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First Starbucks in Ocean Springs Under Construction

Soon coffee lovers who live in Ocean Springs won’t have to look much further than their own backyard to get a drink from Starbucks. In just a few months, Ocean Springs will have their very first Starbucks. Construction began about…

Help Locating Missing Biloxi Teen Nicole Ross

The Biloxi Police Department would like your help in locating a missing person with medical issues. Eighteen-year-old Nicole Ross was last seen on June 7th in Biloxi. It is unknown on her last clothing description. No signs of suspicious activity…

Gulf Coast Vigil for Orlando Victims

At least 50 dead and 53 injured in what officials are calling the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. South Mississippi may be over 500 miles away, but tonight, the Magnolia State will show support for those affected during Sunday’s…

Vigil Planned For Orlando Victims

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Lea Campbell about the Shooting in Orlando as a vigil is planned for the victims of the Orlando Shooting. Mississippi rising coalition teamed up with the rainbow center, “Come as you are”, the human rights…

Record-Breaking Weekend at 2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

After a record-breaking weekend, the Billfish Classic wrapped up its 20th tournament Sunday in Biloxi. Eighty-one boats competed in the event for a record purse of almost $1.7 million. The tournament set another record by weighing eight blue marlins this…

Princess Night At MGM Park

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Cristina Coca about Princess Night at MGM park Sunday June 12th @ 5:10 PM.

On The Phone: Dylon Hoffpauir

Guest live on the phone. Dylon Hoffpauir, a resident of Orlando tells us about the reaction over the Shooting in Orlando.

Candlelight Vigil for Saunders

The Gulfport community is continuing to shed tears over the recent loss of 21-year-old Stanton Saunders. Dozens displayed their love for Saunders during a candlelight vigil near the Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport. Phrases like “rest in peace” and “you’ll…

One Man Hospitalized After Shooting in Moss Point

One man is in the hospital after being shot multiple times in Moss Point Sunday. Authorities tell News 25 a drug deal escalated to a shooting in the Holiday Inn parking lot off of Highway 613. Moss Point Police Chief…

Mounts Arraignment Today

The former Biloxi Firefighter pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of a waffle house waitress. Johnny mount appeared in front of Judge Lisa Dodson in Biloxi Circuit Court today. A grand jury indicted the 45 year old for first…

Vancleave Teen's Hearing Postponed

The preliminary hearing for Dexter Kelley has been postponed pending a psychological evaluation. The 19 year old Vancleave teen is accused of beating his cousin to death back in April. 16 year old Cliff Allyn was reported missing after he…

32 Counts Touching Child

There may be a new victim testifying against an Ocean Springs bus driver accused of sexual abuse. Prosecutors are asking a judge to allow a girl to testify about how Sergio Sandoval gave her candy, rubbed her back and gave…

Grief Diaries

News 25's Bryan Kennedy, interviews Bill Downs about Support Groups for Impaired Driving and the books series Grief Diaries that they hope to put in judges hands to help the judges see how the victims feel after their loss of…

Gulf Coast Vigil For Orlando Victims

Mississippi may be over 500 miles away but tonight the magnolia state will show support for Orlando with a vigil. The candlelight ceremony will honor the victims of Sundays early morning shooting at the pulse nightclub in Orlando. At least…

Princess Night at MGM Park

Gowns, crowns and baseball: if you were at MGM Park in Biloxi, you may have seen all three. It was Little Princess Night at the Biloxi Shuckers game. It started off with a princess parade before the game. There were…

Assistant Police Chief Rodney McGilvary Says Goodbye

After 40 years of service to Biloxi, Assistant Police Chief Rodney McGilvary is turning in his badge. Tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich, Police Chief John Miller, countless law enforcement officers, city employees and citizens came…

National Sailboat Race on the Coast

Sailors from all over the country are racing against each other in Ocean Springs at the Hobie 20 Nationals. Fourteen sailboats from Texas, Ohio, Louisiana and even the Virgin Islands have come to the Coast for the race. The sailboats…

Team Zander Night at MGM Park

The little boy who stole the Gulf Coast’s heart two months back arrived in style to the Shuckers game tonight. Little Zander landed in center field in the helicopter that brought him to USA Children’s Hospital in Mobile two months…

Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum

A 30 year tradition is back and better than ever right here on the Gulf Coast. The South Mississippi Summer Fair is taking place on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum. You have your fair favorites, including rides, music, games…

Summer Related Injuries

If you’re outdoors at all this weekend, try to keep cool to avoid possible side effects such as heat exhaustion or extreme sunburn. Doctors at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport want you to be prepared, as they see an…

Former Giants Players Speaks at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum

We all have to start from somewhere. A former Major League Baseball player says his start was right here on the Coast. Jim Howarth, who played for the San Francisco Giants, was today’s guest speaker for the “Our Love Affair…

Police Vehicle Stolen in Forrest County

A high speed chase in Forrest County, Mississippi involving a stolen police cruiser ended with shots being fired. Just before 10 p.m., a Forrest County deputy was flagged down at a residence to help an injured person. When the deputy…

Black Bear Spotting in D’Iberville

Residents in the Longwood Plantation neighborhood are currently on bear watch. This comes after police say a black bear was spotted in the neighborhood just off of Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville. The D’Iberville Police Department posted to their Facebook…

2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Weigh In

The scales are weighing in at the 2016 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic in Biloxi. With a purse of $1.7 million on the line, contestants are hoping they can land the biggest fish. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson is there with…