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Oren Lewis Murder Trial Set To Begin Today

The trial for the father accused of killing his one year old daughter in Hancock County is expected to begin today. Oren Lewis is charged with capital murder. In December 2013 his daughter Maleah Bush alleged fell of a bed…

City Tackles Homelessness : Live Report

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about how Biloxi city is thinking about changing a vacant school in to a homeless resources center. To help out the estimated 400 homeless in Biloxi.

Arrest Made In Hit & Run That Injures One

A Pensacola woman is behind bars after driving onto the walking path of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge late last night striking a pedestrian. Police say witnesses reported a vehicle driving onto the walking path on the foot of the bridge…

Bike sharing comes to Biloxi

How would you like to take a nice relaxing bike ride through downtown Biloxi? Thanks to Zagster now you can! The bike sharing program has installed two stations, one at MGM Park and one at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center, allowing…

Treats for Troops at Floor Trader Outlet

Many of our troops overseas do not have the resources to travel off base for simple supplies, so one local business is here to help. The Floor Trader Outlet on the Gulf Coast is calling upon the community for their…

Have You Seen This Man?

The Biloxi Police Department would like your help in identifying an unknown male who has allegedly damaged several vending machines in the past few months. The unknown male was also captured on camera attempting to commit larceny. It is believed…

D’Iberville man charged with rape

D’Iberville police arrest 21-year-old Wayne Dev’ante Fountain on the charge of rape. Captain Marty Griffin tells News his arrest was the result of an investigation which started after a juvenile victim reported to school officials she was sexually assaulted in…

Annual fish fry at Biloxi Fire Museum

The West End Hose Company’s annual fish fry was held in Biloxi today. The fire museum on Howard Avenue served up some fried fish with all the fixins’. Each plate lunch was $8 and all proceeds benefit the museum and…

People share why they’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo

People all over the Coast are celebrating Cinco de Mayo which is great business for our local Mexican restaurants, like Baja Beach in Biloxi. The manager of Baja Beach tells News 25 Cinco de Mayo is their busiest day of…

Seniors have lunch with cops to better community

Part of being a safer community starts with being able to depend on the law enforcement agencies that protect it. That’s what a group of senior citizens at the Pascagoula Senior Center say they were learning this afternoon. The senior…

Russian delegates visit U.S.

A group of American Council of Young Political Leaders from Russia explored the Mississippi Gulf Coast today. They came here to learn about our political system and how the government system functions, along with taking in the Gulf Coast scenery.…

Moss Point vote recount changes municipal elections results

The Moss Point alderman for Ward 1 will be decided after the runoff election takes place. The Democratic Executive Committee had a recount of votes from Tuesday’s primary election. Committee officials tell News 25 municipal candidates James Smith and Sherwood…

Felony DUI arrest

A Pass Christian man faces felony charges for driving under the influence for a third time. Gulfport police arrested 36-year-old Brett James Ducote around 5:30 this morning. Officers noticed he was under the influence after they pulled him over for…

Huge fire in Houston, Mississippi

An enormous fire today in Houston, Mississippi forced area schools to close early. Flames broke out early this morning at a storage facility. As firefighters worked to put out the blaze, residents were urged to close their doors and windows…

Accident blocks I-10 eastbound in Hancock County

All interstate 10 lanes are now open in Hancock County after a three vehicle accident blocked eastbound lanes near the Stennis Space Center. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins, two vehicles were overturned near mile marker 8. Elkins…

Gulfport house fire victim identified

The Harrison County coroner is now releasing the name of the woman killed in the Gulfport fire on Locust Hill Drive yesterday. Gary Hargrove tells News 25 that 38-year-old Erica Trahan passed away during the fire that broke out around…

Volunteers needed for Golden Age Games in Biloxi

The 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games will take place in Biloxi next week and the VA needs your help. Nearly one thousand athletes are expected to compete in the national multi-sport competition for senior veterans with events including badminton,…

River Jamboree

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Chad Smith and Don Smith about the River Jamboree May 6th at 11 am to 8 pm in Moss Point.

Humane Society Adoption Event

Happening now in Gulfport an adoption event with the Humane Society of South Mississippi. There are over a dozen dogs and six kittens available to take home ranging in different sizes and ages. The humane society brought labs and beagles…

Proposals To Fund State Infrastructure

Mississippi house leaders are proposing new ideas to fund highways and bridges throughout the state. One is to let cities and counties set a local option fuel tax, if residents approve. Some legislators also hope to consider a multi-year transportation…

Favre Rejects Fillingame's Debate Offer

Earlier this week, Bay St. Louis voters decided it would take a runoff to decide who would be their next mayor. Shortly after the final vote was counted, incumbent Mayor Les Fillingame challenged Mike Favre to a debate. Favre's response?…