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Shuckers Defeat Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Shuckers continue their winning ways tonight with a 4-3 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. With the win, the Shuckers take sole possession of first place of the Southern League’s South Division. Shuckers have taken two of the first three…

Shuckers Defeat Pensacola Blue Wahoos

The Shuckers get the W over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos during game two at MGM Park tonight, bouncing back from last night’s shut out. The Shuckers took the lead early, but had to fight back late to walk away with…

Local Casino Wants to Save on Energy

LED lights use only a fraction of the energy a normal light bulb uses, saving energy and benefiting the environment. Beau Rivage Casino and Resort in Biloxi has recently installed nearly 6,000 high efficiency LED lights in their retail area,…

Light of Hope Ceremony

CASA of Hancock County took the time to address two issues they feel are far too common within the community: child abuse and neglect. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s educational ceremony in Waveland. Earlier this month, a…

Jazz Concert in Ocean Springs Cancelled Due to HB 1523

More fallout over House Bill 1523 as comedian Tracy Morgan cancels his performance in Tunica and Belinda Carlisle writes her own scathing opinion of the bill to Governor Bryant. News 25 has learned that another major event has been cancelled…

Biloxi City Council Votes on HB 1523

Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich has made his stance on House Bill 1523 very clear on local and national levels. News 25’s Kristen Durand attended today’s City Council meeting where council members voted on whether or not to call for…

MGCCC’s Markeisha Watson Signs D1 Scholarship

Congratulations to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Markeisha Watson. The 5’9” guard signed a basketball scholarship with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley today. She will be playing in the Western Athletic Conference. The Pascagoula native averaged 14.8 points,…

Possible Changes to Government Aid

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would audit Medicaid recipients and tighten restrictions on other government aid. The proposed House Bill 1116 would use an outside company to verify recipients’ financial information and residency to determine if they are still…

Hurricane Hunters and Flying Jennies

The Hurricane Hunters and the Flying Jennies at Keesler Air Force Base have been busy lately, participating in high profile missions. The Hurricane Hunters aircrew and team of hurricane forecasters visited four Mexican and Caribbean cities as part of the annual…

Gulfport Mayor and Police Chief Speak to Clergy

When it comes to local clergy, law enforcement and local government there are differences and similarities. Today, they joined together over lunch for one thing, setting a positive tone for our community. Today, Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and Police Chief…

Child Honored at Gulfport City Council Meeting

The Mayor of Gulfport’s Youth Council will be working to create free library stations throughout the city. The announcement was made at the Gulfport City Council meeting today. Mayor Billy Hewes honored six-year-old Brooklyn Walker and her family for creating…

No Gun Found on Bus

There was no gun found on a school bus in Gulfport this morning. Police searched the bus after receiving a call from Harrison Central High School. School officials say a parent reported having heard a student had a gun. Police…

Local Man Protests House Bill 1523

If you were driving by Jones Park in Gulfport today, you may have seen a man holding up a sign that read “No hate. Go away, House Bill 1523.” Kevin Ely has been a Gulfport resident for over 20 years.…

Biloxi City Council Votes on House Bill 1523

In a 6-0 vote today, the Biloxi City Council passed a resolution in support of repealing HB 1523. All but one council member voted in favor of standing by Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich to support a repeal of our…

Belinda Carlisle Message to Governor Bryant

Belinda Carlisle wrote on her Facebook page this afternoon: "Governor Bryant,   I am scheduled to perform in your great state this Saturday, however given the very recent anti-LGBTQ attacks that your administration has leveled against some of your own…

Port Offering Job Preparedness Workshop

The Port of Gulfport wants to make sure you’re prepared for any future job opportunities they may provide. On Wednesday, the Port will be hosting a job awareness and preparedness workshop in D’Iberville. From 3 until 5 at the Jerry…

Biloxi City Council To Appeal H.B. 1523

Biloxi Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gillich has spoken against the governor’s decision to sign House Bill 1523 into law. Now he's taking his stance one step further. The mayor plans to issue a resolution during today's city council meeting that calls…

Red Letter Day For Biloxi Fire Dept

Today is a big day for the City Of Biloxi's Fire Department and it means just as much for its residents. It's a Red-Letter Day for The Biloxi Fire Department, a day they can finally put more boots on the…

First Ever Chalk Fest

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Erin Geist and Laurie Toups about the first ever Chalk Fest happening Saturday April 23rd 11 am to 3 pm on 27th Avenue Market.

Lynn Meadows Named National Medal Winner

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Children Announced as a 2016 Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recognizes Gulfport, MS Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Children’s Community Contributions WASHINGTON (April 19, 2016)…

Work Center Shuts Down Operation

The Jackson County Community Work Center in Pascagoula is shut-down. The center gave inmates the opportunity to contribute to society supplying them with limited-skill based jobs around town. In recent years the Mississippi department of corrections has changed some of…

Sing for Your Supper

The Hard Rock Café has drummed up the perfect reward for Americans after they paid up to Uncle Sam on Tax Day. Anyone who stepped up to the mic and performed a full song on the Hard Rock stage tonight…