Arson Investigation after Biloxi Church Fire
A Biloxi man is being held on a $50,000 bond and is charged with arson after a church fire on Oak Street. Biloxi police have arrested a man after he allegedly started a fire at the front doors of a…
Arrest Made in Biloxi Church Fire
Biloxi Patrol Officers and members of the Biloxi Fire Department responded to 171 Oak Street (Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church) in reference to a fire. A witness reported the incident after seeing a male standing near the front doors of the…
Long Beach Political Hobnob
A political hobnob took over USM’s Gulf Park campus this morning. Members of the Long Beach Board of Alderman responded to questions concerning their wards. Ward 1 revolved around development areas and growth especially south of Jeff Davis Ave. Ward…
Keesler AFB Join Land Use Study Workshop
If you live near the Keesler Air Force Base, the Gulf Regional Planning Commission wants to hear from you tonight. The commission made an announcement about a land use study back in May. The study is meant to look at…
Gulfport Community Rallies against Burglaries
One Gulfport councilwoman is fighting back against recent burglaries and is asking the community for support. Ella Holmes-Hines is hosting a meeting at the Isaiah Fredrick’s Community Center at 6 p.m. for open dialogue between residents and law enforcement. This…
Biloxi Taking State to Court
Biloxi attorneys are in court trying to collect more than $1 million owed to the city in rent paid by the Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi and inadvertently swept into the general fund by the state legislature last year. Biloxi, the…
Small Fire at Ohr-O’Keefe
An electrical fire at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art shuts down the facility until Saturday. A little after seven this morning, Biloxi fire crews arrived on the scene to a fire in the main building of the museum. They found…
Biloxi Church Doors Caught on Fire
Biloxi police have detained one man for questioning after a Coast church's doors caught fire. Shortly before 9:30 this morning,the Biloxi Fire Department was called to the Vietnamese Catholic Martyr's Church on Oak Street in Biloxi. Church members tell authorities…
Decision on Skate Park Looming
A year round ice skating ring a place where coast actors can sharpen their skills, supervisors will continue to review proposals for use of the Harrison County Skate Park. Supervisors will meet this afternoon to discuss proposals and bids looking…
Decision on Harrison County Skate Park Looming
From a year-round ice skating rink to a place where Coast actors can sharpen their skills, supervisors will continue to review proposals for use of the Harrison County Skate Park. Supervisors will meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss proposals and bids…
Counterfeit Money Issue in Jackson County
Law enforcers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s department say they’re getting more reports of counterfeit money changing hands and enough is enough. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell tells News 25 that businesses and individuals are reporting counterfeit money on a…
Hancock Bank Clothing and Toy Drive
Hancock Bank in Gulfport is paying it forward to their colleagues in Louisiana. A collection drive of gently used toys as well as professional clothing was held today in the One Hancock Plaza lobby. The company is calling all associates…
One Coast, One Relief Effort Continues
Help from South Mississippi continues to pour in for Louisiana flood victims. Law enforcement from Harrison County is in Louisiana this morning to feed and assist first responders in need. Local members of law enforcement hope to feed more than…
Classes Back in Session at USM’s Gulf Park Campus
It was a mixture of excitement and nerves on USM’s Gulf Park campus today as classes officially got back in session. New and returning students have a lot to look forward to this school year with plenty of campus improvements…
Counterfeit Money Issue in Jackson County
Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department say they're getting more reports of counterfeit money changing hands and enough is enough. News 25’s Shelby Myers tells us what you need to know to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.
Moss Point Residents Wanting Peace to Protest
In the wake of all the recent violence in Moss Point residents say they’re fed up and it’s time to take a stand for peace. Members of Moss Point’s Visionary Circle plan to hold a peaceful protest next Monday. It…
Mother of Jackson County Shooting Victim Speaks Out
Bond has been set for the Jackson County man accused of killing a man in Vancleave. Fifty-seven year-old Mose Ben Wells made his initial court appearance in Jackson County today before Judge Larry T. Wilson. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was…
Decision on Harrison County Skate Park Looming
Harrison County supervisors will soon decide the fate of the old skate park off of Debuys Road. From a year-round ice skating rink to a place where Coast actors can sharpen their skills, supervisors have been fielding proposals and bids…
College Readiness in Local High Schools
Colleges and universities spend nearly $35 million annually on remediation for first year students in need of extra academic attention. So what are local high schools doing to help better prepare seniors for college-level work? Officials with the Gulfport School…
Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set
At this time every Wednesday, former Major League Baseball catcher Barry Lyons joins us to tell us about the guest speaker this coming Friday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum exhibit “Our Love Affair with Baseball”.
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves Talks BP Money
Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves was on the Coast today to announce his plans to hold town hall meetings in each of the three Coast counties. This is all in an effort to get input from the public on how…
Trump Heading to Mississippi
Donald Trump is set to speak in Jackson today. This will be Trump’s third time to the state this year. Reports are the Republican presidential candidate will be in the Magnolia state trying to garner votes, but more importantly for…
Lightning Causes Harrison County House Fire
Lightning from this afternoon's storms is being blamed for causing a house fire on Longwood Drive. Fire investigators tell News 25 the lightning struck the back of the home, causing it to catch fire. No one was hurt in the…
Arrests Made in Moss Point Stabbing
Two suspects are behind bars in connection to the stabbing death of Moss Point educator Willie C. Williams. Moss Point police arrested 23-year-old Lee Andrew Gipson of Moss Point and 24-year-old Kierra Shante McWilliams of Moss Point. Gipson is charged…