32 Counts Touching Child
There may be a new victim testifying against an Ocean Springs bus driver accused of sexual abuse. Prosecutors are asking a judge to allow a girl to testify about how Sergio Sandoval gave her candy, rubbed her back and gave…
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Grief Diaries
News 25's Bryan Kennedy, interviews Bill Downs about Support Groups for Impaired Driving and the books series Grief Diaries that they hope to put in judges hands to help the judges see how the victims feel after their loss of…
Shooters Father Speaks Out
In an interview with NBC's Kerr Sanders, Seddique Mateen says he is shocked by his son's actions. No supers early this morning the gunman's father posted a video on Facebook apologizing for his son's actions in his native language of…
Gulf Coast Vigil For Orlando Victims
Mississippi may be over 500 miles away but tonight the magnolia state will show support for Orlando with a vigil. The candlelight ceremony will honor the victims of Sundays early morning shooting at the pulse nightclub in Orlando. At least…
Princess Night at MGM Park
Gowns, crowns and baseball: if you were at MGM Park in Biloxi, you may have seen all three. It was Little Princess Night at the Biloxi Shuckers game. It started off with a princess parade before the game. There were…
Assistant Police Chief Rodney McGilvary Says Goodbye
After 40 years of service to Biloxi, Assistant Police Chief Rodney McGilvary is turning in his badge. Tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich, Police Chief John Miller, countless law enforcement officers, city employees and citizens came…
National Sailboat Race on the Coast
Sailors from all over the country are racing against each other in Ocean Springs at the Hobie 20 Nationals. Fourteen sailboats from Texas, Ohio, Louisiana and even the Virgin Islands have come to the Coast for the race. The sailboats…
Team Zander Night at MGM Park
The little boy who stole the Gulf Coast’s heart two months back arrived in style to the Shuckers game tonight. Little Zander landed in center field in the helicopter that brought him to USA Children’s Hospital in Mobile two months…
Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum
A 30 year tradition is back and better than ever right here on the Gulf Coast. The South Mississippi Summer Fair is taking place on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum. You have your fair favorites, including rides, music, games…
Summer Related Injuries
If you’re outdoors at all this weekend, try to keep cool to avoid possible side effects such as heat exhaustion or extreme sunburn. Doctors at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport want you to be prepared, as they see an…
Former Giants Players Speaks at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
We all have to start from somewhere. A former Major League Baseball player says his start was right here on the Coast. Jim Howarth, who played for the San Francisco Giants, was today’s guest speaker for the “Our Love Affair…
Police Vehicle Stolen in Forrest County
A high speed chase in Forrest County, Mississippi involving a stolen police cruiser ended with shots being fired. Just before 10 p.m., a Forrest County deputy was flagged down at a residence to help an injured person. When the deputy…
Black Bear Spotting in D’Iberville
Residents in the Longwood Plantation neighborhood are currently on bear watch. This comes after police say a black bear was spotted in the neighborhood just off of Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville. The D’Iberville Police Department posted to their Facebook…
2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Weigh In
The scales are weighing in at the 2016 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic in Biloxi. With a purse of $1.7 million on the line, contestants are hoping they can land the biggest fish. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson is there with…
Local Church Reaches Out To Vets In Need
This weekend, one local church is doing its part to lend a hand to the Coast’s homeless veteran community. For the second year, First Missionary Baptist Church Handsboro will be hosting their Veteran Stand Down. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. until…
Senator Wicker Against Bathroom Guidance
School may be out, but the conversation surrounding the restrooms inside them continues to rule the summer. Recently, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker spoke out against the Obama Administration’s recent guidance to public schools regarding Title IX protections. That guidance asks…
Epps' Hearing Now Uncertain
Plans to sentence former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps and Brandon businessman Cecil McRory on July 19th are now uncertain. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate delayed hearing sentencing-related evidence on Thursday. This gives defense lawyers more time to review materials…
Biloxi Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Pornography Case
Biloxi native Ruben Ralph-James Masters has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography and 25 years for production of child pornography. Those sentences will run concurrently. Masters was also ordered to pay a fine of…
Vancleave Teen's Prelim Hearing Monday
The Vancleave teen accused of beating his cousin to death is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing on Monday. Nineteen-year-old Dexter Kelley is accused of murdering his 16-year-old cousin Cliff Allyn back in April. Allyn was reported missing after he…
Arraignment in Waffle House Shooting Set for Monday
The former Biloxi firefighter accused in the shooting death of a Waffle House waitress has his arraignment set for Monday. A grand jury indicted 45-year-old Johnny Mount for first degree murder for the November 27th killing of Julie Brightwell. Fifty-two…
Biloxi Court Seeks to Resolve Outstanding Cases
As many as 500 people can expect a letter from the City of Biloxi informing them to appear in court. Biloxi Municipal Court is resetting cases where defendants owe fines or fees dating back to March 2014. Any existing arrest…
Biloxi Beach Exotic Car Fest
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Rob Stinson about the Biloxi Beach Exotic Car Fest. This Saturday, June 11th 11 am to 4 pm at Baja Beach Biloxi.
Department of Justice Starts New Division in South Mississippi
The head of the U.S. justice department’s civil rights division says there’s more work to be done to guarantee the rights of citizens both in Mississippi and nationwide. The head of the division, Vanita Gupta, spoke at a conference in…
Layoffs Expected at Health Department
Layoffs are expected at the Mississippi State Department of Health in the coming weeks due to a tight budget during the year that starts July 1st. The director of the department, Dr. Mary Currier, is not yet sure how many…