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Guilty for kidnapping and sexual battery

A Harrison County jury found a Tennessee man guilty of kidnapping and sexual battery for a crime nearly three years ago. Forty-one year-old Dontrey Craig was arrested in July 2015 after showing up to his victim’s home and physically assaulting…

Vas Madness

A new study shows this time of year men tend to schedule their vasectomies during March Madness to stay home and enjoy the college basketball tournament. News 25’s Jaylon Morris got in touch with a local urologist to check in…

Mississippi State lottery: Senate Bill 2976

A longtime proponent of Mississippi setting up a state lottery is trying to pressure leaders of the legislature to move in that direction. Today, Rep. Alyce Clark successfully amended Senate Bill 2976 to say the state gaming commission wouldn’t get…

East Biloxi construction update

After years of road work in East Biloxi, residents and businesses in the area have something to look forward to. Doug Lee works at Kim Long Restaurant located on Division and Reynoir streets in Biloxi. The restaurant has just been…

Young Moss Point female kidnapped and sexually assaulted

Moss Point police are searching for a man who reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Moss Point High School student at gunpoint Wednesday morning. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Moss Point with more on this story.

Breakfast with a Hero

This morning, Gulfport police and firemen came together at the fire station for Breakfast with a Hero. Community members stopped by the fire station to have a donut and coffee and thank Gulfport first responders. Dennis Schulz even traveled from…

Mississippi Aquarium progress

Progress is being made toward the Mississippi Aquarium in downtown Gulfport. The project announced a month ago they had a general contractor to start working. The contractor has been onsite and has started to put the foundation of the building…

Walmart employee bonuses

Today, more than 890,000 Walmart U.S. associates are receiving a share of more than $560 million in total cash bonuses, including those here in Mississippi. In Mississippi, Walmart associates are receiving approximately $8.3 million in combined bonuses. The bonuses, along…

Long Beach residents raise questions about new harbor signs

After problems with juveniles, new signs have popped up at Long Beach Harbor and some residents aren’t too happy about it. Some Long Beach residents took their concerns to social media about the recently put up “no loitering” signs now…

Moss Point Girl Kidnapped and Assaulted at Gunpoint

Moss Point Police are actively investigating a reported kidnapping and sexual assault of a young female which occurred Wednesday, March 07, 2018.  At approximately 0742 hours Officer’s responded to the Moss Point High School after learning of the assault from…

Rotary Club donates Little Free Library

Today, the Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove dedicated its third Little Free Library to River Oaks Elementary in Gulfport. The wooden box standing outside the school allows students to pick up a book from the box or drop off books…

Sky Zone coming to Edgewater Mall

Biloxi will have their own trampoline park next year. Edgewater Mall completed a new lease agreement with Sky Zone and the trampoline park will be under construction within the next 90 days. The 24,000 square foot arena will feature single…

Senate makes strides towards stricter abortion laws

The Mississippi Senate moved one step closer yesterday to passing a law that would prevent women from getting abortions after they are 15 weeks pregnant. Currently Mississippi prohibits abortion after 20 weeks of conception unless the woman is in danger…

Racial tensions surround Bay St. Louis City Council

Allegations of racism are circulating in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African-American member on the school board. Racism accusations are spiraling in Bay St.…

CRTC BAC airman makes history in Best Warrior competition

A Pass Christian native relied on his mental and physical toughness to make history for the Mississippi National Guard. The Combat Readiness Training Center Battlefield Airmen Center in Gulfport is celebrating the accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Joshua Parker. The Air…

One year mark for Biloxi train accident

Exactly one year ago today, a train accident in Biloxi killed four tourists from Texas on a bus. News 25’s Jaylon Morris went to Biloxi to meet with two people who remember the day like it was yesterday. March 7th,…

Biloxi railroad crossing closures

Following last year’s tragic train accident, Biloxi is now one step closer to closing six railroad crossings. News 25’s Payton Malone breaks down the plans. Last March, the City of Biloxi was already looking into closing railroad crossings. Little did…

School staff firearm training bill passed

Schools across the state of Mississippi could be offering firearm training to staff in order to strengthen campus security under a bill passed by the Senate today. The plan proposed by Vicksburg Republican Senator Briggs Hopson would apply to public…

Public appeals hearing for Picayune basketball coach

Picayune Head boys basketball Coach Kelton Thompson is not going down without a fight. Last month, he was terminated just two days before senior night and today he was contesting that decision in a public appeals hearing. A hearing officer…

Bay St. Louis City Council’s vote sparking controversy

Racism allegations in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African American member on the school board. Last night’s vote to replace incumbent Joan Thomas on…

Farmers Market season underway in Gulfport

It’s still a little too cold for most gardeners to get started, but there’s no reason that your kitchen can’t be full of fresh fruits and veggies thanks to the Gulfport Farmers Market. Starting today, you can head out to…

Gay Pride Parade will take place in Starkville

It was a packed house inside and out at Starkville City Hall last night as aldermen revisited a move denying a parade permit to an LGBT group. After hearing public input from both sides of the issue, a motion was…