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Mayoral Candidate Still In The Race After Arrest

The Moss Point mayoral candidate who police arrested Thursday is still in the running for mayor. According to Moss Point Police, Timothy Dubose went to jail after he was pulled over for a minor traffic violation. Authorities say Dubose is…

CONFEDERATE STATUE COMES DOWN

The city of New Orleans has removed the first of four confederate-era monuments in the historic city. Early this morning crews took down the liberty place monument. Several police officers in tactical gear surrounded the monument, put up barricades and…

Confederate Holiday

State Government Offices will be closed today here in Mississippi and in Alabama for Confederate Memorial Day. Georgia used to mark the holiday, but removed the Confederate reference in 2015. Now, the last Monday in April there is simply called…

Waitr app makes its way to the Gulf Coast

The wildly popular food delivery app Waitr has now made its way on the Gulf Coast. Dozens of Gulfport restaurants are already available for delivery. It’s an easy to use app, available on the web and for iPhone and Android…

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

The Biloxi branch of the NAACP celebrated another year of success and accomplishments during its annual freedom fund banquet. The IP Casino, Beau Rivage, and Mississippi Power were a few of the corporations honored by Biloxi NAACP during Saturday night's…

Moss Point mayoral candidate arrested

Moss Point mayor candidate Timothy Dubose was arrested for disorderly conduct following a traffic stop. Moss Point police tell News 25 he allegedly would not get back in his vehicle. He was arrested and booked. He bonded out early this…

Dream Program Silent Auction

The Dream Program kicked off its weekend of fundraising with its annual silent auction night in Ocean Springs. From autographed sports memorabilia to art work to luxury accessories, dozens of items were up for grabs tonight at the Gulf Hills…

Airmen cleanup for WWII museum

Airmen from Keesler Air Force Base are taking time out of their day to volunteer to clean the site of a potential World War II museum in Gulfport. The site is located on Pass Road at the old Rooms to…

Crawfish Music Fest 25th Anniversary

It’s that time of year again. The Crawfish Music Festival is back at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The multi-weekend event is celebrating its 25th anniversary and you can expect live music, fair rides, family friendly games and attractions and…

What’s the oldest oak tree on the Coast?

In honor of Earth Day, here’s a little South Mississippi trivia: what’s the oldest oak tree on the Coast? The giant historic live oak at Mary Mahoney’s in Biloxi states the iconic tree is over 2,000 years old. Patriarch is…

$2.3 million in projects underway in Diamondhead

The City of Diamondhead received several grants that will go toward drainage and recreation projects. More than two million dollars will go toward safer school bus routes, better lighting at intersections, a city hall fitness trail and more. The city…

After a while, crocodile

Before we say “See you later alligator,” check out the latest suspect Biloxi police carried off today. This guy may be small, but he’s got a big bite! Biloxi residents and visitors were just trying to soak up the sun…

Volunteers cleanup tons of trash on Deer Island

Deer Island was packed with activity today as many people launched a mission to clean up the barrier island in our gulf. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joined the volunteers today for the eighth annual Deer Island Cleanup, part of Mississippi’s ongoing…

Man charged with violation of Lacey Act

One coast seafood businessman has pled guilty to charges involving the violation of the Lacey Act and illegal possession of a shotgun. Cowart Seafood President Lonnie M. Ray pled guilty to both counts in federal court. According to Mississippi law,…

Four prior felons arrested for armed robbery

Four people are under arrest after robbing a Biloxi resident at gunpoint in front of his home. The four suspects allegedly approached the victim at his home on Popp’s Ferry Road and held the victim at gunpoint as he was…

Moss Point resource officer sentenced for sexual abuse

The Moss Point High School resource officer who was found guilty of sexually abusing a 16-year-old student in 2009 was sentenced today. The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office says Circuit Court Judge Kathy Jackson sentenced 51-year-old Kevin Williams to serve…

Dream Program Fundraiser

Preparations are underway for one of the Dream Program’s biggest fundraisers of the year: the silent auction. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs with more information.

Crawfish Music Festival

What’s better than a night of crawfish, rides, great music, vendors and giveaways? There’s a reason the Crawfish Music Festival has been on the coast for 24 years. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us from Biloxi. [mappress mapid="2783"]

Community Gathering

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Pastor Richard McBride about the Community Gathering at 4131 Sue Ellen St., Moss Point on April 22nd 11 am to 6 pm.

Man charged with felony murder in Harrison County

One Harrison County man is now behind bars after admitting on Facebook to murdering his roommate. Thirty-nine year-old Gabriel Curtis has been given a felony charge of murder. Sheriff Troy Peterson received a call from a Florida resident for a…

Millions In Improvements On The Way

Big improvements are on the way for the city of Diamondhead. The city recently reviewed several grants underway to support various projects throughout the city. The project total a little over two million dollars. A few of the projects the…

Biloxi Candidates Forum

Local organizations want citizens of Biloxi to be informed on who is running in the upcoming primary elections. The Biloxi NAACP and the local chapter of the league of women voters have partnered to hold a candidate's forum. The purpose…