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Gulf Coast Yacht And Boat Show

News 25's Laurene Callander tell us about Gulf Coast Yacht And Boat Show this weekend. More Information at www.gulfcoastyachtandboatshow.com

"Boots Vs. Badges" Softball Game

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Tony Bahou, about "Boots Vs. Badges" Softball game Thursday April 21 beginning at 4:30 pm. More Information at: http://www.specialolympicsms.org/

Disability Friendly Playgrounds

Disability connection wants to make sure there's a park where every child can play, regardless of their disability. Three years ago the organization opened its playground on Highway 53 at Bruce Ladner Memorial Park. Now they have plans for phase…

D'Iberville Students Deliver Supplies

On Thursday, a group of coast high school students had a special delivery for some of their furry friends. Students in a community service class at D’Iberville high school dropped off boxes of supplies for dogs at the Humane Society…

Biloxi Shuckers Game Day Events

Play ball gulf coast! The Biloxi Shuckers return for the first game of their second season tonight against the Chattanooga lookouts. Fans have activates inside and outside the ball park to look forward to as the Shuckers host a 7-game…

Caesars Entertainment Statement

Caesars Entertainment, the parent company of Harrah’s issued the following statement on the passage of house bill 15-23. "Caesars is disappointed with the new Mississippi law which pits religious rights against equal protection for the LGBT community. We respect our…

Connecticut Bans Travel To Mississippi

Connecticut becomes the fourth state to ban state-funded travel to Mississippi after Governor Bryant signed the religious accommodations act into law. Democratic Governor Dannel Mallory is criticizing the law as discriminatory and has announced the cost of travel to the…

Pascagoula VFW Blues Event

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ann Backhurst about the Pascagoula VFW Blues Event this Saturday, April 9th 2016 9 pm - 1 am.

Help Our Homeless Veterans

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kitsaa Stevens and Mel Morrison about the Gulf Coast Music Festival April 9th at the Beauvoir 11 am - 5 pm. Free Admission Donations Accepted for TNT Ranch to help support homeless veterans.

Online Petitions To Secede From State

In response to the new law, a number of Natchez residents have taken to an online petition that calls for the city to secede from the state of Mississippi and join Louisiana nearly 700 people have signed it. While unlikely…

Businesses React To New Law

The new Religious Accommodations Act is meant to protect the religious beliefs of private businesses, but some coast businesses are speaking out against the new law. Before the act was even signed into law, Irish Coast Pub took to their…

Que At The View This Friday & Saturday

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ed Layton about the Que At The View, this Friday & Saturday at Island View Casino Resort. Friday 6-9 pm Saturday 12-5 pm Judging for a $10 Admission Live Music

Religious Accommodations Act Is Now Law

Mississippi is garnering national attention after Governor Phil Bryant signs the religious accommodations Act into law. This came a day after heavy protests at the state capitol. Taking to twitter, Bryant said he did so to "Protect sincerely held religious…

Gulf Coast Leaders Speak Out

News 25's Laurene Callander tell about the local gulf coast leaders speaking out against the Religious Accommodations Act that has now gone into Law.

Go Over The Edge: May 21

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Adele Lyons about the Habitat for Humanity Go Over The Edge event.

Governor Bryant Signs Religious Bill

Governor Phil Bryant has signed the Religious Accommodations Act into law. The law allows government employees and private business people to cite religious beliefs as a reason to refuse services to members of the LGBT community and prevents the state…

The Dogs Buried Over The Bridge

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rheta Grimsley Johnson about her book launch "The Dogs Buried Over The Bridge," Tonight From 6 to 7:30 pm at Pass Books/Cat Island Coffeehouse in Pass Christian.       [mappress mapid="2659"]

Military and Civilian Job Fair

This morning, Coast veterans got a chance to show local employers they’re the right person for the job. Veterans filed into the Biloxi Civic Center early this morning for the Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair. The fair…

Go Over The Edge: May 21

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Jim Smith about Going Over The Edge with hang out with Habitat. This Saturday May 21, 2016 at IP Casino.           Help Katarina reach her goal of $1000 for Going Over The…

April 5th Is National Service Day

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors declared April 5th to be Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service. The declaration was made in support of Senior Corps. The national chapter of the organization, which also includes AmeriCorps, encourages mayors…

Road Improvement Funding Stalled

A plan to increase funding for road improvements in the state by raising taxes has died in the state Legislature. House leaders were unable to attract enough support from lawmakers. Many representatives instead demanded money saving efforts at the Mississippi…

Protest Against Religious Rights Bill

Noise at the state Capitol today as protesters are expected to rally outside of the governor’s mansion. The Human Rights Campaign, the ACLU of Mississippi, and LGBT equality advocates are urging Governor Phil Bryant to veto a bill that would…