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Biloxi Taking State to Court

Biloxi attorneys are in court trying to collect more than $1 million owed to the city in rent paid by the Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi and inadvertently swept into the general fund by the state legislature last year. Biloxi, the…

Small Fire at Ohr-O’Keefe

An electrical fire at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art shuts down the facility until Saturday. A little after seven this morning, Biloxi fire crews arrived on the scene to a fire in the main building of the museum. They found…

Biloxi Church Doors Caught on Fire

Biloxi police have detained one man for questioning after a Coast church's doors caught fire. Shortly before 9:30 this morning,the Biloxi Fire Department was called to the Vietnamese Catholic Martyr's Church on Oak Street in Biloxi. Church members tell authorities…

Decision on Skate Park Looming

A year round ice skating ring a place where coast actors can sharpen their skills, supervisors will continue to review proposals for use of the Harrison County Skate Park. Supervisors will meet this afternoon to discuss proposals and bids looking…

Community Rallies Against Burglaries

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about an upcoming community meeting about the gulf area the recent spike in burglary in gulf port it happening to day.

Decision on Harrison County Skate Park Looming

From a year-round ice skating rink to a place where Coast actors can sharpen their skills, supervisors will continue to review proposals for use of the Harrison County Skate Park. Supervisors will meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss proposals and bids…

Counterfeit Money Issue in Jackson County

Law enforcers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s department say they’re getting more reports of counterfeit money changing hands and enough is enough. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell tells News 25 that businesses and individuals are reporting counterfeit money on a…

Hancock Bank Clothing and Toy Drive

Hancock Bank in Gulfport is paying it forward to their colleagues in Louisiana. A collection drive of gently used toys as well as professional clothing was held today in the One Hancock Plaza lobby. The company is calling all associates…

One Coast, One Relief Effort Continues

Help from South Mississippi continues to pour in for Louisiana flood victims. Law enforcement from Harrison County is in Louisiana this morning to feed and assist first responders in need. Local members of law enforcement hope to feed more than…

Classes Back in Session at USM’s Gulf Park Campus

It was a mixture of excitement and nerves on USM’s Gulf Park campus today as classes officially got back in session. New and returning students have a lot to look forward to this school year with plenty of campus improvements…

Counterfeit Money Issue in Jackson County

Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department say they're getting more reports of counterfeit money changing hands and enough is enough. News 25’s Shelby Myers tells us what you need to know to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

Moss Point Residents Wanting Peace to Protest

In the wake of all the recent violence in Moss Point residents say they’re fed up and it’s time to take a stand for peace. Members of Moss Point’s Visionary Circle plan to hold a peaceful protest next Monday. It…

Mother of Jackson County Shooting Victim Speaks Out

Bond has been set for the Jackson County man accused of killing a man in Vancleave. Fifty-seven year-old Mose Ben Wells made his initial court appearance in Jackson County today before Judge Larry T. Wilson. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was…

Decision on Harrison County Skate Park Looming

Harrison County supervisors will soon decide the fate of the old skate park off of Debuys Road. From a year-round ice skating rink to a place where Coast actors can sharpen their skills, supervisors have been fielding proposals and bids…

College Readiness in Local High Schools

Colleges and universities spend nearly $35 million annually on remediation for first year students in need of extra academic attention. So what are local high schools doing to help better prepare seniors for college-level work? Officials with the Gulfport School…

Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set

At this time every Wednesday, former Major League Baseball catcher Barry Lyons joins us to tell us about the guest speaker this coming Friday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum exhibit “Our Love Affair with Baseball”.

Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves Talks BP Money

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves was on the Coast today to announce his plans to hold town hall meetings in each of the three Coast counties. This is all in an effort to get input from the public on how…

Trump Heading to Mississippi

Donald Trump is set to speak in Jackson today. This will be Trump’s third time to the state this year. Reports are the Republican presidential candidate will be in the Magnolia state trying to garner votes, but more importantly for…

Lightning Causes Harrison County House Fire

Lightning from this afternoon's storms is being blamed for causing a house fire on Longwood Drive. Fire investigators tell News 25 the lightning struck the back of the home, causing it to catch fire. No one was hurt in the…

Arrests Made in Moss Point Stabbing

Two suspects are behind bars in connection to the stabbing death of Moss Point educator Willie C. Williams. Moss Point police arrested 23-year-old Lee Andrew Gipson of Moss Point and 24-year-old Kierra Shante McWilliams of Moss Point. Gipson is charged…

Bond is set for Jackson County Man Accused of Murder

Bond has been set for the Jackson County man accused of killing a man in Vancleave Monday night. Fifty-seven year-old Mose Ben Wells made his initial court appearance in Jackson County today before Judge Larry T. Wilson. The victim’s mother…

Thacker Mountain Radio Show

The Mary C. Cultural Center continues to bring great acts to the Coast. This weekend they have a little something for everyone. A live broadcast of the Thacker Mountain Radio Show will take place Saturday, August 27th at 7 p.m.…

Mississippi Cities not Receiving Disaster Funds

Thousands of South Louisiana flood victims continue to apply for disaster assistance, but residents of two Mississippi communities have learned they are not eligible for assistance. A MEMA spokesman tells the Natchez Democrat that the damage in Crosby and Centerville…

ACT Scores Falling In Mississippi

Bad news when it comes to Mississippi ACT testing scores. Mississippi act scores fell drastically in the first year all public school seniors took the test. 2016 high school graduates in Mississippi made an average composite score of 18 point…