responded to the shooting on North Lang Avenue around 7:30 Monday night.  Police found the victim, 25 year…

Moss Point utility fiasco update

The City of Moss Point revamps the utilities department as state auditors continue to investigate a $3.4 million deficit. The city conducted its own investigation and discovered hundreds of residents found ways to bypass the city’s metering system that monitors…

Tableau and Ball

There was a packed house at the coliseum this evening for this year’s Gulf Coast Carnival Association coronation ball. The ball marks the culmination of the 2017 carnival season. The colors, costumes, and theme for the ball vary from year…

Moss Point utility fiasco update

The City of Moss Point revamps the utilities department as state auditors continue to investigate a $3.4 million deficit. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from City Hall with the latest on the investigation.

Hotels are already booked for Black Beach Weekend

Spring Break is a popular time here on the Coast. Tickets are already selling out for concerts and some hotels are completely booked for Biloxi’s Black Spring Break Weekend. The streets of Beach Boulevard may be clear right now, but April…