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Biloxi bank robber busted

Police have taken a man into custody after a bank robbery occurred in downtown Biloxi this afternoon. Around 1 p.m., Brian Wesley Creel entered the Wells Fargo on Howard Avenue and handed a teller a note demanding money. He then…

Mississippi Senate proposes education funding

State senators are offering a bill to fund public schools for the 2017-2018 school year, casting doubt if law makers will rewrite Mississippi’s school funding formula this year. The Senate Appropriations Committee amended House Bill 1502, adding back $2.2 billion…

Blocking state flag amendment

A top Mississippi lawmaker is blocking an effort to punish universities that refuse to fly the state flag, a symbol that critics see as racist. The state House passed a bill earlier this week saying public universities could not receive…

Do you recognize this person?

The Hancock Sheriff’s Department needs your help figuring out who broke into a city building. According to Chief Investigator Glen Grannon, the individual seen in surveillance video is accused of forcing his way into Hancock County’s road and bridges maintenance…

Dirt work for state aquarium begins in Gulfport

Buildings are coming down in Gulfport to make way for the new aquarium. Construction workers have started the tear down process on the old building that used to be Big Mike’s Speakeasy. This is the first of multiple structures scheduled…

Fish fry for Harrison County deputy with brain cancer

Another outpouring of support for law enforcement in Gulfport today as South Mississippians cranked up the heat at a fish fry fundraiser for Deputy Jose Clay who was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us…

Blood drives in wake of collision

If you’re looking for a way to help in the wake of Tuesday’s fatal train and bus collision consider donating blood. The Blood Center provided blood for the transfusion therapy needed for many of the victims of the crash. Now…

Could married men become priests?

Catholics are weighing in on Pope Francis’ interview this week with a German magazine where the Pope suggests the possibility of married men as priests. Today, News 25’s Taylor Rubach sat down with a local priest to get his opinion.…

Three people killed in New Orleans

A shooting in a New Orleans home has left a woman and two children dead and a second female in serious condition at a hospital. The coroner has identified the dead as 30-year-old Monique Smith and two boys, six-year-old Jumyrin…

Deaton makes his first court appearance in Pratt, Kansas

A fugitive from Mississippi suspected in crimes across three states was in a Kansas court today. Alex Deaton made his first court appearance in Pratt County, Kansas. The judge read Deaton his charges, including one count of attempted first degree…

Bank robbery in Biloxi

Police have captured the man they believe is responsible for robbing a Biloxi bank this afternoon. News 25’s Hank Davis is at the scene of the crime and has the latest on the robbery and the arrest.

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team

The United States Air Force Honor Guard drill team debuts their 2017 routine at Keesler Air Force Base. The highly skilled team performed in front of hundreds of airmen in the 81st training wing this morning in Biloxi. Prior to…

MS Walk This Weekend

Tomorrow morning, Mississippi and Alabama are joining forces to fight a debilitating disease. Walk m-s will take over Fort Maurepas Park at 9 am Saturday in Ocean Springs. The event brings together teams of families, neighbors, and co-workers. All trying…

Bank robbery this afternoon in downtown Biloxi

WXXV-TV is following Breaking News out of downtown Biloxi. The Wells Fargo Bank in the 800 block of Howard Avenue has been robbed. We have a reporter headed to the scene and will have an update later today. [gallery type="slideshow"…

Candlelight Vigil Sunday At Busch Park

In honor of the four victims who lost their lives in Tuesday’s tragic accident, an east Biloxi resident is organizing a candlelight vigil this weekend in memory of those involved in the incident. The vigil will take place at 6:30…

Rail Crossings Signs Going Up Today In Biloxi

Mayor Gilich has ordered city warning signs -- No buses, No trucks -- to be placed near the existing CSX "Low Ground Clearance" signs at problematic rail crossings in Biloxi. The signs are expected to be installed today.

Locals Give Cake To Amr First Responders

The community continues to show support and appreciation for the first responders who exhausted all efforts in Tuesday’s train and bus collision in Biloxi A woman and her kids approached an AMR unit yesterday with a cake thanking them for…

Surviving Couple Files Lawsuit

Two survivors of Tuesday’s fatal train crash in Biloxi file suit in Texas seeking over one million dollars in damages. The lawsuit filed on behalf of Darwyn and Marine Hanna of Bastrop, Texas alleges gross negligence on the part of…

St. Patrick's Day Parade

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Alexandra Waldrop and Scott Delano about the St. Patrick's Day Parade March 11th starting at 2 pm starting at Gruich Center and ending at Reynoir Street.

Man Pleads Guilty To Murder-For-Hire

A Biloxi man pleads guilty to capital murder in the murder-for-hire killing of stone county businessman "Timmy" Garrison. 23 year old Jody Parks entered the plea this morning. He will serve live without parole. Parks was allegedly recruited to help…

Biloxi will get new Bishop Next Month

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi will get its new Bishop on April 28th. Diocesan spokesman Terry Dixon announced Friday that Monsignor Louis Kihneman III will be ordained that day, after surgery for diverticulitis delayed his ordination from the original…

MS Walk

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kathy Scarbrough about MS Walk happening March 11th at Fort Maurepas state park opens at 8 am walk begins at 9 am. For more information please call 855-372-1331.

Play Ball!

News 25's Laurene Callander reports a breakdown of the recent agreements between Biloxi, OT Sports Management, & Shuckers.