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Mississippi Burning Case Closed

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood announces an end to the active federal and state investigation into the 1964 murders of three civil rights volunteers in Neshoba County. At a press conference this morning hood said investigators have concluded there are…

U.S. Judge To Hear Anti-1523 Arguments

On Monday, a federal judge will hear arguments over challenges to a law that many are labeling discriminatory. House Bill 15-23 or the religious accommodations act will become law July first unless it is blocked by U.S. district judge "Carlton…

2016 Father Of The Year

U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran Dick Wilson is a father of five, grandfather of eleven and now the Biloxi Lion Club's 2016 Father of the Year. Wilson was chosen as father of the year because of his lifetime volunteer work…

Father's Day Baseball Tournament

What better way to hit a home-run than to do it with dad during some father-son baseball? The Gulfport Youth Sports Association Father's Day Tournament was a great opportunity to watch some ball and spend some quality time on dad's…

KKK Flyer Found On Driveway

Douglas Myatt and his neighbors received KKK flyer on there driveway. Douglas Myatt tells News 25, "I went out this morning to the front yard, just to look around and there was a plastic bag in the driveway with a…

Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered

After his cousin disappeared under water Samuel Lewis rushed into the nearest public place yelling for help: Samuel tells News 25, "A man just went underwater and he ain’t came back up, and I need some help I can’t swim"…

Diesel Spill On I-10 Westbound Close To Exit 57

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the diesel spill on I-10 Westbound close to Exit 57, Vancleave. MDOT officials are reporting a hazmat spill on Interstate 10 Westbound near exit 57. Right now the right lane is closed. The…

Community College Tuition Hike

Mississippi community colleges will increase by an average of seven percent this fall. Thirteen of the independently governed schools across the will raise tuition charges as well are required fees. Of the increases, Mississippi gulf coast community college will charge…

Fear Free Certification

One local vet is taking the "pet" out of petrified by using new techniques through his fear free certification. Fear Free creates a relaxed environment for cats and dogs so their anxiety drops at the vet' office. Dr. Michael Sheffield…

Sun-N-Fun Horse Show

The horses have returned to the Harrison County fairgrounds. This time for the sun and fun quarter horse show. For the 10th year, riders will take the arena for this breed specific competition. Competitors as young as 9 all the…

Firm Hired To Market Aquarium

Commission will hire a Baton Rouge frim to market the Mississippi Aquarium slated to be built across from Jones Park. Mesh integrated marketing and advertising will be responsible for the marketing campaign to raise money needed to pay for the…

Dangerous Heat

May feel nice on this 90 degree day but do you know signs of heat exhaustion? AMR here on the gulf coast already responded to 22 heat emergencies in 2016 and 6 alone this month. While South Mississippi is no…

Bench Warrent Amnesty Day Monday

Residents with an active bench warrant for arrest in the city of Gulfport have the chance to make it right without fear of arrest. Monday will be bench warrant amnesty day when the city will waive the $678 dollar contempt…

Search For Fraud Suspect

Biloxi police are asking for help identifying this woman. She is wanted in connection with felony credit card fraud, which police say happened at multiple locations in both Biloxi and Gulfport. She is believed to have used a stolen fuel…

Police Investigating Possible Shooting

A man is recovering after being shot in Gulfport last night. Around 9:30 Gulfport police received a call about shots fired in the west Gulfport area in the neighborhood near 45th avenue. Later police learned a male was being treated…

Fight Ends In Gunfire In Pascagoula

Four people are behind bars after a bar fight ended in gunfire early this morning in Pascagoula. Lieutenant Doug Adams tells New 25 a fight broke out inside thunder's tavern and then spilled into the parking lot shortly after 2…

The King And I Performances

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Nancy Strum and Trevor Musgrove about the The King And I Performance at the Gulfport Little Theatre.       More Information: http://www.gulfportlittletheatre.net/glt_current_show.html

2nd Annual Tour De Gulfport

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Chris Vignes and David Parker about 2nd Annual Tour De Gulfport. This Saturday June 18th from 9 am to 4 pm. in Downtown Gulfport.

Dangerous Heat

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the dangerous heat that is effecting the coast. While reminding us to hydrate frequently and take shelter from the heat if needed.

Saints Experience Coming To Biloxi

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Cliff Kirkland about the Saints Experience coming to MGM Park in Biloxi July 8th and 9th.

Police Investigate Call of Shots Fired in Gulfport

Authorities are investigating a possible shooting in the West Gulfport area.  Police received a call Thursday night around 9:30 of shots fired in the neighborhood somewhere near 45th Avenue. When police arrived, they did not find anything out of the…

Harrison County Supervisor Connie Rockco Makes History

Supervisor Connie Rockco was the first woman elected to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, the first woman elected to serve as board president and now she’s the first woman to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors.…