Education Day at MGM Park
As the school year comes to a close, the Biloxi Shuckers found a fun way to interact with local schools. Going for their third win in a row, the Shuckers invited schools and their students to come on by and…
Account set up for McKeithen’s family
You can still show your support to honor our fallen hero and the family he leaves behind. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller answered our community’s call after an outpouring of requests from people. The Biloxi Police Department opened an account…
Officer McKeithen honored across the country
Support has been overflowing from the community as seen by the growing monument on Officer McKeithen's patrol car and now it is coming from all over the U.S. A wreath from the New York Yankees popped up recently showing their…
First responders receive help to cope with loss
The loss of Officer McKeithen has affected first responders from across the Coast. To help cope with the tragedy, the Biloxi Fire Department has had various meetings to help them grieve. On Monday morning, the firefighters gathered together and met…
Zoning change request passed by unanimous vote in Gautier
A unanimous decision was made last night to pass a zoning change request from a developer for two parcels of land in Gautier. This developer wanted to construct 332 homes on a plot of about 86 acres on the south…
Who was Robert McKeithen? Remembering our fallen hero
The community is still mourning over the loss of one of Biloxi’s very own men in blue. Robert McKeithen, known to those closest to him as ‘Mac,’ spent the past 24 years serving the community with the Biloxi Police Department.…
One dead in 25th Street shooting
Police say a man is dead following a shooting in the 600 block of 25th Street just before 3 this afternoon. News 25's Victoria Bailey is at the scene with more.
Vocal Ensemble ‘Choruss’
This evening Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will fill with heavenly voices. ‘Choruss’, an acapella vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, will make their Mississippi debut at 6:30 p.m. The four have toured extensively in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, and…
Darian Atkinson makes initial court appearance
Nineteen-year-old Darian Atkinson had his initial court appearance at the Harrison County Jail this morning. He is charged with capital murder in the killing of veteran Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Atkinson told the Justice Court judge he didn’t have…
Zoning change request passed by unanimous vote in Gautier
A unanimous decision was made tonight to pass a zoning change request from a developer for two parcels of land in Gautier. This developer wants to construct 332 homes on a plot of about 86 acres on the south side…
Backlot project in the works in Downtown Gulfport
It’s no secret Downtown Gulfport is constantly changing and it doesn’t look like things are slowing down anytime soon. The Gulfport Main Street Association is working on a project to attract even more people to the area. Phase two of…
Mother of suspected shooter speaks out
The mother of both Darian and Davian Atkinson is speaking out tonight, saying Darian is “not a thug.” Pamela Broger says that if her son shot and killed Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen it’s because he has mental health problems.…
Remembering fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen
The Coast is in mourning today after the tragic loss of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Today, friends and family gathered at the Biloxi police headquarters for a prayer. Biloxi resident Phyllis Bulaock said, “It is the time now to…
Meet your ‘Soul-Mutt’ at the Humane Society
Are you ready to meet your ‘soul-mutt?’ Well, Friday, May 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be hosting their first-ever shelter speed dating event at the Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. For a $10…
Pedestrian walkway up in Biloxi
A new instillation went up over Highway 90 in Biloxi last night. The pedestrian bridge near the Small Craft Harbor was hoisted up and put into place. Cecilia Dobbs-Walton with the City of Biloxi said, “It took several hours to…
Post Legislative Briefing in Biloxi
This morning, five Coast legislators joined together at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about what went on during the 2019 Legislative Session. Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce submitted questions…
Downtown development in Gulfport
From streetscaping to adding more and more activities for families to enjoy, Downtown Gulfport is in the process of getting a face-lift. Now we catch up with News 25’s Victoria Bailey who is downtown with a closer look on the…
Remembering fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen
The Coast is still in mourning after the loss of Officer Robert McKeithen from Sunday night’s shooting. Two men are in custody, but the pain they left is still felt heavily. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from the Biloxi…
Murder suspect was suspended for threatening school last year
New developments tonight in the investigation into Darian Atkinson, the accused killer of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. He allegedly threatened to shoot up Biloxi High School after the Parkland school shooting on Valentine’s Day of last year. Biloxi NAACP…
MGCCC to hold commencement ceremonies May 8-9
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will hold its Adult Education Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 8, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The event begins at 7 p.m. Almost 170 graduates of the Adult Education and MIBEST programs, which are designed…
Kerry Thomas Young charged with first-degree murder
One person is dead after a shooting in Gautier last night. Officers went to the scene at 1801 West Park Drive around 7:01 p.m. Monday night after a complaint of shots fired and one person hurt. Officers found 47-year-old Lashun…
Growing memorial site for Officer McKeithen
Yesterday we showed you the memorial site for Officer McKeithen on his patrol car outside the Biloxi Public Safety Center. Since then, hundreds of flowers, balloons, and notes now cover the car in his memory. The memorial is continuing to…
Second arrest made in cop murder, suspect’s brother charged
A second arrest was made this morning in connection with the Sunday night killing of a police officer. Twenty-one year-old Davian Atkinson is charged with accessory after the fact and is being held on a $500,000 bond at the Harrison…
Accessory after the Fact to Capitol Murder
. As a result of the ongoing investigation between the Gulfport Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Davian Lewanika Atkinson has been arrested and charged with Accessory after the Fact to Capitol Murder. Davian Atkinson is the brother…