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Suspects wanted for car burglaries in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department is asking the public’s help identifying two suspects in reference to multiple car burglaries. The incidents occurred at the Golden Nugget Casino on July 2nd. Surveillance video shows two young white males walking throughout the parking…

Make-A-Wish Send Off Party

Each year, Mississippi's Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of about 100 children battling life-threatening illnesses. Today, one special little girl is seeing her wish come to life. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at Pop’s Pizzeria with more. [mappress mapid="3196"]

Guilty of capital murder

Thirty-nine year-old Scotty Street is guilty of murdering 55-year-old Frankie Fairley and then stealing her van on December 9th, 2014. The capital murder trial is still going on and has moved into the sentencing phase. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins…

Cybercrimes on the rise

As technology continues to advance, so do the number of crimes caught on video and social media. Most recently evidenced by the arrests of three people by the Gulfport Police Department two weeks ago in connection with a Facebook live…

Red tide brings shrimp close to shore

Usually the term red tide is associated with mass amounts of dead fish washing up on our shores as harmful algae blooms deplete oxygen levels in the water, but occasionally it means locals get to take advantage of a jubilee.…

Couple escapes overnight house fire in Harrison County

Two people escape from their burning home overnight in Harrison County and their trailer is a complete loss. News 25’s Laurene Callander has more. You could still see smoke billowing from the home off of Diamond Road in Harrison County…

Man charged with second degree murder in Gulfport

The homeless man killed in an attack in Gulfport on July 14th has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove says the man was 55-year-old Ronald Spencer. The suspect, James Christopher Woodard, who was initially arrested on a charge of…

Harrison County Fair Donation recipient

The Harrison County Fair attracts thousands of people each year. Now, it aims to raise thousands of dollars for a local organization. In addition to carnival games, thrilling rides and tasty treats, the fair will now feature a five day…

Enchanted Forest Fundraiser

The Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain protects over 9,000 acres within the six Coastal counties. Tonight, the nonprofit organization will host its biggest fundraiser of the year. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Beau Rivage with…

Seafood dealer sentenced for illegal fish sales

A Mississippi seafood dealer is heading to federal prison for illegal fish sales. A federal judge sentenced Lonnie M. Ray of Bay St. Louis to serve 25 months in prison and another three years on supervised release. Ray, of Cowart…

Update on drug deal homicide

Court testimony alleges a man fatally shot two men in connection with a drug deal at an apartment complex. Thirty-five year-old Torre Mandrell Clark is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 40-year-old Fredrick Robinson and…

Man supporting flag outside Biloxi City Hall

One man was outside Biloxi City Hall protesting the removal of the Mississippi State flag, his way of supporting the flag and declaring this week as State Pride Awareness Week. Matt Reardon came down from Hattiesburg to Biloxi to address…

Peter Anderson Festival given top honors

An Ocean Springs festival is receiving rave reviews. The 39th annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival has been selected as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s top 20 events. The long standing festival hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber of…

Schools are preparing for students to return

Have you ever wondered what is it that teachers do while kids are out of school for the summer? According to some teachers on the Coast, summer vacation is actually more work than the school year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…

Explore the Best Summer Camp

Being bold, smart, energetic, and showing your talent is something more than 20 girls are doing this week at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula. News 25’s Tanner Stewart takes us to the ‘Explore the Best You’ girls summer camp to learn…

Dump truck knocks out power in Gulfport

Dozens of homes are without electricity after a dump truck pulled down a power line in Gulfport. The truck was unloading materials near 28th Street and Hewes Avenue when the driver went too far and collided with a nearby power…

Capital murder trial

Today in Jackson County the capital murder trial of 36-year-old Scotty Street began. Police Street was responsible for the death of 55-year-old Frankie Fairley three years ago. Street was Fairley’s neighbor. He allegedly stabbed her 37 times and stole her…

Abandoned boat in Pascagoula

If you are looking for a new boat or possibly one you forgot about, it might be in Pascagoula. A mysterious boat is floating on the waters in River Park. The boat turned on its side after the spring tornado…

University of South Alabama building collapses

Authorities in Alabama are investigating the collapse of a University of South Alabama building. The estimated eight million dollar facility came crashing down on Sunday in Mobile. Witnesses say they heard a loud boom then seconds later an even louder…