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Biloxi fire injures three people

Three people were injured including a firefighter after a building in Biloxi catches fire. The fire fully engulfed a two story building at Maple and First Street behind Harrah’s around 10:30 this morning. Four engines, a ladder, and about 24…

Wooden And Classic Boat Show

Boat enthusiasts from across the region had a unique opportunity Sunday at the wooden and classic boat show on the Biloxi schooner pier complex. There were over fifty boats registered in the show, from restored antique row boats and handmade…

Fallen Officer Ceremony

This morning, residents and city officials gathered in Biloxi to honor fallen police officers. The fallen officer ceremony took place at the Biloxi Police Department. The event was meant to respect, honor and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice…

More Students Pass Reading Gate Test

Results are in and more students passed the third grade reading gate test this year than last. The literacy based promotion act requires third graders to pass a reading assessment to advance to the fourth grade. The percentage of students…

Mayor Gilich wants a seawall in Biloxi

We see crews cleaning up sand on Highway 90, but it always seems to make its way back. Now, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says it has to stop and he has an idea. Mayor Gilich would like to see a…

No more dirt roads east of Lee Street in Biloxi

Contractor Oscar Renda says come August there will be no more dirt roads east of Lee Street in Biloxi. The contracting company is reporting Iroquois and Thelma streets should be paved in the next month and drainage lines on Nichols…

Lt. Governor supports flying the state flag

As the City of Biloxi decides to either keep the state flag down at City Hall or raise it up again, state leaders are weighing in on the controversial issue. In late April, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich ordered all…

18 wheeler stuck on tracks in Biloxi

An 18 wheeler became stuck at a railroad crossing this morning in Biloxi. The driver of an 18 wheeler was cited for failure to obey traffic devices after his tractor trailer became stuck on the tracks at the CSX rail…

Biloxi public hearing to discuss Spring Break concerns

Mississippi Spring Break attracts thousands of people to the Coast each year. Although it’s an economic boost some Coast residents feel like it’s time for a change. Dozens of Biloxi residents gathered at the Donal Snyder Recreation Center to express…

Golf club thief in Biloxi caught on video

Video of a woman stealing golf clubs at a Biloxi house has gone viral. Here is video from a home-security system in Biloxi on Carter Road. In the video you see a barefoot woman approach the front porch, look around…

City Council discusses Mississippi state flag

Tonight the Biloxi City Council hosted another packed house as the state flag continues to be the center of discussion at City Hall. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us more. The state flag discussion in Biloxi has seen another development…

Will the flag fly in Biloxi?

The Biloxi City Council meeting is expected to include the discussion on the recent removal of the state flag from all city buildings, a decision that has drawn both criticism and support from residents. City Council President and Ward 4…

Prayer vigil to keep state flag off city property

The state flag continues to be an issue of contention with opposing views locally and statewide. Earlier today, a group gathered at Biloxi City Hall, praying for the flag to be permanently removed while just across the street a group…

Council Briefing On Ongoing Legal Issues

The Biloxi city council will go into a rare executive session, closed to the public, during its meeting this evening. Discussions revolve around the ongoing legal issues with the Golden Nugget Casino rent money. City attorney peter abide (ay-bide) has…

Bike sharing comes to Biloxi

How would you like to take a nice relaxing bike ride through downtown Biloxi? Thanks to Zagster now you can! The bike sharing program has installed two stations, one at MGM Park and one at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center, allowing…

Bike sharing program

Get ready, get set, ride! The City of Biloxi makes last minutes preparations before launching its new bike sharing service tomorrow afternoon. A total of ten Zagster bikes will be placed on racks at MGM Park and the Biloxi Visitors…

Gilich vs. Stallings in Biloxi General Election

Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich is up against Democrat candidate Sugar Stallings for the Biloxi mayor’s seat. Both candidates are hitting the ground running, campaigning for votes in the general election. Gilich is looking to keep his position for the next…

Time to buy flood insurance for hurricane season

Hurricane season is rolling in and the City of Biloxi wants to make sure residents don’t drown in flood damage. It takes 30 days for flood insurance to go in effect and hurricane season is less than that time frame…

Biloxi Mayoral Race

Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich was elected mayor of Biloxi on May 12th, 2015. He will try and keep his place as mayor of Biloxi June 6th in the general election against Democrat challenger Sugar Stallings.

Biloxi municipal primary election

Biloxi residents are making their way to the polls today with mayoral candidates from the Republican party going head to head and several city council seats up for grabs. News 25’s Hank Davis is at the polls with more on primary…