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Mississippi Bicentennial South Parade

In almost two weeks, a party hundreds of years in the making, the Mississippi Bicentennial South Celebration, will take over the Gulf Coast. On March 31st through April 1st South Mississippi will show off what we have to offer. There…

Commercial burglary arrest in Biloxi

A Biloxi man is behind bars after stealing from Josette’s on Howard Avenue. Twenty-six year-old Ryan McMillin is charged with commercial burglary. Police say surveillance footage from the business showed McMillin entering and taking items from Josette’s on March 9th.…

Richardson murder trial begins today

A new murder trial begins today for one Coast man who was released on bond over two years ago. In 2011, then 71-year-old Harvill Richardson was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. In 2014, the Mississippi…

Prom/Homecoming Giveaway

The Ocean Springs Elks Ladies Auxiliary is giving away homecoming and prom dresses. The giveaway is happening this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Ocean Springs Elks Lodge. They are still taking dresses so if you have any…

Breakfast with the Mayor Preview

A lot of topics on tap for this morning’s Breakfast with the Mayor in Biloxi including the latest from the fatal train versus bus collision. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us in Biloxi with the details.

Are senior citizens a danger on the road?

Authorities say age may be a factor in the cause of yesterday’s three vehicle crash when an 81-year-old woman smashed her car into two buildings in Gulfport. Currently, there’s no age limit on when a driver can or can’t renew…

2017 Coast Observer Covey Awards

Hundreds of people who work hard to provide the best Gulf Coast experience were honored this evening at the 2017 Covey Awards. Tonight’s award show featured over 45 different categories such as best restaurant, best nightclub, best casino, and so…

Climb CDC students challenge Gulfport PD

The Gulfport Police Department continues to build stronger relationships with the community, especially the youth. Officers threw on a different type of uniform this evening to challenge students at Climb CDC to a friendly game of basketball. Team Blue Crew…

Jackson County town hall meeting

Tonight in Vancleave, a bit of confusion took a town hall meeting off course. Residents came out with questions and concerns about the Highway 57 bypass which has been in the planning stages for years. Many had to give up…

Richardson murder trial begins tomorrow in Biloxi

Today jury selections continue as one Coast man starts his new murder trial after being released on bond over two years ago. In 2011, then 71-year-old Harvill Richardson was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The…

House halts flag amendment

The Mississippi House has halted a push to require universities to fly the state’s Confederate-themed flag. Republic Representative William Shirley persuaded the House last week to withhold a tax break from universities that don’t fly the flag. At that time,…

Gulfport man charged with murder

One man is now behind bars, charged with murder in the strangulation death of a Gulfport woman. Police say 34-year-old Willie Cenales was charged with murdering 52-year-old Tammy Brown. Officers responded to the report of a suspicious death at 8…

Students spend spring break volunteering in Bay St. Louis

Around this time every year, college lets out for spring break. While some may vacation, others volunteer at the Starfish Café in Bay St. Louis, planting new produce and renovating their facility as part of the alternative spring break. Some…

Mississippi regulates fantasy sports

Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation to regulate and tax operators of daily fantasy sports contests. House Bill 967 will set an eight percent tax and authorize the Mississippi Gaming Commission to regulate fantasy sports contests online or in casinos. Regulations…

Bus driver of deadly crash is interviewed

The National Transportation Safety Board has conducted an interview with the driver of the charter bus that was struck by a train, killing four in Biloxi. NTSB’s spokesman Peter Knudson tells News 25 the on-scene investigation is set to wrap…

Man reported missing in Ocean Springs

According to a Facebook post shared over 3,000 times, Lisa Bryant is searching for her husband, Stephen, who she hasn't heard from since Saturday. Her post says he could be near the water anywhere from Mississippi to Florida or Louisiana.…

Coffee With A Cop

Robert Underwood is one Jackson County resident that values the relationship between the police and the people they protect and serve.

Blue Crew and CDC basketball game

Gulfport Police Department’s effort to build stronger relationships within the community continues tonight for the third Blue Crew basketball game. This time each officer is teamed up with a student from Climb CDC in more of a mentor fashion. Gulfport…

March 29th declared Vietnam Veterans Day in Mississippi

In the state of Mississippi, March 29th each year will now be designated Vietnam Veterans Day after Governor Bryant signs House Bill 976 declaring the date. The Vietnam War was an unpopular war and many of the veterans returning to…

Gulfport man charged with murder

On March 14th, 2017 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 34-year-old Willie Cenales of Gulfport on the charge of murder. On March 2, 2017 at approximately 8:15 a.m. Gulfport police responded to the 4700 block 11th Street in reference to a…

Do You Know These Women?

The D’Iberville Police Department needs help identifying two women who are accused of making fraudulent charges on a stolen credit card. D’Iberville Police Captain Marty Griffin says a victim reported her purse stolen from a Dollar Tree. In less than…

Teens read to young students at Harrison Central Elementary

Special guests read to students at Harrison Central Elementary this morning as Read across America Week continues. Over 30 students from West Harrison High, Harrison Central High, and North Gulfport Middle all read Dr. Seuss books to the second and…

District 5 town hall meeting in Jackson County

Tonight one Jackson County supervisor wants to hear from his constituents. District 5 Supervisor Randy Bosarge is holding a town hall meeting to talk about the upcoming projects in his district. He will focus on projects mainly in Vancleave. Sheriff…