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Rebuilding Puerto Rico

Back in December, News 25 told you about a  local principal who was traveling to Puerto Rico to help rebuild a school. Now, he is back and sharing his life changing experience. Popp’s Ferry Elementary School Principal Todd Boucher was…

Short term rental decisions

There’s a bill pending in the state Senate proposing the state will take over all regulations involving short term rental. Senator Angela Burks Hill proposed Senate Bill 2693. If the bill passes, short term rental decisions would be out of…

Protecting people and pets in Mississippi

One state lawmaker wants to help protect pets and domestic abuse victims. Animal Control Officer Melanie Roe said, “I’ve had a domestic violence situation to where the father asked the two children do you want your momma or do you…

Don’t drink and drive this Mardi Gras season

Don’t let Fat Tuesday turn into sorry Wednesday. That’s what Biloxi police are urging drivers as Mardi Gras season kicks off this week. Biloxi police will be holding random checkpoints throughout the city over the holiday season. These checkpoints are…

Seventh annual Run for the Beads

With the first Mardi Gras parade just under two weeks away, Coast residents are trying to find ways to get into the carnival spirit. Battling the cold and fog, participants showed up to Biloxi City Hall bright and early to…

Veterans Boccia Ball Tournament

Over the weekend, a new tradition got underway in Gulfport. The Bayou Gulf State’s chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America hosted their boccia ball tournament. The chapter assists veterans in need from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Boccia ball…

American Legion honors fallen heroes

Sunday marked the 76th anniversary of the sinking of the Dorchester Army transport ship. More than 670 soldiers lost their life that day. Long Beach Post 1995 of the American Legion honored four of those brave men who willingly gave…

Fatal car vs. motorcycle crash

One man is dead after a crash in Saucier Sunday night. The accident involved a Harley Davidson and a Taurus and occurred on Success Road in Saucier. Coroner Gary Hargrove confirmed that the driver of the motorcycle, 48-year-old Richard Goff,…

Little Hats, Big Hearts

Today is the first day of February which is also the start of the American Heart Association’s ‘Little Hats, Big Hearts’ campaign. This campaign helps raise awareness for congenital heart defects which are the number one birth defects in the…

‘Dog’s Night Out’ Adoption Event

The Hyatt Place Hotel joined the Humane Society of South Mississippi in a slumber party as a way to help pets find a home. The ‘Dog’s Night Out’ adoption event gave locals the opportunity to let dogs spend the night…

Daddy Daughter Dance

The term ‘Daddy’s little girl’ was in full effect at the Daddy Daughter Dance held in Biloxi. Both fathers and daughters dressed to the nines for this event. They had a lovely meal before it was time for fathers on…

Children’s Mardi Gras Parade

Carnival season is kicking into high gear and people of all ages are getting ready for the big events. For the past 20 years, kids 12 and under have been participating in the Children’s Mardi Gras Parade in Biloxi. The…

National Wear Red Day

Today is National Wear Red Day. This is an initiative of the American Heart Association to bring greater awareness to the prevalence of heart disease and stroke. The employees at Mississippi Power and Hancock Whitney Bank were just some of…

Teacher Pay increase passed

Teachers in Mississippi are one step closer to an increase in pay. On Thursday, the House Education Committee passed House Bill 1349 which proposes a $500 pay increase for teachers over each of the next two years. The pay increase…

Casinos prepare for Super Bowl

Game day is a sure bet for Coast casinos and their sportsbooks. Every year, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events of the year. Less than a year into operating their sportsbook and seeing a rush…

Super Bowl safety tips

Whatever plans you have to boycott or watch the Super Bowl, it is important to drink responsibly during the big game. If you plan to drink, make sure you have arranged a designated driver to bring you home. There will…

Little Hats, Big Hearts

Today is the first day of February which is also the start of the American Heart Association’s Heart Month. All month long, both hospitals in the Singing River Health System will be promoting heart health. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has…

Dog’s Night Out Adoption Event

The Hyatt Place Hotel is joining the Humane Society of South Mississippi in a slumber party as a way to help pets find a home. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi with more.

Seventh annual Run for the Beads

Mardi Gras is just around the corner. This weekend, put on your beads a little early and grab your sneakers for the Run for the Beads One Mile Fun Run and 5K. Saturday marks the seventh year the Gulf Coast…

Biloxi Fire Department honors fallen firefighter

Biloxi firemen spent the morning cooking up a delicious meal. They smoked multiple pounds of pork butt and fried hundreds of fish all to remember one of their fallen firefighters. Darren Endris, a 25 year veteran of the department, recently…

Opening a new chapter in the Woolmarket community

It’s an exciting day for the Woolmarket community as a new library is welcomed to the area. Up until mid-2018, the library was housed in a 900 square foot mobile home near the fire station. People described it as ‘hanging…

Junior chefs cook it up at Bel-Air Elementary School

For two years, an after school program at Bel-Air Elementary has been teaching students the art of cooking. For students at Bel-Air Elementary learning just got a little more hands on. Third through sixth graders are testing their skills in…

Prayers for Patton Benefit

Prayer warriors were out in full force this evening at the Blow Fly Inn in Gulfport for the ‘Prayers for Patton’ benefit. You may remember Patton Tillman, who was critically injured in an ATV accident on January 20th. He has…