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Locally Shot Film makes it Big Time

A film showcasing the beauty of South Mississippi and talent of local actors will be appearing at one of the largest film festivals in the world. The feature film “Happy Log” has been selected for screening at the Cannes Film…

Rick Cleveland Speaks at Baseball Luncheon

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame’s Rick Cleveland says the new baseball exhibit luncheon is something the entire Coast can get excited about. The sports historian was speaking at the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” exhibition speaker series today in Biloxi.…

Ingalls Delivers Ship to Navy

The U.S. Navy now owns Ingalls Shipbuilding’s 10th amphibious transport, the John P. Murtha. Today in Pascagoula, the John P. Murtha LPD 26 was signed off and handed over to the United States Navy. Ingalls has been building this boat…

MS Department of Education on Transgender Bathroom Use

In a statement today, the Mississippi Department of Education says: “A safe and caring school environment is critical to a student’s ability to learn and achieve” and that it “will adhere to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,…

Transgender Bathroom Use at Schools

The Mississippi Department of Education says it will follow new federal guidance on making sure transgender students can use locker rooms and bathrooms that match their gender identity. Republican Governor Phil Bryant and Lt. Governor Tate Reeves are both criticizing…

Tattoos for CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, is a group of volunteers with one mission: to help abused or neglected children have a voice in court. Tonight, people in Waveland are helping out this organization in a pretty unique way: by…

Jolly Fundraiser Kickoff

Saturday Night Fever abounds at the IP Casino in Biloxi tonight. News 25’s Shelby Myers is lucky enough to be at tonight’s Jolly McCarty Fundraiser as it gets underway. She joins us from Biloxi.

Camp Helps Youth Dealing with Loss

One Coast organization is trying to help our youth cope with the loss of a loved one. Starting today, campers and volunteers will take over the Camp Wilkes grounds for Camp Swan. The three day event, put on by Canon…

Port and USM Partnering for New Facility

The Port of Gulfport and University of Southern Miss Marine Research will soon be taking their partnership to the next level. Last year, the port was made the home port for USM’s Point Sur research vessel. Now, plans are in…

Six Arrested for Kidnapping and Robbery in Wiggins

Six people are behind bars this afternoon after police say they kidnapped and robbed to tourists in Wiggins late Wednesday night. The victims reported they drove down a road and were approached at an intersection when masked males jumped out…

Respect Our Military Golf Tournament

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kevin Cuttill about Respect Our Military Golf Tournament this Saturday May 14th 7 am to 1 pm at Whispering Pines Golf Course.     $ 65 per person $ 50 with Active Duty ID

Fly Me Over The Moon

News 25's interviews Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto about Fly Me Over The Moon event May 13th 7:30 PM Fine Arts Auditorium at Jefferson Davis Campus. Also May 15th 3 PM at Fleming Education Center, Long Beach Campus.

The Bobby Rydell Volare Show

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Reid Parker about the Bobby Rydell Volare Show, This Saturday May 14th at 7 pm at the Hancock Performing Arts Center concert benefits the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Tickets go for $40 & $60…

3rd Annual Feed The Need

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Susannah Snyder about 3rd Annual Feed The Need event this Sunday May 15th 11 am - 8 pm.

Help Military Family After Fire

A Mississippi National Guard unit in Biloxi is working to help one of their own after a devastating fire. Three kids and five adults lost their home in Mississippi May 7th after they say a charging cube short circuited. Private…

The Roll Call: Biloxi Wade-In Memorial

The Biloxi Beach wade-ins are described as one of South Mississippi’s most significant Civil Rights events. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside a ceremony in Biloxi dedicated to the brave individuals who fought for equality along the Gulf shore.…

3rd Annual Feed The Need

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kelly Lane and Sara Guice about the 3rd Annual Feed The Need event May 15th 11 am to 8 pm, at the Government Street Grocery Downtown Ocean Springs. Tickets are $15 dollars in advance, $20…

The Bobby Rydell Volare Show

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Reid Parker about the Bobby Rydell Volare Show, This Saturday May 14th at 7 pm at the Hancock Performing Arts Center concert benefits the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Tickets go for $40 & $60…

Respect Our Military Golf Tournament

News 25’s Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about Respect Our Military Golf Tournament this Saturday May 14th 7 am to 1 pm at Whispering Pines Golf Course. [mappress mapid="2889"]

The Roll Call: Biloxi Wade-In Memorial

A memorial ceremony is taking place in Biloxi to pay tribute to survivors of the Biloxi Beach wade-in Civil Rights protests. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Gruich Community Center with an inside look.

Taste of Ocean Springs

The L & N Depot Plaza in downtown Ocean Springs smelled delicious tonight as men and women packed the place for the Taste of Ocean Springs. The city’s chamber of commerce hosted its eighth annual Taste of Ocean Springs Food…

Gulf Oil Spill

The U.S. Coast Guard says about 88,000 gallons of oil have leaked from a Shell flow line into the Gulf of Mexico, about 90 miles off the Coast of Louisiana. Chief Petty Officer Bobby Nash says the leak has been…

Negro League Tribute Night at MGM Park

The Biloxi Shuckers took a page out of history tonight, wearing throwback jerseys as a part of Negro League Tribute Night. The Shuckers and the Jacksonville Suns took the field in Jerseys from an era before Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s…

“Southern Fury” Filming in Biloxi

Movie production trucks have taken to the streets of East Biloxi as the movie “Southern Fury” continues filming. News 25’s Kristen Durand takes us to one location where the movie is filming. This home in East Biloxi has been in…