Literacy...More Precious Than Pearls
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Alexandria Barial about "Literacy...More Precious Than Pearls" event at the Fountainbleu Community Center May 12th from 7 pm until 10 pm, tickets are $20 per person.
Automobile Burglary Arrest
A Biloxi man is behind bars after an overnight robbery. Officers were called to the 700 block of beach boulevard around two this morning to a report of an auto burglary. A witness directed officer's to the suspect's location. 19…
Speed Radars Pop Up Downtown
Ocean Springs police want you to pump the brakes when driving down Government Street. New speed radars have popped up downtown near the YMCA. This comes after gym employees told police some of their members say they were almost hit…
City Council discusses Mississippi state flag
Tonight the Biloxi City Council hosted another packed house as the state flag continues to be the center of discussion at City Hall. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us more. The state flag discussion in Biloxi has seen another development…
Anonymous person pays off lunch debt
A sweet and secret Samaritan makes the end of the school year a little easier for students, parents, and staff members. An anonymous person donated hundreds of dollars to pay off school lunch charges within the Ocean Springs School District.…
Moss Point mayoral candidate debate on Thursday
The two candidates involved in Moss Point’s primary runoff will go head-to-head on key issues during a debate this week. Democrats Billy Knight Sr. and Mario King will do their best to secure the city’s support during a debate at…
Harrison County man charged with sexual battery
According to officials, a 56-year-old man is behind bars in Harrison County on three felony counts of sexual battery charges after a 12-year-old victim told her mother. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Ocean Springs resident Ernesto Martinez was arrested after…
Will the flag fly in Biloxi?
The Biloxi City Council meeting is expected to include the discussion on the recent removal of the state flag from all city buildings, a decision that has drawn both criticism and support from residents. City Council President and Ward 4…
Stone County celebrates an increase in tourism
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and Stone County has a reason to celebrate. The Dizzy Dean Welcome Center was spinning with festivities this morning in Wiggins, celebrating the economic impact Stone County has received in the past year from…
Prayer vigil to keep state flag off city property
The state flag continues to be an issue of contention with opposing views locally and statewide. Earlier today, a group gathered at Biloxi City Hall, praying for the flag to be permanently removed while just across the street a group…
Students vandalize West Wortham Elementary School
Officials at West Wortham Elementary and Middle School are still assessing the extent of vandalism committed by students over the weekend. The damage, which is expected to cost West Wortham somewhere around $30,000, was mostly done in the six portable…
Piggly Wiggly gas leak in Moss Point
A gas leak led to an immediate evacuation at a grocery store in Moss Point today. Employees and shoppers cleared the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 613 after reports of a strong smell of gas. One person was transported to the…
Eighteen-year-old charged in auto burglaries along with four juveniles
In arresting four juveniles and an 18-year-old, Sheriff Mike Ezell says his deputies have solved eight car burglaries in the Gulf Park Estates and St. Andrews Neighborhoods in Jackson County. Christopher Swanner Jr. of Ocean Springs is in the Jackson…
Disney's "Aladdin Jr."
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Wynn Reed about the Downstage Productions's Disney's "Aladdin Jr." showing May 12th - 14th.
Make Sophia Smile Adoption Event
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Adrianne Wells and Maridee Mallette about Make Sophia Smile Adoption Event happening Saturday May 13th 10 am - 2 pm at the Island Winds Title Co. in Pascagoula.
Fill A Bucket Food Drives
Representatives and linemen from coast electric were outside multiple Walmarts on the coast this morning...collecting food items for those in need. It is called Fill A Bucket Food Drive. Linemen were outside three Walmart locations asking the community to lend…
Council Briefing On Ongoing Legal Issues
The Biloxi city council will go into a rare executive session, closed to the public, during its meeting this evening. Discussions revolve around the ongoing legal issues with the Golden Nugget Casino rent money. City attorney peter abide (ay-bide) has…
State flag prayer vigil
Bishop James Black of Faith Tabernacle of Praise in Biloxi is calling for a prayer vigil on the steps of the Biloxi City Hall at noon tomorrow. Bishop Black is calling for the vigil in reference to the Mississippi state…
Woman Charged With DUI Causing Death
One Pass Christian woman is now behind bars charged with felony DUI causing death. Pass Christian assistant Police Chief M.Y. Carbine says 37 year old Natalie Duvernay is charged with the crime. The arrest stemmed from an investigation into a…
State Flag Prayer Vigil: Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Prayer vigil for the state flag scheduled for Noon at Biloxi City Hall, before tonight's council meeting.
Parade of Athletes at National Veterans Golden Age Games
This week, hundreds of athletes will compete in a variety of sports during the 31st National Veteran Golden Ages Games in Biloxi. Veterans from each branch of the military proudly represented their residential state during tonight’s Parade of Athletes at…
Brackish gives back
Today in Long Beach, a local restaurant did their part to pull together the community, all to lift up a family that lost their mother last week in a tragic house fire. Almost a week ago, Erica Trahan, a Gulfport…
Wilkes Bridge repairs
Starting today, drivers can expect a bit of a delay while traveling along Cowan Lorraine Road. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will open and close the bridge for 15 minute periods as they work to repair and inspect the drawbridge.…
Two counts of burglary of a motor vehicle
D’Iberville police arrested Michael Toler for two counts of burglary of a motor vehicle. Captain Marty Griffin says officers were working one scene on Amber Drive where Toler allegedly fled before they arrived when they had a call for another…