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New Details in Shooting of Gulfport Postal Worker

Shocking new details are being reported in the recent murder of a 60-year-old postal worker in Gulfport. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the 19-year-old suspect accused of shooting 63-year-old Aaron Wilson Wade said he was called to…

Spring Fling Takes Over Jones Park

Seniors were finally able to have their fun in the sun today in Gulfport. After being postponed, Boyington Health and the City of Gulfport hosted Spring Fling. Hundreds of seniors packed into the Barksdale Pavilion to learn valuable info for…

May Is National BBQ Month

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Roland Dickey, Sr. founder of Dickey's Barbecue Pit and about National BBQ Month.

New Law Blocks State Abortion Funding

Governor Phil Bryant signs a bill to ban Medicaid from spending money with any facility that performs elective abortions. It’s aimed at blocking state tax dollars from going to Planned Parenthood. The organization’s only Mississippi clinic does not perform abortions…

Stolen Property Arrest

A former Mississippi State basketball star is behind bars this afternoon after being found driving a stolen car. Forty-one year-old Marcus Bullard is charged with receiving stolen property. The Long Beach native was a point guard for MSU and helped…

Biloxi Seafood Festival Poster Contest

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rachel Seymour about the Biloxi Seafood Festival Poster Contest. 2016 Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival September 10 & 11, 2016 Point Cadet Plaza Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM…

Right2Ride

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Anne Pitre about the Right2Ride Pascagoula Flagship Festival, Sunday May 22nd 7 am - 1 pm.           More information Call: 228-938-2356 http://cityofpascagoula.com/flagshipfestival Information Form http://cityofpascagoula.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Right2Ride.jpg   [mappress mapid="2899"]    

The City Hosting Civil Rights Program

The City of Biloxi is remembering the men, women and children who stood up for civil rights on Biloxi beach in the mid-1900s. The May preservation series continues tonight. Paying a tribute to those who fought to desegregate the beach…

Mississippi Child Left In Car Dies

A two-year-old girl is dead after she spent hours in the backseat of her mother's SUV. It happened yesterday when the mother was on her way home from work. She stopped by this Mississippi daycare to pick up her child.…

Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert

Bryan Kennedy interviews Chas Collins about Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert at Anthony's Sports Bar & Grill Sunday May 15th at 4 pm. $ 5 dollars at the door. More Information AnthonysGulfport.com LuckyCowboy.com ChasCollins.com   [mappress mapid="2897"]

Candle Light Vigil for JaQari Toney

A candle light vigil took place in Moss Point earlier this evening to remember the life of JaQari Toney. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the ceremony that honored the Moss Point teen who passed away just last week.…

Surrounded by Big Teddy Love: WXXV Viewers Help First Responders

Teddy bears are always comforting and a perfect fit for youngsters, especially when they are faced with a traumatic event. That’s why we at WXXV recently partnered with Mississippi Festival and Fair Pageants for a teddy bear drive. Thanks to…

Women of Wisdom Luncheon

A group of women from all over the Coast are coming together every month in Gulfport to help nuture our community. WOW or Women of Wisdom hosted their monthly luncheon at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. Today's topic for…

The Gator Maids Break a Record with Vets

It’s the biggest benefit the Gator Maids organization has ever done. The Gator Maid’s women’s charity group presented the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association with a check of over $10,000. The money will go to veterans on the Coast in need…

City of Biloxi Hosting Civil Rights Program

The City of Biloxi is remembering the men, women and children who stood up for Civil Rights on Biloxi Beach in the late 1900's. The May Preservation Series continues, this week paying a tribute to those who fought to desegregate…

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Banquet

A group of high school seniors from Ocean Springs were honored today for lending a helping hand to some younger students. It was all part of Ocean Springs High School’s annual banquet for its Big Brothers and Big Sisters program.…

Governor Signs Open Container Law

Eating at a Coast restaurant and wanting to take your beer to go? Soon you’ll be able to. This morning, Governor Phil Bryant signed off on HB 1223 allowing Coast cities to set up entertainment districts where people can walk…

Lt. Governor Tate Reeves on Budget Woes

State lawmakers now face a $56.8 million challenge after a staff error over-projected the state budget. News 25’s Kristen Durand asked Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves about the shortfall. A $56.8 million mistake now looms over the state Legislature, a mistake…

Candle Light Vigil for Moss Point Teen

Starting at 6:30 on Dantzler Memorial Field, a vigil will be held to remember the life of Jaqari Toney. The Moss Point teen lost his life last week. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with more on tonight’s ceremony.

MDMR opens Red Snapper season starting May 27

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Wednesday that recreational anglers will be allowed to harvest Red Snapper in state waters from May 27 through Sept. 5. Mississippi territorial waters will be open from 12:01 a.m. May 27…

Taste Of Oceans Springs Thursday Night

Downtown Ocean Springs will soon be filled with the smells of food from all across the Coast. The city’s chamber of commerce will be hosting their eighth annual Taste of Ocean Springs Food and Wine Festival on Thursday night. Starting…

Waterpark Lock In Friday

If your children are looking for something to do this weekend, one coast organization may have it for you. News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Brad Holt about the Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth For Christ Gulf Islands Waterpark Lock In. The…