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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…

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…

Search for Coastal Man

Mississippi Gulf Coast native Mark Bakotic II has been missing since December 30th, when he left friends at a New Orleans nightclub after ingesting a drug called 2CE. New Orleans police have traced Bakotic's credit cards back to two New…

Brandi Harvey Speaks in Biloxi

In honor of Martin Luther King Day and as part of the 2017 Coast Wide MLK day Celebration, Brandi Harvey, daughter of comedian and TV star Steve Harvey, was featured at an inspirational service in Biloxi this weekend. News 25's…

Installation Of New Smoke Alarms Ocean Springs

Volunteers with the Red Cross teamed up with Ocean Springs Fire Department to make homes safer in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A handful of homes on Bills Avenue are now equipped with new smoke alarms. Teams…

MLK Coast wide Celebration Parade Biloxi

And here's a look at the parade happening right now in downtown Biloxi. The parade is part of the Coastwide MLK Day Celebration, an event that draws hundreds of all ages and races. The almost two mile march is in…

City Renames Holiday After Backlash

This morning, the City of Biloxi left no doubt that the third Monday of January every year will always be named Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day. After a weekend spent on the hot seat and in the national eye,…