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2017 Special Olympics Summer Games begin

When the Olympic Flame made its way to Keesler Air Force Base this afternoon, the Summer Games for Mississippi officially began. Nearly one thousand athletes were gathered on base for the commencement ceremony, along with about 4,000 airmen. Those airmen…

Arrest made in Reserve Apartments shooting

On May 13, 2017 at approximately 7:28 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the Reserve Apartments located at 11200 Three Rivers Road in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers located Terry Singleton and Fredrick Robinson deceased…

Hiller Park splash pad undergoing repairs

The Hiller Park splash pad was recently closed due to damaged equipment that needed to be repaired. Trash and mud covered the area and put the splash pad out of business for one day. According to Biloxi Public Affairs Manager…

Hands across the Sand tomorrow at Ken Combs Pier

People across the nation will stand hand in hand Saturday for a restoration cause and you can be a part of it. Tomorrow morning at 11:30 a.m. at the Ken Combs Pier, located at the intersection of Highway 90 and…

Loaves and Fishes needs extra help

Its Loaves and Fishes very first fundraiser in the 33 years they’ve been helping feed the homeless in Biloxi. Stint in a Tent will be going on all night. Volunteers will be camping out at Loaves and Fishes tonight for…

Remembering our fallen officers in Gulfport

Today we remember family, friends, and heroes at the Gulfport Police Department’s Fallen Officer Ceremony. From 1900 to 2008, the Gulfport Police Department has lost eight brave men in the line of duty. News 25’s Taylor Rubach spoke with family…

Jackson County police unite for Special Olympics Torch Run

Every year, officers from all five law enforcement agencies in Jackson County take part in the Special Olympics Torch Run. All together the route is nearly 12 miles long. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson caught up with officers to find out…

Mississippi Special Olympics Summer Games 2017

The Mississippi Special Olympics summer games are set to take place at Keesler Air Force Base this weekend. Athletes will be competing in events like track and field, weightlifting, aquatics, and much more. News 25’s Hank Davis is on base…

Fallen Officer Ceremony

This morning, residents and city officials gathered in Biloxi to honor fallen police officers. The fallen officer ceremony took place at the Biloxi Police Department. The event was meant to respect, honor and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice…

Teacher Appreciation Rally Stone Middle School

Dancing, cheering, and gifts filled the stone middle school gym this morning for teacher appreciation week. Over 70 gifts were donated from dozens of community supporters to give back to the teachers for their hard work. Teachers competed in fun…

Former Jackson County deputy pleads guilty

A former Jackson County deputy pleads guilty to one count of unlawful sexual activity today. According to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Bradley Davis of Moss Point was working at the adult detention center when he engaged in…

Volunteers needed for special Olympics at USM Gulf Park

The Institute for Disability Studies at USM’s Gulf Park campus is hosting the third annual Mississippi Coast Region Special Olympics Summer Games. The event is happening June 10th and they need volunteers. More than 100 athletes will participate. The Olympic…

May is ALS Awareness Month

It’s a disease that’s been around since the 1800s that has no known treatment or cure. ALS affects the body by attacking nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord. May is known as ALS Month and local spokesman Wayne…

Graduation season arrives on the Coast

It’s finally time for seniors across the Coast to take that final walk down the halls, across the stage, and into the future. The graduation of the class of 2017 is upon us. Tonight, Long Beach High School kicked things…

Support for Gulfport police officers

Our local police officers are the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and take care of our safety every day, but who takes care of them? That’s where GCOPS steps in. Gulfport Community Organization…

Mayor Gilich wants a seawall in Biloxi

We see crews cleaning up sand on Highway 90, but it always seems to make its way back. Now, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says it has to stop and he has an idea. Mayor Gilich would like to see a…

Dak Prescott Bobblehead

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame created a Dak Prescott Mississippi State bobblehead. They are limited edition. For more information visit www.bobbleheadhall.com.

Biloxi PD Honors Fallen Officers

Biloxi police and loved ones gathered to honor the fallen officers from their department. Four fallen brothers of the Biloxi Police Department were honored during this year’s ceremony. Emotions were high as poems were read and family members collected blue…

Firefighter physical agility test in Gulfport

Over a dozen men put their physical and mental strength to the test today with the Gulfport Fire Department. This was all in hopes to become a firefighter. News 25’s Laurene Callander takes us through the physical agility test. The…

Graduation season 2017 kicks off

Another year has come and gone and soon to be graduates from across the Coast are ready to take their first big step into adulthood. News 25’s Hank Davis is at the Coast Coliseum where Long Beach High School’s class…