New teachers gear up for school year
We are nearly two weeks away from the start of a new school year and teachers are busy at work preparing their classrooms. The start of a new school year can be a big transition for kids. At Bel-Aire Elementary…
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Change of Command Ceremony at Seabee Base
An engineer battalion on board the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport will be receiving a new commander. Captain David Stephens will be taking over for Captain Patrick Drury, who will head to a new assignment in Hawaii. For Captain…
‘Excel by 5’ Immunization Fair
The Biloxi ‘Excel by 5’ is lending out a helping hand to Coast students before the start of the school year. Until this Friday, children ages five to 13 can head to the Coastal Family Health Center in Biloxi from…
Top Golf coming to the Coast
A new way to play golf is coming to the Coast this fall. The Beau Rivage is opening up a Top Golf inside of the resort. This game will let people of all ages and skill levels test their skills…
Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair
Dozens of businesses packed into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center for the Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair. The Gainesville, Florida based company holds job fairs in over 15 cities across the country, including three a year in Biloxi. Recruiters…
Runaway Juvenile: D’angel O. Wills
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a runaway juvenile. D’angel O. Wills, age 15, ran away from her residence in the 900 block of Greystone Dr. The incident occurred on July 5, 2019 at…
Groundbreaking for Gold Star Family Monument
Gone, but not forgotten, and soon to be forever remembered through a monumental project in the City of Biloxi. The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams…
In Your Shoes: Biloxi Police Department
News 25 Jaylon Morris would like to welcome you to the very first edition of "In Your Shoes", where he takes on all types of jobs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
THIS MORNING: Groundbreaking for Gold Star Families Memorial
The groundbreaking will happen Tuesday at 10 am in Biloxi at Guice Park, located just north of the small craft harbor.
‘Chillin’ on the Plaza’ Music Fest
We are inching closer and closer to the opening date of the new Centennial Plaza in Gulfport. With the opening of this resort comes some exciting activities. The Centennial Plaza is expected to open around August 5th. Shortly after this…
Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum welcomed boys and girls from across the Gulf Coast today for the last week of their summer camp. Children ages six to 12 embark on a week of fun and learning. Campers will do…
Saenger Theatre update
A pivotal piece of Biloxi history is still working out some of the kinks for revitalization. The City of Biloxi continues to look for avenues of funding to help with repairs and renovations to the Saenger Theatre. Biloxi City Council…
Biloxi budget meeting for the new year
The City of Biloxi held their second budget meeting today to iron out their finances ahead of the new year. The City of Biloxi will be operating under a budget of $59 million, the same amount that was allocated for…
Mental health services to stay on the Coast
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution that will ensure Gulf Coast Mental Health Center continues services in Harrison County. The county has agreed to ask the four-commissioner board that oversees GCMG to ask the Mississippi Department…
George Ohr Birthday Celebration
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrated one of its namesakes in style over the weekend. George Ohr’s 126nd birthday celebration featured free admission for attendees to tour and explore the museum. Also known as the ‘Mad Potter,’ Ohr was a…
Therapy Dog Graduation
A group of special dogs were recognized over the weekend as they prepare to provide support in South Mississippi. ‘Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi’ held a graduation ceremony for this year’s group of therapy dogs. The dogs undergo extensive…
‘Christmas in July’ Toy Drive
Motorcyclists from the Coast teamed up this weekend for a charitable cause. Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson and the Christian Motorcyclists Association held a ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive on Saturday to benefit area children. Participants donated a wide selection of…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors releases statement on Gulf Coast Mental Health Center
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has released the following statement in regards to the closing of Gulf Coast Mental Health Center. "The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has no intention of allowing Gulf Coast Mental Health Center to close…
Bonnet Carre Spillway Bays to Begin Closing, Corps of Engineers says
It's finally official - the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced just after 9 a.m. Monday morning that they will begin the process of closing the bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway today. This announcement comes as welcome news following…
South Mississippi Smiles: Something to Smile About with Tuesday's Customer Appreciation Day
Believe it or not, there's plenty to smile about this Monday morning. News 25 Today spoke with Dr. Cameron Larson, Managing Dentist, and Jennifer Dutchover, Community Relations Specialist for South Mississippi Smiles about their upcoming Patient Appreciation Day at the…
Second annual ‘Camp Dance Able’
Great dance moves were on display earlier this evening as part of a unique dance camp. The second annual ‘Camp Dance Able’ is designed for individuals with disabilities and gives them the opportunity to express themselves through dance. St. Peter’s…
Algix business concept around algae blooms
In an effort to help rid the Mississippi Sound of harmful algae, a company based in Meridian wants to lend a helping hand. Algix is interested in creating value around algae biomass to create products, awareness, materials, and an economy…
2019 Beach Bot Battle
High school students from numerous states across the south are in Gulfport to test their robotics skills. The third annual Beach Bot Battle is taking place at Gulfport High School. Twenty-four robots and teams are competing in the two-day event.…
‘Camille at 50’ Luncheon
Members of the community gathered today to hear stories and recollections of Hurricane Camille. This week’s edition of the ‘Camille Conversations’ Luncheon at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi featured three retired employees from Mississippi Power who helped…