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Unity Walk Aims for Togetherness

One coastal radio station takes action to unite the Gulf Coast community and law enforcement. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look inside this afternoon’s unity rally in Gulfport. President of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blue Team Kristen Alan…

Dangerous Intersection Repair in St. Martin

Jackson County takes action to repair one of the more dangerous intersections in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at the $2.4 million project. The intersection of Old Fort Bayou Road and Yellow Jacket Boulevard in…

Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set

Former MLB catcher Barry Lyons joins us on set with a preview of the guest speaker this coming Friday for the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” luncheon at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. [mappress mapid="3155"]

Black Funeral Directors Sue Harrison County Coroner

Funeral home directors in Harrison County are suing Coroner Gary Hargrove and the board of supervisors. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at why the group decided to file the lawsuit. Gary Hargrove serves as the Harrison…

Ryan’s Monday Night Forecast

Not much has changed from the earlier forecast so I'll keep this brief. Tonight will be warm and humid with a low near 77 and light winds from the South. Tomorrow will be very similar to today, with an afternoon…

Affordable Housing Vote

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Affordable Housing meeting happening 10:30 am, 7/19/2016 at City Hall in Biloxi.

GSSA Baseball and Softball World Series

You may notice a few extra girls and boys in uniform running around Gulfport this weekend. They’re all in town for the GSSA Baseball and Softball World Series. The series got into full swing today at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Kids…

Gulfport Disaster Resiliency Meeting

Gulfport residents know all too well the dangers of heavy rain and flooding. City officials continue to combat the problems torrential rain falls can cause especially within Ward 1. Gulfport Councilman Truck Casey asked SBP, an organization out of New…

“Pokémon” Takes Over the Coast

“Pokémon Go” is sweeping the nation. People here on the Coast seem to love the new app. News 25’s Hank Davis tells us how businesses are benefitting from the frenzy. “Pokémon” have been around since the mid-90’s, but an app…

Energy Saving Tips

July in South Mississippi is known as the dog days of summer. There are ways to keep that energy bill low even though the temperatures are high. Mississippi Power representatives urge residents to keep their thermostats around 78 degrees. If…

Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set

Former MLB catcher Barry Lyons joins us on set with a preview of the guest speaker this coming Friday for the Ohr-O’Keefe Exhibit “Our Love Affair with Baseball.” The week four winner of the WXXV and Ohr-O’Keefe Exhibit contest is…

Prayer Rally for First Responders

It was a night of prayer and unity in Wiggins tonight. City officials, first responders, pastors and hundreds of residents gathered on the Blaylock Park lawn to pray for first responders and for the families of the two men recently…

Fill the Bus School Supply Drive

School may not be back in session for about a month, but it is once again time to fill the bus. The United Way of South Mississippi is asking community members to head to their nearest Wal-Mart to donate school…

Vigil Honoring Dallas Police Officers

Law enforcement agencies across the country pulled together to pray and mourn the loss of officers who tragically lost their lives during a late night shooting in downtown Dallas on Thursday. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to Jackson County…

Are Hancock County Gulf Waters Safe?

Ronald Winnert continues to work through rehab in Slidell after losing his leg to vibrio in Bay St. Louis last month. Many residents in Hancock County are aware of the incident, but say it’s not keeping them from enjoying the…

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

We here in South Mississippi know all too well about extreme heat and high temperatures. With the heat index on the rise, it’s important to stay up to date on how to stay cool and safe during heat emergencies. Heat…

Barry Lyons Baseball Camp

Some of Biloxi’s smallest baseball fans are learning how to play ball with the big-leaguers. It was day one for kids signed up for the Barry Lyons Baseball Camp at MGM Park in Biloxi. The kids were scoring tips and…

Daughter Speaks on Father Contracting Vibrio

A Bay St. Louis man is recovering after losing part of his leg to vibrio. He contracted the flesh eating bacteria about three weeks ago. This is the first confirmed cased of vibrio this year in our area. Today, the…

Ryan’s “Hot Wednesday Night” Forecast

Another hot day in the books and it looks like we're in for a hot Wednesday night as well. Expect clearing skies and a low near 80 for tonight. Tomorrow will be another sunny and hot day, with a high…

Barry Lyons Baseball Camp

This week, kids get the chance to score some baseball tips from a local resident with Major League experience. The Barry Lyons Baseball Camp will be held at MGM Park in Biloxi on July 6th and 7th. Former New York…

