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Old Federal Courthouse Demolished

This morning, a building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eye sore will be demolished. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live from outside the building with more.

Old Federal Courthouse coming down in Biloxi

A building in downtown Biloxi that many consider an eyesore will be demolished starting tomorrow. The old Federal Courthouse building on the corner of Lameuse Street and Howard Avenue is in the process of being torn down and eventually will…

Infrastructure stalled by historical find in Biloxi

Today, crews in Biloxi are working around the area near the Biloxi Lighthouse after the discovery of human bones brought a temporary halt to infrastructure work last Friday. The find was made during excavation required to install a 16 inch…

Human bones discovered in Biloxi

During construction on an infrastructure project along Highway 90 today, city workers in Biloxi discovered something out of the ordinary. Five feet below the ground, human bones were discovered next to a water line near the Biloxi Cemetery. Biloxi police,…

Plans for a new grocery store in East Biloxi

A new much needed grocery store is coming to an area of East Biloxi. Ward 2 Councilman Felix Gines announced plans for the new project in this part of town. Gines told News 25 right now the area is considered…

Testing waters with developers in Biloxi

A few months ago, the City of Biloxi entered into a lease agreement with a new downtown eatery with Le Café Beignet. The shop opened in the city-owned former Biloxi Public Library on Lameuse Street. After seeing the success of…

Casino industry posts largest month of the year

Biloxi’s casino market in March posted its best month of the six-month-old fiscal year. According to figures released by the city’s finance division, the casino market took in $75 million from gambling during the month of March. The city’s finance…

Spring Break Weekend kicks off on the Coast

Today officially kicks off the start of Black Beach Weekend, where thousands of visitors are expected to make their way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Biloxi with more on this weekend’s event.

History of Biloxi Fire Department

Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney spoke to a group of citizens at Community Design Studio this morning about the past, present, and future of the Biloxi Fire Department. Chief Boney told News 25 the Biloxi Fire Department has a rich…

Spring Break Weekend Is Here

It is going to be a busy weekend here on the gulf coast and it all of Biloxi Black Beach weekend. Thousands of spring breakers will cover the provide highly anticipated annual event, News 25's Caroline Eaker has more.

Point Cadet Plans Come To Life

Biloxi Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich's proposed development of the point cadet waterfront received a large boost Monday. The ambitious plans were ok'd for a new federal program. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more.

Not everyone is excited for Black Spring Break

While thousands of visitors pack up and come to Biloxi for Black Spring Break some local residents are headed in the opposite direction. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went out to a neighborhood off Highway 90 where residents say the big…

High School Baseball: Harrison Central vs. Biloxi

Last week, the Harrison Central baseball team made a huge surge in its quest for a district title by knocking off defending region 8 class 6A champion Gulfport, not once, but twice. The Red Rebels now enter this final week…

Howard Avenue Project gets underway

Today, Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich put on a hard hat and planted a jackhammer into Howard Avenue. This marked the groundbreaking on the long awaited Howard Avenue Project. In 180 days Howard Avenue will be transformed into a two-lane…

Police Investigate After Shots Fired

Biloxi police are investigating a report of shots fired in the area of Crawford and Division Street. Lt. Christopher Deback says an argument between two acquaintances sparked the shooting. One of them pulled out a gun and fired a couple…

Finishline Performance Karting in Biloxi

Finishline Performance Karting in Biloxi is expanding the new attraction with three thousand square feet added to the building. The basic ticket office will now include an arcade and concession stand. Drivers and others waiting in line can enjoy refreshments…

Biloxi prepares the city for Spring Break

As Black Spring Break approaches Biloxi is doing everything to prepare the city for the estimated tens of thousands of visitors that will be making their way to the Coast. The city will distribute over 7,000 copies of the spring…

Battery causes Biloxi apartment fire

A fire at an apartment complex in Biloxi this afternoon left two residents happy to be alive. Just before noon, Biloxi Fire Department responded to Southwind Apartments off Irish Hill Drive. Two residents who live in the complex tell News…

Construction affects health of community in East Biloxi

Tonight, the East Biloxi community attended the Biloxi Council Meeting to share their concerns about the way in which the $355 million infrastructure project being carried out by Oscar Renda Contractors has impacted their health and wealth. The infrastructure work…

COMMUNITY REACTS TO BILOXI PROJECTS

One of the long list of projects going on around Biloxi is the renovation of the Saegner theatre. Around 200 events are held in the theater every year which attracts around thirty thousand people. With events already scheduled this year,…

BILOXI VIETNAM VETERANS CEREMONY

President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. Each year on March 29th, the country will celebrate national Vietnam War veterans day. News 25's Jaylon Morris went to the Biloxi national cemetery where locals honored veterans thanking them for…

BREAKFAST WITH BILOXI MAYOR 'FO FO' GILICH

This morning at the IP casino Biloxi Mayor Fo Fo Gilich hosted the first breakfast with the mayor of 20-18. Mayor Gilich updated citizens about the handful of projects the city's working on... Including the efforts to create a new…