Community Headlines

Foster parents needed in Mississippi

Foster parents are in high demand in the magnolia state. Here on the coast, 150 foster homes are needed to meet the current need. A local faith based nonprofit works to expedite the process it takes in order to become…

Mississippi Autism Screening Day

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…

Learn About Foster Parenting

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Reverend Tony Karnes about Learn About Foster Parenting program happening April 24th at 6 pm, Jackson County Courts Building and Tuesday April 25th at 6 pm, Harrison County Youth Court. For more information please visit…

Benefit For Ciara

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ciara Blethen and Cajun Joe about the Benefit for Ciara this Saturday, April 22nd starting at 12 pm at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Hall.

Teacher Appreciation Week

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Dr. Ursula Whitehead and Guarnette Arrington about the Teacher Appreciation Week: May 15-19 at Stone Middle School. For more information please call (601) 928-4876.

LOCAL VOTERS REACHING OUT

This afternoon a public input meeting in Biloxi gave constituents a chance to discuss issues of concern regarding their elected state officials: senators roger wicker and Thad Cochran, and Congressman Stephen Palazzo.. Here's News 25's Hank Davis with more from…

CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY PROTESTS

Members of the Mississippi Rising Coalition plan to protest peacefully outside the first judicial district courthouse in Gulfport this afternoon form three until five. They aim to raise public awareness regarding what *they* say is ongoing institutional racism and systemic…

NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

The Biloxi branch of the NAACP celebrated another year of success and accomplishments during its annual freedom fund banquet. The IP Casino, Beau Rivage, and Mississippi Power were a few of the corporations honored by Biloxi NAACP during Saturday night's…

Zombie Run

Zombie run takes place April 22nd at 7 a.m. at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Free for spectators and zombies. $75 to run.

Community Gathering

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Pastor Richard McBride about the Community Gathering at 4131 Sue Ellen St., Moss Point on April 22nd 11 am to 6 pm.

Biloxi Candidates Forum

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…

Ken Combs Pier Walk Tomorrow

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.…

2nd Annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival

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

Bark In The Park

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Katie King about Bark In The Park April 24th at 6:30 pm. You can buy tickets for $13 at the Humane Society.

Municipal Office Debate Set For Tonight

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…

Wade-In Remembrance Ceremony Tonight

The Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins is described as one of South Mississippi's most significant historical civil rights events. Tonight at 5:30 there will be a remembrance ceremony in Biloxi at the Dr. Frank Gruich Senior community center on Howard Avenue. Those…

Crawfish Music Festival Begins Today

The Crawfish Music Festival is back in Biloxi. For the next two weeks music, rides, and of course lots of spicy crawfish will take over the grounds of the coast coliseum. Tonight things kick off with the miss crawfish music…

Cinema By The Shore Kickoff

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Jase Payne about Cinema By The Shore Kickoff at Jones Park April 21st starting at 6:30 pm.

Toya Free's Just Love Me Through It

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Toya Free and Ben Compton about Toya Free's Just Love Me Through It show happening April 22nd at Scranton's in Pascagoula. Doors open at 8 pm and show begins at 9 pm.