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Biloxi Council Reviews Proposed Ward Lines

Some Biloxi residents may find themselves in new wards and voting at different polling places when municipal elections take place in May. Today, the Biloxi City Council began discussing the proposed redrawn ward lines, but has yet to make a…

Make-A-Wish Child Turns on Lights at Jones Park

A child selected by Make-A-Wish flipped the switch this evening in Jones Park, lightning up the sky and kicking off the start of the Harbor Light show. Six-year-old Asher Griffin was born with a critical heart defect. This time last…

Employees' Refusal to Cop Angers Shoppers

A Pascagoula police officer dressed in uniform was allegedly denied service at a Piggly Wiggly. The story has gone viral, traveling beyond Moss Point city limits where the alleged incident took place. As an internal investigation by Piggly Wiggly is…

Accident Shuts Down Parts of I-10

A two car accident shuts down Interstate 10 causing delays for westbound drivers. A car crashed into a stalled vehicle near Exit 38 just before 7 this evening. Westbound lanes of I-10 shut down as first responders worked to clear…

Suspects Starts Fires after Vehicle Chase

A man and women did nearly everything they could to avoid authorities this morning. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, deputies attempted to pull over a pickup truck with no tag. The driver fled the deputy and entered into…

A Father’s Fast Acting Saves Children

One Ocean Springs family lost everything in a destructive house fire, but thanks to a father’s quick thinking his children are safe. News 25’s Hank Davis caught up with him this afternoon and brings us the story. In Ocean Springs,…

Gulf Coast Industries Needs Beads

Gulf Coast Industries does its part to help a specific portion of the Coast gain employment, but they need help to continue those services. Gulf Coast Industries both employs and trains developmentally disabled adults. Through this work they learn skills…

Walking off Thanksgiving at Beauvoir

4,500 calories: that’s how much the average American consumes at a Thanksgiving get together, according to the Calorie Control Council. Beauvoir in Biloxi is making a way for you to trim off some of that holiday meal by hosting “Walking…

Morning Star Baptist Gives Away 100 Turkeys

As families across America get ready to put a big dinner on the table Thursday, 100 more families who may have otherwise had to go without will have a turkey on the table now thanks to Morning Star Baptist Church…

Moving Forward with Keesler Gate Replacement

The Biloxi City Council hired an appraiser to keep the ball rolling on the Keesler gate project. The appraiser will take a look at the properties at Forrest Avenue at Division Street. Those homes sit on the piece of land…

Harbor Lights Preview Tonight

The City of Gulfport is giving News 25 a sneak peek of Harbor Lights at Jones Park. A child selected by Make-A-Wish flipped the switch this evening, lighting up the sky. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Jones Park…

Teen Attacked by Dog on the Road to Recovery

Jaxon Ronsonet, the teenager attacked by a pit bull mix in Biloxi, is making big strides toward recovery after his leg was amputated. Today his mother, Tiffany Ronsonet, posted to Facebook the great news that Jaxon has made significant progress…

Armed Suspects Rob Gulfport Gas Station

The Gulfport Police Department is asking for help in bringing two suspects to justice after an armed robbery took place at a gas station yesterday evening. At 7:36 p.m. last night, police responded to the scene of the robbery, the…

Local Police Reaction to Ambush Shootings

This past weekend, four police officers were shot while on duty, adding to a violent year in law enforcement. News 25’s Laurene Callander caught up with local officers to get their reaction on the violence. It’s not unusual to see…

Edbuild Contract will be Made Public

Mississippi’s legislative leaders have announced they will post their contract with Edbuild to the Transparency Mississippi website. This comes after state Attorney General Jim Hood wrote a letter to state leaders saying law required them to and after heavy backlash…

Armed Robbery Investigation

Gulfport police are investigating an armed robbery that happened last night around 7:30 at the Chevron Gas station on Kelly Avenue. Police say two suspects entered the business wearing gloves and masks. One pulled out what appeared to be a…

Biloxi Police Search for Bank Robbery Suspect

A manhunt is still on for the person who robbed The Peoples Bank on Pass Road in Biloxi this afternoon. The male suspect entered the bank unarmed and demanded money from two different bank tellers. He fled the scene on…

Highway Patrol Prepares for Holiday Weekend

Thanksgiving travelers can expect increased patrols on interstate and state highways as the Mississippi Highway Patrol beefs up its ranks over the four-day holiday weekend. The Thanksgiving Traffic Safety Campaign starts Wednesday at 6 p.m. and runs through midnight Sunday.…

Update on Mississippi Voting

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says only a small percentage of Mississippi voters did not take photo identification to the polls for the presidential election. He said Monday that more than 1.2 million people voted in the state and 560…

$14 Million in Biloxi Street Work

A $14 million improvement project for the City of Biloxi approaches the final lap. Biloxi City Council approved $725,000 in contracts for three street and drainage improvement projects in the Woolmarket area. The approved projects leave the city with a…

Thanksgiving in the Woods Volunteers Needed

While many families prepare to sit down around a nice Thanksgiving dinner this week, many of our homeless population wonder if they’ll even eat that day. That’s why Shepherd of the Gulf is sponsoring “Thanksgiving in the Woods” this year,…

Holiday Cooking Safety

Millions of families across America will have their kitchens working overtime over the next few days. Fire departments usually see an increase in calls this time of year. News 25’s Kristen Durand spoke with the Biloxi Fire Department and shares…

VP to Spend Thanksgiving in Mississippi

Vice President-Elect Mike Pence is travelling to Mississippi where his son is stationed for the holiday, that’s according to Jason Miller, a spokesman for Trump’s transition team. Pence’s son, Michael, is a Marine who is training to be a pilot.