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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,…

Bishop Eddie Long Dies At 63

Mega-church Pastor Bishop Eddie long dies at the age of 63 Sunday morning after a battle with cancer. Long was the pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia. The church has more than 25,000 members. When Long…

Kids Find Naval Artillery Round In Woods

Two kids playing in some woods in Jackson County Sunday morning made a surprising discovery: an old naval artillery round. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a resident who lives near Palmetto Point Park, about half a mile south of Ocean Springs…

Five Residents Escape Massive Fire in Gulfport

After their two-story home went up in flames a Gulfport family of five is safe. Harrison County fire crews and the Gulfport Fire Department put out a massive house fire on North White Swan Drive in Gulfport Sunday afternoon. All…

MLK JR. Day Parade

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the MLK JR. Day Parade happening later today.

Biloxi Tweet Backfires

The city of Biloxi is in hot water after a tweet referring to today as "Great Americans Day" instead of "Martin Luther King Junior Day”. A move that caused major backlash not just here on the coast, but across the…

Ankle Monitor Funds Cut for Delinquents

House arrest for minors could be a thing of the past in Mississippi as budget cuts loom. News 25’s Kendra Turley breaks down what that means for at-risk children on the Coast. Ankle monitors are one of the many resources…

Changed by Grace: Gospel Concert

Tonight in Gulfport, Grace Temple Baptist Church hosted the Changed by Grace Gospel Concert. This is one of many events scheduled on the Coast during January in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The concert featured acts from out…

Remembering Notre Dame High School Football

This afternoon in Biloxi former students from Notre Dame High School took a trip into the past to honor two of the best coaches in the history of high school football on the Coast. A ceremony was held at the…

Changed by Grace: Gospel Concert

Tonight in Gulfport, Grace Temple Baptist Church is hosting a free gospel concert to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Lekeisha Cotton, 2014 WXXV Search for a Superstar winner, is one of the headliners. News 25’s Hank Davis has more.

Beauvoir hires new Executive Director

Beauvoir welcomes in the new year with a new executive director. The Beauvoir board of directors has unanimously voted to hire Dr. Thomas Payne of Biloxi to be the next executive director. Payne replaces former executive director Greg Stewart. Payne…

Internet Erupts after Biloxi Post

The City of Biloxi is receiving some major backlash after referring to Martin Luther King Jr. Day as Great Americans Day on their social media accounts. A recent post on the city's Facebook page reads: "Non-emergency municipal offices in Biloxi…

Ankle Monitor Funds Cut for Delinquents

Budget cuts remove another vital resource for the Harrison County Youth Court. According to Judge Margaret Alfonso, youth services for the state cut funding for ankle monitors. The court often places children charged with delinquent acts on house arrest with…

Second Suspect Arrested in Moss Point Cat Abuse Case

The second man wanted in connection to the Moss Point cat abuse case is now in custody after In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization, offered a $2,500 reward for information that could lead to his arrest. Moss…

Walmart Wellness Day

Looking to check up on your health this year? Walmarts across the nation have you covered. Tomorrow from 10 to 2, Walmart is offering free blood glucose and blood pressure screenings as well as low-cost immunizations. You can also get…

Orange Grove Carnival Association Canceling Parade

The Orange Grove Carnival Association Parade will not roll through Gulfport this year. The association disbanded after last year’s parade according to the Sun Herald. The krewe was formed in 1990 and the first parade rolled in February in 1991…

Harrison County Sherriff’s Department Launches New App

The sheriff’s department has a new way for residents to stay informed about what’s going on in Harrison County. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new app that will send out alerts to keep residents up-to-date on traffic,…

Two Submit Statements of Intent for Moss Point Mayor

The mayor of Moss Point hasn’t signed up to re-run in the upcoming election, so who has? It’s still a way away from when polls open this summer, but two candidates are already officially in the running and hoping to…

New Year Brings New Tools for Moss Point Police

2017 brings a whole new year and Moss Point police say they’re moving in the right direction. The Moss Point Police Department has just installed 20 new L3 body cameras to assist officers in collecting evidence for investigations. These high…

Woman Dead in Single Car Accident in Moss Point

One person is dead after a single car accident in Moss Point. According to Jackson County Deputy Coroner Jason Moody, one white female died after her vehicle crashed on Martin Luther King Boulevard near Highway 63. Moody says no other…