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Amusement Park expansion coming to Biloxi

Locals and tourists will be looking for a new amusement park and hotel at Margaritaville instead of a lost shaker of salt. Its five o’clock somewhere, but a little after 3 p.m. a huge announcement was made at Margaritaville that…

Outside amusement park coming to Biloxi

There was a major announcement today about family entertainment coming to the Coast. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at Margaritaville where the announcement was made. He has the details. Tune into News 25 at 9 and 10 for the full…

Wanted for storage shed burglaries

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying two people wanted for burglarizing several storage sheds on Pass Road in Biloxi. The suspects pictured were driving a white GMC Sierra van with Arizona license plate number AH7-0480. Anyone with information regarding…

A final farewell to AJ Holloway

Perhaps no other one person means more to Biloxi than former Mayor AJ Holloway. He spent 22 years at the helm of the city, ushering in the era of coastal casinos and then rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina left it all…

Procession for AJ Holloway

After the visitation and funeral service, the City of Biloxi continued to pay tribute to Mayor Holloway with the procession and entombment. Biloxi police officers and firefighters served as honor guards and pall bearers. The Biloxi Fire Department had flag…

Remembering AJ Holloway

As family, friends, and South Mississippi residents prepare for tomorrow’s visitation and funeral service, News 25’s Toni Miles give us a look at the legacy A.J. Holloway leaves behind. “He always said do it bigger and do it better.” Words…

Summer Fair Comes To Biloxi

Rides, games, food and fun are just a few things you can enjoy at the 32nd annual south Mississippi summer fair at the coast coliseum. News 25's Caroline Eaker is live with details about this family friendly event.

Car flips on Highway 90, injures three passengers

All lanes of Highway 90 have reopened since closing earlier in the afternoon after a vehicle reportedly flipped on Highway 90 in Biloxi just outside of the Treasure Bay Casino. Three people were transported to an area hospital after the…

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway dies at 79

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died this morning at the age of 79. Holloway was elected mayor five times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health. Growing up in…

Golden Fisherman statue returns to Biloxi

For the first time since it was stolen after Hurricane Katrina, the iconic Golden Fisherman statue will cast his net once again over the Biloxi Bay. This coming Thursday, the Golden Fisherman, which long stood to represent the Coast’s seafood…

Biloxi pedestrian overpass update

Construction has been underway since March 2018 on the new pedestrian overpass located over Highway 90 in between the Beau Rivage and MGM Park. Barricades are in place along Highway 90 as MDOT crews work to build the walkway. Lanes…

Biloxi apartment fire leaves one person dead

This morning, Biloxi Fire Department responded to an apartment fire that left one victim dead. Firefighters responded to the Westwick Apartments in Biloxi at about 11:55 a.m. where units found heavy smoke coming from a window in a downstairs apartment.…

Woman wanted for stealing wallet in Biloxi

Biloxi police need your help identifying a woman caught on camera allegedly stealing a wallet. The unknown female was captured on camera taking the wallet which was sitting on the counter of a store inside the Beau Rivage. She left…

TRAP SHOOTING COMPETITION BEGINS TODAY IN BILOXI

TODAY IN BILOXI, THE MISSISSIPPI TRAP SHOOT CHAMPIONSHIP BEGAN. A FOUR DAY EVENT FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST MARKSMAN IN THE SOUTH. NEWS 25'S JAYLON MORRIS WENT DOWN TO THE COAST RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB TO CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S…

AFROMAN AGREES TO PAY FAN HE PUNCHED IN BILOXI

A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit against 'Afro-man' and Kress Live, by the woman he was seen on video punching during one of his shows in Biloxi. We have to warn you--this video has graphic content that may…

Wanted for credit card fraud in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department needs your help identifying a man wanted for questioning in reference to a credit card fraud. On May 10th, the suspect used a stolen credit card to make a purchase worth over one hundred dollars. He…

Flood insurance rating for Biloxi

This year, the National Flood Insurance Program gave the City of Biloxi a rating of 5 for their flood insurance policies. Biloxi is the only city with a rating of 5 in the state. This means residents who have a…

Ship Island Excursions returns to Biloxi

Ship Island Excursions is finally back where everything began: in Biloxi. The Ship Island boat will officially begin services tomorrow. It was the sound of history returning to Biloxi as Ship Island Excursions left from the Mississippi Sound from the…

Another big road project will impact Biloxi residents

There’s another big road project underway in Biloxi. If you’re driving along Highway 90 you may see construction in action. Workers are installing a 16 inch water line along the north side of the highway between downtown and Seashore Methodist.…

Preservation in May

The City of Biloxi has a deep history which is why city officials have decided to dedicate May as a month-long salute to the city’s colorful past. Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond has planned a series of events which will…

Plans to rebuild FunTime USA amusement park

Plans to rebuild the old FunTime USA Amusement Park are now in the making. The longtime Gulfport amusement park could possibly call the land off Highway 90 behind IHOP in Biloxi home. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand this…

Biloxi Lighthouse Pier repair update

Lighthouse Pier in Biloxi has been closed to the public since Hurricane Nate left the popular spot damaged and unusable. While the pier has been closed, the area around it has been getting a facelift which includes new landscaping and…

Four people rescued from water in Biloxi

Four people leaving a fishing tournament were rescued after a boating accident under the Highway 90 Bridge in Biloxi. According to Department of Marine Resources, after leaving the Gorenflo’s Fishing Tournament, the group’s boat hit the bridge. Biloxi officials received…

Old Federal Courthouse demolished

The Old Federal Courthouse building in Biloxi will no longer be an eyesore to the area. This morning, the property’s new owners, Community Bank, held a ceremony to begin the demolition process on the building which has stood vacant since…