Billfish Classic : Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Billfish Classic in Biloxi waterway starting at 11 am.
Deadly Harrison County intersection will become roundabout
MDOT crews are working to install a roundabout at the corner of Lamey Bridge Road and Highway 15. The project is aimed at making the intersection safer. This motive is especially important to the family of Nick Scales Sr., a…
Have you seen this Man?
The Gulfport Police Department needs your help locating the suspect in an armed robbery. This morning, Gulfport police responded to Loan Max on Pass Road to learn a masked black male entered the business and left with an undisclosed amount…
Couple wanted for credit card fraud in Wiggins
The Wiggins Police Department says a man and woman are wanted for stealing and using someone else’s credit cards. Authorities say the suspects were last seen driving an early to mid-2000s model white Honda CRV. Now your help is needed…
Scenic byway groundbreaking ceremony in Hancock County
Hancock County finally broke ground for their scenic byway pedestrian project that will end by the Silver Slipper Casino on Beach Boulevard. With the swift move of a shovel, officials break ground on a project that’s been a long time…
Shrimp Season Opens
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jamie Miller about Shrimp Season that starts today.
Gulfport armed robbery suspect caught
Gulfport police say they arrested a man responsible for several armed robberies across the city including the one at a gas station this morning. According to Sgt. Joshua Bromen, 46-year-old Johnny Ray Taylor of Gulfport is charged with four counts…
Battle of Midway commemoration at Keesler
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Today, a ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base commemorated the historic battle. The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit hosted the ceremony. Keesler sailors, marines, and airmen were…
FEMA gives $1 million to Biloxi for the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
FEMA has agreed to give Biloxi over a million dollars toward the rebuilding of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. According to city officials, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse Biloxi with the money that was used for demolition…
Mario King wins Moss Point mayoral election
Residents of Moss Point have a new mayor in 30-year-old Democrat Mario King. In Tuesday’s election, King went up against Incumbent Mayor Billy Broomfield, Republican John Mosely Jr., and Independents Wanda Williams and Timothy Dubose. King came out on top…
Shea Dobson wins Ocean Springs mayoral election
After a very heated election, there will be a new mayor in Ocean Springs. Republican Shea Dobson upset three term incumbent Mayor Connie Moran with 55 percent of the votes. The 31-year-old won by nearly 400 votes. The Roost Hotel…
D’Iberville man charged with statutory rape
A D’Iberville man was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a 15-year-old today. According to authorities, 22-year-old Terry Lee Sparks was arrested after the parent of the victim reported that Sparks had sexual intercourse with their daughter. Sparks was…
Harrison County Road Improvements
Work is underway on a project aimed at making one troublesome intersection in Harrison County safer for drivers. MDOT crews are working to install a roundabout at the corner of Lamey Bridge Road and Highway 15. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…
Man shot dead in his vehicle in Hancock County
This morning a man on his way to go fishing was shot to death in Hancock County. That man has been identified as 68-year-old Clifford Burke. Hancock County Investigator Glenn Grannan says 36-year-old Christopher May is arrested and charged with…
Mock disaster management training in Harrison County
Today in Gulfport, the Harrison County Emergency Operations Center is firing on all cylinders. A large group of public safety officials from across Harrison County are holding mock training exercises to ensure their plans and preparations are complete as we…
Suspect changes plea prior to trial
An aggravated assault suspect set to begin trial this week changes his plea. According to the District Attorney’s Office, 23-year-old Norman Joseph Tate pled guilty to separate charges of aggravated assault and possessing a weapon after a felony conviction. Tate’s…
Armed robbery suspects in court
The two suspects in Saturday’s armed robbery of Dino’s Gifts in St. Martin made their initial appearance in court this morning. Authorities say 23-year-old Erin Elizabeth Diaz stabbed the owner of Dino’s Gift Shop, who happens to be her ex-husband,…
UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect has been caught
The Gulfport armed robbery suspect has been caught. Gulfport police responded to a call at the Citgo Gas Station on Pass Road shortly after 10 this morning. According to authorities, a masked black male entered the store, showed a weapon,…
Shrimp Season Opens: Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chief Keith Davis about the opening of shrimp season.
Interview with newly elected Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson
News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us with the latest from Ocean Springs.
Ocean Springs Mayoral Election
In Ocean Springs, Republican Shea Dobson ran against Incumbent Democrat Mayor Connie Moran. Moran has been the mayor of Ocean Springs since 2005. After a very heated election, Shea Dobson has upset the three term incumbent Mayor Connie Moran with…
Pascagoula Mayoral Election
In Pascagoula, Democrat Jenafer Gurley, Republican Dane Maxwell and Independent Lazaro Rovira were all hoping to take Mayor Jim Blevins spot. Blevins chose not to run for re-election. The new mayor of Pascagoula is Republican Dane Maxwell. Maxwell won with…
Moss Point Mayoral Election
In Moss Point, Incumbent and Independent Billy Broomfield ran against Independents Wanda Williams and Timothy Dubose, Democrat Mario King, and Republican John Mosely Jr. Democrat Mario King is the new mayor of Moss Point. He wins with 61% of the…
Bay St. Louis Mayoral Election
In Bay St. Louis, Democrat Mike Favre ran against Republican Jeff Harding. Favre had defeated Incumbent Mayor Les Fillingame in last month’s primary runoff in Bay St. Louis. Tonight, Mike Favre comes out on top, defeating Jeff Harding 86% to…