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Ugly Christmas Sweater Bike Ride
A group of Coast residents ditched their work clothes and threw on their tackiest Christmas gear for a night time bike ride through Biloxi. Cyclists met at the Biloxi Visitors Center to chat and compare holiday sweaters before biking through…
Burglary Suspects Possibly Spotted in Tennessee
Pascagoula police say they are very confident that the burglary of a jewelry store on Denny Avenue and a triple homicide in Jackson are related. Lieutenant Doug Adams with the Pascagoula Police Department says they have been working closely with…
Combining Forces in Bay St. Louis
Recent discussions in Bay St. Louis involve a possible consolidation of the city’s police department and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. While some residents believe this is a bad move for the city, leaders recently held a workshop with Sheriff Ricky…
Old Jackson County Jail to Come Down
The old Jackson County Jail will be torn down. The old jail was originally built in 1979. Jackson County supervisors made the decision that the structure needs to come down at their meeting Monday. Officials tell News 25 the old…
New Tattoo Shop in the Works for Biloxi
Good news for ink-lovers along the Coast: a new tattoo parlor is in the works for West Biloxi. Biloxi Council members approved an application for conditional use, authorizing the start of a tattoo establishment located at 210 Pass Road. Council…
Permit Issued for La Quinta Inn in Biloxi
The permit for the new La Quinta Inn and Suites Hotel is issued and all ready for construction in Biloxi. City officials tell News 25 the development permit issued for the hotel marks a milestone for Biloxi. The Biloxi City…
Residents Protest Justice for Albert
Biloxi residents are demanding justice for Albert, the dog that was allegedly abused in Biloxi. A court date is set for the Gulfport man accused of beating a dog inside his truck after a Facebook video allegedly showing the incident…
District Attorney’s Office Involved in Cat Abuse Case
The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office is jumping on board the investigation into the Moss Point cat abuse case. District Attorney Tony Lawrence says his office has received many calls from concerned citizens about the investigation of those who killed…
Multiple Business Break-ins in Jackson County
The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects who are wanted for their actions in multiple business break-ins in Jackson County. The suspects are accused of burglarizing a Shell station on Bienville Boulevard…
The Future of Policing in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame’s appointment of a new police chief in the aftermath of Mike DeNardo’s passing has been delayed. Now talks have been initiated in Bay St. Louis about the possibility of consolidation between the city’s police…
Christmas Baskets and Backpacks
Back Bay mission is making sure those in need have a Christmas breakfast and dinner for their families. 170 baskets filled with food were passed out by volunteers as well as 150 backpacks to South Mississippi's homeless community. Back Bay…
Christmas Wonderland At The Beau
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Jay Lodge and Mary C. Spain about the Christmas Wonderland At The Beau December 21st - 29th Shows Daily at 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets range from $10.95 to $24.95 plus with Family for…
Mississippi's Child Welfare System
Mississippi officials and child advocates have reached another set of agreements in continuing attempts to improve the performance of the state's child welfare system. The two agreements approved Monday by Senior U.S. District Judge Tom Lee are at least the…
Heat for the Holidays Winner
Reba Ferguson of Vancleave just won a brand new heating and air system, thanks to Geiger, Rheem and News 25.
Cement Being Poured In East Biloxi Today
Speaking of road improvements, at days end, many east Biloxi residents will hopefully start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Asphalt is being poured today at Holley, Bowen, Roy, Wink, Garic and Fallo Steets in Biloxi.…
Cedar Lake Road Is Open Today
Cedar lake road, north of Interstate 10 is now open to traffic. The road was closed for several weeks while a major sewer installation took place. The detour forced motorists to take a mile long alternate route. The overall project…
Improving Water Quality in the Gulf
Seeing orange flags line South Mississippi beaches warning swimmers to avoid going in the water is something that's become almost expected along the coast. But state lawmakers want to help reduce the number of water contact advisories that are issued.…
Bay St. Louis Police Chief
Will the city of Bay St. Louis learn who is their new police chief, tonight? It's been almost two weeks since Mayor Les Filling Game was set to announce who he had chosen to take over, but council members denied…
Heat For the Holidays Winner!
News 25's Laurene Callander with Geiger Heating and Air, and Trane go to congratulate Barbara Crisel for winning the Heat For the Holidays. As her daughter Angela Angle comes out and speaks for her.
Biloxi City Council Meeting
Biloxi City Hall can breathe again after every seat was full for the council meeting this afternoon. A group of senior citizens came to city hall with signs, trying to bring awareness to their hopes of more time on Biloxi…
Have You Seen These Two?
The Pascagoula Police Department needs help locating a couple believed to be responsible for commercial burglary of a jewelry store. According to Pascagoula Lieutenant Doug Adams, Jamison Townsend and an unidentified white male were spotted on security cameras taking items…
Biloxi City Council Meeting
Huge technology improvements are on the way for city of Biloxi employees. The over 8-hundred thousand dollars in improvements including a new email server and phone system is just one of the handful of important topics the Biloxi City Council…
Have You Seen These Women? Wanted for Parking Lot Purse Theft
The Biloxi Police Department would like the public’s help in identifying two females who are accused of stealing a purse in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart. The subject is described as a white, heavy-set female with brown hair. A…