Fourth annual ‘Feed the Need’ fish fry
A South Mississippi group is using a fish fry to feed the needy in Ocean Springs. Sunday, June 4th in the heart of downtown Ocean Springs everyone is invited to show up for the fourth annual Feed the Need fish…
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C-USA Tournament benefits ‘Champions for Charities’
While the Conference USA Baseball Tournament is in full swing, Overtime Sports put together ‘Champions for Charities’ that will help benefit local Coast charities. The Biloxi NAACP and its baseball diversity committee are raising money for the Loaves and Fishes…
Breaking ground for Island View beach casino expansion
The Island View Casino in Gulfport is giving people another reason to come enjoy our picturesque Gulf Coast. Today, officials broke ground for their new 43,000 square foot beach front casino expansion. The sound of progress along what used to…
Man locks disabled child in hot car in Columbus, MS
A Mississippi man is under arrest on a felony child abuse charge after police say he purposefully locked a disabled child in a hot car to punish the girl’s mother. Thirty-one year-old Brandon Windham was arrested in Columbus after witnesses…
Christopher Epps sentenced to 20 years in prison
A federal judge has sentenced the former head of Mississippi’s prison system to nearly 20 years in prison in a wide-ranging corruption case. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate handed down the sentence Wednesday to 56-year-old Christopher Epps. The longtime…
Rollover crash kills 4 and shuts down interstate in Jackson County
Four people are dead after a wreck on Interstate 10 in Jackson County this morning. The accident completely shut down I-10 West for several hours. Authorities have not yet identified the victims killed in the roll-over crash. Shortly after the…
Uncertainty regarding education funding in Mississippi
President Trump’s proposed 2018 budget includes cuts to the Department of Education, cuts that would eliminate the title II program which helps train, recruit and retrain teachers. It’s a program that Mississippi relies on and if eliminated it would mean…
Special session to focus on budget
The upcoming special session for the Mississippi Legislature will solely focus on dealing with the state budget. Previously there was speculation lawmakers could consider the idea of a lottery during next month’s special session. Governor Phil Bryant put an end…
Epps sentencing to begin today
The sentencing phase begins today for former corrections commissioner Christopher Epps. This is for his participation in a bribery scandal a little over two years ago. After pleading guilty, Epps faces up to 23 years in prison and is forfeiting…
Vehicle burglary spike in Waveland
The Waveland Police Department is investigating a spike in vehicle burglaries in the city. Officials say these are crimes of opportunity, each vehicle was left unlocked. Police officers urge citizens to lock their cars as well as hide any personal…
Fatal Accident Today in Jackson County Has Traffic Backed Up On Interstate 10.
Four people are dead and multiple others injured following a fatal accident this morning on I-10 in Jackson County. As you can see from the M-DOT cameras this morning....traffic was backed up for miles as crews worked to clear the…
Playlive Nation Grand Opening
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Laquanta Brisco about Playlive Nation Grand Opening Friday May 26th 12:00 pm at Edgewater Mall.
Conference USA Tournament Kicks Off: Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Conference USA Tournament at MGM Park in Biloxi.
Gulfport High School Graduation
Tonight, hundreds of Gulfport families proudly watched as the Gulfport High School class of 2017 got their diplomas. The group of 321 seniors lined up to make the march into adulthood at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The school’s 2017 Valedictorian…
‘AVIDD’ law appreciation banquet in Gulfport
Tonight in Orange Grove, one local group put down the welcome mat and gave local law enforcement a big thank you for their service. The group behind that law appreciation banquet is Advocates for Victims of Impaired and Distracted Driving,…
Public hearing on possible resource center
Today Biloxi held a public hearing regarding the possibility of turning a vacant school in West Biloxi into a resource center for the homeless population in the city. Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is proposing a no-cost lease with Biloxi Public…
Biloxi considering legal options regarding CSX
Another topic of discussion at today’s City Council meeting in Biloxi is the ongoing issue with hazardous railways. City officials tell News 25 that over the years they believe CSX has built up their railways to create the current problem…
Biloxi City Council votes to table flag decision
The Biloxi City Council voted six to one to table their vote on whether or not to continue keeping the Mississippi state flag from flying over state buildings. In late April, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich ordered all state flags…
Man dressed as woman steals credit cards in Hancock County
A Mobile man dressed as a woman is making his way through the Coast and stealing others identities. Hancock County investigators say 25-year-old Mykiea Miller is dressing up as a female and using stolen credit cards and identifications taken from…
Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet
Tonight in Gulfport, local law enforcement officers will be honored for helping our community. Agencies from across the Coast have been invited to attend an appreciation banquet at the Orange Grove Community Center. News 25’s Hank Davis is in Gulfport…
Biloxi fire injures three people
Three people were injured including a firefighter after a building in Biloxi catches fire. The fire fully engulfed a two story building at Maple and First Street behind Harrah’s around 10:30 this morning. Four engines, a ladder, and about 24…
Man arrested by FBI in Jackson County
A man traveling from Mexico through South Mississippi was arrested by the FBI on Monday and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Just before 9 a.m. on May 22, 2017, officers with the South Mississippi Metro…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport awarded $3.4 million federal grant
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport has been awarded a $3.4 million federal grant for noise mitigation measures. The money will be used for an ongoing effort that began in 2005 to sound proof residences on properties which fall within the FAA’s…
AMR hands-only CPR training in Gulfport
It only takes 30 seconds to learn how to save a life. The song ‘Stayin’ Alive’ could be heard echoing through the lobby of Hancock Bank in downtown Gulfport today. AMR uses the song to help teach CPR. The rhythm…
