Community Headlines

Future Of Mardi Gras Night Parade

Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston calls the call for canceling the Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade was a miscommunication. Deputy Police Cheif Derek Hoppner addressed the City's Board of Alderman Tuesday night calling them to cancel the parade…

First Time Home Buyers Seminar

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Olivia Munn about the First Time Home Buyers Seminar Tuesday December 13th at the Knight Nonprofit Center.

Cold Weather Shelter Volunteers Needed

As the coast braces for the freezing temperatures expected to hit this weekend, the Salvation Army will open its hold weather shelter in Gulfport on Thursday and Friday. And they are in need of volunteers. Shifts are four hours and…

Non Profit Wednesday: ShopGoodWill.com

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Shelby Ward and Leslie Kelly Williams about Good Will's ShopGoodWill.com to help further the community through Good Will.

60th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Dax Alexander about the Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the United Methodist Church.

Zaxby's Looking To Hire Coast Residents Gulfport

With construction nearing completion, one of coast's newest restaurants is looking for a few good men and women to join their staff. Zaxbys on Highway 49 in Gulfport is set to be finished over the next month or so the…

Woolmarket School Ranked First In The State

North Woolmarket Elementary and middle school has a reason to celebrate.. The sixth grade Math and sixth grade English language arts classes ranked first in the state for students scoring proficient and above. The principal at the “A” rated school…

Celebration Of Excellence Tour Coming To The Coast

The Mississippi Department of Education's "Celebration of Excellence Tour" will be making four stops on the coast. The tour featuring State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright, district leaders and school board members are hitting the road to honor all…

Police Vs. Students Basketball Game

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Sgt. Joshua Bromen about the Police Vs. Students Basketball Game. Also the police involvement with the community.

Christmas on the Water

Christmas on the Water takes place on Saturday, December 3rd. The boat parade starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks will follow the parade. The deadline for boat registration is December 1st.

Police vs. Students Basketball Game

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen about the positive police interaction with the community and one of those being a friendly game of basketball.

Celebration Of Excellence Tour Coming To The Coast

Celebrations begin today for coast a-rated school districts. Mississippi department of education officials including state superintendent Dr. Carey wright are hitting the road to honor all "A" districts and schools receiving top scores in the statewide accountability model. This morning…

What's Happening at Harbor Lights Show

The city of Gulfport is switching things up this weekend at the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival. For the first time there will be a live band at Jones Park playing Christmas tunes for all to hear. The band Blind…

Christmas In The Pass Tonight

Pass Christian will also kick off the holiday season tonight for Christmas in the Pass. Festivities begin at 5 pm with a tree lighting at War Memorial Park. Then Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead a parade into downtown for…

Campers Christmas

While some are fortunate enough to have a warm place to spend with family during the holidays...some have no place to go and spend their Christmas out in the streets.

VROOM Program by United Way of South MS

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Sam Evans of United Way of South Mississippi about the VROOM Program by United Way of South MS for parents with young children who are interested in Science. For more information please goto www.joinvroom.org

Kroc Center Happenings

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Danielle Emery about the Kroc Center events December 3rd over at the Biloxi, Kroc Center.

Holiday Open House at The Mary C.

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Nancy Wilson about the Holiday Open House at The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center tonight from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

Boat Parades This Weekend

Boat parades are a huge part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's Christmas and three are on Saturday December 3rd. Christmas by the River takes place in Moss Point at the Riverfront Dockside at 6:15. Fireworks are set to follow at…

Left Wreath Laying Ceremony In Biloxi

Tomorrow one coast organization will make sure our fallen men and women of the armed forces are honored during the holiday season. Saturday morning, Crusaders for Veterans will be holding their annual laying of the wreaths ceremony. Hundreds are expected…

Downtown For The Holidays Pascagoula

Tonight you can get into the Christmas Spirit in Pascagoula for the annual downtown for the holidays. The festivities kick off at 5 with opening ceremonies on the steps of the Pascagoula Library. In addition to shops staying open later…

Donations For Gatlinburg First Responders

There is also a donation effort happening here on the Gulf Coast. Gulfport High School, Anniston and Bayou View Elementary Schools are collecting cases of water, sports drinks, and small snacks. A teacher at Gulfport High got in contact with…