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Civility Week Kicks off at USM Gulf Park

Today, USM’s Gulf Park campus kicked off Civility Week, a week focused on creating a caring and civil community for all. Civility Week promotes the university’s demonstration of respect for others and the true Golden Eagle values of its students,…

Biloxi Shuckers VS Milwaukee Brewers

MGM Park in Biloxi is getting everything ready for the big exhibition game Saturday. The Biloxi Shuckers will take on the Milwaukee Brewers. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives you the highlights of what you can expect about the game. It…

Search for Suspects in Pascagoula Attack

No arrests have been made in the attack that happened Friday afternoon in the Dollar Tree parking lot. Authorities say the victim says he was pistol whipped by two black males before being shot in the arm. Today, investigators are…

Suspects Stabbed in Pascagoula Home Invasion

A home invasion in Pascagoula leads to one suspect being stabbed to death and the second suspect being sent to the hospital. News 25’s Shelby Myers is following this story and has more. [mappress mapid="2607"]

Student Volunteer Honored for her Work

A Pass Christian High School senior is adding another award to her collection of honors recognizing her for her gift for volunteerism. Seventeen-year-old Lindsey Meyer has been named Mississippi’s Top Youth Volunteer Winner for 2016. Meyer is known for working…

Harrah’s Provides Grant to United Way

Today, Harrah’s Gulf Coast proudly presented a $25,000 check to United Way of South Mississippi. The contributions to help further the organization’s mission were raised by Harrah’s Gulf Coast team members through various fundraising activities. Ten thousand dollars of today’s…

Pro Golfer Rod Spittle Reads to Kids in Ocean Springs

“P is for Putt: a Golf Alphabet” is the name of the book PGA Champions Tour golfer Rod Spittle read to a group of preschoolers in Ocean Springs today. It was nothing but smiles inside Lil' Inspirations in Ocean Springs…

Qualifying Tournament for MGRC

Some of the best senior golfers in the world teed off in Diamondhead today competing for five playing spots in this weekend’s Gulf Resort Classic golf tournament. Forty of the 65 players who advanced from the pre-qualifier on Friday took…

Family of WWI Hero Receives Awards

A Biloxi family received military service awards earned by their loved who served in World War I. Senator Thad Cochran’s staff presented Francis Ward with the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart and Fourragere earned by his father in combat. Cochran’s…

D’Iberville Plays Hand at Second Casino

A second casino could be in the works for the City of D’Iberville after the recent purchase of the Royal D’Iberville Casino site. The land was purchased by the Poarch Creek Indians Gaming Authority who operate multiple casinos in Alabama.…

VA Holds Job Resource Fair

Dozens of veterans packed the Biloxi VA’s recreation center with the hopes of finding a job. The compensated work therapy team held a job and resource fair this morning at the Biloxi VA. The team’s main goal is to help…

New Casino Could Be Coming to D'Iberville West of I-110 Bridge

PCI Gaming Authority monitors events throughout the Southeast that represent interesting opportunities for our investment consideration. This particular property was brought to our attention and after evaluation we felt it represented an excellent investment opportunity that, regardless whether we pursue…

Pet Of The Week Is Squirt

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Maridee Mallette and Joyce Durbin of Jackson County Animal Shelter.

Campaign Finance Bill Under Debate

Critics say it's time to tighten the laws amid reporting that some officials have used campaign donations to pay for clothing, rent and travel. The Mississippi house has voted to study campaign finance laws rather than change them this year.…

Vietnam War Remembrance Ceremony Today

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Vietnam War Remembrance Ceremony held at Biloxi National Cemetery at 10 am.     [mappress mapid="2604"]

Calling all Lifeguards

Summer is right around the corner and the City of Biloxi is looking for people interested in protecting lives. If you’re 15-years-old or over and would like the chance to learn what it takes to become a lifeguard, the City of Biloxi…

Bay St. Louis Firefighter Pay Raise Dispute

Unapproved pay raises for Bay St. Louis firefighters has become quite the source of contention between city councilmen and the mayor. Several firefighters received about a $1.25 an hour pay raise without the approval of City Council. The issue came…

Bar Hosting Fundraiser for Veterans in Gulfport

Good Times Sports Bar in Gulfport is gearing up for a great time this weekend. It’s all to benefit local veterans. The sports bar will be hosting a fundraiser for the Wounded Warriors Project on Sunday. Starting at 1 p.m.…

Car Crashes into Dollar General in Harrison County

Authorities are investigating what made a car crash into a Dollar General in Gulfport today. The Mitsubishi SUV crashed into the store around 4:15 this afternoon at the Dollar General located on Highway 53. Authorities say the driver was pulling…

Remembering the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins

May 14th, 1959 began a series of wade-ins on Biloxi Beach that would eventually lead to racial equality on the Mississippi shoreline. Today, Clemon Jimerson, a man who was just 14 at the time he participated in the movement, told…

Bay St. Louis Fire Department Pay Raise

Unapproved pay raises for Bay St. Louis fire fighters has become quite the source of contention between city councilmen and the mayor. The discussion first came up during a council budget workshop meeting last week and will continue this evening.…