A Kiln man pleads guilty to sexual battery of a child today. According to District Attorney Joel Smith, the investigation into 22-year-old Keith Poyadou began in 2012 after a nine-year-old victim told family members that Poyadou had sexually assaulted her…
This morning, the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to Quake’s Ice Creamery on Bienville Boulevard. The suspect attempted to enter through the drive up window, but was unsuccessful. He was able to force his way through the front door. Once…
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is investigating the early morning stabbing death of an inmate. Authorities say 43-year-old Parchman inmate Randy Lee Burgess was pronounced dead at 2:44 a.m. in the prison hospital’s emergency room. He was transported there from…
A former Mississippi teacher has pleaded not guilty to abusing a vulnerable person after a video showed her dragging a student by the hair. An attorney for Linda Winters Johnson entered the plea for her this week in Washington County…
For the fourth year in a row, one coast leader and his family are giving back to the coast by "Doing the most good" At sunrise this morning, former Harrison County Supervisor Windy Swetman took his place in front of…
New body cameras are currently being field tested with a handful of Gulfport police officers. The cameras are smartphones Gulfport ordered from utility incorporated from Georgia. They activate automatically, eliminating any human error and any complaints of an officer turning…
The man accused of setting fire to Hillside Baptist Church over the weekend has been charged with four additional counts of arson. During a follow up investigation authorities found four more fires they believe 22 year old "Caleb Bell" intentionally…
Inargual First Responders appreciation dinner in Stone County 3 pm until 6 pm West Side Community Center.
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen about Feed the Needy for Christmas.
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Lt. Shannon Nobles and Sgt. Reuben Sabio, about the Salvation Army Police Challenge happening Saturday December 17th 10 am - 6 pm.
Special needs Christmas Party at the Donald M. Snyder Community Center, Biloxi from 6 pm to 9 pm as admission is an unwrapped gift not greater then $10.
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Monsignor Louis Kihneman III, 64, as bishop of Biloxi, Mississippi, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Roger Morin, 75, from the pastoral governance of that diocese. Msgr. Kihneman is a priest of the Diocese of Corpus…
Free country fried steak plate meals for Ocean Springs firefighters from 11 am until 7 pm at Pleasant Barbeque.
Two men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a Dollar General and stabbing a Good Samaritan. News 25’s Kendra Turley brings us the latest on this investigation. Richard Griffin is just one of the many Gulf Coast residents who frequently…
"WildFlowers" Book Signing at Barnes and Noble, Gulfport Shopping Center on Sunday at 2 pm.
“Star Wars: Rogue One” premieres tonight and despite cold temperatures, movie buffs are flocking to the theaters for a chance to be one of the first to see the new movie. Almost exactly one year ago today, “Star Wars: A…
The South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center located in Gulfport has served the Gulf Coast since 1988. The center works closely with law enforcement, district attorney offices, and the Department of Human Services by providing forensic interviews in all cases involving…
In Biloxi, community members rallied together for a racial healing circle, a meeting that they hope can spur the strengthening of relationships across the Gulf Coast. The Steps Coalition and members of various organizations come together for these meetings regularly,…
A family pet is given credit for saving its family’s life during a home invasion. According to the Gautier Police Department, around 5 a.m. Wednesday, a woman was entering her vehicle on Soundview Drive when she was struck in the…
Two men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a Dollar General and stabbing a Good Samaritan. Twenty-two year-old Marces Rush is charged with felony armed robbery and aggravated assault. Sheriff Troy Peterson also announced the arrest of 25-year-old DeMarcus Leshore…
News 25's Hank Davis is at Cinemark Theatre with details.
How would you prepare for another devastating hurricane? The stewardship program was held at the Gulf Coast Research Lab in Jackson County. Over 80 students from Pascagoula and Gautier schools presented their semester long project to a group of judges.…
It was all aboard the Polar Express for Ocean Springs School District kindergarteners as they paid a visit to the North Pole at Ocean Springs High School. The fun started out with a magical ride on the Polar Express with…
Snapping a photo never looked more complex than it did at Ocean Springs High School today. This complex machine that performs one simple task was just one of the many Rube Goldberg machines on display today. Ocean Springs High School…