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…
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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…
Local Church Reaches Out To Vets In Need
This weekend, one local church is doing its part to lend a hand to the Coast’s homeless veteran community. For the second year, First Missionary Baptist Church Handsboro will be hosting their Veteran Stand Down. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. until…
Senator Wicker Against Bathroom Guidance
School may be out, but the conversation surrounding the restrooms inside them continues to rule the summer. Recently, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker spoke out against the Obama Administration’s recent guidance to public schools regarding Title IX protections. That guidance asks…
Biloxi Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Pornography Case
Biloxi native Ruben Ralph-James Masters has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography and 25 years for production of child pornography. Those sentences will run concurrently. Masters was also ordered to pay a fine of…
Vancleave Teen's Prelim Hearing Monday
The Vancleave teen accused of beating his cousin to death is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing on Monday. Nineteen-year-old Dexter Kelley is accused of murdering his 16-year-old cousin Cliff Allyn back in April. Allyn was reported missing after he…
Arraignment in Waffle House Shooting Set for Monday
The former Biloxi firefighter accused in the shooting death of a Waffle House waitress has his arraignment set for Monday. A grand jury indicted 45-year-old Johnny Mount for first degree murder for the November 27th killing of Julie Brightwell. Fifty-two…
Biloxi Court Seeks to Resolve Outstanding Cases
As many as 500 people can expect a letter from the City of Biloxi informing them to appear in court. Biloxi Municipal Court is resetting cases where defendants owe fines or fees dating back to March 2014. Any existing arrest…
Biloxi Beach Exotic Car Fest
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Rob Stinson about the Biloxi Beach Exotic Car Fest. This Saturday, June 11th 11 am to 4 pm at Baja Beach Biloxi.
Department of Justice Starts New Division in South Mississippi
The head of the U.S. justice department’s civil rights division says there’s more work to be done to guarantee the rights of citizens both in Mississippi and nationwide. The head of the division, Vanita Gupta, spoke at a conference in…
Layoffs Expected at Health Department
Layoffs are expected at the Mississippi State Department of Health in the coming weeks due to a tight budget during the year that starts July 1st. The director of the department, Dr. Mary Currier, is not yet sure how many…
2016 Billfish Classic: Sponsor Appreciation Block Party
While dozens of fishermen were out casting their reels, sponsors for the 2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic hit the streets of Ocean Springs for the annual block party and pub crawl. Over 30 sponsors donated toward this year’s 2016 Billfish…
Youth Volunteers on the Coast
The excitement of summer break is just beginning but instead of traditional summer break activities, one group of kids from Nashville, Tennessee decided to start theirs off by lending a helping hand here in South Mississippi. One hundred and thirty…
Taste, Rattle and Roll
Taste, Rattle and Roll is a new fundraiser that showcases the best dishes that restaurants in Gulfport have to offer.
Community Remembers Stanton Saunders
Family and friends of Gulfport shooting victims Stanton Saunders spent the afternoon reminiscing and consoling his mother. Saunders’ mother, Vanessa Smith, tells News 25 the amount of support she’s received since the incident has helped ease the pain of losing…
Court Seeks To Resolve Outstanding Cases
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about outstanding court cases that Biloxi's Municipal Court is resetting where defendant owe fines or fees dating back to March 2014.
Taste, Rattle and Roll
Gumbo, oysters, chocolate mousse: those are just a few of the delicious cuisines on the menu tonight at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Taste, Rattle and Roll fundraiser. From 6 to 9 in the beach tower at Island View Casino,…
Summer Fair Kicks off 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 kicked off tonight at the Coast Coliseum. You have your favorites including rides, music, games and snacks. Kids can…
20th Annual Billfish Classic Boat Parade
Eighty-one boats of all shapes and sizes paraded through the channel in Biloxi for the 20th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. Hundreds of anglers headed 100 miles out to the Gulf where they’ll spend today and tomorrow fishing for…
Ryan's "Cooler Thursday" Forecast
Upper level cloud cover kept much of the Sun's rays from doing too much damage to our temperatures today, leading to a slightly cooler/drier Thursday. The clouds moved in during the afternoon and will stick around through the evening, making…
Biloxi Businesses Celebrate Permanent Pavement on Oak Street
Clear skies and paved roads welcomed two ribbon cuttings in east Biloxi today, celebrating the recent permanent paving on Oak Street. The Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cuttings, one at the Biloxi Lugger restaurant on Eighth Street…