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“Pokémon” No at the Coast Coliseum

“Pokémon Go” mania continues along the Coast. As of today, it’s a “Pokémon” no at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. In a statement today, Event Marketing Manager Kendra Simpson notes that within the app the coliseum and convention…

Mississippi State Flag Removed at DNC

The Mississippi state flag has not received such a warm welcome at the Democratic National Convention. About 50 Bernie Sanders supporters took to the streets of Philadelphia before the convention got underway, sitting in the roadway until city officials agreed…

Democratic National Convention Day Two

The Democratic National Convention got off to a wild start. The chaos continued today as hundreds of people protested the Democratic Committee by chanting “Bernie or Bust.” Senator Bernie Sanders continued to call on his supporters to rally behind Hillary…

Island View Casino Expansion in the Works

Gulfport’s only casino is upping the ante and investing in a $75 million expansion project to build an additional smoke free casino on the south side of Highway 90 across from the Island View Casino. A decision this morning at…

Heavy Rain Causes Car Crashes along I-10

Today’s rain caused over a dozen accidents in a short period of time in Gulfport. A series of car accidents caused traffic to slow along the I-10 east and west bound corridor in Gulfport this morning. According to the police…

Donald Trump Jr. Speaks in Mississippi

At the Neshoba County Fair this afternoon, all eyes were on Donald Trump Jr. Trump Jr. is seen by many in the Republican Party as a possible presidential candidate years from now. News 25’s Katarina Luketich joins us from the…

Neshoba County Fair in Full Swing

Politicians from across the state are descending on one Mississippi county. The Neshoba County Fair kicked off over the weekend, but the real show begins tomorrow where an extensive list of the top Magnolia State politicians are set to speak.…

29th annual Urban and Community Forestry Conference

A huge forestry conference is set to kick off this week. News 25’s Bryan Kennedy interviews Biloxi City Arborist Eric Nolan to discuss the event. The conference takes place on July 28th and the 29th at the Gulfport Marriot. This…

Shrek the Musical Presented by Downstage Productions

News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews cast members of Shrek the Musical presented by Downstage Productions. The show runs from July 28th through the 31st at the Saenger Theater in Biloxi. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for military, senior…

State Adopts New Test Score Standards

Grading for Mississippi schools will not be getting easier any time soon. State officials have adopted test score standards that will mirror those used on a multi-state test students took in 2015. The State Board of Education voted unanimously Monday…

All about that Blue at Salon Infuse

Another hair salon on the Coast is pampering police officers today as well. Salon Infuse is hosting the first ever All About That Blue Day. Local law enforcement officers get to enjoy a free haircut and free food provided by…

Man Pleads Guilty to Charges

A 24-year-old transgender man from Lucedale has pled guilty to sex crimes ranging all the way back to 2012. Krishna “Kris” Maroney pled guilty to six counts of sexual battery and one count of touching of a child for lustful…

Active Shooter Exercise at Seabee Base

If you were in the area around the Seabee Base earlier today, you may have experienced a delay. The Naval Construction Battalion Center participated in an active shooter exercise this morning. That exercise was expected to cause delays until noon.…

All About That Blue

If you are a local law enforcement officer and you walk through these doors behind me Salon Infused to a will receive a free haircut and free food Today. This is the the D'Iberville salons first ever "All About That…

Rain Reveals Hidden Message on Sidewalks

The rain expected this week doesn’t have to put a damper on summer fun. It could reveal hidden messages on the sidewalks in Biloxi. With the help of the Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce, local artists have put their mark…

Too Loud and Too Late in Bay St. Louis?

In Bay St. Louis, residents and bar owners are at odds over the volume of live music in the downtown area. News 25’s Hank Davis visited the area today and gives us the details. Bay St. Louis is a town…

Stabbing at Sawgrass Park Apartment Complex in Gulfport

A domestic dispute ended with one man in the hospital this morning. Gulfport police are still on the lookout for a man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. According to Gulfport Sergeant Damon McDaniel, authorities responded to a call…

Two New Cases of Zika in Mississippi

Today the Mississippi State Department of Health reports two new cases of Zika, bringing the 2016 total to 11 in Mississippi. The cases were a resident of Oktibbeha County who recently traveled to St. Lucia and a Neshoba County resident…

Gulfport Christmas Lights Stolen

The City of Gulfport is now missing thousands of dollars of Christmas lights. According to Sergeant Damon McDaniel, an East Railroad Street building, which housed the lights, was burglarized three times this week. The suspect or suspects have stolen up…

Tori Bowie: Mississippian Olympian

Tori Bowie is from Sand Hill, Mississippi. All of our state will be rooting for her at the Olympics next month. Tori is one of the fastest sprinters in the United States, but it’s the slow pace of her hometown,…