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PCA three day rodeo

Thousands of cowboys and cowgirls are making their way to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum for the Professional Cowboys Association Rodeo finals. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Coliseum with more on the three day event.

Well Known Jackson County Leader Passes Away

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Pascagoula-Moss Point sadly announced today that Stewart Ramsay, Chairman of the Board and longtime President/Chief Executive Officer, passed away after a lengthy battle with health complications. “Our entire association mourns the loss of…

Cold weather shelters opening back up

With freezing temps in store for the Mississippi Gulf Coast over the next few days, the Salvation Army’s cold weather shelters are opening up once again. South Mississippians are not typically equipped to deal with extreme cold temperatures and with…

One man dead after shooting in Moss Point

The Moss Point Police Department have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred this morning. Just after 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 4000 block of Gautier Street where they found 43-year-old Ronald Broadnax Jr. of Moss Point,…

Head on collision closes part of Canal Road

A part of Canal Road closed after a head-on collision this morning. The crash happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Lake Vista Road. Authorities closed the northbound side of Canal Road to traffic while they worked to clear…

Man Killed In Moss Point This Morning

This morning at 12:33, Moss Point Police officers responded to the 4000 block of Gautier St. for a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim later succumbed to his injuries. A male…

Aerial Fit Lab

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Aerial Fit Lab owner about the grand reopening of Aerial Fit Lab in January 13th 1 pm - 4 pm featuring Group Fitness, specialty classes, and more. For more information please visit http://www.aerialfitlab.com/home.html

EPA holds meeting about Mississippi Phosphate site

The Mississippi Phosphate site is finally getting cleaned up with the help of the Environmental Protection Agency. Tonight, they hosted a public meeting in Pascagoula to discuss their cleanup project with the community. “We want it cleaned up and we…

Buddy training for Night to Shine

Buddy training began tonight for the upcoming Night to Shine event put on by the Tim Tebow Foundation next month. Over one hundred volunteers from all over the Gulf Coast showed up who will help instruct the special needs individuals…

Veteran town hall meeting in Biloxi

The Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System hosted a special event tonight to hear veterans thoughts on healthcare at the VA. The veteran town hall event at the VA gave veterans, their families, and stakeholders a chance to provide feedback on…

Lawsuits say Pascagoula doctor diagnosed patients wrong

Former patients of a well-known Pascagoula doctor are filing lawsuits that claim they were misdiagnosed and improperly treated. As the cases against Dr. Terry Millette build up, current patients under his care stand strong in support of the neurologist’s practice.…

Angel Myers speaks about Sophia’s battle

Eight-year-old Sophia Myers and her battle with a rare brain tumor captivated the hearts and minds of many here on the Gulf Coast. After Sophia sadly passed away in October, her mom is fighting for change. News 25 was on…

Biloxi VA celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is a time to remember, celebrate and also act. That was the message during the annual MLK Day Celebration at the Biloxi VA. King cake was served in honor of Dr. King’s birthday. Veterans…

National Human Trafficking Awareness

You might have noticed more people wearing blue that’s because January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking affects 12 to 27 million men, women, and children worldwide according to the Mississippi State Department. Canopy, an organization on…

$700,000 of cocaine seized on I-10 in Hancock County

Mississippi Department of Transportation enforcement officers found approximately $700,000 in cocaine during a routine safety inspection in Hancock County. Officers stopped a 2000 freightliner tractor and van trailer eastbound on I-10 that was loaded with detergents and soap being transported…

Mississippi Phosphates Plant clean up

Almost four years after the Mississippi Phosphates Corporation released millions of gallons of damaging wastewater into Bayou Casotte, polluting waterways, killing fish and destroying marshy areas, help is on the way. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Pascagoula with more.

Indecent exposure

The Biloxi Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a white male who is a suspect in an indecent exposure investigation that occurred in the 1600 block of Pass Road. The incident occurred on January 9th and the subject…

Kathy Springer in as new United Way of South Mississippi CEO

United Way of South Mississippi has announced Kathy Springer as the organization’s chief executive officer. Springer most recently served as the assistant administrator, facility compliance officer, and facility privacy officer at Merit Health Biloxi where she has been employed since…

Statewide transportation funding

The Mississippi House has a new proposal to help pay for roads and bridges. The Ways and Means Committee passed House Bill 722 Wednesday to set aside a portion of what the state collects each year from the “use tax.”…

Shape Up Mississippi

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Aaron Williams about the 6th annual weight loss challenge.

Krewe Of Les Badineurs

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Robert Pitts and Phil Dellenger about the Krewe Of Les Badineurs.

Planet Beach Spray & Spa

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Kathleen Webb and Donna Kaiser about Planet Beach Spray & Spa in Gulfport.

Outreach Ministry holds a session about fighting addiction

Tonight, the Wolf Creek Community Church in the Kiln hosted “No Judgement Day.” The event served as a session dedicated to fighting and overcoming addiction through the power of Christ. “The loss of the loved ones and the damage that…