National School Walk Out
News 25's interviews Caroline Wiygul and Wyatt Miller about the National School Walk Out happening at 10 am today.
The 41st Army Band makes its way to the Coast
Tonight, the musical ambassadors of the U.S. Army held a free concert for the community at the Biloxi Lighthouse Park pavilion. The 41st Army Band is made up of five music performance teams. Tonight their rock and New Orleans style…
City of Waveland unveils $1.9 million project plans
For some time, Waveland has been the only Coastal city in the state that has no public restrooms on the beach and it has never been home to a lighthouse. As News 25’s Toni Miles shows us, that’s all about…
Homeland Security Summit in Biloxi
Today, the 2018 International Homeland Defense and Security Summit took place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Governor Phil Bryant invited leaders from Israel in attendance to share ideas regarding border patrol. “Israel has shown the world that you…
Seabee Base gets K9s, increases security
Security is stepping up at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport and new assets have been brought to better protect the base. Two new K9 military dogs are undergoing training at the Seabee Base. This is the first time…
Ocean Springs students organize walk-out
Tomorrow, thousands of students, teachers, and administrators around the nation will walk out of their classroom to take a stand against violence. The initiative comes a month after the Parkland, Florida school shooting and will honor the seventeen victims who…
Fully engulfed house fire
Today Gulfport firefighters responded to a call of a fully engulfed structure fire at about 3:40 p.m. Over 25 firefighters and eight units responded to the house fire on Dixie Avenue. At the time of their arrival the home was…
Harrison Central High competes for $75,000
A local high school has been chosen to compete in the Van’s Custom Culture Shoe Design. Students at Harrison Central High School have the chance to win a $75,000 grand prize for their art program. The high school was selected…
Federal judge orders Coast doctor to remain in jail
A doctor from the Gulf Coast is facing several charges of fraud and will remain behind bars until his sentencing hearing on May 22nd. Seventy-eight year-old Dr. Albert Diaz could be sentenced to eight to ten years in prison on…
Governor Bryant comments on abortion and Senate
Today in Biloxi, Governor Phil Bryant spoke about homeland defense as well as other important topics in Mississippi. While at the summit, News 25 got to speak briefly with Governor Bryant regarding House Bill 1510, a bill that would prevent…
School walk-out
Tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, thousands of students, teachers, and administrators around the country will walk out of their classrooms to honor the victims of the Parkland, Florida high school shooting. Ocean Springs and Pascagoula high schools both plan to…
Fully engulfed structure fire
Gulfport firefighters remain on the scene of a house fire started on Dixie Avenue and Old Pass Road in Gulfport. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is on the scene with more.
New commerce center in Gautier
A new commerce center is coming to Gautier. Mayor Phil Torjusen announced the project at a chamber meeting at Shell Landing this morning. The Chamber of Commerce hopes this development will continue to diversify business in Gautier. Mayor Torjusen tells…
Safe social media practices
Today at St. Patrick High School, students got a lesson in practicing safety while using the internet and social media. An active FBI agent was there to give students advice on how and when it is safe to use the…
School walk out in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs
Tomorrow, thousands of students, teachers, and administrators around the nation will walk out of their classrooms. This is to honor the victims of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Ocean Springs and Pascagoula high school students both plan to take part…
Wanted for felony shoplifting
Biloxi police need help identifying a person accused of stealing over one thousand dollars’ worth of Polo shirts from Dillard’s at Edgewater Mall. The suspect is wanted for a felony shoplifting that happened on March 7th around 5 p.m. He’s…
Deadly tour bus accident in Alabama
A tour bus full of high school band students fell down a 50 foot ravine near Loxley, Alabama early this morning. It happened around 5:30. Several people were injured and at least one person is dead. The bus was returning…
Disabled runners getting ready to race
A local group that helps disabled athletes run is warming up for a race this weekend. He might not be able to run on his own, but that’s not stopping 25-year-old Logan Macdonald from making strides. “It allows our running…
Have an outstanding warrant? Second chance program in Long Beach
Right now is the opportunity to get a second chance if you’re a Long Beach resident with an outstanding warrant. The City of Long Beach Municipal Court is holding a warrant clearance program. This means residents can have their warrants…
Orange Grove Rotary brings special delivery to Harrison Co. Elementary Schools
We live in a time where kids are constantly on their phones or computers. Today, a local group placed a book in the hands of hundreds of children. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to Bel Aire Elementary School in…
Saenger Theatre closing doors for renovations
Once called the most modern theatre in the South, the historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Biloxi, built in 1929, is temporarily closing its doors to start renovations. The project is estimated to cost between $800,000 to more than one million…
Phone scam involving police and fire donations in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting the public about a scam involving donations for police and firefighters. Two sheriff’s deputies received phone calls from two different organizations. The callers say they represent American Police Alliance and American Police Officers…
Sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography
A Mississippi man recently released from prison on a child exploitation sentence is headed back for another 40 years on the same charges. Twenty-seven year-old Christopher Morgan from Bassville was sentenced Friday in Jefferson Davis County Circuit Court on six…
Touch-A-Truck event
The third annual Touch-A-Truck event took place at Long Beach Harbor on Saturday. This was a fundraising event that provides kids the chance to experience life-size vehicles and meet community leaders like firemen and police officers. Proceeds from the event…