This week is National School Choice Week, highlighting education options parents have for their children. One of those options is public charter schools, something many state politicians are pushing for more of. News 25’s Katarina Luketich gives us a closer…
The city of Gulfport is rolling the dice with Mississippi Coast Entertainment on a $140 million casino project near the small craft harbor. Officials believe the casino will add to Gulfport’s growth and development but how do residents feel about…
Lumberton police have identified a man who claimed to be a police officer in a case that started out as road rage and turned violent with a shot being fired and a confrontation at a gas station last month. The…
History was made today in Jackson County. For the first time ever, the Singing River Health System Board of Trustees opened their monthly meeting to the public. News 25’s Shelby Myers was inside the meeting and is now live to…
Former Jackson County Chancery Clerk Terry Miller has died. Miller, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, served as chancery clerk from November 1998 to January 1st, 2016. He also served as a Jackson County Port Authority commissioner and was past…
BILOXI, MS – "Southern Living", one of the largest lifestyle magazines in the country, named Biloxi’s American Star Field at MGM Park, home of the Biloxi Shuckers, as its No. 21 place to visit in the South. The headline “Biloxi…
BY JEFF CLARKjclark@sunherald.com Twitter: thejeffclark GULFPORT -- WXXV is adding another newscast to its lineup, and it is the third time in less than six months the station has added another newscast to its growing lineup of local news. Starting…
BILOXI, Miss. (January 27, 2016) Two local band students were awarded the Gulf Coast Band Director's Association Student Scholarship, sponsored by McDonald’s owners in Biloxi and Gulfport, following a band clinic and concert at Biloxi Junior High School on Saturday,…
Biloxi citizens will now have more of a say in the city’s tree permitting process. This afternoon, the City Council voted unanimously to create a tree committee advisory board. This came after some residents called for more citizens having a…
It’s a debate that’s been going on for years: should the city of Biloxi end its relationship with the Motor Vehicle for Hire Authority? Biloxi taxi cab drivers say the authority places too many restrictive regulations on drivers. This afternoon, the…
Biloxi police need your help locating a missing woman. Authorities say the woman is Stephanie Renee Hoops. She was last seen walking from the 200 block of Dorries Street in Biloxi. Officers responded to the scene after a call requesting…
Everyone’s hoping the weather will hold out for a picture perfect day during this weekend’s Mardi Gras parades. Here’s a look at some of the parades that are scheduled to roll this weekend: on Saturday, the Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade…
Robots, coding, and programming all seem like foreign concepts to many adults but a classroom full of fifth graders at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary makes it all look simple. News 25’s Laurene Callander caught up with these tech wizards on…
The city of Biloxi discussed water and sewer rates during this morning’s meeting. Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich and city attorney Gerald Blessey laid out plans that would raise utility rates for Biloxi residents. Currently, the city pays more money to…
You’ve seen the shrimp signs at each intersection along Highway 90, now there’s an app in the works to go with them. Just over a year ago, Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast placed the signs at intersections across all 26 miles…
The suspect in a Papa John’s burglary in Ocean Springs has been arrested after police say he attempted to flee the state. He was arrested after someone left a tip with Crime Stoppers that suspect Chad Brewster was trying to head…
Paris, San Bernardino, the Boston Marathon bombing, we never really know when the next act of terrorism or mass casualty event will happen. That’s why more than 100 college officials from all over the country are teaming up at USM’s…
The Shuckers have announced they will play Jackson State University in an exhibition game at MGM Park. The game is scheduled for April 4th and will be the second exhibition game for the Biloxi Shuckers during the preseason, including a…
The city of Gulfport announces a partnership with Mississippi Coast Entertainment, LP for the development of a resort casino project in the small craft harbor. The project represents a $140 million investment, which will include a casino, hotel, parking garage,…
Three people have been arrested after an armed robbery at a Pass Road business Monday afternoon. Gulfport police responded to Tobacco and Beer Discount Store. Officers learned a man had approached a store clerk with a handgun, demanded money and…
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News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the hot topics at the Biloxi City Council Meeting.
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After a WARM start...a cold front will affect the area through Wednesday...