Historical Public Meeting in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi wants the public’s input on how to enhance the African-American commercial district in East Biloxi. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Our Mother of Sorrow Schools with details.
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Molestation Arrest in Gulfport
Harrison County deputies made an arrest on 40-year-old Bobby Mills of Gulfport after he reportedly touched a 15-year-old girl for lustful purposes. Mills was taken to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and charged with molesting a child. His bond…
Burglary Arrests in Biloxi
A Biloxi man and woman are behind bars charged with burglary of a residence and a felony charge each of taking a vehicle. Forty-year-old Brandon Burchfield and 40-year-old Lily Johnston were taken into custody after a neighbor told Biloxi police…
Maxwell to Run for Mayor of Pascagoula
Pascagoula native, business man, and former law officer Dane Maxwell has announced his candidacy for mayor. Maxwell recently assisted in managing a successful campaign as the southeast regional political coordinator for President-Elect Trump. Maxwell’s father was also the mayor of…
E-Mail Scam Targets Tax Professionals
The IRS is warning tax professionals of an ongoing e-mail scam from cybercriminals posing as clients soliciting their services. This new scheme is targeting accounting firms and tax preparation firms nationwide and it comes in two stages. An e-mail asking…
Recruitment Numbers on the Rise for Gulfport PD
The Gulfport Police Department released a recruitment video less than two weeks ago which not only grabbed the public’s attention online, but caused recruitment numbers to skyrocket. Joining law enforcement was always in the back of Aaron Ashcraft’s mind, but…
DMR Unveils New Vessels
Today in Pascagoula the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources unveiled two of their newest vessels. One is the Admiral Dewey, a new marine patrol vessel with enhanced offshore emergency response capabilities. The other is The Conservationist, a retrofitted oyster lugger,…
Trump Thank You Tour Stops On The Coast
Donald Trump's Thank You Tour has been zigzagging throughout the state since Monday and right now the campaign bus is on the Coast. News 25's Kristen Durand joins us from the Dock Bar and Grill with more as she interviews…
CPR Kits Delivered To School
One Harrison County high school now has the tools to turn their students into lifesavers. This morning, the American Heart Association donated a free "CPR in Schools" training kit to D'Iberville High School. Each portable and reusable kit comes with…
Edbuild To Present Recommendations Monday
Private firm Edbuild has concluded their analysis of the Mississippi public school system and will give their funding recommendations to state lawmakers on Monday. Edbuild was hired over the summer to examine the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and see how…
Campaign Finance Reform Passes MS House
Mississippi House members are strongly backing a bill that would restrict how elected officials statewide spend campaign money. House Bill 479, which passed by a large majority Wednesday afternoon, is aimed at prohibiting officials from spending campaign money for personal…
Captain Al's Reopens Gulfport
Captain Al's Steak and Shrimp reopens its doors today. This comes after the health department closed the restaurant on January 3rd after 40 people became ill. Restaurant owners took to Facebook addressing the closing saying E. Coli was the culprit…
Man Charged For Burning Down Church
The man accused of burning a church in Greenville and spray painting "Vote Trump" on the side of the building will appear in court today. Andrew McClinton is charged with first degree arson of a place of worship. He’s accused…
Armed Robbey
An armed robbery leads to a high speed chase, leaving one suspect in an overturned Lexus on the median of I-110 late last night. Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Dollar Tree located at D'Iberville…
Aggravated Assault Arrest
The Gulfport Police Department has arrested a man accused of shooting into a Gulfport residence. Twenty-four year-old Damien Moncrief is charged with aggravated assault for the shooting on Fortson Drive. Officers discovered shell casings in the roadway and several bullet…
Gulf Coast Legislation Reception
Tonight, hundreds of leaders from South Mississippi’s business community take over Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The annual event is an opportunity for community leaders to discuss Gulf Coast issues face to face with our state legislators.…
Do You Know This Man? Wanted for Questioning
The Pascagoula Police Department needs help locating a man for questioning in regards to a commercial burglary. Authorities believe he is responsible for removing merchandise from a storage room on Christmas night at a local convenience store and then driving…
Wanted Wednesdays
News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Sergeant Joshua Bromen with the Gulfport Police Department on this week's Wanted Wednesdays.
Turtle Excluder Devices on Skimmer Trawls Discussion
NOAA Fisheries is proposing a change in the way shrimpers on the Coast tow in their catch in an effort to save more turtles. That could come at a price for local shrimpers. Today at the Biloxi Visitors Center, NOAA…
Gulf Coast Legislation Reception
Tonight hundreds of leaders from South Mississippi’s business community take over Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The annual event is an opportunity for community leaders to discuss Gulf Coast issues face to face with our state legislators.…
Ministry Helping the Homeless Looking for a Home
An Ocean Springs ministry that helps the homeless is now homeless. The organization is calling on the community to help. The building is on Government Street and is where the Living Well Ministry Day Center used to feed nearly 50…
Elderly Safety Program Catches on Across the Coast
The RUOK Program helps over 30 senior citizens in Gulfport and nearly 15 stay safe in Biloxi. Now Ocean Springs officials want to know if the safety program would be a good fit in Jackson County. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spent…
What’s Going on with the Galleria in D’Iberville?
A sign on Interstate 10 marks an exit for Galleria Parkway, but there is no galleria yet. A grand opening for the Gulf Coast Galleria Shopping Center in D’Iberville was once expected for 2015. What’s happened since then and is…
Protecting Turtles from Skimmer Trawls
Here on the Coast our seafood industry is a huge part of the culture, but sometimes fishing for those tasty shrimp can put the life of a baby turtle in danger. NOAA Fisheries is proposing the use of turtle excluder…