Iran is spending billions of dollars on its weapons programs and supporting terrorism around the globe while it ignores the basic needs of its people, a new report asserts. The report, issued by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), states that…
A group of unidentified foreigners was accused of "dancing pornographically" at a party in Siem Reap town, near Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. (Cambodian National Police via AP) A sex-charged crash of cultures has landed 10 Westerners in jail…
HELSINKI – The Latest on the presidential election in Finland (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Finland's incumbent president is barreling toward another six years in office with nearly 60 percent of ballots counted in the Nordic country's election. President Sauli…
An 81-year-old Iranian-American dual national was temporarily released from prison on Sunday over health concerns after the U.S. and Iran conducted backchannel discussions about releasing American prisoners, according to a State Department official. Baquer Namazi, who is being detained in…
HAVANA – President Raul Castro and his expected successor attended the formal unveiling of a U.S.-sponsored statue of independence hero Jose Marti on Sunday in a sign of Cuba's focus was of maintaining ties with the United States despite a…
PARIS – France's government is sticking by its budget minister as he fights a rape accusation. Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin is the highest-ranking French official accused of sexual misconduct since the scandals that broke in Hollywood. Darmanin has strongly denied…
ROME – Pope Francis has hailed immigrant women who care for Italians' elderly and children and paid tribute to Catholics who perished because of their faith while Ukraine was under Soviet rule. Francis reached out to the Ukrainian Catholic community…
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was detected in North Korea on Sunday, sparking concerns if it was caused by another nuclear test or from the regime’s collapsing test site. The small tremor was recorded just after 8 p.m. in the South…
NICOSIA, Cyprus – The Latest on the presidential election in Cyprus (all times local): 6:25 p.m. A presidential election exit poll by Cyprus' state broadcaster shows incumbent President Nicos Anastasiades facing a runoff with independent candidate Stavros Malas, who's backed…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The leaders of the United Nations and the African Union urged stronger international cooperation at the opening Sunday of the African Union summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. "I strongly believe Africa is one of…
CAIRO – Five opposition figures, including a 2012 presidential candidate and two top campaign aides for now-arrested presidential hopeful Sami Annan, have called for a boycott of the March vote, saying it has lost all credibility. In a Sunday statement,…
JERUSALEM – A recording of Benjamin Netanyahu's wife raging at an aide has surfaced, creating a new headache for Israel's embattled premier. Sara Netanyahu is heard complaining that a gossip column about her did not mention her educational credentials. She…
STOCKHOLM – The Latest on the death of IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad (all times local): 3:55 p.m. Sweden's royal house, politicians and business leaders are praising the work and entrepreneurial spirit of IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad, who died at age…
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa's drought-stricken city of Cape Town says police and military would help secure some 200 water collection sites if authorities must turn off most taps on what they call "Day Zero," a date currently projected to fall…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodian prosecutors charged 10 foreigners Sunday with producing pornographic pictures after they were arrested at a party in Siem Reap town, near the country's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. Police said they raided a rented villa…
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Category: InformationBulletin Issue Time: 2018.01.24 22:03:23 UTC Preliminary Magnitude: 4.7(Ml)Lat/Lon: 56.005 / -149.980Affected Region: 155 miles SE of Kodiak City, AlaskaNote: * There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.Definition: An information statement indicates that an earthquake has occurred, but…
Category: InformationBulletin Issue Time: 2018.01.24 16:50:18 UTC Preliminary Magnitude: 5.1(Ml)Lat/Lon: 55.462 / -149.057Affected Region: in the Gulf of AlaskaNote: * There is NO tsunami danger from this earthquake.Definition: An information statement indicates that an earthquake has occurred, but does not…
Hundreds of people across the Coast start the day with a heavy heart after learning about the passing of 7-year-old, Sophia Myers. According to a Facebook post from her mom, Angel Myers, Sophia ended her long battle with DIPG (Diffuse…
GULFPORT,MS – District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 32 year-old Michael Anthony Gros was convicted by a jury of the unlawful touching of a child for lustful purposes after a two-day trial at the Harrison County Courthouse late yesterday.…
Police are on the lookout for two black males suspected of armed robbery at an Ocean Springs Sonic Drive in. Police say they received the call from the manager at the sonic located on Bienville Boulevard shortly after 2:15 Saturday…
A home in Harrison County is now destroyed after a fire broke out Sunday. The Harrison County fire service responded to the call on Klondyke Road in long beach around 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says a neighbor…
Good news for Gulfport Residents who are eagerly awaiting the widening of Dedeaux Road the green light has been given for the project to move forward. MDOT has authorized the city to proceed with advertisement for construction. The Gulfport City…
Tomorrow the Drug Enforcement Administration is encouraging everyone to participate in their Prescription Drug Take Back program. Multiple locations in South Mississippi will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Each site will be open from 10…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Allen Stevens and Jessica Bartels about the Jason Gray Performance April 29th 7pm at Bel-Aire Baptist Church. General admission is $15 per person.
