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Krewe of Gemini parade preps

The streets of downtown Gulfport are sure to be packed tomorrow as the 49th annual Krewe of Gemini parade rolls through the downtown area. City leaders tell News 25 last year’s turnout was a record breaker. They have high expectations…

MDOT Commissioner at Harrison County Republican Club

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is in desperate need of funds to repair and maintain roadways across the state, according to MDOT Commissioner Tom King as he spoke to the Harrison County Republican Women’s Club today. Tom King made a…

Murder suspect returned to California

The California triple homicide suspect who was arrested in Biloxi will be extradited back to California. Police say it’s possible he was on the Coast for more than a month. Biloxi police arrested Jerod Michael Watson Friday by Howard Avenue…

Former Biloxi Mayor released from hospital

According to the City of Biloxi's Facebook page, former Mayor AJ Holloway was released from the hospital this afternoon around 4:30 with advice from his doctor to enjoy life, but don't over do it. During Saturday's Krewe of Neptune Parade,…

Police Prep For GCCA Parade

The good times will roll very soon in the city of Biloxi for the Gulf Coast Carnival Association's Mardi Gras Parade. Biloxi police want to make sure you have a fun and most importantly safe time at this year's parade…

Walk MS: Mississippi Gulf Coast

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Lt. Doug Adams, about Walk MS on Saturday March 11th at 8:00 pm at Fort Maurepas City Park in Ocean Springs MS.

Mardi Gras Parade Recap

Crews are picking up thousands of Mardi Gras beads and taking down barricades in Pass Christian following the day parade on Sunday. Over 30,000 people attended which is much smaller than previous years. There was an increase of law enforcement…

Kroc Camp On Monday And Wednesday

The Salvation Army is trying to get kids up and out of the house while they're on Mardi Gras break. The Kroc Center is hosting Kroc Camp this week. The camp gives parents an opportunity to give their kids an…

Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade at 5

The good times continue to roll today as we gear up for Fat Tuesday tomorrow. Tonight the only Lundi Gras Parade will roll through Bay St. Louis, the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse. This parade is a little different than…

Parading Through The Pass

The city of Pass Christian finally got a chance to let the good times roll and residents couldn't wait to put last year’s Mardi Gras shooting in the past for good and focus on the spirit of the carnival season.…

North Bay Parade Fills Streets

Residents say the Annual North Bay Parade is one of the biggest and best Mardi Gras Parades on the Coast. Drawing around 40,000 people to the streets of D’Iberville, the 29th North Bay Mardi Gras Association parade was a great…

GCCA Royalty Reveal

The royal king and queen of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association's 109th year have been revealed. During a royal reception at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi this afternoon, Queen Ixolib 2017 Molly Catherine Atherton and King D'Iberville 2017 Kent G.…

Former Mayor Aj Holloway's Recovery

Mayor Andrew "Fo Fo" Gilich released a statement saying: "Serena and I enjoyed sharing time with A.J. and Macklyn before the parade and we're certainly relieved to hear that he's bouncing back. He and Macklyn remain in our thoughts and…

Former Biloxi Mayor Hospitalized

During last night's Krewe of Neptune Parade in Biloxi, former Mayor Aj Holloway suffered a medical emergency. Holloway is expected to remain hospitalized until Monday for observation after experiencing a weak spell during the parade. The five-and-a-half-term Biloxi Mayor was…

Nationwide Manhunt For Mississippi Man

A nationwide search is still on for a man wanted for murder and aggravated assault. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Spokesman Warren Strain says the suspect, 28-year-old Alex Bridges Deaton, is the boyfriend of 30-year-old Heather Robinson, who was found dead…

Woods Fires Break Out, One House Destroyed

One of the multiple woods fires that had Harrison County Fire Fighters busy completely destroyed a home. Four woods fires throughout Harrison County kept fire fighters busy since 3 p.m. today. Thankfully, no one was living in a home that…

Charged With Burglary Of A Dwelling

A Biloxi man was arrested this morning charged with burglary of a dwelling. Police say officers made contact with 37 year-old Charles Wayne Tharpe around 11 a.m. in the 10 hundred block of Irish Hill Drive. He was found to…

Mardi Gras Parade Recap: Live Report

The Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade welcomed thousands of spectators this weekend and ended successfully for the viewers and police department. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live with a recap.

Missing Three Year Old Found Safe

The three year old Gulfport girl who went missing last night has been found safe Gulfport Police Public Information Officer Josh Bromen says officers obtained new information last night revealing the incident involving three year old Taniya Edwards was a…

Mayor To Address Utilities Department

This afternoon Moss Point Mayor Billy Broomfield will provide an update on the status of the city's utilities department. The mayor's update comes as the city is recovering from a three-point-four million dollar deficit due to unpaid water bills. According…

Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade

Hundreds of people cover the streets of Ocean Springs for the Mardi Gras night parade. The parade kicked off around 7 this evening on Front Beach near the Yacht Club. People of all ages lined the streets of Porter Avenue,…

Improved Moss Point baseball fields

Businesses and organizations along the Coast pitch in to help revamp baseball fields in the Moss Point area. Last year was the first year the city did not offer little league baseball. A group of concerned residents got together and…

Gulfport students’ project makes top ten

A group of Gulfport High School students are gaining national attention for a tool they invented to help homeless students. The ‘vending a hand’ project has been selected as one of the ten national finalists for the Samsung Solve for…

Bass fishing club reels in state championship

The West Harrison High School bass fishing team has caught a big one, reeling in a state championship. The bass fishing team won first place at the Mississippi High School Bass Masters State Championship in Jackson. Eighty-four teams from across…