Infrastructure Updates
Roads in east Biloxi are no stranger to construction the area has been under going a major facelift for many months now as News 25's Caroline Eaker has an update on the road construction.
Rotary Club donates Little Free Library
Today, the Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove dedicated its third Little Free Library to River Oaks Elementary in Gulfport. The wooden box standing outside the school allows students to pick up a book from the box or drop off books…
Sky Zone coming to Edgewater Mall
Biloxi will have their own trampoline park next year. Edgewater Mall completed a new lease agreement with Sky Zone and the trampoline park will be under construction within the next 90 days. The 24,000 square foot arena will feature single…
Racial tensions surround Bay St. Louis City Council
Allegations of racism are circulating in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African-American member on the school board. Racism accusations are spiraling in Bay St.…
Planned house fire serves as training for Biloxi Fire Department
Typically, the Biloxi Fire Department is putting out house fires, but this morning that was not the case. The fire department set fire to a home for training purposes. Biloxi firefighters watched as a deliberate house fire engulfed a home…
CRTC BAC airman makes history in Best Warrior competition
A Pass Christian native relied on his mental and physical toughness to make history for the Mississippi National Guard. The Combat Readiness Training Center Battlefield Airmen Center in Gulfport is celebrating the accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Joshua Parker. The Air…
One year mark for Biloxi train accident
Exactly one year ago today, a train accident in Biloxi killed four tourists from Texas on a bus. News 25’s Jaylon Morris went to Biloxi to meet with two people who remember the day like it was yesterday. March 7th,…
Biloxi railroad crossing closures
Following last year’s tragic train accident, Biloxi is now one step closer to closing six railroad crossings. News 25’s Payton Malone breaks down the plans. Last March, the City of Biloxi was already looking into closing railroad crossings. Little did…
Public appeals hearing for Picayune basketball coach
Picayune Head boys basketball Coach Kelton Thompson is not going down without a fight. Last month, he was terminated just two days before senior night and today he was contesting that decision in a public appeals hearing. A hearing officer…
Bay St. Louis City Council’s vote sparking controversy
Racism allegations in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African American member on the school board. Last night’s vote to replace incumbent Joan Thomas on…
Farmers Market season underway in Gulfport
It’s still a little too cold for most gardeners to get started, but there’s no reason that your kitchen can’t be full of fresh fruits and veggies thanks to the Gulfport Farmers Market. Starting today, you can head out to…
Crucial BP settlement bill passes
The Mississippi Senate has passed a crucial BP settlement funding bill by a vote of 51-0. The passage of House Bill 1185 by the full Senate marks an important milestone in the legislative process. Both chambers of the legislature will…
WWII vet celebrates turning 101
It’s a huge milestone for one of the veteran’s at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. The oldest resident, a Navy WWII veteran, turned 101 years old today. Navy World War II veteran Miss Marian Ritchie walked out of…
Biloxi High School threat goes unmentioned
Today, the Biloxi NAACP held a press conference, along with a local Biloxi mother, to express their concerns about how Biloxi High School handled a recent school threat. Biloxi NAACP President James Crowell said, “She said Mr. Crowell, no one…
Long-awaited hotel construction begins in Centennial Plaza
After years of sitting untouched, construction on the old Centennial Plaza on Highway 90 in Gulfport has finally started. On Tuesday, Barrington Development, in partnership with Robert Lubin, finalized an eighteen million dollar permit. Construction has already started on what…
Fatal train and bus collision: one year later
Tomorrow will mark one year since that fatal collision between a train and tour bus carrying senior citizens in Biloxi. The accident claimed the lives of four people on board that bus. News 25’s Toni Miles gives us a look…
Arrested for aggravated assault and sexual battery
A Gautier man has been arrested after a woman claims she was sexually and physically assaulted at gunpoint in Ocean Springs this morning. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 41-year-old Dion Neal turned himself into Jackson County authorities a few…
Found guilty for pharmacy fraud scheme
A Biloxi physician has been found guilty by a federal jury for taking part in a near three million dollar pharmacy fraud scheme. Seventy-eight year-old Albert Diaz, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Ocean Springs, has been convicted of one count…
South Mississippi Off Road grand opening
With temperatures rising on the Coast and Spring Break right around the corner, everyone is looking for a way to get outside for some good times. If you are not afraid of a little mud then South Mississippi Off Road…
Vancleave man arrested for burglary
Early this morning, Biloxi police responded to reports of a burglary at the Stor-All-Er Mini Warehouses on Pass Road. After motion security sensors alerted an employee, they saw a white male on the property wearing a mask. Officers found 43-year-old…
Planned house fire will serve as training for Biloxi Fire Department
Typically the Biloxi Fire Department is putting out house fires, but tomorrow they’ll be setting one as part of a training exercise. Residents along Camp Wilkes Drive can expect to see firefighting vehicles and as many as 50 Biloxi firefighters…
Mississippi Senate passes 15-week abortion ban, with changes
Mississippi senators have passed a bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Senators voted 35-14 Tuesday to pass House Bill 1510. It was being held for the possibility of more debate, sending it back to the House.…
Railroad safety initiative
Tomorrow marks one year since four people were killed in a train versus bus accident in Biloxi. This year alone, Biloxi has had eight people involved in train fatalities which has urged Biloxi city leaders to move forward with a…
One Year Since Fatal Train Accident
News 25's Caroline Eaker tells us more about a train accident that happened a year ago.