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Pascagoula Swearing in Ceremony

Most inaugurations for city councils across the Coast took place last week, but one of the last ones will take place tonight. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Pascagoula Senior Center with details on the Flagship City’s swearing…

Spice overdose in Biloxi

Biloxi Fire responded to a medical emergency call near Mary Mahoney's around 3:50 about "a man being down". When officials arrived on the scene, they found out three males overdosed on a bad batch of spice. Biloxi Fire, Biloxi PD…

First female NFL artist visits the Coast

Tempy Moore is the first female artist signed by the NFL through the Deacon Jones Foundation. Moore found her passion and calling by joining together two of her favorite things: sports and art. A self-taught charcoal pastel artist, Moore’s drawings…

Crab Festival in Bay St. Louis

The heat did not keep the crowds from flocking to Bay St. Louis this weekend for the 23rd annual Crab Festival. More than 6,000 pounds of fresh crab and 3,000 pounds of Gulf shrimp were cooked and served over the…

Volunteers protecting least terns in Pass Christian

Volunteers are out and about, standing guard to make sure the federally protected least terns stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday. Volunteers are keeping a close eye on the nesting grounds of least turns after losing 99 percent…

Biloxi fireworks free zone

In Biloxi, the area between the Small Craft Harbor and Oak Street in East Biloxi will be a fireworks free zone for July 4th. Signs will notify beachgoers of the change and police will be on hand to enforce the…

Gulfport fireworks free zone

If you’re planning on attending the Fourth of July fireworks show in Gulfport, officials want to remind you of a firework free zone. In the area between Highway 49 and 15th street, south of Highway 90, you will not be…

Pascagoula Swearing In ceremonies

Most inaugurations for city councils across the Coast took place last week. One of the last ones will take place tonight. Pascagoula Mayor-elect Dane Maxwell and the newly elected members of the incoming city council will take their oaths of…

Missing Jackson County teenager

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a missing 15-year-old with diabetes and insulin dependency. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Donald Lee Russell III has been missing for more than a month. Ezell says his parents did not…

70th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

It’s a big weekend for recreational fishermen as the 70th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo gets underway today at Jones Park in Gulfport. Competitive fishing will go on through July 4th with thousands of dollars up for grabs. News…

Bay St. Louis city officials swear in

The City of Bay St. Louis has officially sworn in seven city council members and their new mayor, Mike Favre. During the June 6th general elections, Favre came out on top with 86 percent of the vote defeating Republican challenger…

Man escapes boat fire in Biloxi

A man escaped his speed boat in Biloxi this afternoon just moments before it went up in flames. The explosion happened near the intersection of Lee Street and Highway 90 around 6 p.m. Officials say the boater was responsive at…

Keep pets safe during July 4th

While people are enjoying their Fourth of July holiday with bright, loud fireworks your pets can become scared and run away, trying to find a safe haven. Pets go missing around the Fourth of July more than any other time…

Dog Days of Summer Pet Drive

Its summer, the temperatures are increasing and so are the number of animals that need homes. That’s why Floor Trader is asking the community to help them help local animal shelters. All you have to do is bring in pet…

Salute to the Military senior dance

Biloxi senior citizens put their dancing shoes on today while showing patriotic spirit at the senior’s Salute to the Military dance. The seniors were treated to a hamburger lunch with cupcakes and ice cream for dessert before hitting the dance…

New traffic laws begin Saturday

Beginning Saturday, Mississippi drivers will have to follow three new laws aimed at keeping drivers and their passengers safe. Along with the seat belt law and the left lane law, it will now be illegal for passengers to ride in…

Man pleads guilty to child exploitation

A Gulfport man is facing prison time for allegedly downloading child pornography using Wi-Fi from casinos. Sixty-seven year-old Russell Haley pled guilty to one count of child exploitation in Warren County today. Haley will serve ten years in prison and…

Deadly shooting in Pascagoula

A shooting Thursday night in Pascagoula near the corner of Agnes Street resulted in the death of one man. Pascagoula police say the man who died in the shooting accidentally shot himself. Department Spokesman Doug Adams identified the victim as…

Fireworks shows on the Coast

Saturday: • Back Bay Biloxi, viewed from IP Casino Resort and Scarlet Pearl Casino at 9 p.m. • Waveland, beachside at Coleman Avenue, at 9 p.m. Monday: • Ocean Springs at Fort Maurepas Park, Front Beach 8:45 p.m. Tuesday: •…

CPR training for kids

In the event of an emergency would your child know what to do? We hope no child is ever in that situation, but if it were to happen officials want kids to be prepared. That’s why Harrison County Supervisor Kent…

Public Service commissioner speaks on Kemper Power Plant

Next Thursday, the state’s Public Service Commission is set to hear potential solutions regarding the Kemper County Power Plant. Two days ago, Mississippi Power notified the commission that it would immediately suspend the lignite coal gasification efforts at its power…

One Person Dead After Shooting

One person is dead after a shooting in Pascagoula last night. Police tell me they received a call around 9:15 of shots fired on Catalpa Avenue. Officers later found one person deceased on the front porch of a home. Details…

Pirate Party!

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Michelle Goodson about Pirate Party hosted by Storybook Birthdays July 8th at 9:30 am on the Beach at Shaggy's in Biloxi. For Tickets please visit storybookbirthdays.com