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Senator Thad Cochran Responds to Supreme Court Decision

U.S. Senator Thad Cochran responded to today’s ruling on President Obama’s executive orders on immigration. He said, “The Supreme Court decision recognizes that President Obama does not have the legal authority to make laws and set immigration policies on his…

Advocates for Freedom Annual Fundraiser

A fashion show tomorrow night will showcase stylish clothing from five local boutiques while raising awareness about human trafficking. Advocates for Freedom is a non-profit, faith based organization dedicated to ending the exploitation, sale and enslavement of men, women and…

Training For Trauma Emergencies

As the saying goes, good things come in small packages and in this case it means saving a life. As News 25's Kristen Durand reports, the Mississippi Coastal Trauma Care Region has come up with a way to help officers…

Real Estate Expert Heads Local Event

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions a person makes. How can the realtor make it easier? That was the question answered today in Biloxi. Nationally known speaker and Exit Reality CEO Tami Bonnell gave her industry insider…

Interview with Former Owner of Master Grill Heather Eason

Every month, different chambers on the Gulf Coast host business after hours events, but tonight’s event in Ocean Springs is special. This evening's event is a grand opening for a new Charter Bank, plus a time capsule from years ago…

FunTime USA Delays Opening

While one family destination spot opens, another is delayed again. Gulf Amusements LLC, who owns FunTime USA, recently announced the new location is unlikely to open this year. This development is the result of residents in the Georgia Place neighborhood,…

Crawfish Boil Fundraiser & Family Fun

News 25's Katarina Luketich Robin Moran, Donna Brewer about the Crawfish Boil Fundraiser & Family Fun at the American Legion in Biloxi Saturday June 25, 4-7 PM.     [mappress mapid="3056"]  

Capital Murder Suspects Escape

Two capital murder suspects have escaped from the Hinds County Jail. The escapees are "Gerome Montreal Moore" and "Malcol Jamal Landfair". They were last seen during a routine head count at 4 a.m. and were discovered missing shortly after. Moore…

Gulfport Murder Suspect Arrested in Florida

Gulfport Police Sergeant Damon McDaniel tells News 25 18 year old Juwan Johnson has been arrested in Lake County, Florida.  Johnson was wanted in the June 8 killing of 21 year old Stanton Saunders. Police say Johnson shot Saunders in…

Gulfport Town Hall Meeting

In the wake of recent homicides in the City of Gulfport, community leaders called on residents to unite for a roundtable discussion on how to combat acts of violence in the area. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s…

Training for Trauma Emergencies

Bleeding out is one of the leading causes of preventable death according to AMR. Today, AMR was at the Long Beach Police Department showing them how to take immediate action in the event they are shot or stabbed on the…

FunTime USA Development Pushed Back

There’s been another delay in the much anticipated FunTime USA amusement park. Tonight, Gulf Amusements LLC reports that Georgia Place residents who oppose the re-development of FunTime USA have filed an appeal against the Gulfport Planning Commission’s May 26th decision…

Gulfport Town Hall Meeting

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews local leaders from the Isiah Fredericks Center for the Gulfport Town Hall Meeting today about the increase in crime in Gulfport and what to do about it.    

Climb CDC Students Graduate

It may have been a long way to the top for this graduating class, but students say it was worth the climb. The class of 2016 students from Climb Community Development Corporation graduated tonight at the Workforce Institute in Gulfport.…

Mississippi Rising Coalition Meeting

Mississippians along the Coast are on the rise, standing against what they call hate in the state. Tonight, in the Ocean Springs Municipal Public Library, the young, old, black, white, straight and LGBT community sat in a circle of unison…

Chance to Meet Comic Book Illustrator

Science fiction fans and comic book lovers, a comic illustrator turning a page to fame is in Biloxi this weekend for meet and greets. Over the years, comic book illustrator Steve Scott has done everything from “Indiana Jones” to “Batman.”…

Alzheimer’s Mississippi

There are 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. At least 52,000 people are battling the disease in Mississippi. Alzheimer’s Mississippi has been around since 1990. Today, the organization officially opened the very first Gulf Coast office. Alzheimer’s Mississippi offers…

Coast Hospitals Sue State Department of Medicaid

Singing River Health System and Memorial Hospital, the Coast’s two largest healthcare systems, are feeling shortchanged millions of dollars from the State Department of Medicaid for uninsured patient care. Now, the two hospitals are seeking relief in chancery court with…

Gun Sales Increase

The recent mass shooting in Orlando has triggered debate over laws governing gun sales throughout the country. Avid gun owners stress that it is not the law abiding citizens who need to be controlled. The debate on stricter gun control…

Gulfport Police Identify Murder Suspect

The family of a recent murder victim says they’re hoping for not just justice, but change after Gulfport police identified a suspect this afternoon. Eighteen-year-old Juwan Johnson is wanted for the shooting of 21-year-old Stanton Saunders of Gulfport. The shooting…

“Stop the Killing” March in Gulfport

The fight against crime in Gulfport won’t stop tonight. On Saturday, the Ministers Alliance of South Mississippi will be taking their message to the streets. The public is invited to march with them. A “stop the killing” march is set…