Try Transit Day
If you have ever thought about trying out Coast Transit Authority today may be your day. You get free rides today! CTA wanted to have this day to give people a chance to experience the Coast’s public transit system. This…
Fire ratings drop at two fire stations in Harrison County
Two additional Harrison County fire stations located in district three have received a decrease in ratings from the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. The West Harrison Fire Department (station 6) in Pass Christian dropped one point from a seven rating to…
Arrested for robbery
Biloxi police arrested sixty-one year-old Curtis Lee Pearson for robbery today. Police responded to a complaint in which a victim reported Pearson forcibly took her purse and fled the scene on foot near the 300 block of Crusader’s Drive. Officers…
A Free Ticket to Ride: CTA Offers Free Rides All Day Thursday
You've got a ticket to ride - and it's a free one! Catch a ride early Thursday morning as News 25 Today live shot reporter takes a spin, and makes some new friends along the way, as the Coast Transit…
The history of Juneteenth
June 19th, more commonly known as Juneteenth, is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate and remember those who suffered through the tyranny of the Confederacy during that era.…
Mississippi shrimp season to open Thursday
The 2019 Mississippi shrimp season opens tomorrow and for the first time officials say they are seeing a decrease in the number of shrimp. Biloxi was once known as the seafood capital of the world. Now, local fisherman are struggling…
Preliminary hearing for accessory suspects in murder of Officer McKeithen
Following yesterday’s preliminary hearing for capital murder suspect Darian Atkinson, the five suspects accused in aiding him were seen before a judge today at the Harrison County Courthouse for their hearings. Five suspects faced a judge for the first time…
Gulf Hills Hotel update
Gulf Hills residents in Ocean Springs are reacting after a developer withdrew his plans to redevelop the area surrounding the Gulf Hills Hotel. The future is still uncertain for one historic Ocean Springs hotel. Developer Walter Reinhaus had plans to…
Hearing for accessory suspects in murder of Officer McKeithen
Following Darian Atkinson’s preliminary hearing yesterday for the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, five suspects for accessory after the fact in the same crime had their hearings today. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.
Credit card fraud
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for your assistance in identifying a person. The Biloxi Police received a complaint of a credit card fraud that occurred in the 1700 block of Pass Road in Biloxi. The unknown female pictured used…
Moss Point mayor addresses lawsuit against the city
Back in January, we brought you a story in which a Moss Point alderman filed a tort claim against Mayor Mario King following an alleged altercation during an alderman meeting. After not responding to the tort claim that was filed,…
Hobnob with Long Beach city officials
This morning, alderman and other Long Beach city leaders met to discuss city projects and its growth. The purpose of the hobnob was to show their transparency with the community. Each alderman got a chance to speak about what is…
Dr. Larry Drawdy named interim superintendent for Biloxi Public Schools
The Biloxi Public School Board has named Dr. Larry Drawdy as interim superintendent while the board continues to look for a permanent replacement. Dr. Drawdy is familiar with the position as he served as superintendent of Biloxi Schools from 1994…
Hearings for accessory suspects
Following Darian Atkinson’s preliminary hearing yesterday for the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, five suspects for accessory after the fact in the same crime will have their hearings today. Davian Atkinson, Wanya Atkinson, Joshua Kovach, Dalentez Latavian, and…
Sheriff’s canine stabbed during stop in Hancock County
A Hancock County Sheriff’s canine is expected to make a full recovery after being stabbed yesterday during a traffic stop. While attempting to make a traffic stop yesterday on Highway 603, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department was led on a…
Two-year-old dead after accidental drowning in Jackson County
A two-year-old boy is dead after he drowned in east Jackson County. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, the toddler drowned at Presley’s Outing in east Jackson County Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The manager of Presley’s Outing tells us…
BREAKING: 2-Year-Old Drowns at Presley's Outing in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell has confirmed a 2-year-old is dead after drowning at Presley’s Outing in East Jackson County Tuesday evening.
President Trump Kicks Off 2020 Re-election Campaign
President Trump kicked off his re-election bid Tuesday night as he debuted a new campaign slogan of "Keep America Great."
Shrimp Season Set to Open Thursday, June 20th
The Mississippi Commission of Marine Resources has set the opening date for the 2019-2020 shrimp season in territorial waters for Thursday, June 20th at 6am.
The Great Southern Golf Club is facing foreclosure
The oldest golf course in Mississippi is being foreclosed on. The Great Southern Golf Club has been open since 1908. Sources tell News 25 that the auction price is set to be around $3.4 to $3.8 million. Many members are…
Bay St. Louis officers honored with Life Saving Medal
In Bay St. Louis, several first responders were recognized for their heroic acts on December 22nd, 2018. Those honored were Officer Bailey Ordoyne and Detective James Sanchez. They were presented with the Life Saving Medals after performing life saving measures…
Big check presentation in Bay St. Louis
The City of Bay St. Louis gets a big check tonight to upgrade landmarks in the area including the 7th Street Park. Tonight, the Hancock County Community Development Foundation was presented with a check for more than $23,000 from an…
Gulfport man arrested on child porn charges
Thirty-seven year-old Daniel Tarnowski of Gulfport was arrested on a child pornography charge. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, authorities searched Tarnowski’s home where they found multiple computers actively downloading child pornography at the time of his arrest. He’s…
Public outcry over Biloxi’s Saenger Theater
It was a packed house at Biloxi’s City Council meeting today over the future of the Saenger Theater. During a city council meeting earlier this month, an item that would award a contract to the Saenger Theater to fix their…