Guest Chef Program
You may hear there are too many cooks in the kitchen, but today at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, it was a good thing. Students in the culinary arts program at Gulfport High School joined with a local chef at…
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Janaya Thompson's Killer Pleads Guilty
In a case that broke hearts across the Coast when it happened, then five-year-old Janaya Thompson's killer pleads guilty to capital murder. Alberto Garcia originally pled not guilty in October 2015, but changed his plea in front of Judge Lisa…
JA'NAYA THOMPSON'S KILLER PLEADS GUILTY
Gulfport Police Cheif Leonoard Papania announces Alberto Garcia has plead guilty to capital murder in the death of then five year old Ja'naya Thompson. Garcia originally plead not guilty in October of 2015, but has since changed his plea. Ja'naya…
American Red Cross Needs Blood Donations
This afternoon in Hancock County, the American Red Cross was fighting a nationwide shortage of blood. Hollywood Casino hosted a blood drive and the American Red Cross urged the public to take part in the donation of blood to combat…
WWII Veteran Celebrates 92nd Birthday
This afternoon the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport was full of laughter and love as family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of an extraordinary individual. Once upon a time, WWII Veteran Jim Highton served his country for…
Harrison County Officer Won’t Face Charges
A Mississippi grand jury unanimously found that a Harrison County sheriff deputy had no criminal conduct after shooting a man in June 2016. The investigation revolved around the June 26th shooting of James Epperson. Epperson was shot after officials say…
Coast Celebrates National Day of Racial Healing
Cities across the U.S. are holding events to honor the very first National Day of Racial Healing. After being in the public eye of racial controversy, community officials say the City of Biloxi couldn’t have been a better place to…
Martin Luther King Jr. Event at Keesler Air Force Base
Today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations continued in Biloxi. "Remember, celebrate, act: a day on, not a day off," that was the theme for today’s event at Keesler Air Force Base honoring the late Civil Rights leader. Here are…
Ship Island Service to Return to Biloxi
A Ship Island ferry service is on its way to Biloxi. All it needs is a signature to start construction. A new Ship Island pier will be built in East Biloxi. The first step for it to become a reality…
State of the State Address
Governor Phil Bryant revealed future plans for Mississippi during his State of the State address in Jackson. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at the governor’s 2016 legislative agenda. A better tax system, improved roadways throughout the…
UPDATED: Missing Harrison County Teen Found Safe
The Biloxi teen reported missing this morning in Harrison County has been found safe in Pass Christian. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, Sixteen-year-old J.R. Foster runs every morning at 6 a.m. on Stephen Earl Drive, but today he…
New Discovered Noise Ordinance Bay St. Louis
Tonight the Bay St. Louis City Council will meet and once again a possible notice ordinance for the city. Talks about a possible noise ordinance for downtown Bay St. Louis lasted about two hours at the council's last meeting. They…
Drone Seminar Thursday at the Airport
Did you get a drone this holiday season? If so, officials with the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport want to make sure when you fly it, it doesn't land you in hot water. On Thursday, the airport will host an educational…
BARRY LYONS TO JOIN BILOXI SHUCKERS AS TEAM AMBASSADOR
BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers announced today that Biloxi native Barry Lyons, former Major League Baseball Player for the Dodgers, Angels, White Sox and member of the 1986 World Champion New York Mets is joining the organization as a…
MISSING TEEN IN HARRISON COUNTY
16 year old Biloxi High School student JR Foster has been missing since this. Family members tell News 25 JR was last seen just before 6 this morning as he was leaving for his morning jog. He is 5'5" and…
National Day Of Racial Healing: Live
News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the National Day Of Racial Healing happening though out the county including in Biloxi Mississippi.
Blood Drive in Honor of Local Priest
Volunteers in Pascagoula are donating blood in honor of a local priest who is now in remission after battling cancer. Father Mike Kelleher of Sacred Heart was diagnosed with lung cancer last year by the oncology team at Singing River…
Lost Mountain Bikers Found in Saucier
Tonight in the Desoto National Forest a scary situation ends on a happy note. Earlier this afternoon a mother and her children were out at the Bethel Mountain Bike Trail. The children accidentally wondered away from the trail and became…
Little Girl Sells Treats to Help Brother
An eight-year-old from Gulfport has a business making treats and there’s a really sweet reason why she’s selling them. Serenitee’s Sweets is run by eight-year-old Gulfport resident Serenitee Thomas. Serenitee’s business specializes in cupcakes, treats, and homemade goodies. Serenitee sells…
Coast Residents Prepare to Head to D.C.
This Friday Governor Bryant will be in Washington D.C. for the inauguration of the 45th president, Donald J. Trump. Today, News 25 caught up with some people on the Coast preparing to head to D.C. for the big event. Some…
31st Annual Martin Luther King Day Parade
Biloxi’s 31st annual Martin Luther King Parade kicked off on Howard Avenue. The city celebrated the Civil Rights leaders birthday and triumph at City Hall. Overcoming a fight of their own as the City of Biloxi officially changed the name from…
Charged With Sexual Battery
A man was arrested in Biloxi Sunday morning after a woman says he pulled her into a dark area and forced her to perform a sex act without her consent. Biloxi police arrested 55-year-old Michael Preston Kinney after responding to…
Man Rescued From Submerged Vehicle
Heavy fog caused dangerous driving conditions for one man who ended up in the waters at Henderson Point Saturday night. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, it happened about 10:45 near the boat launch. The man was driving…
UPDATED: Missing Girl Found Safe
Fourteen-year-old Carissa Garner has been found safe.