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Proposed Waterfront Designs Biloxi

The Biloxi City Council is expected to take a position on the proposed waterfront design standards and guidelines during Tuesday’s meeting. The designs include what the future developments along Biloxi’s waterfront would look like if the city did receive funds.…

City of Biloxi Seeks Full Accounting of MGM Park Figures

The City of Biloxi is asking a Harrison County Chancery Court for help in getting a clear accounting of revenue from operations at MGM Park, the two-year-old downtown stadium and entertainment venue. Biloxi filed suit this morning asking a court…

Water and Drainage Improvements

The other major topic on the Biloxi City Council agenda is a proposal to borrow seven million dollars to make several improvements primarily in Woolmarket. The money would go towards upgrading water, sewage, and drainage in the community. The borrowed…

City Could Help In Road Completion Harrison County

This morning the Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved a measure to help spur development around a major grocery store in Biloxi. The board voted for sales tax acquired at the Walmart Neighborhood Market off of Popps Ferry to be…

22nd Annual Holiday Tree Gala

During this holiday season you can take a walk through a winter wonderland while browsing for books in Bay St. Louis. The 2016 Holiday Tree Gala is underway and 56 uniquely designed trees are on display throughout the entire Bay…

Holiday Open House

Christmas has officially has gone to the dogs as the dogs and a few cats, at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. As part of their 8th annual "Open House" holiday celebration, the Humane Society provided adoption specials, and deals…

Annual Holiday Tour Of Homes

The halls are decked all over Gulfport, and yesterday the Gulfport Civic League gave residents a chance to check out some seriously impressive holiday decorations. Each year, volunteers in the community welcome the public into their homes. To admire holiday…

The Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus Performs

Handel's "Messiah" is one of the most famous musical compositions of all time, and the Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus performed the piece this weekend in honor of the holiday season. The chorus has been happening of the Mississippi Gulf Coast…

Christmas In The City

Holiday cheer is certainly in the air in Biloxi. The 12th annual Christmas in the city was a chance for Biloxi to flaunt what it has to offer. Music, dancing, arts, crafts and all things Christmas filled the rue magnolia…

Lost Teenagers Rescued From Woods

Two teenagers are safe home after being lost in the woods for a few hours in east Harrison County. According the Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan the two 16 year olds set out Sunday to make a homemade zombie…

Police vs. Students Basketball Game

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen about the positive police interaction with the community and one of those being a friendly game of basketball.

Christmas On The Water

Following Christmas on the water boat parade. Hundreds of people looked on as the twinkling boats made their way from the Biloxi Pier Point to Cadet Pier and back again. The Boats decorated in Christmas lights paraded along Mississippi sound…

Celebration Of Excellence Tour Coming To The Coast

Celebrations begin today for coast a-rated school districts. Mississippi department of education officials including state superintendent Dr. Carey wright are hitting the road to honor all "A" districts and schools receiving top scores in the statewide accountability model. This morning…

Body Found in Gulfport

This afternoon, Gulfport police responded to a call about a dead body near the Crossroads Shopping Center. A person discovered the body of an adult male in a ditch near the Cinemark Theatre. The body has been identified, but has…

Jaxon Ronsonet Returns Home

The teenager attacked by a pit bull in Biloxi last month returned home this afternoon after spending several weeks at the New Orleans Children's Hospital. Jaxon and his brother, Bentley, were both attacked by their neighbor’s pit bull. Jaxon suffered…

Christmas in the Pass 2016

The City of Pass Christian is kicking off the holidays tonight with the 31st annual Christmas in the Pass. People from across the Coast come out each year to War Memorial Park where Santa rides in on his sleigh and…

Jaxon Ronsonet Returns Home

The teenager attacked by a pit bull in Biloxi last month returns home after spending several weeks at a New Orleans hospital. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Biloxi with more on his heartwarming homecoming.

Three People Wanted for Questioning in Biloxi

The Biloxi police need help identifying three individuals wanted for questioning for possibly stealing a 2006 white BMW vehicle. The grand larceny took place at the 100 block of Reynoir Street on November 11th around 5:30 a.m. Anyone who has…

Law Enforcement and Legislators Unite

Harrison County sheriff Troy Peterson tells News 25 our law enforcement on the Coast is more united than ever before. Police cars packed the parking lot of the First Baptist Church in Gulfport as law enforcement joined local legislators and…

Donations Headed to Tennessee

Hundreds of cases of water, sports drinks and snacks are on the way to Tennessee tonight. In an effort started up by a Gulfport High School teacher, his wife, and Coast resident Scotty Butcher, Gulfport High School, Anniston and Bayou…

Building Bonds through Basketball

The Gulfport Police Department has a new game plan to build relationships within the community. News 25’s Laurene Callander gives us an inside look at the Blue Crew basketball team and the real purpose behind the league. What started in…

Student Band Surprises Airport Passengers

No matter how cold the place your destination is this holiday season, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport wants to make sure your heart is warm before takeoff. The Harrison Central High School band surprised the airport’s passengers today in Gulfport by popping…

15 New Norovirus Cases at Armed Forces Retirement Home

The norovirius affecting 62 residents at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport is dangerous and very contagious, according to local health officials. Fifteen new cases of the norovirus were reported today. Out of the 62 residents infected with the…

Pass Christian Christmas Tree Lighting

Pass Christian is getting in on the holiday spirit as they light their Christmas tree. News 25’s Hank Davis joins us from War Memorial Park in Pass Christian.