The Gloves Are Off in This Week's Finally Friday!
Find out why the gloves are off in this week's edition of Finally Friday with Porsha Williams, as Porsha shares a sneak peek of some coast events you may want to check out this weekend!
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Gulfport Fugitive One of Two Men Dead After Stand Off at Texas Apartment Complex
Wanted for murder, considered armed and dangerous, and an entire apartment complex and neighborhood on lock down overnight as Texas law enforcement worked to close in on Gulfport fugitive Roderick Bowers overnight. The scene unfolded Thursday night at Harmony Park…
Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum grand opening in Biloxi
It’s a tribute to the history of Mardi Gras in Mississippi. Tonight was the grand opening of the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum. The newly renovated building is chock full of traditional Mardi Gras attire, including the krewes’ king and…
What you need to know about the lottery
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation presented everything we need to know about the lottery coming soon. The first order of business was to move the launch date up to November 25th, a week earlier than the original launch date of December…
Criminal Justice Career Fair at William Carey
Criminal justice agencies from across the South were at William Carey University’s Tradition Campus for a career fair today. WCU students, along with community members, got the chance to learn about different law enforcement agencies and the different jobs they…
Lifesaving CPR skills for students
To get a high school diploma in Mississippi you must be certified in CPR. Today, two groups made that requirement easier for some local students. The American Heart Association, along with DSV Global Transport and Logistics, donated a ‘CPR in…
Diabetes roundtable in Ocean Springs
Today is ‘World Diabetes Day’ and community members in Ocean Springs spent part of their day talking about the importance of diabetes awareness. The Ocean Springs Lions Club held a diabetes roundtable during their regular meeting at Aunt Jenny’s Catfish…
Veterans Experience Expo
A brand new event at the Biloxi VA Medical Center helped veterans from across the Armed Forces learn more about healthcare options and resources available to them. It can be tricky to navigate the world of healthcare, but the VA…
Coast Young Professionals 'Ignite Conference'
Today over 100 young professionals sparked their passion and fine-tuned their skills at the first ever ‘Ignite Conference.’ The conference was hosted by the Coast Young Professionals. Attendees had the chance to connect with mentors listen to the three featured…
New casino applies for gaming permit
A new multi-million dollar casino and resort could soon be making its way to the City of Biloxi. Biloxi Capital published its notice of intent to apply for gaming site approval for a 30-acre tract of land in East Biloxi…
What you need to know about the lottery
We are getting closer to being able to play the lottery right here in Mississippi. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation with more on what you need to know about this new attraction.
St. Martin bus driver facing assault charges
A former bus driver in St. Martin is facing a year-and-a-half behind bars after being found guilty of child abuse and assault. After two days of trial and only 30 minutes of deliberation, a Jackson County jury found 58-year-old Antoinette…
Gaston Point Community Center gym opens
Three years after the Gaston Point Community Center closed, kids in the community finally have a gym they can call home to play ball. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes was in attendance as the ribbon cutting for the renovated center took…
Fatal accident in Ocean Springs
Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving one vehicle on Hanshaw Rd. just north of the Ocean Springs Middle School this afternoon. The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle left the roadway…
Governor orders flags fly at half-staff to honor former House Speaker Billy McCoy
Governor Phil Bryant has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy. The Democrat from Prentiss County died Tuesday at age 77. McCoy served in the House from January 1980 to January 2012.…
NASA Space Flight Awareness Program Recognizes Stennis Employee Beech
Stennis Space Center employee Mike Beech of Carriere, Mississippi, was recognized Nov. 6 by NASA’s Space Flight Awareness Program with an Honoree Award for outstanding support of human spaceflight. Beech is a manufacturing engineer for Aerojet Rocketdyne at Stennis Space…
MDEQ Lifts One Beach Water Contact Advisory in Waveland, Two Other Advisories in Effect
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 3 (Waveland Beach) Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. Advisories remain in effect…
Baton Rouge man wants to help animal shelters after losing his dog in carjacking
A Baton Rouge man who tragically lost his dog in a carjacking, is looking to make a change for all rescue animals. News 25's Taylor Rubach sat down with David Mohr as he tells us about his calling from his…
KISS 2020 World Tour coming to Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Rock legends KISS have announced today the last legs of their final tour, the “End of the Road Tour.” The initial tour announcement was met with huge fan demand for added shows, and now the band will make a stop…
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship this weekend at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
"Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9" will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.99. Tickets for the live event are on sale now at www.bareknuckle.tv…
Pascagoula mother turns mourning son's death into new mission to prevent suicide
Family, friends, and food are some of the staples of life as we head into the holiday season. But what about those who have an empty seat at the holiday dinner table? Nikki Collier has experienced this first-hand after her…
Criminal Justice Career Fair happening today at WCU: Gabby Easterwood Reports
Are you interested in a career in criminal justice? Today may be the perfect time for you to find a job. The Criminal Justice Department at William Carey University’s tradition campus is hosting a criminal career fair today, November 14.…
Man arrested for assaulting Biloxi police officer
In Biloxi, a man has been charged with assault on a police officer. On Wednesday, Biloxi police arrested 53-year-old James Andrew Padgett of Pensacola, Florida on a charge of simple assault of a law enforcement officer after an assault complaint…
Flags lowered after death of former Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Gov. Phil Bryant has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor former Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy. The Democrat from Prentiss County died Tuesday at age 77. McCoy served in the House from January…