Police Appreciation Service
For a number of years, the church of the redeemer in Biloxi has hosted an appreciation ceremony for law enforcement across the coast. The gathering is the church's way of saying "thank you" to the many men and women who…
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Audio From Police Radio
We're getting new information about the officer involved shooting that happened in St. Martin early Monday morning. News 25 obtained police radio chatter from that night which outlines how things happened. On Monday morning around 1 am the Sheriff’s Department…
Man Damages Hospital
Merit Health in Biloxi will have to undergo thousands of dollars in repairs due to the actions of one man early this morning. Hospital employees told police that 53-year-old Clifford Jackson had been asked to leave when he became upset…
Biloxi Bike Patrol
The Biloxi police department has a new way of getting around town in efforts to make it easier for them to catch criminals and help the public. Biloxi police introduced their new bike patrol at the city council meeting. The…
Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship Meeting
News 25's Toni Miles interviews The Rev. Stephen Kidd and The Rev. Claire Dobbs about the Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship Meeting April 19th Noon, at First Missionary Baptist Church. To promote uniting the Faith Communities, Police and Government. First Missionary Baptist…
Pascagoula Police Officer Goes the Extra Mile
One Pascagoula patrolman’s story spread quickly online and through the community after his acts of kindness to a homeless man went viral. News 25’s Laurene Callander shines a light on this positive story here on the Gulf Coast. Officer Torrey…
Pastors and Police Tackling Crime
It's only three months into the new year and violent crimes are already affecting Gulf Coast communities in a devastating way. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at what local pastors and police officers are doing to help solve…
Biloxi's first African American Chief of Police honored tonight
This evening, the city of Biloxi paid tribute to its very first African American Police Chief. Tommy Moffett joined the Biloxi Police Department in 1973. He began as a Reserve Officer and worked his way up, earning the position of…
Gulfport Police Find Inspiration In Community Notes
In recent months the Gulfport Police Department has seen several anonymous notes tucked under their windshields and now the boys in blue are returning the thanks. Several officers tell News 25 the increase in appreciation means more now than ever.…
Biloxi Police Officer Assaulted
A Biloxi man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a traffic stop Monday. James Michael Magnusen Jr. Is booked on charges of assault on a police officer, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and…
Random Acts Of Appreciation
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the random acts of appreciation for our local police officers.
Pastors Join Forces With Police
Community members weren't the only ones working to put an end to violence on Saturday. The Gulf Coast Ministers Alliance met with officials from both Gulfport and Biloxi police departments to discuss ways the two parties can *enhance* their community…
Police Appreciation Breakfast at Long Beach High School
Today the Long Beach Police Department got to sit down and enjoy a nice home cooked brunch thanks to a group of students at Long Beach High School.
Firefighters Remove a Troubled Man From his home
Firefighters remove a troubled man from his home and try to contain a raging fire with the added threat of propane tanks nearby. This was the scene just off road 248 this morning.
Attacks on Police
The recent spike in police attacks has officers on the force concerned about their safety even more.
Staying Safe When Tragedy Strikes
While the tragedy unfolded in neighboring Louisiana, local law enforcement tells News 25 how you react in a situation like this can mean the difference between life and death.
Motorcycle Police Train to Protect Themselves In Case of a Threat
Now more than ever police are reminded to be aware of the best ways to protect themselves. We take a look at what specific training is done to help protect motorcycle cops, who don’t have a full car to buffer for them.
How to Get Pulled Over
Misunderstandings during traffic stops can become a life and death struggle.
Hancock County Deputy Assaulted
Last night, a Hancock County sheriff deputy’s routine check of a stopped vehicle in Pearlington turned violent.
Restriction of Distribution of Military Equipment to Police
President Obama is restricting the distribution of military style equipment to local police departments.
Ocean Springs welcomes new police chief.
The city of Ocean Springs officially welcomed a new police chief.
Bold Verizon theft
D’Iberville Police are looking for the suspects in a bold and unusual robbery that took place at the Verizon store on Promade Parkway.
Officer involved shooting in Woolmarket
A Biloxi Police officer has been involved in a shooting in Woolmarket.
Police Body Cams Already in Use in Biloxi
While more police departments across the country are moving toward the use of body cameras, the Biloxi Police Department has been using recording devices for three years now.