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Renew Our Rivers Campaign

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about Renew Our Rivers Campaign at Deer Island in Biloxi today. As Laurene Callander wishes everyone a happy Earth Day!       [mappress mapid="2780"]  

Erratic Driver Causes Multiple Wrecks in Gulfport

A traffic nightmare in Gulfport today as multiple car accidents backed traffic up. This was all caused by a man that police say was driving erratically on the road. About 2:45 this afternoon, police were called to Highway 49 and…

President Obama Talks about Mississippi

President Obama said today that North Carolina and Mississippi laws that limit anti-discrimination protections for the LGBT community are wrong and should be overturned. Speaking during a joint news conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, the president said the…

Gulfport Aggravated Assault

A 16-year-old is facing aggravated assault charges after yesterday’s gunfire in a Gulfport neighborhood. Shots rang out around 12:30 in the 2600 block of George Street. When police arrived, they located a teenage male victim who told police he was…

School Burglary in Jackson County

Investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department are investigating a break in that occurred early this morning at the St. Martin Elementary School located at 16308 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi, MS. Deputies were called to the school at 6:55 after school…

Car Accidents on Highway 49

Multiple accidents shut down Highway 49 northbound lanes in Gulfport this afternoon. Traffic heading northbound at 49 and O’Neal is being diverted due to a three car accident. Traffic heading north on Highway 49 near Ashley Drive is down to…

'I Love My Playground' Party

Hundreds of kids headed out to one local park to give back on Earth Day. The ‘I Love my Playground’ Party was held at Bruce Ladner Memorial Park in Gulfport. The Disability Connection playground at the park prides itself on…

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Today, the Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence held their fourth annual “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes”.

115th Year City Anniversary

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Chad Smith and Cathy Keeton about the 115th Year City Anniversary for Moss Point.       [mappress mapid="2782"]

Confederate Memorial Day

News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Don Green about the Confederate Memorial Day event at The Beauvoir Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m.

Bill Could Loosen Open Container Laws

Places like New Orleans and Las Vegas allow you to walk in the street with an alcoholic beverage. Soon, some downtown areas in Mississippi could be added to that list. State Legislators are looking to loosen open container laws in…

Restore Mississippi Sound

Restore Mississippi Sound, it's an effort to get the state to spend BP Oil money on improving water quality. Right now over 2 billion dollars from BP financial settlements are being directed towards restoring the coast, but little of the…

City Breaking Ground On New Garden

Today is earth day and the City Of Gulfport is celebrating by adding a new garden to beautify a part of the city. This morning the city will have a dedication ceremony then break ground on a new community garden.…

Zombie Infested 5k

News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Terry McCormack about Zombie Infested 5k at Harrison County Fair Grounds in Gulfport Saturday, April 23rd at 8 a.m.       [mappress mapid="2781"]

Bill Could Loosen Open Container Laws

Taking your margarita to go from your favorite downtown hot spot? Well that will soon be a reality. State legislators passed a law loosen open container laws in downtown areas across Mississippi. HB 1223 could allow designated areas all across…

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Strapping on heels and standing up against violence against women. The fifth annual Walk a Mile in her Shoes was organized by the Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence. Today, men were asked to come out, grab their best heels…

Twisted Anchor Grand Opening

The Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop welcomed hundreds during the grand opening of its new location. Shop owner Matt Stebly celebrated by hosting an art show titled “Backs to the Wall” which featured drawings of tattoo back pieces from artists all…

Boots and Badges Benefit Game

Special Olympics Mississippi kicked off its 2016 summer games season with a charity softball game that honored its athletes, volunteers and champions. The Boots and Badges unified softball game featured the airmen and women of Keesler Air Force Base and the police…

Uncorked on the Coast

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce was rocking out in style at the IP Casino tonight for the Coast’s premiere wine tasting event, Uncorked. Guests were able to taste wine, participate in silent auctions and enjoy a delicious spread of food all…

36th Annual Diocesan Elementary Track Meet

The stands were packed today at St. Patrick High School as elementary students from across the Coast lined up to test their skills in track and field. The Nativity Catholic Diocese Track Meet included over 500 participants and consisted of…

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Named Healthiest School in Mississippi

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School now has bragging rights and a $50,000 check after being named Mississippi’s healthiest school. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation recognized Ocean Springs Upper Elementary for their continued efforts to not only…

City of Gulfport Breaking Ground on New Garden

The City of Gulfport will soon be adding a new garden to beautify a part of the city. Tomorrow, the city will have a dedication ceremony then break ground on a new community garden. The new garden will be located…

Boots and Badges Benefit Game at MGM Park

Special Olympics Mississippi is kicking off its 2016 summer games season with a charity softball game that honors its athletes, volunteers and champions. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from the first Boots and Badges game at MGM Park.…

Bay St. Louis Man Sentenced 40 Years for Sex Offenses

A Bay St. Louis man is sentenced to 40 years in prison for multiple sex offenses against children. District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 27-year-old Matthew Timothy Davis of Bay St. Louis pleaded guilty this week to exploitation of…