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Mayor addresses Biloxi train incidents

Today in Biloxi, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich addressed the several incidents on the tracks in recent months, including last night’s collision which sent one woman to the hospital. The mayor suggested turning an alleyway north of the tracks into a…

Wanted for credit card fraud in Biloxi

The Biloxi police are asking for help in identifying this suspect wanted for credit card fraud. Authorities say she was spotted around 3:30 a.m. on the 2600 block of CT Switzer Road in Biloxi. The suspect is described as wearing…

Public Comment On Restoration

News 25's Laurene Callander about the new development and restoration in Biloxi. As the public now has a chance to have their voice heard around 1:30 pm at Biloxi City Hall.

Update on Belle La Vie Property Development

With work on the Bella La Vie property development set to begin in the next few months, Woolmarket residents still have many concerns surrounding the 625 acre project. Bob Lee’s family has lived in Woolmarket for decades. “My aunt and…

Changes to rail crossings in Biloxi underway

With the reoccurring issues of the railroad crossings in Biloxi, the city council recently made decisions on a couple of key issues, the consolidation of the six of the city’s 29 rail crossings being one of them. The City of…

Truck causes railroad damage in Biloxi

Yet another scare on the tracks in Biloxi this morning after an 18-wheeler got stuck at a railroad crossing. Emergency crews rushed to Iberville and Irish Hill Drive a little after 7:15 this morning following reports of a truck traveling…

Search for auto burglary suspect in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying a man who burglarized several unlocked vehicles in the parking lot of a hotel on Highway 90 near the Coast Coliseum. The burglaries happened between midnight and 2 a.m. on July 8th. The suspect then…

Reward offered in Biloxi hit and run case

The investigation into a July 1st hit and run in Biloxi continues to grow. The victim of that crime remains in critical care. With no public assistance after almost two weeks, an anonymous donor is hoping to help authorities get…

Work underway at Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park

A 30-year-old idea is coming to fruition at Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park in Biloxi. The popular fishing spot near the Popp’s Ferry Bridge will soon see a new bait shop with kayak launches and open air interpretive center and nature…

New info on Biloxi hit and run

Biloxi Police Department has obtained more video footage of the vehicle involved in the hit and run incident that happened on July 1st injuring a pedestrian at Reynoir Street and Howard Avenue. According to investigators, it appears that just after…

Man on tracks halts train and traffic in Biloxi

There was a scare this afternoon in Biloxi after a man was spotted walking on the train tracks. According to the Biloxi Police Department, the conductor of the train pulled the emergency brake after spotting the man walking across the…

Two wanted in purse theft

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying two suspects wanted for a purse theft. Police say the two people you see here stole a purse from the parking lot of Walmart on July 1st. The white male has a tattoo…

Gulfport and Biloxi waste contracts

Two major Gulf Coast cities are heading in different directions when it comes to waste disposal and pickup. After a special meeting today, Gulfport city leaders are one step closer to finalizing a new contract for trash pickup in the…

Train hits car in Biloxi

A car was struck by a train in Biloxi this evening. Around 5:30 Biloxi police officers responded to the report of a collision between a CSX train and a car. The man was driving the car traveling north on Seal…

Shooting in Biloxi leaves one man dead

One man is dead and a woman is charged after a shooting around 8 o’clock this morning in Biloxi. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting on Parkers Lake Road, just north of Interstate 10 in the Woolmarket area. Upon…

Biloxi testing emergency warning sirens

The first Wednesday of each month at noon from now until the end of hurricane season the City of Biloxi will test their ten warning sirens scattered around the city. The minute long, citywide tests are to help alert residents…

Police pursuit in Biloxi

A routine traffic stop turned into a police pursuit in Harrison County late last night. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 a driver was pulled over on Highway 67 northbound. Elkins says the man then fled to…

Spice overdose in Biloxi

Biloxi Fire responded to a medical emergency call near Mary Mahoney's around 3:50 about "a man being down". When officials arrived on the scene, they found out three males overdosed on a bad batch of spice. Biloxi Fire, Biloxi PD…

Biloxi fireworks free zone

In Biloxi, the area between the Small Craft Harbor and Oak Street in East Biloxi will be a fireworks free zone for July 4th. Signs will notify beachgoers of the change and police will be on hand to enforce the…

Man escapes boat fire in Biloxi

A man escaped his speed boat in Biloxi this afternoon just moments before it went up in flames. The explosion happened near the intersection of Lee Street and Highway 90 around 6 p.m. Officials say the boater was responsive at…

Temporary water outage stirs residents in East Biloxi

Residents tell News 25 they’re angry for being treated unfair during a water outage in East Biloxi. Homes in the area where Biloxi city contractor Oscar Renda is working on roads experienced a water outage yesterday. According to residents, not…

Damaged traffic light causes delays in Biloxi

A damaged traffic light causes a delay for drivers in Biloxi. Today, a truck hit a guide wire at the intersection of Veterans Avenue and Pass Road, tearing down the light. Officials say it will take seven to eight hours…

City Council Preview

News 25's Laurene Callander tell us about possible rates increase for water, garbage pick, and more being voted on today at the Biloxi Council Meeting to provide more funding for the city.