Biker struck by car in Biloxi
Today officers responded to a call involving a woman on a bike who was struck by a car in Biloxi. The incident took place at about 3:30 p.m. on the corner of Cedar Lake and Popp’s Ferry Road. According to…
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High School boys basketball: Gulfport vs. Biloxi
Heated rivals on the hardwood, Gulfport and Biloxi are guaranteed to go head-to-head twice a year with the first game scheduled for December 15th. This season, we give thanks for a third game in the semi-finals of St. Martin’s Joe…
Ongoing road work costing businesses money in Biloxi
The $355 million dollar construction project in East Biloxi continues to cause problems for those working and living in the area. The road work has been ongoing since the summer of 2014 and local business owners say the city owes…
Update on City of Biloxi projects
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is back from meeting with state legislators about three important city projects. Mayor Gilich took a trip to Washington, D.C. to speak with the Mississippi delegation. They discussed the funding backing the Keesler Air Force…
Biloxi house fire
Biloxi firefighters are battling a house fire on Cove Drive. Fire Chief Joe Boney tells News 25 two dogs were rescued from the home, but no one else was inside. He also says the fire is contained and crews are…
High school girls basketball: Biloxi at West Harrison
Over at West Harrison, Lady Hurricanes hosted Biloxi. Biloxi wins by the final score of 60-29. They improve to 2-3 on the year with both wins coming at the expense of West Harrison. Lady Canes still looking for that first…
Special events permit ordinance in Biloxi
A public hearing was called this afternoon in Biloxi to discuss the proposed ordinance for special events. The ordinance would require any person or organization in the City of Biloxi that plans on hosting an event to acquire a special…
Update on Biloxi panhandling ordinance
Recently the Biloxi City Council passed an ordinance to allow panhandling within the city limits after securing a license for the cost of $25. Some residents are concerned that the ordinance will enable panhandlers by giving them permission to continue…
Biloxi to discuss possible event ordinance
Between official city wide events and those hosted by outside organizations, Biloxi is one of the busiest cities in our state. This often creates hurdles for city management. This week, City Council may address some of those issues including: unexpected…
Shots fired into Biloxi home
Police are investigating gunshots that damaged a woman’s home in Biloxi. Police say a woman reported she was at home on Ahern Drive near Howard Avenue Sunday night when she heard multiple gunshots. She said one of the bullets struck…
Panhandling ordinance debate continues in Biloxi
Recent complaints from Biloxi residents regarding panhandlers in the area have sparked a debate with the City Council. At tonight’s meeting, residents expressed their complaints as City Council members discussed a new ordinance to be put in place to maintain…
Fatal train crash in Biloxi Sunday
A pedestrian was struck by a train in Biloxi Sunday morning. Shortly before 10, Biloxi police officers responded to the railroad tracks between the area of Veterans Boulevard and McDonnel Avenue. The investigation revealed that a 43-year-old black female from…
Rollover stops traffic in Biloxi
Biloxi police closed all lanes of Pass Road at Big Lake Road this afternoon due to a rollover accident. Police say one vehicle flipped. Three people were rescued from the overturned vehicle and all three were taken to the hospital…
“To Kill a Mockingbird” returns to Biloxi school reading list
A Mississippi school district will resume teaching “To Kill a Mockingbird” after the book was pulled from a junior high reading list. Biloxi School District administrators removed the novel from the eighth grade curriculum earlier this month after the district…
‘Greetings from Biloxi’ cemetery tour
Get ready to meet several of Biloxi’s earliest and biggest promoters from years ago at the 11th annual Biloxi Cemetery Tour. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us on scene and gives us a look inside of this year’s theme “Greetings…
Panhandling issue in Biloxi discussed at city council meeting
Biloxi residents filed into the city hall to discuss the loitering and panhandling issues the City of Biloxi is currently facing. Many residents who expressed their concerns to the city council said they do not feel safe anymore and panhandling…
Annual cemetery tours in Biloxi begin Sunday
It’s that time of year again where the City of Biloxi will hold cemetery tours beginning this coming Sunday. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center and gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come…
Sand solution in Biloxi
Hurricane Nate may have swept sand onto Highway 90, but the mess is actually helping Mayor Gilich with his sand solution project. Mayor Gilich, along with a team of researchers, addressed the idea to build a concrete boardwalk along Highway…
Permit fees in Biloxi waived after Hurricane Nate
Biloxi residents will now be able to save money if they need to make repairs to their property. Biloxi City Council voted to waive permit fees for those seeking to make repairs on owner-occupied dwellings following damage from Hurricane Nate.…
“To Kill a Mockingbird” pulled from curriculum in Biloxi
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is being removed from a junior-high reading list in a Mississippi school district. Biloxi administrators pulled the novel from the eighth-grade curriculum this week. School Board Vice President Kenny Holloway says the district received complaints that…
Fatal train crash kills pedestrian in Biloxi
Another death on Biloxi’s railroad tracks today after a train hit a woman just east of Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi. It happened just after 9:30 this morning. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on the scene as investigators tried to piece…
Breakfast with the Mayor in Biloxi
Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich spoke passionately about the science behind the sand solution on Highway 90 plus updated a crowd on the infrastructure project during Breakfast with the Mayor. Mayor Gilich demonstrated the project using small blocks of the seawall…
Aftermath of Hurricane Nate
Cities continue to clean up after Hurricane Nate swept through the gulf coast over the weekend. News 25's Laurene Callander takes us to Biloxi with more. Hurricane Nate may be gone but the clean up here in south Mississippi is…
City of D'Iberville and City of Biloxi special meetings
The City of D'Iberville and the City of Biloxi will be holding special meetings at 4:30 to declare a state of emergency. Image License Photo: NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center
