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What’s next for the Centennial Plaza property?

The big party has come to an end, but the fun is far from over at Centennial Plaza according to Gulfport development officials. The Gulfport Redevelopment Commission discussed what’s ahead for the property during their monthly meeting today. Plans on…

Bicentennial Celebration Appreciation

Mississippi’s Bicentennial Celebration South was a huge success. Today, the people who helped put it on enjoyed good old southern cooking in appreciation for their hard work. Organizers say they wouldn’t have been able to do it without all these…

One dead in Gulfport shooting

One person is now dead after a shooting on Skye Court in Gulfport. News 25's Kendra Turley joins us from the scene with more.

Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair

Hundreds of people came to the Biloxi Civic Center today dressed to impress with hopes of landing a job. The Governor’s Job Fair Network of Mississippi held the Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair with more than 70…

John Harrison Doucet comes home

John Harrison Doucet is back home with his family in Gulfport. News 25’s Hank Davis has the story. It’s a reunion that’s been about six months in the making and family and friends have eagerly awaited the homecoming of John…

John Harrison Doucet’s Homecoming

Gulfport native John Harrison Doucet has finally returned to Gulfport after making a miraculous recovery. What a journey it has been for John Harrison Doucet and his family and friends. The entire Gulf Coast has been in Doucet’s corner since…

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Easter is not until April 16th, but tonight in Gulfport there will be an Easter egg hunt. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Gulfport Sportsplex with a look at all of the fun.

Gulfport mayor jumps with Leap Frogs

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes took a 10,000 foot leap of faith this morning with the Navy Leap Frogs. News 25’s Laurene Callander gives us a behind the scenes look at the jump. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes was all smiles before…

Local family fighting rare battle with cancer

It’s a unique and heartbreaking circumstance, the battle a family living in McHenry is fighting with a deadly disease. Out of the four siblings in the Towe family, three were diagnosed with cancer. One of them has just recently passed…

John Harrison Returning To The Coast

The young coast sailor who was severely shocked at the Gulfport Yacht Club is returning home today. Back in September, John Harrison Doucet was just getting back to the yacht club after a day spent on the water when his…

Candidate Meet And Greet Jackson County

A local democratic organization is doing its part to make sure Jackson County residents are ready for municipal elections this summer. The Democratic Women's Federation of Jackson County are inviting democratic voters from Pascagoula, Moss Point, Gautier and Ocean Springs…

City Council Calls Special Meeting

While Centennial Plaza was buzzing with activity this past weekend for the bicentennial celebration south, the majority of the time it sits dormant. Today...the Gulfport City Council has called a special meeting regarding the plaza. There are few details on…

Charles R. Hegwood Community Market

Spring has sprung and that means the Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market is now officially open for the season. Biloxi Main Street is celebrating the opening of the market with a festival all day. If you can't make it…

Alleged Kidnapping Waveland

Waveland police say it is an unclear whether or not a child was abducted near the woods line of the Walmart parking lot off of Highway 90. A witness told police they saw a man grab a female child who…

Mental Health Awareness Month

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kay Daneault about Mental Health Awareness Month complimentary breakfast April 12th at 8 am at the IP Casino Resort, Ballroom D.

Coast Leaders Jump With Leap Frogs: Live Report

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the coast leadersjump with the Navy's Leap Frogs happening today please watch News 25 tonight for more information later tonight. You should be able to see them jump at Biloxi High School around…

Possible child abduction in Waveland

Law enforcement are investigating a possible child abduction near a Waveland Walmart. News 25’s Hank Davis is at the scene and has the latest.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week

Mississippi’s bicentennial weekend also marked the beginning of Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week. That celebration continues through Saturday. The purpose of this week is to share the Navy’s story with people in the community and raise awareness of the Navy,…

Black Spring Break Preparations

Each year, college students come from all over the south to Biloxi for parties and other events during Mississippi Spring Break Weekend. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a preview of what tourists and locals can expect starting Friday. From…

“Kids first” at local baseball complexes in Hancock County

Baseball fans are rejoicing as their favorite time of the year is upon us. Leaders in Hancock County have decided that this baseball season will be all about the kids. Some groups are complaining that they’re being denied access to…

Man accused of killing toddler appears in Hancock County court

A new trial date is set for the Hancock County man facing charges for killing his girlfriend’s baby. Charles Connetti III pleaded not guilty for murdering his girlfriend’s one-year-old son. Connetti entered the plea after appearing in Hancock County court…

Local woman escaped Nazi Germany

It’s been nearly 80 years since a Long Beach woman escaped Nazi Germany, but some painful memories from her childhood remain fresh in her mind. Now, decades later, she’s on a mission to take another overseas trip to Jerusalem. Her…

Smoke causes emergency evacuation at Pass Christian Walmart

This morning it could have been a very dangerous situation if employees and shoppers didn't evacuate a Walmart in Pass Christian as dark smoke seeped into the supercenter's building. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was on the scene and shows us…