Ambulance Services Cut in Stone County

The Stone County area is scaling back on ambulance services. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us how the cutback affects residents and other public safety departments. As of July 1st, there is now only one ambulance serving the Stone County…

Mother Wants to Educate on Diabetes

State Representative Jeff Guice came under scrutiny after an email he sent to a mother, asking help to obtain medication for her diabetic daughter, goes viral. The diabetic community was angered by his advice for diabetics to think about buying…

Camp Blue Bird Murder Mystery Dinner

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Bea Harrison about Camp Blue Bird Murder Mystery Dinner, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Biloxi. Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple. Benefit is for adults diagnosed with…

Blood Drive

Both residents and law enforcement officers roll up their sleeves for a good cause. The Pascagoula Police Department is sponsoring a blood drive at the Jackson County Fairgrounds Civic Center. The blood collected until 3 pm today goes to local…

The Animals are Back at Beauvoir

The animals are back at Beauvoir. After a six month hiatus, the beloved camel, goats and others have returned to their home which has since received a bit of a makeover. There’s now a fence outlining the perimeter to keep…

Fatal Motorcycle Accident

A motorcycle accident Sunday in Harrison County left one man dead. Police responded to a wreck on Lamay Bridge Road east of Highway 67 Sunday afternoon. 61 year old Michal Mullins of saucier died of blunt force trauma to the…

Crime Prevention Workshop

Happening tonight in Moss Point a crime prevention and awareness workshop, tonight’s topic is crimes against specific populations as well as human trafficking. For those interested in being part of the conversation with city leaders as well as police, the…

Volunteers Needed

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about helping a disabled veteran this Saturday June 25th.       [mappress mapid="3048"]

Gulfport Town Hall Meeting

In the wake of recent homicides in the City of Gulfport, community leaders called on residents to unite for a roundtable discussion on how to combat acts of violence in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s…

Ryan’s “Cooler & Clear” Wednesday Night

It was a hot and beautiful Wednesday day and is now becoming a cooler and calm Wednesday Night. I expect our low tonight to "bottom out" near 72 just before Sunrise, but we'll see a quick return of the heat…

Training for Trauma Emergencies

Bleeding out is one of the leading causes of preventable death according to AMR. Today, AMR was at the Long Beach Police Department showing them how to take immediate action in the event they are shot or stabbed on the…

Latest on AHRC and La Quinta in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi continues to work out details allowing the development of a La Quinta hotel on the property between Hopkins Boulevard and Seal Avenue. To start making that development a reality, the city, residents of Seal Avenue and…

U.S. Judge To Hear Anti-1523 Arguments

Today, a federal judge will hear arguments over challenges to a law that many are labeling discriminatory. House Bill 1523 or the Religious Accommodations Act will become law July first unless it is blocked by U.S. District Judge "Carlton Reeves".…

Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco Makes History

Supervisor Connie Rockco was the first woman elected to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, the first woman elected to serve as board president and now she’s the first woman to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors.…

Woman Drowns in Biloxi Back Bay

There was a tragedy in Biloxi today as authorities recover a body from Biloxi Back Bay. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, first responders were called to the Forrest Avenue Pier just across from the Department of Marine Resources…

Moss Point State of the City Address

Moss Point is moving forward. That is just one of the highlights from the mayor’s State of the City address this evening. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at what else the mayor has on his agenda for…

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

Tonight the Gulfport branch of the NAACP hosted their annual Freedom Fund Banquet at Island View Casino. Guest honoree Major General Mark Brown will be presented the Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts Sr. Award. Brown oversees all operational aspects of training…

Eighth Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala

Ten mentors were honored tonight at the eighth annual Coast Young Professionals Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala. The night was filled with hor d’oeuvres, a photo station, cash bar and an opportunity to network. Ten of Coast Young Professionals…

Candlelight Vigil for Orlando

Rainbow lights and flags lowered at half-staff over the country as citizens continue to show support for the City of Orlando after Sunday’s mass shooting. “Driving out hate with love” was the mission during a candlelight vigil held at Club…

Krewe of Gemini Scholarship Award Ceremony

Mardi Gras krewes don’t just come into the public eye around carnival season, they’re working in the community year round. Tonight in Gulfport, the Krewe of Gemini presented two Gulfport High School students with $1,500 scholarships. Emily Uresti and Keeth…