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Krewe of Harlequins ready to have a ball

With their 41st Mardi Gras ball kicking off tomorrow, the Krewe of Harlequins are putting on some of the finishing touches. One of the oldest and biggest krewes on the Coast, the Harlequins come together each year to host a…

State Senior Olympics Preparation in Biloxi

Pickleball practice is in full swing in Biloxi in preparation for the state Senior Olympics in May. One hundred and twenty nine players on the Coast participated in the games last year. Many are preparing at the Donal Snyder Community…

Walking for healthy hearts in Long Beach

Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, February is still all about hearts. In observance of National American Heart Month, a group of forty people were keeping their hearts healthy by participating in a one mile heart walk in Long Beach…

Skate board safety in Ocean Springs

A skateboard accident in downtown Ocean Springs raises concern for city leaders and local businesses. A week ago, a young man on a skateboard fell at the intersection of Government Street and Bellande Avenue. The teen was left unconscious after…

Krewe of Harlequins Preparations

The Krewe of Harlequins is putting the finishing touches on their annual Mardi Gras ball which kicks off tomorrow. The krewe is fresh off their 40th anniversary. The stage is being set for their 41st ball to be the biggest…

Man Receives 25 Year Sentence

A Harrison County man will spend 25 years behind bars for touching a child for lustful purposes. The jury deliberated for less than 30 minutes before they handed down 66 year old "Wade Blackwell Junior's" sentence. The investigation began when…

Two Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit

Two people are behind bars this afternoon after leading Gautier officers on a car chase late last night. An officer tried to stop the car driven by Billy Ray Stewart for a minor traffic violation...Steward refused to stop and a…

Mardi Gras Parades

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the parades happening this weekend on the Gulf Coast.         Feb. 18: • Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade will parade at 10 a.m. • Krewe of Kids parade in Bay St.…

Boyd Gaming supports tornado relief

The Gulf Coast continues to pour in the support for tornado ravaged Hattiesburg and Petal. Today, Boyd Gaming and IP Casino Resort and Spa donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross. In addition to the monetary donation, IP Casino Resort…

Krewe of Neptune prepares for 2017 ball

Tonight in Biloxi, the Krewe of Neptune is putting together the final touches for their annual ball. In 1982, the Krewe of Neptune held their first inaugural ball. The krewe’s first parade was held on Mardi Gras day in 1983…

Gaming commission reviews two proposals

Two groups are trying their luck once again with the state’s gaming commission. Today, the commission heard arguments for and against casino site proposals in Biloxi and Diamondhead. South Beach in Biloxi is a casino site that was proposed by…

Father charged with kidnapping his son

A nine-year-old’s biological father is behind bars charged with kidnapping this afternoon. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, 31-year-old Chris Patrick McCloud is in the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on a $50,000 bond. Peterson tells News 25 a…

B.R.A.I.N Campaign gives free helmets to students

Students at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School went home with brand new helmets thanks to the B.R.A.I.N Campaign. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services passed out free helmets to hundreds of students this morning in an effort to prevent…

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