Volunteer Recruitment Luncheon
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rhonda Plitt and Molly Folkerts about Volunteer Recruitment Luncheon for the protection local bird population. Saturday June 3rd at the Long Beach Yacht Club during 12 to 2 pm.
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Frustration Over Construction: Live Report
Councilman Felix Gines frustrated with Oscar Renda, threatens to cut funding. As News 25's Laurene Callander, explains more about this project.
Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Olivia Munn about the Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala happening at Hard Rock Live in Biloxi June 8th at 6:30 pm, tickets before the event is $40 at the door is $50.
Biloxi mayor honors Keesler commander for her leadership
At the Biloxi City Council meeting, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich declared that today is Colonel Michele C. Edmondson Day. Edmondson has served as commander of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base for the past two years. There…
Southern landmark dedication in Biloxi
May is Preservation Month for Biloxi and the celebration is still in full bloom. The ribbon was officially cut on the oldest French colonial cemetery park during a dedication ceremony at the Biloxi Visitors Center this afternoon. After the dedication,…
New dental office opening in Pascagoula
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 81 of 82 counties in Mississippi are known as dental health professional shortage areas. This includes Jackson County, meaning residents lack access to dental care due to barriers such as…
Mississippi Primary Health Care Association Annual Conference
Hundreds of Mississippi Health Center officials gathered in Biloxi today discussing the past, present, and future of healthcare in our state. Today kicked off the 2017 Mississippi Primary Health Care Association Conference going on all week at the Golden Nugget…
Biloxi Council votes against homeless center idea
The City of Biloxi will not be going through with the idea to turn the old Beauvoir school into a homeless center. The decision comes after a 3-3 vote from council members at City Hall today. Council members had very…
Memorial Day traffic wrap up
The roads in South Mississippi were busy over the holiday weekend, but no major accidents or fatalities were reported on the Coast. This is according to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins. Two people died in traffic accidents on Mississippi…
Interview with Director of Gulf Coast National Heritage Area
May is Preservation Month in Biloxi and the celebration is still in full bloom. Today, the ribbon was cut on the park for the two oldest French colonial cemeteries in the south. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has more.
Navy Seal who jumped in Gulfport dies
A member of the Navy Seal’s elite parachute team who jumped in Gulfport alongside Mayor Billy Hewes last month died Sunday during a fleet week event. The Navy says Peters died conducting a jump with his team, known as the…
The Best of Oxford Film Festival
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center will host the Best of Oxford Film Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, February 27th from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 per block of films. For more information visit…
C-USA is a success for the Coast
With the 2017 Conference USA Tournament in the books, the teams have left town and the banners are coming down across Biloxi, but tournament organizers say there will be a lasting economic impact. Tim Bennett with Overtime Sports is the…
Free summer meals for kids
Today kicked off the Free Summer Meals for Kids program in the Harrison County School District. Breakfast is served from 7 to 9 and lunch from 11 to 1 until July 28th. Meals like spaghetti, nachos, and hamburgers will be…
Hurricane Preparedness Week
The sun may be shining and there are no clouds in the sky today in south Mississippi, but perfect weather does not last forever. Hurricane season begins June 1st and Governor Phil Bryant declared May 23rd-27th as Hurricane Preparedness Week,…
Two Harrison County Men Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Today, Attorney General Jim Hood announced the arrests of two Harrison County men charged for possessing child pornography. Richard Joseph McIntyre, 40, of D’Iberville, was arrested at his home Wednesday by investigators with the Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit/Internet Crimes…
American Flag Pick-Up
Now that all of the Memorial Day ceremonies were held across the coast, the Biloxi National Cemetery is asking volunteers to assist in picking up the American flags placed at each grave. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live in…
Remembering Gunner Batia
Friends and family are remembering 20-year-old Gunner Batia, the Vancleave man who was found dead on the beach in Biloxi Saturday morning. According to authorities, Gunner drowned while wade fishing. Two-year-old little Hayden cries on the shore of the water…
National Tire Safety Week
As you’re planning your summer getaways, if those plans include driving, you may want to check your tires before hitting the road. This week is National Tire Safety Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends drivers check tire pressure…
Enjoying the holiday
The rain held off long enough for friends and family to enjoy their day off outdoors. Living on the Gulf Coast, people have the chance to take full advantage of the beach. Whether it’s taking the boat out, swimming or…
Gautier Memorial Day Ceremony
Today is the day many of us view as the official start to the summer vacation season, but it’s important to remember why we’re able to celebrate the freedoms we have today. American Legion Post 1992 in Gautier held one…
Boating safety reminders
Memorial Day is launching off the summer season and that means more boats out on the water. DMR officials are urging boaters to keep safety first before heading out to have fun this summer. Children 12 and under should always…
The time to start preparing for hurricane season is now
Hurricane season officially starts June 1st and officials say the time to start preparing is now. Governor Phil Bryant has declared May 29th through June 2nd as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi to ensure residents are prepared for the upcoming…
Start of the summer tourism season
Memorial Day doesn’t just mark the unofficial start of summer. It also begins a busy tourism season here on the Coast. Over the weekend, visitors flocked to our beaches, restaurants, and other hot spots, taking in all South Mississippi has…