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Red Kettle Kickoff The Salvation Army

If you're out and about today, you might hear one of the most iconic sounds of the Christmas season ringing of The Salvation Army’s bells. Today bell-ringers will be out for the red kettle kickoff. Until six this afternoon you'll…

“United In Blue" Honoring Baton Rouge's Fallen Officers

Families of the fallen and wounded officers from Baton Rouge will be on the coast today. Mississippi Law Enforcement Agencies and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blue Team are partnering with the golden nugget to honor the fallen and wounded officers…

Thanksgiving Meal Give Away

If you are enrolled in the chip or Mississippi can programs. United Health Care is giving away a full Thanksgiving dinner, recipes and health tips to program participants who need help getting a holiday meal this Thanksgiving. This year's give…

Mississippi Joint Service ROTC All

Hundreds of junior ROTC cadets have their game faces on for an all-day drill competition at Keesler Air Force Base. 18 junior ROTC cadet teams from all military branches showcase their skills in six different competitions ranging from armed regulation,…

Enough Is Enough Rally Tomorrow

Enough Is Enough, this is the message that will be heard loud in clear in Gulfport tomorrow at Milner Stadium. Tomorrow’s anti-violence rally called "Enough Is Enough" is open to everyone here in South Mississippi, but is directed at our…

Teen Attacked By Dog Will Lose Leg

The Biloxi teen that saved his brother during an attack from a Pitbull mix last week will lose his leg. This news devastating for the family who just days ago were hopeful Jaxon would be able to keep it. Jaxon's…

Restoration Grants

Governor Phil Bryant announced two grants for nearly $3 million on the Coast were approved by the Restore Council. The projects include $2.18 million that provides funding for planning, engineering and design and permitting to use dredge material for coastal…

Ajax Seafood Hosts Doucet Fundraiser

It seems like the entire Coast is in John Harrison Doucet’s corner as he continues to recover from injuries sustained when a sailboat that he was towing came into contact with power lines back in September. Now, Ajax Seafood has…

Jim Banks Road Closure

Drivers in Gulfport will soon have to take a detour on their daily commute. East and west bound lanes on Jim Banks Road between Highway 49 and Vick Road will be closed to thru traffic in order to install a…

Brian Rose gets a Head Start on Campaign

Local businessman, author and combat veteran E. Brian Rose has his eyes set on Steven Palazzo’s seat in congress, just short of two years before the election. Rose says career politicians who put themselves before their districts are hurting America…

Coast Electric Issuing Capital Credits

Customers of one Coast power company will soon be getting a little extra money in their pockets. Today, Coast Electric announced it will be issuing over $4.6 million in capital credits to its members. Not for profit organizations like Coast…

Stone County Schools go into Lockdown

This afternoon, two Stone County schools went into lockdown as police searched for a suspect nearby. Around 12:30, school officials received an alert that police were actively searching for a man near the area where Stone High and Stone Middle…

Fundraiser for John Harrison Doucet at Ajax Seafood

News 25 has closely followed the story of John Harrison Doucet, a local sailor who received severe injuries while towing a boat that came into contact with power lines back in September. Tonight at Ajax Seafood in Gulfport, you have…

Thanksgiving Meal Give Away Friday

If you are enrolled in the chip or Mississippi can programs...Thanksgiving could come a little early for you this year. United Health Care is giving away a full Thanksgiving dinner, recipes and health tips to program participants who need help…

Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Plans Biloxi

The Gulf Coast Rescue Mission is not letting a fire burn their Thanksgiving plans... The mission in Biloxi plans on serving around 150 meals to locals for the holiday. In the past they typically dish out 700 meals. But the…

Fundraiser For John Harrison Doucet

Ajax Seafood is hosting a fundraiser tonight for John Harrison Doucet, the fisherman shocked and severely burned at the Gulfport Yatch Club. Tonight from 5 until 8 there will be a silent auction, deals on seafood, donation pig roast, live…

Restore Act Funding For Center Of Hope Gulfport

After some major setbacks the governor's office steps in with BP money to help move forward construction of the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope. The Salvation Army of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has secured 1.32 million dollars in restore act…

Public Open House Road Enhancement In Ocean Springs

Tonight the city of Ocean Springs wants to hear from you concerning potential enhancements to the by Pass Road from Highway 90 near Singing River Hospital to Highway 57 near the I-10 overpass. The 4 mile cut through road has…

Compete To Complete Degree Completion Program

Starting today, Governor Phil Bryant has announced the state of Mississippi is trying to do its part to reach out to former college students and help them complete their degrees. "Compete to Complete" is an initiative meant to encourage Mississippi…

Public Input On School Funding

Today, state lawmakers are set to hear from residents as they work to examine Mississippi's School Funding Formula. The legislature is working with non-profit "Ed-build" to look at Mississippi’s Adequate Education Program. The firm is set to make recommendations as…

Drive To Legalize Sports Betting

According to ESPN, five states including Mississippi along with the American Gaming Association have filed amicus briefs with the United States Supreme Court. Urging them to reconsider the sports betting ban. The briefs are in support of New Jersey’s efforts…

Christopher Epps Requests Release

Mississippi's former Corrections Commissioner is asking a Federal Judge to reconsider the decision to jail him. In a motion filed Tuesday, Christopher Epps asks U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate to release him until his May 24th sentencing. Wingate revoked…

East Biloxi Resident Meeting

If you live in East Biloxi, your city councilman wants to hear from you. Ward 2 Biloxi City Councilman Felix Gines is holding a community workshop for his residents tonight at 5:30. He's inviting everyone to come out to the…

Law Enforcement And Legislative Luncheon

Happening now a legislative and law enforcement luncheon at the Island View in Gulfport. Mississippi state lawmakers are with several members of law enforcement in Harrison County, including Gulfport, D'iberville, and Biloxi police departments, the Harrison County Sheriff's Department, and…