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Stopher Haug and Robert Hirsch about the Weekend Of Discovery happening April 28-29 at the Ocean Springs Community Center.
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Justin Skinner about "Light Up The Night, Party With A Purpose" hosted by Relay For Life this Friday, April 28th.
Authorities are looking for two inmates who escaped from the Hinds County Jail. Mississippi department of corrections noticed three men were missing early Sunday. One of the three has since been found. Jamond Leonard was captured Sunday evening. Meantime, Jermaine…
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about Biloxi Shuckers Education Day as students get ready to enjoy baseball and enjoy the different activies in MGM park.
If you've been wanting to check our Biloxi Shuckers, but those weeknight game times are a tad too late for you, tomorrow will be the game for you. The Shuckers are set take on the Jackson Generals...first pitch is set…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Shellie Moses about the Make-A-Wish Mississippi Breakfast at IP Casino.
Tonight,both incumbent Mayor Moran and her challenger Shea Dobson will be joined by others running for municipal offices. If you're an Ocean Springs resident, tonight will be your last chance to hear from all of the candidates at one time,…
April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to inform those who aren't familiar with the disorder about the complexity and challenges of day-to-day-life. It's a complex disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak and develop…
The capital murder suspect accused of strangling a man to death in Larimer will make his initial appearance in Jackson County Court this afternoon. 40-year-old Thomas Elliott Stafford is accused of strangling 65-year-old Jerry Floyd Kirkendall Senior.. and then stuffing…
75 kayakers, canoeists, and paddle boarders dipped their paddles into the Pascagoula River Saturday morning and engaged in a friendly paddle race. The Pascagoula run brings together all river race enthusiasts for a 12 and half mile race beginning at…
The Biloxi NAACP and the local chapter of the league of women voters hosted a candidate's forum with those running in the 2017 Biloxi citywide primary elections. The purpose was to inform the community and help local grasp a stronger…
A man is in the ICU in Mobile receiving treatment for severe injuries after a car accident in Ocean Springs early Friday morning. Police say the crash was on Highway 90 in front of Grace Independent Church. The call came…
The Moss Point mayoral candidate who police arrested Thursday is still in the running for mayor. According to Moss Point Police, Timothy Dubose went to jail after he was pulled over for a minor traffic violation. Authorities say Dubose is…
Big improvements are on the way for the city of Diamondhead. The city recently reviewed several grants underway to support various projects throughout the city. The project total a little over two million dollars. A few of the projects the…
Local organizations want citizens of Biloxi to be informed on who is running in the upcoming primary elections. The Biloxi NAACP and the local chapter of the league of women voters have partnered to hold a candidate's forum. The purpose…
Governor Phil Bryant vetoed a criminal justice bill because of a typographical error that he says could have unintended consequences. House bill 1033 would have allowed employed parolees to schedule online interviews with probation officers instead of missing work. It…
Tomorrow night, the Ken Combs Pier will be filled with coast residents giving back to the community while also remembering loved ones. The ken combs pier walk will take place at 6 pm at the ken combs pier in Gulfport.…
Two Gulfport men will spend the next several years in prison for preparing fraudulent tax returns. Allen Brice and Jerami Washington both worked for flash financial when committing the crimes. Allen Brice, an employee with flash financial, was sentenced to…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Sam Evan about the 2nd Annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival over at The Dock Bar and Grill Saturday, April 29th 10 am - 4 pm. For more information please visit www.unitedwaysm.org
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jenifer Truong and Matt Stedly about Jersey Auction Fundraiser.
On a visit to Havana, Governor Phil Bryant, said President Donald Trump should start talks with Cuba. Bryant went to the island to scout trade opportunities for the Magnolia state. Governor Bryant met with Cuba's trade minister and said he…
Today Jackson County GOP organizations are hosting a political candidate forum. Jackson county residents will have the opportunity to meet the republican candidates running for elected office in the upcoming municipal elections. The forum will begin at 6 pm in…
Pass Christian Mayor Chipper McDermott addressed a small crowd this morning over coffee and eggs during breakfast with the mayor. Mayor McDermott talked about the hotel growth in the city..with the hotel whiskey up and running...plus hotel Pass Christian which…
And on the other side of the coast, the Hancock County Alliance for good government is hosting a forum for all candidates running for office in Bay St. Louis to present their platforms and debate their opponents. The forum will…
