Preparing for the runoff election
It’s the final countdown with the runoff election just days away. Voters throughout the state will be heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the runoff. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You will…
Arrested on warrants for burglary
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Stephen Eldred Gilbert and 44-year-old Tabatha Genice McKissick of Alabama on warrants for burglary. Warrants were issued as the result of investigations into storage shed burglaries that occurred on the 12th & 14th of…
Arrested for commercial burglary
Chief of Police Wayne Payne announced the arrest of 35-year-old Trent Wayne Brown, 33-year-old Pierre Raphael Jordan, 27-year-old Javon Kenta Washington and 28-year-old Payton Allen Stevens on the charge of commercial burglary. All four suspects are from Houston, Texas. Captain…
Omega Psi Phi Fatherhood Initiative
One fraternity is on the Coast this weekend and took the time today to reach out to local youth. Members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from all across Mississippi and surroundings states are in Gulfport for their annual state…
Belk Charity Day to benefit Harrison County School District
One Gulfport business is teaming up with the Harrison County School District to benefit teachers and students. Belk’s Gulfport location will host a charity day event for the school district Saturday. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the…
12th annual Walking on Water
Want to help stop hunger on the Gulf Coast? You can do just that bright and early tomorrow on the Biloxi Bay Bridge for the 12th annual “Walking on Water” event. You can join Coast Young Professionals tomorrow to bridge…
Hood calls for debate, cut in grocery tax on the campaign trail
The winner of Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial runoff will face Democrat Jim Hood, who easily won the party’s nomination in the state’s primaries earlier this month. Hood has just issued a request for at least three debates with the winner of…
Belk Lends a Helping Hand with Fundraiser this Saturday for Harrison County School District
One business in Gulfport is supporting educators in the Harrison County school district with a charity day Saturday. News 25's Grant Chighizola is joined us live from Belk with how can people get involved with this special promotion.
Finally Friday with Porsha Williams: Make the Most out of Your Weekend
TGIF! It is Finally Friday! Still looking for something to do this weekend? Here's News 25 Today morning producer Porsha Williams with some suggestions in this week's long-awaited edition of "Finally Friday!"
Catch Next Week’s “Mayoral Monday” with Biloxi Mayor Andrew Gilich
Back here in South Mississippi, you can tune in the day before Tuesday’s runoff to catch next week's edition of Mayoral Monday. Biloxi mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich is set to join us live here in our studio next Monday during…
Democrat Candidate Jim Hood Issues Debate Challenge to Winner of Republican Runoff
The winner of Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial runoff will face Democrat Jim Hood, who easily won the party's nomination in the state's primaries earlier this month. Hood has just issued a request for at least three debates with the winner of…
Bill Waller Set to Hold Press Conference Friday Before Runoff Election
One of the Republican runoff candidates, Bill Waller Jr., is set to hold a press conference later today here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Waller is set to highlight his plan to fix Mississippi’s roads and bridges, one of the…
Final Countdown as Mississippi Runoff Draws Near
It's the final countdown with the Mississippi runoff election just days away. Voters here in South Mississippi and throughout the state will be heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the runoff. Polls open at 7…
Community pep rally firing up the Biloxi High football team
Football season is upon us and that means it’s time to get your local favorite teams geared up to start the football season and what better way than a pep rally. Freshman Katie Mills said, “I just want us to…
Greyhound Stadium renovations nearly complete
A renovation project for Ocean Springs High School’s Greyhound Stadium is almost complete. The nearly $4 million dollar project is wrapping up, just in time for the start of football season. Many consider it to be the best time of…
Discussing the dangers of being a police officer
Biloxi Police Chief John Miller spent a part of his day giving people an inside look at just how difficult being a police officer can be. Imagine responding to a domestic violence call involving a highly violent man who is…
Surprise family reunion in Saucier
It was all smiles and happy tears at Saucier Elementary today as one little girl got a surprise she’ll never forget. It’s a moment Jaliyah Stark will remember for a long time. Jaliyah’s father, William Stark, is a U.S Navy…
Mental evaluation ordered for Ole Miss murder suspect
A mental evaluation has been ordered for Brandon Theesfeld, the man charged with murder in the death of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial. At a hearing in Oxford this morning, Theesfeld’s attorneys dropped their request for bond for him and…
Shrimp Bowl Community Pep Rally
It’s that time of year! High school teams are ready and waiting to hit the gridiron for the 2019 football season. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at a community pep rally where Biloxi High School is firing up the team.
Wanted in connection with drive-by shooting in Harrison County
Gulfport Police are searching for this man, 24-year-old Craig Lott, who is wanted for a drive-by shooting that happened on August 17th in the area of Cowan and East Pass Road. Lott is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information…
2019 Coffee Con
The Mississippi Women’s Economic Security Initiative hosted a Coffee Con to address issues regarding African-American women and equal pay. This event at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport sparked a push to encourage conversations about issues impacting women in the…
Arrested for drive-by shooting
The Bay St. Louis Police Department arrested 28-year-old Christopher Dale Byrd of Lakeshore and charged him with one count of drive-by shooting. On August 19, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., The Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a drive-by…
Fire Station 10 near completion
The new Fire Station 10 on Old Highway 67 in Biloxi is near completion. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney gave us a tour of the new station. It’s equipped with a spacious kitchen, designated gym room, multiple bedrooms, and an…
Reaction to Republican Runoff Debate
It’s a tight race when it comes to the Republican Gubernatorial Runoff between Bill Waller Jr. and Tate Reeves and last night they got the chance to sway voters their way during a televised debate. News 25 spoke with local…