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Woman Drowns in Biloxi Back Bay

There was a tragedy in Biloxi today as authorities recover a body from Biloxi Back Bay. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, first responders were called to the Forrest Avenue Pier just across from the Department of Marine Resources…

Moss Point State of the City Address

Moss Point is moving forward. That is just one of the highlights from the mayor’s State of the City address this evening. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at what else the mayor has on his agenda for…

Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco Makes History

A local woman is making history for females and the entire state of Mississippi. Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco will be sworn into office by the Mississippi Association of Supervisors tomorrow, becoming not only the first female MAS president to…

Lynn Meadows Ribbon Cutting

Today Lynn Meadows Discovery Center celebrated the opening of a new outdoor exhibit as well as some recent national recognition. The center received the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Only ten of these awards were given throughout…

Moss Point State of the City Address

An important meeting in Moss Point is about to get underway as residents gather to hear the mayor’s State of the City address. Moss Point is moving forward and this is just one of the highlights of the mayor’s address…

Special Needs Project Award

A Jackson County three-year-old received a special award this afternoon for her strength and resilience. Mariyah Danell Kimble was born with a mild case of Down syndrome and had open heart surgery at just ten months old. After years of…

Woman Drowns in Biloxi Back Bay

It was a deadly day for a swimmer in Biloxi’s Back Bay. An afternoon search by authorities has turned up the body of a person who was reported missing earlier today. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at the scene and…

Shaggy’s Provides Offshore Fishing Trip for Kids

Point Cadet Marina smelled extra fishy today as 18 kids returned with their big catches after an offshore fishing trip, thanks to a partnership between Shaggy’s and USM. Earlier this year, Shaggy’s made a $15,000 commitment to partner with the…

Kids get Hands-on Law Enforcement Experience in Biloxi

Traffic stops, bomb response, domestic crisis intervention, all things police cadet explorers learned about at this year’s Southeastern Law Enforcement Explorer Academy in Biloxi. It’s all part of a seven day program put on by area law enforcement agencies that…

Brush Fire in Pass Christian

A brush fire broke out in Harrison County today adding to the dangerously hot conditions. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the fire was reported around 2:30 this afternoon when someone in the area noticed heavy smoke on…

Woman Drowns in Biloxi

DMR and Biloxi police are on the scene as a woman drowned in the Biloxi Back Bay. We'll have details at 5:30 on NBC.

Summer Jamboree Takes Over Jones Park

It may be a hot day, but kids from across the Coast kept cool under the Barksdale Pavilion. The first ever Summer Jamboree geared toward children with disabilities and special needs kicked off this morning. From 10 until 2, event…

New Playground Coming to Hiller Park

A facelift is coming to the Hiller Park Playground. Ruiz Contracting Solutions has been volunteering its services this week installing new playground equipment for Hiller Park. The new playground will feature everything from slides to play cars. Biloxi Councilwoman Dixie…

Try Transit Day

National Dump the Pump Day encourages commuters to ditch their ride and hop on public transportation. The Gulf Coast is participating by hosting Try Transit Day. Residents and visitors have the opportunity to hop on any CTA bus all day…

Celebration Today At Lynn Meadows

This afternoon Lynn Meadow Discovery Center is cutting the ribbon on its new outdoor exhibit: "On The Green." the celebration is from 4-7 and everyone is invited to come out not only is this an opportunity to celebrate the new…

Planned Parenthood Sues Mississippi

Planned Parenthood is suing Mississippi over a new state law that bans Medicaid from spending money with any abortion provider. The suit was filed Wednesday in a Jackson Federal Courtroom. It says the Hattiesburg clinic does not offer abortions so…

Special Session On Budget Possible

Governor Phil Bryant could be forced to call a special session to balance the state budget if a record revenue is not generated this month. By law, the governor is requiring to keep the state's budget balanced at all times.…

Winn-Dixie Partners With Local Farmers

Winn Dixie is taking the term "home grown" to the next level the grocery chain announced their partnership with local farmers in the southeast to provide product in their stores. There are over 125 suppliers Winn Dixie is teaming with…

State Of Moss Point Tonight

Tonight Moss Point Mayor Billy Broomfiled is giving his state of the city address. He's inviting the public to join him at 6 o'clock at the Pelican Landing as he reports on significant accomplishments of the city and shares how…

Hops For Pops This Saturday

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Brandon Lewis about the Father Day special Hops For Pops this Saturday at the Chandeleur Brewing Company starting at 3 pm.

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

Tonight the Gulfport branch of the NAACP hosted their annual Freedom Fund Banquet at Island View Casino. Guest honoree Major General Mark Brown will be presented the Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts Sr. Award. Brown oversees all operational aspects of training…

Eighth Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala

Ten mentors were honored tonight at the eighth annual Coast Young Professionals Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala. The night was filled with hor d’oeuvres, a photo station, cash bar and an opportunity to network. Ten of Coast Young Professionals…

Candlelight Vigil for Orlando

Rainbow lights and flags lowered at half-staff over the country as citizens continue to show support for the City of Orlando after Sunday’s mass shooting. “Driving out hate with love” was the mission during a candlelight vigil held at Club…

Eighth Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala

Men are throwing on their black ties and blue jeans and women are putting on their best dresses for Coast Young Professional’s eighth annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala in Biloxi tonight. The award ceremony honors ten of Coast…