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Reopening of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

Governor Phil Bryant was in South Mississippi today. He delivered the keynote address for the reopening of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby. The reopening ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on the museum grounds. The museum was…

Aeromedical Training

Whether it’s after a natural disaster or in a war zone, military service members need to know how to safely move the critically injured on to aircrafts during a medical evacuation. Air Force aeromedical teams are being trained on helicopter…

Woman Wanted for Questioning

Last Friday, a woman had her credit card stolen from her car and now Biloxi police need help finding a woman they believe is connected. The woman is wanted for questioning in relation to both crimes. Video surveillance from two…

Developments in Stone County Incident

New developments are surfacing regarding the allegations that a white Stone County football player tied a rope around a black teammate’s neck. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, they spoke to several students last night following the prayer…

Operation Troop Treats

As your child collects pounds of Halloween candy, how about trading some in to give their teeth a break and put a smile on the face of our men and women serving overseas? You can do just that at Kool…

Stone County Community Rally

This evening, Stone County residents joined hands in Wiggins in hopes of strengthening the ties and uniting the community. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to this evening’s prayer rally at Blaylock Park. Hand in hand, Stone County residents prayed…

Fourth Annual Senior Citizen Prom

Hancock County senior citizens had a ball under the big top today for the fourth annual Senior Citizen Prom. Hundreds of people attend the prom each year and this year was no different. The seniors came dressed to impress and…

Bulldog Day 2016

If you haven’t heard the bark about Bulldog Day at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, it’s one of their biggest days of the year. Thousands of prospective freshmen are getting a feel for one of the college’s three campuses in…

USM Homecoming Festivities Underway

Saturday night the USM football team plays hosts to Marshall. Homecoming is in full flight for the Eagles at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus. As a USM tradition, a group of students were out painting the “Little…

Palazzo not Participating in Debate

USM’s Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses are set to host debates for the U.S. House of Representatives fourth congressional district race. One important candidate will not be attending. Steven Palazzo will not be participating in the debate. When News 25…

Mock Presidential Debate at Harper McCaughan Elementary School

With Election Day less than two weeks away, presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump made one last stop in South Mississippi today, well kind of. News 25’s Laurene Callendar reports on the mock presidential debate at Harper McCaughan Elementary…

Memorial Hospital Using new Robotic Surgical System

New state of the art technology at Memorial Hospital allows minimally invasive producers for patients who choose it over traditional surgery. News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us how it’s done. This may look like a scene out of a Dr.…

Community Prayer Rally in Stone County

A lawyer for the Stone County School District says the student accused of putting a noose around the neck of a black football player has been disciplined. Attorney Sean Courtney says the incident happened on October 13th and the student…

Drug Testing Law & Lack of Treatment

No one in Mississippi who has applied for welfare assistance through a federal program has undergone treatment since the state enacted a drug testing law two years ago. A spokesman for the State Department of Human Services says the agency…

Emmett Till Sign will be Replaced

A center dedicated to the memory of slain black teen Emmett Till has raised over $20,000 to replace a sign commemorating the 1955 killing that helped propel the Civil Rights movement. The sign has been the target of repeated vandals,…

Student Accused of Hate Crime Disciplined

A lawyer for the Stone County School District says the student accused of putting a noose around the neck of a black football player has been disciplined. Attorney Sean Courtney says the incident happened on October 13th and the student…

Anniversary of Plane Disappearance

Today marks one year since a small plane took off from Gulfport and disappeared somewhere in Jackson County and still no answers. The crash was reported at 10:30 on the night of October 26, 2015. Coast Guard rescuers, DMR officials,…

Salute to the Military

A patriotic tradition continued tonight, bringing the nation’s top military leaders to Biloxi. Nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for the 38th annual Salute to the Military. The event aims to honor and recognize the service…

Wicker Calls on a Response from VA

United States Senator Roger Wicker calls for a response from the Veteran Affairs Office after the release of what he calls “troubling reports.” According to Wicker, new allegations show that only one to six people who were responsible for manipulating…

Salute to the Military

A patriotic tradition continues tonight, bringing the nation’s top military leaders to Biloxi. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the 38th annual Salute to the Military at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center.

Southern Strike Underway

Mississippi National Guardsmen charged with keeping aircraft ready for takeoff tell News 25 a massive training exercise in Gulfport improves their skills. Southern Strike is underway at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport. Maintainers from the 172nd Airlift Wing…

Threatening Emojis Call SWAT Team to Hancock High School

Threatening emojis are what caused Hancock Sheriff’s officials and SWAT members to come out to Hancock High School today. Hancock High School Principal Tara Ladner says the post was made last night to an anonymous app reading “Don’t come to…

Haunted Cemetery Tour

The Coast is rich in history. Some of that history is coming back to life at the Old Biloxi Cemetery tonight as the annual Haunted Tour wraps up. As the sun sinks, the spirits rise at the Old Biloxi Cemetery.…

Car Chase Suspect Faces More Charges

The male suspect in last night’s police chase, 31-year-old Carl Daniel Young Jr., faces additional charges in D’Iberville. Chief Wayne Payne announced the Mobile man was also arrested by the D’Iberville Police Department on felony charges of aggravated assault on…