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First Mississippi Rising Coalition Meeting

The Mississippi Rising Coalition, a newly founded group, is seeking to protect all citizens in the state, regardless of their race, religion or sexual orientation. Founder of the group, Lea Campbell, is using tonight to spread her message of love,…

Pirates Headed to the Bay

Hopefully no one will be walking the plank, but this weekend the pirates are headed to the bay. Starting Thursday night, the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse will be holding their third annual Pirate Day. Events range in everything from…

Utility Regulation and Training Meeting in Bay St. Louis

Your power, water, telecommunications and sewer are all controlled by the same people. The state of Mississippi wants to make sure they are supervised correctly. That’s why the Public Service Commission held its fourth annual Utility Regulation and Training Meeting…

SRHS and Memorial Sue State Medicaid Dept.

Breaking this morning the coast's two largest community healthcare systems will sue the state division of Medicaid over its payment formula that is meant to reimburse community hospitals for care provided to the uninsured and Medicaid beneficiaries. Singing River Health…

Mississippi Coalition Meeting

After members of the KKK distributed anti-gay flyers to group of residents in Ocean Springs, the Mississippi Coalition is hosting a public meeting tonight. The gathering is an effort to organize a no hate in our state campaign and to…

Town Hall Meeting On Crime

In the wake of recent violent crimes in the city of Gulfport, community leaders are calling of residents to come out tonight for a round-table discussion. The town hall meeting will be at the Isiah Fredricks Community Center and speakers…

3rd Annual Kicking For Christmas

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Leslie Bucklar and Amanda Isert about the 3rd Annual Kicking For Christmas event.

Wanted For Murder

The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating 18 year old Juwan Rashard Johnson on the charge of Murder. On June 8 Gulfport officers found Stanton Saunders suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper torso in the…

Latest on AHRC and La Quinta in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi continues to work out details allowing the development of a La Quinta hotel on the property between Hopkins Boulevard and Seal Avenue. To start making that development a reality, the city, residents of Seal Avenue and…

Entertainment Districts Established in Biloxi

Today, Biloxi City Council voted unanimously on three entertainment districts where to-go cups are allowed. The first area would encompass the historic district, beginning at IP Casino and wrapping around Back Bay to the beach front and then back to…

The Allman Brothers Band Family Honored in Gulfport

Those who were at today’s Gulfport City Council meeting got the chance to meet the family of a music legend from South Mississippi. The City Council honored the son of legendary bass player Lamar Williams from the Allman Brothers band.…

Latest on AHRC and La Quinta in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi continues to work out details allowing for the development of a La Quinta hotel of Highway 90. To start making that development a reality, the city, residents and the Architectural and Historical Review Commission must be…

Federal Judge Refuses to Block Religious Accommodations Act

A federal judge has decided not to block Mississippi’s controversial Religious Accommodations Act. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at how both the ACLU and members of the LGBT community are handling the news. Nkyolas Alford and Stephan…

Campus Improvements on the Way to USM Gulf Park

Big changes to how USM Gulf Park students travel their campus by foot are on the way. Tuesday morning, MDOT and the Federal Highway Administration presented a $160,000 check to the school. It’s part of the Transportation Alternative Grant Program.…

Four New State Records

Four saltwater recreational fishing state records are now confirmed. David Floyd of Pascagoula set the record for striped burrfish, breaking the previous 2008 record. Todd Rosetti of Biloxi set the record for smooth puffer at 6 lbs. 4 oz. A…

Margaritaville Set to Open This Week

In just two days, the doors will open at the new Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi, offering a little something for everyone young and old. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us a sneak peek at what we can expect to see…

Federal Judge Refuses to Block HB 1523

A federal judge has decided not to block Mississippi’s controversial Religious Accommodations Act. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with the details on how both the ACLU and members of the LGBT community are handling the news. The ACLU filed…

Drownings On The Gulf Coast

Two drownings in less than one week, a staggering number that is too high for comfort. One woman fell into the Biloxi Back Bay and drowned on Thursday. Another tragic incident occurred on Sunday when a 49-year-old man drowned in…

To-Go Cup Districts Need To Be Set

In a little over a week, the “To-Go Cup” law goes into effect. Where will Coast residents be able to walk with their beverages outdoors? That’s something that will be up for discussion at many city council meetings across South…

Safety Projects in Jackson County

Safety first: the old saying Jackson County plans on making a priority in 13 different sites. These projects work to prevent drivers from running off the road. Some areas include Seaman Road in Vancleave, Fontainebleau Road, Daisy-Vestry Road in Latimer…

Free Career Conference Friday

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kennyun Bowens and Isaiah Hayes about the Free Career Conference this Friday June 24th from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Family Education Center in Mosspoint Mississippi. Registration Deadline: June 22nd.

Pet Of The Week: Hamlet

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallette about the Pet Of The Week, Hamlet and an upcoming Adoption Event This Weekend Saturday June 25th 12 pm - 4 pm at Kwitzkys Dugout.       [mappress mapid="3043"]

Gulfport Town Hall Meeting On Wednesday

Gulfport officials are prepared to put a stop to the spike in crime around their city. District Four Supervisor Kent Jones and Gulfport Councilwoman Ella Holmes Hines will be holding a town hall meeting tomorrow night at 6 pm. The…