Dangerous Intersection Repair in St. Martin
Jackson County takes action to repair one of the most dangerous intersections in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from St. Martin with details on the $2.4 million project.
Jackson County Fire Department in Need of Ladder Truck
The Jackson County Fire Department may be getting a new ride and saving a few bucks along the way. Earl Etheridge with Jackson County Emergency Management addressed the need for the county fire department to add another ladder truck. A…
Close up Look at Law Enforcement Robot
The Biloxi Police Department has a robot just like the one used in investigating the Baton Rouge, Dallas and Orlando shootings. Lieutenant Milton Houseman tells News 25 these robots are used by law enforcement and the military to assist in…
Truck Stuck in Sand in Biloxi
A video sent in by a viewer shows an 18-wheeler appearing to be stuck in the sand along Highway 90. Sergeant Jackie Rhodes with the Biloxi Police Department tells News 25 the truck was turning and got stuck in the…
Free Golf for First Responders
Today through Thursday all police officers, active duty military, EMS and firefighters are invited to the Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian for a free round of golf. This is just one way of saying thank you for a vital…
FunTime USA is Back On
The development of FunTime USA is back on. After the third attempt, the Gulfport City Council approved the amusement park to be rebuilt on Highway 49. The council voted 4 to 3 today to reject the appeal of neighboring residents…
Miranda Duke Pleads Guilty to Sexual Battery with a Minor
Miranda Duke of Pascagoula pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery from 2013. The victim was 13-years-old at the time. Judge Kathy Jackson sentenced Duke on each of the three counts of sexual battery to serve 12 years. District…
Wet Roads Cause Multiple Accidents on I-10
This afternoon, four accidents took place in close proximity to one another within a 20 minute span on Interstate 10. One car lost control, flipping in the far right eastbound lane at exit 31 right before 2 p.m. This caused…
Evander Holyfield Hosts Boys and Girls Club Benefit at IP Casino
People across the Coast are excited to have a chance to meet the former heavyweight champion of the world Evander Holyfield. Holyfield is on the Coast tonight. He is the host for the Boys and Girls Club Benefit at the…
Truck Plows into Picayune Tire and Service Building
This morning a truck plowed right through the front entrance of a tire shop in Picayune causing plenty of damage to the business. Picayune Tire and Service employees tell News 25 their shop is usually a big hit, but not…
Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair in Biloxi
Coast residents looking for a job, listen up. The Coast Coliseum will be the place to be tomorrow morning. Starting at nine, Unemployment Eliminators will be hosting a job fair until 1. The fair will feature over 80 employers looking…
Charter Schools Lawsuit
The attorney for the group behind a lawsuit against public charter schools in the state says they are not trying to close charters, but they are trying to have the school’s funding formula declared unconstitutional. Charter schools receive taxpayer money,…
Affordable Housing Public Meeting
Biloxi residents and city leaders voiced either support or rejection for the affordable housing proposal in east Biloxi during today’s public meeting. The city is looking to sell 14 acres of land for more than $523,000. City officials say houses…
Overnight Fire Destroys Saucier Home
An overnight fire destroys a home in Saucier. Drone footage captures the extent of the damage. Crews responded to the home shortly after 1 a.m. to find the single story vacant house fully engulfed in flames. No one was living…
Open House Adoption Event
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Maridee Mallette about the Jackson County Animal Shelter Friday July 29th from 4-8 pm.
CMR Certifies State Fish Record For Scamp
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources on Tuesday certified a state record for Scamp (Mycteroperca phexax). Joey Antoon of Pascagoula set the record with a 28-pound, 4.32-ounce fish he caught on June 11. The previous record was…
Affordable Housing Vote
Will new affordable housing neighborhoods soon be coming to Biloxi? Tomorrow the city council is set to vote on whether or not the new subdivisions will become a reality. The city is looking to potentially sell 14 acres of land…
Black Funeral Directors Sue Harrison County Coroner
Funeral home directors in Harrison County are suing Coroner Gary Hargrove and the board of supervisors. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at why the group decided to file the lawsuit. Gary Hargrove serves as the Harrison…
Affordable Housing Vote
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Affordable Housing meeting happening 10:30 am, 7/19/2016 at City Hall in Biloxi.
Local Take on Republican National Convention
Despite the Republican National Convention kicking off in turmoil, Donald Trump will be presented as the party’s candidate. With Trump’s polarizing persona and his long-time presence in pop culture and American business, a lot of first time viewers will be…
Mayor Gilich Wants new Gate for Keesler
Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will meet with the City Council tomorrow to discuss a major project for the City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base. Mayor Gilich is aiming to move forward on a new gate for Keesler…
Black Funeral Directors Sue Harrison County Coroner
A federal lawsuit filed today accuses the Coroner of Harrison County of steering the County's morgue, cremation, and burial business to white-owned funeral homes. The African American funeral directors and their families filed suit against the coroner, Gary Hargrove, and…
Local Police Officers on Baton Rouge
The shooting that killed officers in Baton Rouge won’t scare the Biloxi police into training their new officers any differently for a job that, according to authorities, has always been dangerous. The Operation Commander for the Biloxi Police Department says…
Salvation Army Eyeing Land for new Gym
The Salvation Army is looking into taking over land south of their property to build a new gym. Previously there was confusion on who owned the property off Lee Street near Esters Boulevard, the city or the Kroc Center. Last…