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Promise Of The Black Monks

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Robert E. Hirsch about his best selling book Promise Of The Black Monks.

87th Annual Blessing Of The Fleet

Residents and fisherman from all along the coast participated in one of Biloxi’s most beloved traditions, in preparation for this year's shrimping season. "The blessing of the fleet" has evolved into a symbol of good luck for the fishing industry…

Tropical Storm Colin

The Southeast is preparing for wet weather today. The National Weather Service expects tropical storm Colin to make landfall in Florida sometime today or tomorrow. They say heavy rain and high surf are the main threats there with as much…

National Donut Day

News 25 Laurene Callander interviews Chris Cook and the Gurtner Family about National Donut Day.      

Happy Birthday! Charlene McQueen

Here on News 25 we want to wish Charlene McQueen a very happy birthday! She is one of the people here that makes the magic happen every morning here at News 25 and we appreciate all of her work.

Shrimp Season Opens On Monday

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced shrimp season will open on Monday. Recreational and commercial shrimp season will open at 6 a.m. on June 6th and close at midnight on December 31st. All boats engaged in catching of transporting…

Zander Day At MGM Park

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Jourdan Hartshorn and Christina Coca about Zander Day at MGM Park June 10th for the 7:10 PM game. You can buy your tickets at Papa John's in Biloxi and Gulfport Stores for $12 dollars to…

Sizzlin Sopranos Concert

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kate Sawyer and Jacqueline Coale about the Sizzlin Sopranos Concert at the Mary C O'Keefe Cultural Center Thursday June 2nd, performance begins at 7 pm. Members get in for $15, non-members get in for $17.

Casa Garage Sale This Saturday

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Roy Kitchell about Casa garage sale this Saturday June 4th 8 AM- 2 PM at Pass Road Elementary.

Fundraiser For Police Explorers

Order a pizza today and help out local kids on the coast. Throughout the day, 20 percent of sales from the D'Iberville Papa John's on Cinema Drive will go to the D'Iberville Police Explorers program. Police Explorers is a summer…

Flag Pick Up

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Nettie Carter Jones about the volunteers who are helping this morning collecting Memorial Day flags at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Holiday Event To Honor First Responders

A local church is taking it to the front lines this Memorial Day, in the kitchen that is. This is all in an effort to express appreciation for those who protect us: our first responders. Members of First Lizana Baptist…

FunTime USA Site Approved

FunTime USA is a go. In a decision Thursday evening, the Gulfport Planning Commission approved the development of the amusement park. The commission voted 7 to 2 for approval after hearing from both supporters and opponents of the development. The…

Memorial Day Help Needed

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kevin Cuttill about the flag placement and respect for our fallen veterans who died for our freedom.       [mappress mapid="2947"]

Flora-Bama 50 Years

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Stacy Howell about the Flora-Bama 50 Years screening Saturday May 28th 7:30 to 9 pm at the Mary C.

Casino Royale $3000 Drawdown

News 25’s Toni Miles interviews Gina McKnight and Krystle Hilliard about the Casino Royale $3000 Drawdown. To help raise funds against domestic violence and sexual assault.

Boating Safety Week

You never think anything bad is going to happen out in the water but the U.S. Coast Guard wants you to be prepared for the worst before the start of the boating season. Coast guard officials are reminding boaters to…

Family Fun Day

Katarina Luketich interviews Dixie Newman about the Family Fun Day at Hiller Park, Saturday May 28th 10 am to 5 pm in Biloxi Mississippi.       [mappress mapid="2939"]

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Brett Harris about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute summer programs. You can learn more at www.usm.edu/olli

5 Star Country Legends Tribute Show

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Dianne Foxx and Gerald Songe 5 Star Country Legends Tribute Show this Friday May 27th at 7 PM at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center.

Animal Shelter Overcrowding

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallette about the overcrowding of pets at Jackson County Animal Shelter.

New MEMA Director Visits Coast

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Lee Smithson about Hurricane Preparedness. For More Information please visit http://www.msema.org/ or http://www.wxxv25.com/hurricane-guide/ on Hurricane Preparedness.

Road Work Continues

If either Bayview Avenue or Back Bay Boulevard is part of your daily commute, prepare to take alternate routes. Construction is taking over Bayview to Back Bay in between Main and Splendor Streets. A total of 55 miles of Biloxi…