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Long Beach Man Arrested Embezzlement Charges

A Long Beach man is behind bars for felony embezzlement. 51 year old "Everette Waits" is accused of accepting a 20-thousand dollar personal check toward contracting work for a job, but did not complete the construction for a Bay St.…

Three Arrested On Drug Conspiracy Charges

Three Louisiana men have been indicted on drug distribution charges related to pharmacy break-ins at three Mississippi Coast pharmacies along with another in Louisiana. Federal prosecutors believe 26 year old Shundrake McKeel and 30 year old Lamarvin Haynes of Baton…

"Eureka" Act Close To Becoming A Law

With the passing of the 21st century cures act, a proposal surrounding Alzheimer’s disease by US Senator Roger Wicker is closer to becoming a law. The "Ensuring useful research expenditures is key for Alzheimer’s" or eureka act is part of…

Biloxi Bay Oyster Reefs Close

The oyster reefs that opened in the Biloxi Bay were closed today because of poor water samples. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tell News 25, area V A includes the Biloxi Bay Reef and the Shearwater Reef,…

A Push for a Smoke Free Community

A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us more on the coalition’s effort for a cleaner environment. A push for a fresh-air environment is the…

Kite Surfer uses Storm’s Wind

When the Coast is under a severe weather alert, it may not be the best time to be out on the water. A Gulfport kite surfer used this morning’s strong winds to his advantage. During a tornado watch in Gulfport,…

School District Wins Grants for Biliteracy

The Pascagoula-Gautier School District won State Farm’s Neighborhood Assist Grant this time around. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson checked in at Pascagoula’s Aaron Jones Family Interactive Center for today’s announcement and shows us how far reaching this $25,000 grant will be.…

Final BP Town Hall Meeting

Today was the last chance for residents to pitch ideas to state legislators about how the BP oil spill disaster money should be spent. Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves hosted the third and final town hall meeting at MGCCC’s Gautier campus…

Flashing Signs give Speeders a Heads up in Biloxi

Speeding motorists on Highway 90 in Biloxi and other city streets are getting a friendly reminder from the city to slow down. In an effort to get drivers to pay more attention to their speed, the Biloxi Police Department, at…

No State Flag at Tupelo Police Building

The Mississippi flag will not fly outside the new Tupelo Police Department building at least for a year. The City Council voted to fly a state bicentennial banner rather than the state flag. The City Council objected to the state…

Female Fire Official Makes History a Second Time

A first today for a female in the City of Biloxi. Battalion Chief Michelle Crowley started her first day in the new role. Michelle is now the highest ranking woman in department history. She’s been battling fires in Biloxi for…

Smoke Free Ocean Springs Meet Up

A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the coalition’s November meeting with details on their push for a cleaner environment.

Tips To Prevent Wildfires

The fatal flames spreading in Gatlinburg have fire officials on the Coast urging locals here to know about fire safety. Keep an eye out at the vegetation outside of your home. If you live out near wooded areas make sure…

Bays And Bayous Symposium Biloxi

From thoughts to action restoration on the Gulf Coast: that's the theme and goal of the 2016 Bays and Bayous Symposium. The event being held at the Coast Coliseum brings together scientists and restoration practitioners every two years to give…

Keesler Air Force Base Does the Mannequin Challenge

If you have been on any social media site in the last month, you’ve probably seen the “Mannequin Challenge.” It’s when everyone in the room completely freezes in place, mimicking a mannequin. The 81st Wing at the Keesler Air Force…

Six Confirmed Tornadoes In Mississippi

Six confirmed tornadoes have been reported throughout the state. New video... Showing extensive damage across Northern Mississippi. This footage was taken last night... Just moments after the first wave of severe weather hit the region. The hardest hit area right…

Christmas Tour Of Homes

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Judith Breland about the Christmas Tour Of Homes in Stone County happening December 4th.

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Kevin Cuttill about Wreath Laying Ceremony on December 3rd at 11 am the at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Also at Jefferson Davis Beauvoir at 2 pm.

Update On Wildfires

Today residents in Tennessee are assessing the damage as a wildfire devastated their community. Nearly 5-hundred acres in and around the Great Smoky Mountain National Park have been torn apart. And authorities are not ruling out arson. For two days…

Final BP Town Hall Meeting Today

Today is your last chance to voice how you think state legislators should spend BP oil spill disaster money in a public forum. This will be the third and final town hall meeting hosted by Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves. The…

Honoring Our Fallen Heros

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about Wreath Laying Ceremony on December 3rd at 11 am the at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Also at Jefferson Davis Beauvoir at 2 pm.

A Christmas Carol

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews some of the actors about the Salvation Army Kroc Center, A Christmas Carol performance December 1st at 7 pm, December 2nd-3rd 2 pm and 7 pm. $ 5 donations welcomed.

Severe Weather Coverage

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the current weather conditions as the threat of a Tornado and severe storms looms over South Mississippi.