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Foster parents needed in Mississippi

Foster parents are in high demand in the magnolia state. Here on the coast, 150 foster homes are needed to meet the current need. A local faith based nonprofit works to expedite the process it takes in order to become…

Last chance to hear from all municipal candidates

Tonight,both incumbent Mayor Moran and her challenger Shea Dobson will be joined by others running for municipal offices. If you're an Ocean Springs resident, tonight will be your last chance to hear from all of the candidates at one time,…

Man charged with sexual battery

A D’Iberville man turned himself in after Ocean Springs police say he sexually assaulted a woman on Front Beach. According to Captain William Jackson, Manuel Alvelo is charged with sexual battery. Jackson says Alvelo met the female on an online…

Mississippi Autism Screening Day

April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to inform those who aren't familiar with the disorder about the complexity and challenges of day-to-day-life. It's a complex disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak and develop…

Gulfport Fire Department hiring firefighters

Think you have what it takes to be a firefighter? Well, Gulfport wants to hear from you. The deadline to submit your application to the Gulfport Fire Department is tomorrow. Those hiring are looking for hard working and dedicated men…

Paving Continues: Live Report

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the continuing Biloxi road projects as come closer to a close.

Remembering six million on Yom Hashoah

Today synagogues around the world will read aloud the names of the six million members of the Jewish faith that perished during the Holocaust. News 25’s Hank Davis has more on National Holocaust Remembrance Day. Congregation Beth Israel in Gulfport…

Autism Awareness Month

April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to inform those who aren’t familiar with the disorder about the complexity and challenges of day-to-day life. It’s a complex disorder that can affect a person’s ability to speak and…

Safe haven for human trafficking victims

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world, reeling in billions of dollars a year. One local non-profit is on a mission to provide a much needed safe haven for those victims in our area.…

Students trek across the United States

Students at Crossroads Elementary School walked across the entire United States of America, a trek that only took them about 30 minutes. Today, representatives from the Mississippi Geographic Alliance at the University of Mississippi brought a giant map of our…

Organ donor families honored in Ocean Springs

April is National Donate Life Month. Two organ donors’ legacies are living on through the patients they helped survive. The families of those organ donors were honored by Singing River Health Systems during a special ceremony at the Ocean Springs…

Capital murder initial appearance

This afternoon, Thomas Stafford made his initial appearance in a Jackson county courtroom where he faces a capital murder charge. The 40-year-old man is accused of murdering 65-year-old Jerry Kirkendall by strangulation before stuffing his body into a freezer at…

Bark in the Park at MGM Park

Tonight, fans are sure to have a doggone good time at MGM Park at the Bark in the Park event during the Biloxi Shuckers game against Jacksonville. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Biloxi with more on how you…

Learn About Foster Parenting

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Reverend Tony Karnes about Learn About Foster Parenting program happening April 24th at 6 pm, Jackson County Courts Building and Tuesday April 25th at 6 pm, Harrison County Youth Court. For more information please visit…

Benefit For Ciara

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ciara Blethen and Cajun Joe about the Benefit for Ciara this Saturday, April 22nd starting at 12 pm at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Hall.

Teacher Appreciation Week

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Dr. Ursula Whitehead and Guarnette Arrington about the Teacher Appreciation Week: May 15-19 at Stone Middle School. For more information please call (601) 928-4876.

Capital Murder Suspect In Court Today

The capital murder suspect accused of strangling a man to death in Larimer will make his initial appearance in Jackson County Court this afternoon. 40-year-old Thomas Elliott Stafford is accused of strangling 65-year-old Jerry Floyd Kirkendall Senior.. and then stuffing…

Pascagoula Run's Paddle Race

75 kayakers, canoeists, and paddle boarders dipped their paddles into the Pascagoula River Saturday morning and engaged in a friendly paddle race. The Pascagoula run brings together all river race enthusiasts for a 12 and half mile race beginning at…

2017 Primary Election Candidates Forum

The Biloxi NAACP and the local chapter of the league of women voters hosted a candidate's forum with those running in the 2017 Biloxi citywide primary elections. The purpose was to inform the community and help local grasp a stronger…

LOCAL VOTERS REACHING OUT

This afternoon a public input meeting in Biloxi gave constituents a chance to discuss issues of concern regarding their elected state officials: senators roger wicker and Thad Cochran, and Congressman Stephen Palazzo.. Here's News 25's Hank Davis with more from…