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Fly fishing for vets

There’s a fly fishing program created specifically for an expanding number of disabled active military personnel. Project Healing Waters created the program in 2005 to those returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and now has expanded nationwide. The nonprofit…

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Because every little thing is gonna be all right. That is the motto at tonight’s ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ event at the Biloxi Civic Center. Tonight marks the tenth anniversary of the event which benefits the Mental Health Association of…

Moon Tree Foundation kickoff party

One woman’s mission is to educate the public about our space program and the forest service. All of this is to honor her father, astronaut Roosa, who was aboard Apollo 14 in 1971. While on his mission, Roosa took various…

32nd annual Children’s Health Fair

Most schools will be back in session in just a few weeks. Before the first bell rings, students can take advantage of a free health care fair Saturday. Starting at 9 a.m. at Edgewater Mall, kids can get free health…

Gulfport native becomes Ole Miss head coach

Matt Luke, newly announced interim head coach for the Ole Miss football team, is no stranger to what the Rebels do after his years spent as offensive coordinator. Luke got his start in football right here on the Gulf Coast.…

Public assistance in Moss Point shooting

Moss Point police arrested a man for a shooting in the area of Second and Frederick Streets. On July 15th, a suspect fired shots in an occupied vehicle and left the scene. One suspect was later located and placed in…

DUI causing death conviction

After a three day trial, a Long Beach woman was found guilty of a felony DUI and killing her passenger after a night out at a Diamondhead bar. On November 14, 2014, 21-year-old Kaleigh Ann Dartez was involved in an…

Moon Tree Foundation

To the moon and back: a journey one South Mississippi man took nearly half a century ago. Although astronaut Stuart Roosa is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through his daughter, Rosemary who is launching a non-profit foundation…

Annual sidewalk sale in Ocean Springs

Clothing, artwork, food, good deals: you can find it all in downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. Beginning today and into tomorrow, participating shops, restaurants, and galleries in downtown Ocean Springs will be showing off their summer specials outside under the…

Ocean Springs eyes new dog park

If your four-legged friend needs extra space to exercise they may find a place very soon in Ocean Springs. Alderman John Gill knocked on residents’ doors in the city for the past five months. He tells News 25 one of…

Rebuilding job corps site in Gulfport

Gulfport City officials are calling on the community to support rebuilding the jobs corps site. The city is hosting a cookout to show the Department of Labor how much residents support rebuilding a new $30 million campus. The property was…

Extreme heat on the Gulf Coast

Sweltering heat has invaded Mississippi and the entire southeastern United States. The combination of humidity and temperatures in the upper 90s will make it feel like it is well above 100 degrees out. Forecasters say it is possible the heat…

Southern Gaming Chef Showdown

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Chef Anthony Rametta about the his part in the Southern Gaming Chef Showdown 2017. Make sure to put in your vote for best chef at www.gamingganddestinations.com

Back To School Bash

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Pastor Rico Brownlee and Pastor Quentin Lyles about Back To School Bash on July 22nd 10 am to 4 pm at Brodie Road Baptist Church.

Steak and Stake Fundraiser

The doors have opened to the largest fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Steak and Stake dinner and silent auction at the IP Casino.

The abs are back in town

Billed as ‘the perfect girls’ night outback,’ Australia’s Thunder from Down Under has returned to D’Iberville to perform live shows this weekend and next at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The popular, all-male dance group show off their dance moves all…

AABE Scholarship Golf Classic

The Gulf Coast chapter of American Association of Blacks in Energy hosted its 2017 scholarship golf classic today at the Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier. The AABE is a nonprofit group whose members are comprised of individuals in the…

Second annual First Responder Banquet

The Hancock County community gathered together to recognize those who put their lives on the line for us on a daily basis. The Waveland Community Unity Organization held their second annual appreciation banquet for all of the first responders. Law…