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Gulf Coast Equality Fest

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Molly Kester and Derek Combs about the Gulf Coast Equality Fest at Westside Park 4010 West Beach Blvd, Gulfport at 10 am to 5 pm. For More Information please visit https://www.gulfcoastequalityfest.org/ online.

Ingalls explosion injures one

An employee at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula is hurt after an explosion at the facility. Ingalls spokesman Bill Glenn says a ship fitter was performing hot work in a unit when the incident happened about 8:30 a.m. Friday. Glenn says…

Arrested on charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault

On Monday, October 23, 2017, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 34-year-old Terrance Lee Dorsey of Pass Christian on the felony charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault-domestic violence. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to…

Flooding rescues in Gulfport

Areas all over the Coast experienced flooding Sunday as rain fell for several hours. Some low-lying areas in Gulfport saw water rising yesterday afternoon around 2 p.m. The high waters made for dangerous conditions for some residents that live on…

Tornado at Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula Sunday

Severe weather swept across the Coast throughout Sunday. In Pascagoula, a tornado was spotted at the Chevron Refinery. The twister touches down on top of what looks like a warehouse as debris flies through the air when the tornado continues…

Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has declared this week as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Mississippi is making the transition into fall and opening the severe weather season. According to the National Weather Service, the state has been hit by more…

Boo at Bellingrath

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Sally Pearsall Ericson about Boo at Bellingrath Saturday Oct 28th 2017 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is $13 for adults and $7.50 for ages 5 to 12. For more information please visit www.bellingrath.org or…

Pink Pearls for the Girls fundraiser

Tomorrow night, the Scarlet Pearl will recognize people who have survived breast cancer, those still facing it, as well as those who have lost their lives to it. The Scarlet Pearl is setting up for the second annual Pink Pearls…

Halloween at Hiller Park

Biloxi will also be in the spooky spirit tonight for Halloween at Hiller Park. The festivities, from 6 to 8, will include games, inflatables, trick-or-treating booths, and food. Those attending are encouraged to bring a can of pet food to…

Community reaction to the passing of Sophia Myers

The difference Sophia Myers made during her short time here on Earth will live on with our community forever. Local businesses, organizations, and community members put on events all across the Coast to raise funds for the seven-year-old’s fight against…

Firefighters remember fallen heroes

First responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our community. The Coast will always remember the two heroic firefighters who died in a house fire on this day 31 years ago. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes…

Halloween at Hiller Park

If you’re in the Hiller Park area of Biloxi tonight and happen to spot little ghosts or goblins, don’t despair. There’s an early Halloween celebration for kids tonight. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the details.

Appreciation day for military retirees

The Keesler Retiree Affairs Office hosted its annual appreciation day for military retirees this morning. The purpose of the event is to honor and show appreciation to all military retirees while allowing them the opportunity to receive information from various…

Mississippi Blues Trail marker unveiled in Ocean Springs

The Mississippi Blues Commission has honored the contributions of musicians since 2006. Today, they unveiled the 197th installment on the Mississippi Blues Trail in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Caroline Eaker spoke with one Ocean Springs music legend who is being…

Pink Pearls to Save the Girls fundraiser

Tomorrow, the Scarlet Pearl will recognize those who have survived breast cancer, those still facing it, as well as those who have lost their lives to it. The casino is setting up for the second annual Pink Pearls to save…

31st annual Fall Muster

This weekend in Biloxi, Beauvoir will step back in time for their 31st annual Fall Muster, giving visitors a look into the experiences of Civil War soldiers and local students are getting the first look this afternoon. During the annual…

Sandoval court appearance rescheduled

The trial date for a former Ocean Springs school bus driver accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old student has been pushed back. Sergio Sandoval was set to appear in court today, but his appearance is now scheduled for November 17th.…

2017 Buddy Walk

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Riley and Patrick Mcilwain about the Buddy Walk at the Gulfport Sportsplex on October 21st registration starts at 3 pm the event ends at 5 pm.

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen : Live Report

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Tracy Taylor about Disney On Ice customs and gives us a sneak peek of the performers on ice. . . . cm = new CMPlayer("cm_player_1508507368359").setup({width: "100%", height: "100%", pl_length: 5, profile_id: "b312f890-48eb-0133-abd4-7a163e1f7c79", vid: "7137926"}) News…

Sophia Myers Passes Away

Hundreds of people across the Coast start the day with a heavy heart after learning about the passing of 7-year-old, Sophia Myers. According to a Facebook post from her mom, Angel Myers, Sophia ended her long battle with DIPG (Diffuse…

Rocket engine test at Stennis Space Center

For the first time in over a decade Stennis Space Center opened its doors to the public for a rocket engine test and News 25’s Payton Malone has the story. Fifty-six years ago, this month Stennis Space Center was born.…

Robert Burriss’ Wall of Death

Biloxi police’s crime department was founded in 1979 back when Inspector Robert Burriss first started with just an aluminum frame to collect evidence with and has since grown 50 years later. As if Biloxi doesn’t already have enough history in…