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Animal Cruelty Case Man Sentenced

The two men accused of pouring scalding water on a cat ultimately killing it and posting a video of the act to the social media site Snapchat will both serve jail time. Laderrick O'Neal Rostchild was found guilty and sentenced…

BP Settlement Legislation Moves Forward

Legislation meant to direct BP settlement dollars to a new Gulf Coast restoration fund heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 2634 written by Senator Brice Wiggins of Pascagoula creates the Gulf Coast New Restoration Reserve Fund.The…

Killer on the Run

The search is on for William Boyette, the man believed to have killed three women and injured another before going on the run in Escambia County, Florida. One of Boyette’s victims was his girlfriend, Alicia Greer of Biloxi. Forty-four year-old…

One Year Anniversary Of Mardi Gras Parade Pass Christian

One year ago today two bystanders were killed and four others were wounded during the annual Mardi Gras Parade in Pass Christian. The shooting took place on Davis Avenue after the St. Paul Carnival Association's Mardi Gras Parade during Sunday…

Spay-Ghetti Dinner

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Katie King about the Spay-Ghetti Dinner to benefit the Humane Society starting today to Valentine's Day.

Advocacy Day

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Brenna Landias about the Advocacy Day on the 8th of February to come and voice your concerns to state lawmakers and have your voice be heard.

Killer On The Run

Apart from Greer, who was Boyette's girlfriend, the other victims appear to be random targets...making it difficult for investigators to determine his next move. He is traveling with 37 year old Mary Rice, who is also a suspect in two…

William Carey Students Set to Return to Class

Two weeks after the devastating EF3 tornado hits William Carey University, students are now preparing to return to campus this month. Media Relations and Marketing Coordinator Mia Overton says students will move back to campus the weekend before spring classes…

Registration for Girls Softball League in D’Iberville

It’s almost time to take your bat and balls out of storage. One D’Iberville team is looking for girls to sign up for softball this year. If your daughter is interested in playing softball for the City of D’Iberville’s ASA/USA…

Four People Killed in Yazoo City

The four victims of a Yazoo City nightclub shooting have been identified: 36- year-old Edward Johnson, 30-year-old Kevin Johnson, 32-year-old Jerrandan Allen, and 35-year-old Gabriel Townsend. U.S. Marshals took 27-year-old Briddell Barber, the man accused in the killings, into custody…

Jump in Number of Non-Casino Hotel Rooms in Biloxi

The success of the year-old Margaritaville Resort and its pending expansion has captured a great deal of attention in recent months, adding to the continuing expansion of non-casino hotels in Biloxi. In the past year, with Margaritaville and the new…

SRHS Patients Speak out to Jackson County Board of Supervisors

Singing River Health System patients are still continuing to fight against the hospital’s sudden decision to fire a well-known neurologist who was based in Pascagoula. A group of Dr. Terry Millette’s former patients were at the Jackson County Board of…

Gulf Coast Receives New Medical Examiner

South Mississippi is set to receive a new state examiner who will serve all six counties along the Gulf Coast. The Coast has been without a forensic pathologist since the passing of Dr. Paul McGarry in January 2015. Since then,…

Pascagoula Adds Electric Cars to Fleet

The City of Pascagoula is going green with the newest additions to city equipment: electric cars. The city is leasing five new eco-friendly Nissan Leafs. The new cars will be used by the police department, parking enforcement, parks and recreation,…

Police Chase Arrest in Jackson County

A Moss Point man is in jail after a traffic pursuit Sunday morning. A Jackson County deputy began chasing a car driven by 23-year-old Jataurus Carter with two other passengers inside on Highway 63. Officials say Carter ran a red…

Clerk Stops Armed Robbery in Pascagoula

The 21-year-old woman arrested for attempting to rob a gas station in Pascagoula this morning is behind bars, pending a bond hearing. Authorities say the gas station’s clerk was able to snatch the gun away from the suspect and stop…

Serial Killer on the Run

The search is on for William Boyette, a man believed to be responsible for the murders of three women between Milton, Florida and Lillian, Alabama. One of those women was from Biloxi. Boyette was last seen traveling west in the…

Four Chaplains Honored at Long Beach Ceremony

American Legion Post 1995 wants us to remember four honorary chaplains who gave their lives for others during World War II. Post 1995 held a ceremony in Long Beach this afternoon, joining other posts across the nation for the first…

Helping Pets In The Pinebelt

Also part of the community outreach in the Pinebelt this weekend... A special supply drive and distribution, for pet owners affected by the storm damage. Southern Pines Animal Shelter received over 25 thousand dollars, worth pet supplies, courtesy of PetSmart…

Panel Discussion Regarding State Flag

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Douglas Bristol Associate Professor Of History, USM about the panel discussion about the state flag this Thursday Feb. 9 at USM Gulf Park at 5:30 pm in the Hardy Hall Ballroom.

Start With Hello Week

Ocean Springs students work to end cliques and promote inclusion in the district...all by saying hello. Start with hello week kicked off today in the school district with 'hey day'. Students made name tags so everyone can spark up a…