Mardi Gras Parades
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the parades happening this weekend on the Gulf Coast. Feb. 18: • Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade will parade at 10 a.m. • Krewe of Kids parade in Bay St.…
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Songs and Stories Radio Show
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews C.J. Solar and Michael Hardy about the Songs and Stories Radio Show, Thursday, February 16th at the Mary C at 7:00 pm.
Suspects wanted for credit card fraud
Biloxi police need help identifying two people wanted for credit card fraud at the Edgewater Mall on February 6th. One suspect is seen wearing a baseball style hat, brown pants, brown shoes, and a dark jacket. The second suspect is…
Boyd Gaming supports tornado relief
The Gulf Coast continues to pour in the support for tornado ravaged Hattiesburg and Petal. Today, Boyd Gaming and IP Casino Resort and Spa donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross. In addition to the monetary donation, IP Casino Resort…
Bay Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care Mardi Gras Ball
They may not be outside catching beads in the street, but seniors at the Bay Cove Assisted Living Facility in Biloxi definitely know how to party Mardi Gras style. Residents came out of their rooms to collect beads and enjoy…
Krewe of Neptune prepares for 2017 ball
Tonight in Biloxi, the Krewe of Neptune is putting together the final touches for their annual ball. In 1982, the Krewe of Neptune held their first inaugural ball. The krewe’s first parade was held on Mardi Gras day in 1983…
No moves made with Market Street plans in Pascagoula
This afternoon in Pascagoula, city leaders met with concerned citizens and business owners to further discuss the plan to rejuvenate Market Street. The process has been long and painstaking as city council members are considering every aspect of the much…
Gaming commission reviews two proposals
Two groups are trying their luck once again with the state’s gaming commission. Today, the commission heard arguments for and against casino site proposals in Biloxi and Diamondhead. South Beach in Biloxi is a casino site that was proposed by…
Father charged with kidnapping his son
A nine-year-old’s biological father is behind bars charged with kidnapping this afternoon. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 31-year-old Chris Patrick McCloud is in the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on a $50,000 bond. Peterson tells News 25 a…
Songs And Stories Radio Show
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Stacy Howell about Songs and Stories Radio Show, tonight & the third Thursday of every month beginning at 7 pm at the Mary C. O'Keefe.
Tax return scams
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood warns of possible scams targeting W2 tax returns. According to the IRS, scammers are combining two common scams into one. First, they pose as the company’s CEO and ask for copies of the W2 form…
Mississippi economy
An expert says Mississippi’s economy is growing at a modest pace, but continues to lag behind the national average. Today, state economist Darrin Webb told lawmakers Mississippi has struggled to gain momentum since 2000. The state had the second lowest…
B.R.A.I.N Campaign gives free helmets to students
Students at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School went home with brand new helmets thanks to the B.R.A.I.N Campaign. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services passed out free helmets to hundreds of students this morning in an effort to prevent…
One-year-old boy drowns in family pool in Harrison County
A Woolmarket family tries their best to move forward after the tragic loss of a one-year-old boy. The toddler fell into a swimming pool at his grandmother’s house in Harrison County. When emergency officials arrived on the scene, the boy…
Mardi Gras ball at Bay Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care
One Biloxi retirement home is proving you don’t have to be young to let the good times roll. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Mardi Gras ball at the Residence of Bay Cove.
Market Street Project
This afternoon in Pascagoula, the city council held a special meeting to discuss possible revitalization of the infrastructure on Market Street. Business owners and residents were welcome to ask questions and voice concerns as they city gets closer to beginning…
College and Career Fair for Students Long Beach High School
Planning for the future, that's what students at Long Beach High School were doing this morning at their college and career fair. Representatives from over 70 business, industry, military, law enforcement, and education agencies were on hand to tell students…
Two Areas Opening For Oyster Tonging Biloxi
Additional areas are now officially open for oyster fishermen. The northern portion of Pass Christian and Henderson Point reefs and Hornets reef inside the tonging line is open, as well as Waveland and St. Stanislaus reefs inside the tonging line.
Washington court rules against florist in gay wedding case
The Washington state Supreme Court has ruled that a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding broke anti-discrimination laws. The nine justices posted their unanimous ruling on Thursday. Barronelle Stutzman, a florist in Richland, Washington, had been…
What's Next For Market Street?
What is the future of Market Street in Pascagoula? Tonight, the Pascagoula City Council is meeting to discuss just that. The council plans to take a look and review the conceptual design for the Market Street Project. The council also…
Do You Know This Man? Suspect in Gulfport Armed Robbery
Gulfport police need your help finding the suspect of an armed robbery at a Dollar General. Gulfport police were called to the Dollar General at 2013 East Pass Road around 9:45 Wednesday night. Employees tell police a shorter black male…
Gaming Commission Meeting Today in D’Iberville
Two groups are hoping to submit winning proposals with the state's gaming commission today, as they share their plans for casino developments here in South Mississippi. The RW Development Group is presenting their plans for a project called South Beach…
Alleged Gang Member Sentenced Greene County
An alleged gang member has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Welford "Levi" McCarty was found guilty of capital murder and desecration of a corpse after a three day trial in Greene County. Prosecutors say…
Temporary Salvation Army Store
The Salvation Army opened doors to their temporary family store on Highway 49 last weekends. The store in Gulfport offers clothing for adults and children, toys, home decor, and many other items. All proceeds made in the family store go…