A Pearlington man has been sentenced to 50 years for the sexual assault of a young girl. Twenty-seven year-old Curtis Wathen pled guilty to two counts of sexual battery and two counts of exploitation of a child at the Hancock…
An unwanted package showed up at Ocean Springs City Hall this morning. All seven Ocean Springs Aldermen as well as Mayor Shea Dobson received a white sheet and a note which read “Hi mayor and aldermen, I wasn’t quite sure…
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Lisa Parker about GoodWill Of South Mississippi Job Fair on Tuesday, May 8th at the Family Enrichment Center on 5001 Old Pass Road.
Five months after construction began in Ocean Springs on Porter Avenue and road work has come to a stop. The 1 point 2 million dollar project on the busy road is at halt due to utility delays. News 25's Caroline…
Tonight, the East Biloxi community attended the Biloxi Council Meeting to share their concerns about the way in which the $355 million infrastructure project being carried out by Oscar Renda Contractors has impacted their health and wealth. The infrastructure work…
The Biloxi Farmer’s Market is officially open for the season after the city held a grand opening this morning. Vendors selling all kinds of goodies ranging from homemade honey and jams, fresh fruit and veggies to plants and baked goods…
Since the beginning of the year Gulfport has continued to see development in multiple areas. The most recent construction began along Highway 90 near the Markum Building, where the future Patio 44 restaurant will sit. Now, many with the City…
A man from the Mississippi Gulf Coast is helping make sure schools and businesses are prepared in case of an active shooter situation. Reports of school and mass shootings hit close to home for Gulfport native and Army veteran Brad…
In response to the National Opioid Epidemic, the state of Mississippi is strengthening death investigations stemming from drug overdoses. From now on, agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics will be at the scene of every suspected overdose state-wide. After…
Biloxi police are asking for help identifying two suspects who allegedly stole a wallet at the Boomtown Casino. According to authorities, the unknown white male suspect found the wallet on the floor by slot machines then attempted to use cards…
The $355 million construction project in East Biloxi continues to cause problems for those working and living in the area. Today, Biloxi residents are expected to attend the Biloxi City Council meeting to speak about the health and wellness of…
With the recent expansions at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, employees and visitors needed a fun and fast way to get around and a brand new train was the obvious choice. The train, which came to the Gulf Coast…
This morning to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, commanders from the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport came together to sign a proclamation. The proclamation honors a pledge some of the top leadership on base make each…
April 13th through the 15th, thousands of people will flood the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a little fun in the sun. Black Spring Break brings an influx of visitors to South Mississippi which will create heavy traffic in some areas. …
A federal lawsuit says Mississippi has enacted unfair barriers that stop former convicts from regaining their right to vote. The suit, filed March 27th by Southern Poverty Law Center, says Mississippi’s system is “harsh, punitive, and unforgiving” and disproportionately hurts…
On April 13th through April 15th, 2018 the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be hosting Spring Break 2018. In order to prepare for this event, the Gulfport Police Department wants to make sure that all of you are aware that we…
Today Richard Boyanton stopped by our studio to speak about the drive behind his campaign to become the next U.S. senator for the state of Mississippi. Since March 2nd, Boyanton has been campaigning all over the state of Mississippi visiting…
Harrison County Fire Services responded to a house fire this afternoon on Meaut Road in Pass Christian. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says it started from grease left heating on the stove which led to the pot catching fire…
There is now a black seat at MGM Park which will remain permanently unoccupied in recognition of those who have not returned home from serving their country. The seat is marked by a plaque recognizing the sacrifice of those soldiers…
Future leaders of tomorrow gathered in Biloxi today for this year’s 4H Spring Break Day camp at the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind the scenes as Harrison County students use sodas, jump…
We are now one step closer to seeing an Amtrak train come back to the Coast. A service which was discontinued before Katrina is once again sparking the interest of Mississippi senators. The new plan legislators are presenting is for…
Two Coast natives are facing life behind bars after being arrested by federal authorities on drug trafficking charges. Forty-six year-old Keith Brown of Moss Point and 35-year-old Jaycie Thomas of Ocean Springs have been charged in a three count federal…
A man is behind bars after tying up and beating a man and a woman at an apartment in St. Martin. Thirty-year-old Andrew Williams is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and kidnapping as well as one count of…
A wreck occurred this afternoon in Gulfport around 2:30 on I-10 eastbound near Cowan-Lorraine. According to Gulfport police, a truck was traveling on the interstate and suddenly lost control of his vehicle and went into the woods and hit an…