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Tribe Announces Plans for New Biloxi Casino

You could say Biloxi just keeps hitting the jackpot with all the casinos and resorts that keep popping up.Today, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation announced plans for another casino to be built in east Biloxi. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has…

Billfish Classic Welcoming Party

A fleet of stylish, sport-fishing boats cover the waters behind the Golden Nugget Casino in preparation for the annual Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Biloxi where setup is underway for tonight’s welcome party on…

Ms. Audrey at Café Climb Opens

One Gulfport business owner is doing her part to help usher in the next generation of leaders in the culinary arts. This morning, Audrey Duncan cut the ribbon on Ms. Audrey at Café Climb. Duncan is the owner and head…

Mississippi Athletic Trainers Symposium

When you hit the playing field after an injury, they’re usually the first ones at your aid. This week, they are learning from each other on the Coast. The Mississippi Athletic Trainers Association is having their conference for the ninth…

Kiyan Our Pet Of the Week

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter about the adopting and taking care of animals.

Kids Gulf Discovery Day Wednesday

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Sally Ericson about the Kids Gulf Discovery Day on Wednesday June 8th from 9 am to Noon.

Foxwoods Resort Casino In Works For East Biloxi

The Mashantucket (Conn.) Pequot Tribal Nation announces its plans for the development and operation of a Foxwoods-branded, casino resort, to be located at Biloxi Pointe in historic Biloxi, Miss. Through a new strategic partnership, the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise will…

Family Dollar Robbery

Gulfport police need your help finding two men in connection to a robbery last night. Shortly before 9:30, Gulfport police received a call that two black males entered the family dollar on Dedeaux Road, one in a black hoodie and…

Shrimp Season Opens

Fresh, locally harvested shrimp is now available at our local docks. So far, Coast fishermen are describing their catch as good. News 25’s Laurene Callander ventured out into the Mississippi Sound with shrimpers this morning as the season opened. The…

Billboard for Wanted Man in Gulfport

Today marks two months since a fatal triple shooting at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Tennessee Avenue in Gulfport. One man, who authorities say allegedly pulled the trigger, is still at large. After nearly two months…

Downtown Art Initiative

If you traveled through downtown Gulfport today, you may have noticed two new additions to the historic district. Today, Chattanooga sculptor Jim Collins installed two of his newest pieces. A stainless steel cutout of a lady sailor holding a bronze…

South Regional Business Outreach

Today, dozens of small businesses across the Coast rubbed elbows with top executives at MGM International’s southern regional business outreach at the Beau Rivage. These companies were able to hear from top executives with MGM, including leaders with the Beau…

NCAA Baseball: Road to Omaha

Southern Miss has been eliminated by South Alabama in the Tallahassee Regional elimination game Sunday afternoon. The Jaguars scored six straight runs at the bottom of the sixth inning and held on to a 7-5 win. Southern Miss finished their…

Boats Arrive for the 2016 Billfish Classic

Boats rolled into the Point Cadet Marina by the dozen to prepare for one of the top fishing tournaments in the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic has grown into one of the premiere fishing tournaments in…

Billboard for Wanted Man in Gulfport

Today marks two months since a fatal shooting at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Tennessee Avenue in Gulfport. Twenty-four year-old J’Var Pope is wanted in connection to the triple shooting. Authorities hope to catch him with…

Summer Feeding Program Begins

If you get hungry while you’re out enjoying summer in Pass Christian, there’s no need to look further. The Summer Feeding Program at Pass Christian Elementary and Pass Christian Middle School has begun. The school’s nutrition department will provide free…

One Year of Biloxi Shuckers Baseball

Today marks the official one year anniversary of the Biloxi Shuckers. Although the Shuckers franchise began play last April, June 6th, 2015 was the first official home game at MGM Park. It was a long process and after 54 games…

Remembering D-Day: 72 Years Later

Today marks the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. Seventy-two years ago on June 6th, 1944, thousands of Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, courageously invading the Nazi-occupied country. D-Day is known as a major turning point for World War…

Governor on FEMA Denial of Flood Claims

Just over a month after immense rainfall destroyed some homes and businesses in Harrison County, FEMA has denied federal funding. Harrison County and Governor Phil Bryant say they’re reviewing their options for an appeal. Governor Bryant says he’s reached out…

Interview Billfish Classic Tournament Director Bobby Carter

Although nearly 300 boats ventured out today for shrimping, the weather wasn’t ideal for fishing. That didn’t stop some fishing enthusiasts from heading out for day one of the annual Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us…

Promise Of The Black Monks

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Robert E. Hirsch about his best selling book Promise Of The Black Monks.