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Monthly Unattended Veterans Service

Today, the Biloxi National Cemetery will honor veterans who have been laid to rest, but had no-one attend their funeral services. The monthly unattended veteran’s service will take place on the cemetery grounds at 2:30 this afternoon. Keesler air force…

Possible Change for Charter School Funding in Mississippi

A legislative watchdog agency suggests Mississippi should change how it funds its charter school board. The Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review says lawmakers should consider funding the Charter School Authorizer Board through regular appropriations. The board is…

Lawmakers Vague on Tax Proposals

Mississippi lawmakers passed a substantial tax-cut package in 2016 with reductions phasing in over several years. Leaders are vague about whether they will propose other tax changes during the 2017 legislative session that begins January 3rd. An economist with the…

City of Biloxi Files Lawsuit against Downtown Bar

A popular night spot in downtown Biloxi could be forced to close its doors. The city is calling Sideways Sports Bar and Grill a public nuisance and a danger to the community, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit filed by…

House Fire Kills Two Children in Greenville, MS

Fire officials say two children have died in a house fire in West Mississippi. Greenville Fire Department Chief Ruben Brown says the fire occurred shortly after midnight Wednesday. Children, ages one and three, died in the fire as four other…

Three Men Arrested for Two Armed Robberies in Biloxi

Three men are charged with armed robbery after authorities say they robbed a Biloxi gas station and Waffle House this morning. Twenty-three year-old Justin Marshall, 25-year-old Jariel Peterson, and 22-year-old Theron Whitlock were arrested. Police first responded to the gas…

Jackson County Authorities Break Up Auto Theft Ring

Arrests have been made in a car theft ring in Jackson County. Five suspects that thought they could pull a fast one past authorities are now locked up. These five faces probably made Santa’s naughty list. Police say they were…

Missing Biloxi Woman

On 11-22-2016, 54 year old Connie Ann Thompson of Biloxi was reported missing. Contact was last made with her on 11-04-2016, when she called a friend. Family members and friends of Connie haven’t been able to make contact with her…

Troopers Issue Most Traffic Violations During Christmas

State troopers wrote 921 tickets in South Mississippi during the Christmas weekend Tickets written by troop K based in Biloxi include 596 tickets for hazardous violations and 12 DUI's. Troopers investigated 12 crashes including a wreck that killed one person.…

Auto Theft Ring Arrests In Jackson County

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has broken up what it calls an auto theft ring. Five suspects are now in custody each charged with two Countys of motor vehicle felony taking. On Christmas, deputies responded to a burglary in progress…

Dense Fog Advisory

A fog advisory is issued whenever visibility are lowered to one fourth of a mile or less. Now this fog will begin to slowly lift after noon, but still be in the area. In the meantime, there are some safety…

Kwanzaa Celebration

Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a different principal and today is all about celebrating self-determination. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport to tell us how people are coming together to celebrate.

Discussing the 2017 Legislative Session

Tonight in Ocean Springs, residents met with State Representative Hank Zuber to discuss issues of importance for the upcoming 2017 legislative session. News 25’s Hank Davis has more. The state of Mississippi’s 2017 legislative session is drawing near and State…

Kwanzaa Celebration in Gulfport

Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a different principal and today is all about celebrating self-determination. The seven day celebration is a time for remembering, reassessing, recommitting, and rejoicing. Hundreds came together at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport…

Discussing the 2017 Legislative Session

The 2017 legislative session is just a week away with some big topics up for discussion and probably the most important to Coast residents is the allocation of BP oil spill settlement money. State Representative Hank Zuber from Jackson County…

Flu Season in South Mississippi

Despite the warm winter we’re having, the flu virus is making its rounds here in South Mississippi. Each year from December to March our region experiences a spike in cases of the flu. While taking anti-viral medications at the first…

It’s Engagement Season for Love Birds

More than 30 percent of engagements are made between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Right now, love is in the air and cash is in the drawers at local jewelry stores like Pav and Broome Fine Jewelry in Gulfport. Employees…

Antennas Allow Quick Body Camera Viewing for Biloxi PD

The Biloxi Police Department vehicles have a new set of fins, but they’re not taking these cars for a swim in the Gulf. What appears to look like fins are actually antennas that allow body camera video to be uploaded…

Sinking Boat Could Make a Dangerous Situation

A sinking boat in the Bay St. Louis Bay has been taking on water since last Tuesday. On foggy days boaters are concerned it might be dangerous. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson took a ride out to where the boat is…

Don’t Let Your Home Become a Burglar Target

While most of us have opened up our holiday gifts, some thieves are just beginning their hunt for their holiday treasures. Police are warning against putting your new goodies on display by leaving boxes from big ticket items in the…

Purse Theft in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying a woman responsible for a string of purse thefts. The suspect is described as a black female wearing glasses and carrying a large white purse. According to police, the suspect targets people at medical facilities.…