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Man Catches On Fire At A Family Bonfire

A man is recovering after he caught on fire in Harrison County. Officials tell News 25 the man accidentally ignited himself while pouring gasoline onto a bonfire at a property on Northup Cuevas Road in the Lizana community Saturday. Harrison…

Arrested For Murder of Vancleave Woman

A Moss Point man is behind bars now accused of killing a Vancleave woman Saturday night at her home. 32-year-old Brandon Colby Smith is charged with the murder of 30 year old Elizabeth Jones. A motive is still under investigation,…

Elderly Woman Rescued From Fire

An elderly woman is rescued after her oxygen tank catches fire over the weekend. The fire happened early Sunday morning at the McDonnell Avenue Apartments. The source of the smoke was a small fire on the ground floor apartment of…

A City Within A City

Biloxi planners have given initial approval to a development that could eventually have 14-thousand residents. The Sun Herald reports the Biloxi Planning Commission voted 8-1 to approve the Belle La Vie Development on 626 acres north of interstate 10 in…

Climate Change Rally

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the rally that is taking place today at Gulfport about Climate Change and the people that have been chosen to represent the USA government that could have a direct impact on decisions about…

Winter Weather Impacts The Gulf Coast

News 25's Hank Davis speaks with emergency officials on what to be cautious of during the winter storm passing through Mississippi. Rupert Lacy with the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the winter storm that's passing through our…

Safety Tips for Icy Road Conditions

With ice expected to cover a significant amount of roadways throughout Mississippi, News 25's Kendra Turley provides tips on how to stay safe during your weekend commute.

USM Economic Outlook Forum

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dr. Faye Gilbert Dean of the College of Business about the USM Economic Outlook Forum on January 12 Hardy Hall - USM Gulf Park Campus,at 8:30 am. Please call 228-214-3447 before January 12 to reserve…

Wreath Pickup Tomorrow

Despite the weather, the Crusaders for Veterans need all hands on deck tomorrow morning. The first weekend of December, the crusaders for veterans lay wreaths on graves at the Biloxi National Cemetery and at the Beauvoir, and now they need…

Chaotic scene after Florida airport shooting

At least nine people were injured in a shooting at the Fort Lauderdale airport on Friday, a US official familiar with the incident said. The shooter is in custody, according to the official. Updating Videos within the past Hour. Obama…

Governor Bryant to Deliver Address

Governor Phil Bryant will give his state of the state address during the third week of the legislative session. Spokesman clay chandler confirms the speech is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. January 17th at the capitol. It will be carried live…

Gov. Bryant on MAEP Formula

Governor Phil Bryant says it's time to update Mississippi’s School Funding Formula saying the current "Mississippi Adequate Education Program" is outdated. Bryant made the remarks at an event Thursday saying the current formula is a "1992 model"....arguing the state wouldn't…

Sexual Battery Arrest

A Biloxi man is charged with sexual battery against a four-year-old. The Biloxi Police Department says 24-year-old Davorius Moore attempted to convince an adult to let the four-year-old victim meet him outside. The adult became suspicious of Moore and notified…

Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight

With the cold weather hitting the Coast this weekend, the Salvation Army will open up its cold weather shelter in Gulfport on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night of this week. Volunteers will be needed. Salvation Army officials ask that you…

Airport Cancellations

We may not see snow here on the Gulf Coast but the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport already has cancellations due to the weather. The two flight cancellations include a 5:42 p.m. departure to Atlanta and a 9:56 p.m. arrival from…

The Winter Conection

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Wintry Mix Heads To The Coast

It's time to protect your pets, plants and pipes Safety is key when it comes to being out in the weather the next few days The national weather service has issued a winter weather advisory for pearl river county plus…

Annual Twelfth Night Celebration

The 2017 carnival season kicks off this evening with the annual Twelfth Night Celebration in Biloxi. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the start of all the fun at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center.

The Blind Tiger is Coming to Biloxi

If you’ve driven down Biloxi Beach in the past few months you’ve probably seen construction going on at the southwest corner of Harrah’s Great Lawn. Harrah’s is preparing to welcome The Blind Tiger, a popular restaurant and bar from Bay…

The Blind Tiger is Coming to Biloxi

The Blind Tiger has been a popular spot for residents of Bay St. Louis since its opening in 2013. A partnership with Harrah's Gulf Coast Hotel and Casino is bringing an all new Blind Tiger location to Biloxi. News 25's…

2017 MLK Celebration

It’s almost time for the 2017 Martin Luther King Celebration. This year’s theme is “ordinary people, extraordinary change.” The celebration will be made up of events taking place all over the Coast, including film screenings, parades, youth events, and more.…