Stolen boat arrest in Waveland
A Bay St. Louis man is behind bars following a complaint of a boat stolen from a local business. Fifty-nine year-old Don Vicknair was driving a Dodge pickup truck and rammed open a gate at the business, taking a 24…
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Arrested after breaking and entering
An arrest has been made after a bizarre breaking and entering on Sunday at the Hideaway in Ocean Springs. Aaron Smith is behind bars after surveillance video showed the suspect drinking some of the liquor and beer, standing in the…
Old Federal Courthouse Demolished
This morning, a building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eye sore will be demolished. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live from outside the building with more.
Doggone Mondays at MGM Park
Hey, Shuckers fans! Here’s something fun that’ll make your tail wag. Every Monday home game, you can now bring your furry friends to MGM Park and enjoy a game of baseball. Dozens of pooches filled the berm to get a…
Rock band Foreigner sings with Pass Road Elementary choir
The iconic rock band Foreigner collaborated with the Pass Road Elementary Choir on Friday at the Hard Rock in Biloxi. The two performed the band’s most popular song, “I want to know what love is,” at the end of the…
Moss Point man represents the Coast in “The Voice” Snapchat competition
A Moss Point voice is now being heard nationwide as a result of season four of “The Voice” on Snapchat. Rod Stokes, a local construction worker, is now in the final stages of the popular competition that has all the…
Shots fired, female driver injured in Gulfport
Around 3 p.m. this afternoon, Gulfport police responded to a shooting in a neighborhood near 28th Street. The shooting occurred in the area of 50th Avenue and Pacific Street while the victim, an 18-year-old female, was driving in the neighborhood. It…
Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized
Former President George HW Bush has been admitted to a Houston hospital. Family spokesman Jim Mcgrath says the former president was hospitalized after contracting an infection that spread to his blood. The statement says the 93-year-old was admitted to Houston…
Old Federal Courthouse coming down in Biloxi
A building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eyesore will be demolished starting tomorrow. The old Federal Courthouse building on the corner of Lameuse Street and Howard Avenue is in the process of being torn down and eventually will…
Long Beach Middle School student wins MS National Geographic Geo Bee
A Long Beach Middle School student is mapping out his future and preparing to represent South Mississippi in the National Geographic Geo Bee. The bee is set to take place in our nation’s capital next month. News 25’s Toni Miles…
Hideaway Burglary
On Sunday, Ocean Springs business The Hideaway reported that someone had broken into their building through the window. According to police, the suspect consumed some of the liquor and beer from inside and took a nap before leaving. The suspect…
Gulfport boy found dead in swimming pool
Investigators are trying to find out what led to the death of a 13-year-old boy whose body was found in an apartment pool Sunday. “He does know how to swim. That’s the one thing that’s getting the whole family is…
50th Avenue shooting investigation
A woman has been transported to the hospital after being shot inside her vehicle. Gulfport police are investigating the incident as they search for the suspect. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us with details.
Biloxi Great American Cleanup
Earth Day was the perfect way to kick off Biloxi’s Great American Cleanup. Biloxi invites volunteers to participate in a week long cleanup for areas throughout the city. Individuals are encouraged to pick up areas and neighborhoods at their own…
Earth Day Pier Walk
Since 2012, the family of late Gulfport Mayor Ken Combs Sr. hosted the Earth Day Pier Walk, collecting canned goods and monetary donations to help the Feed my Sheep program. This come and go event asked the public to donate…
2018 Dragon Boat Festival
The United Way of South Mississippi hosted a fundraiser which was the hottest event on the water over the weekend. The 2018 Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival supports early education programming and agencies the United Way helps fund in Harrison,…
Earth Day celebration in Gautier
A variety of Earth Day events and celebrations took place over the weekend with Gautier kicking things off on Saturday. Jackson County Animal Shelter, as well as other vendors, celebrated Earth Day at George Martin City Park. There were numerous…
Arrested after leading police on a chase in Jackson County
Jackson County authorities say a man led officers on a police chase after reportedly pointing a gun at another vehicle and firing two shots in the air. The man identified as David Achenbach led officers from the Jackson County Sheriff’s…
Infrastructure stalled by historical find in Biloxi
Today, crews in Biloxi are working around the area near the Biloxi Lighthouse after the discovery of human bones brought a temporary halt to infrastructure work last Friday. The find was made during excavation required to install a 16 inch…
Waffle House shooting suspect arrested
Authorities say the suspect in a quadruple homicide at a Waffle House in Nashville has been arrested. Metropolitan Nashville Police announced Monday on Twitter that 29-year-old Travis Reinking was taken into custody not far from his apartment. Photos posted by…
Child drowned in apartment pool
The child that was found dead in a pool at the Quarters Apartments located in Gulfport has been identified as 13-year-old Ashton Cole. According to Gulfport police, Cole was reported missing from home while officers were looking for family. Officers…
Settlement reached in Harrison County Coroner vs. Black Funeral Homes
An agreement has finally been reached in the trial between Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove and six black-owned funeral homes. A lawsuit was filed against Hargrove last July, accusing him of intentionally discriminating against six black funeral homes by directing…
Arrested for burglary
Nineteen-year-old Carlos Dukes Jr. of Pascagoula has been arrested for burglarizing several vehicles on April 5th in the City of Long Beach alongside two other suspects unknown at this time. Dukes was charged with six counts of burglary of an…
Renew our Rivers program
For thirteen years, Mississippi Power Company has put on an annual cleanup event allowing volunteers to pick up trash and debris along the Gulf Coast. In 2009, the company decided to focus on Deer Island and the cleanup has been…