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Baltimore Bans Travel to MS and NC

Baltimore joins the list of cities and states banning travel to Mississippi. The city’s mayor has suspended all city-sponsored travel to North Carolina and Mississippi due to newly enacted laws. The mayor made the announcement to city officials saying she…

State of our Coast

Shrimping, eco-tourism, the port, Ingalls: those are just a few of the things that keep our Coast running. How can they all work together? Department of Marine Resources Executive Director Jamie Miller says that is one of the main goals…

Aggravated Assault Arrest in Gulfport

A Gulfport teenager is behind bars for allegedly stabbing someone late last night. Police arrested Devin Gregory after they responded to an assault call at Southern Oaks Trailer Park on Three Rivers Road around 9 p.m. An investigation revealed 18-year-old…

Candle Light Vigil Tonight For Moss Point Teen

Happening tonight is a candle light vigil in memory of a Moss Point student who passed away last week. Starting at 6:30 on Dantzler Memorial Field, a vigil will be held to remember the life of JaQari Toney. The teen…

Audio From Police Radio

We're getting new information about the officer involved shooting that happened in St. Martin early Monday morning. News 25 obtained police radio chatter from that night which outlines how things happened. On Monday morning around 1 am the Sheriff’s Department…

Stone County Centennial Celebration

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kathryn Lewis about Stone County Centennial Celebration on Saturday May 14th 10 am - 2 pm at the Stone County Courthouse.     [mappress mapid="2891"]

Suns Set on the Shuckers

The Biloxi Shuckers fell to the Jacksonville Suns tonight with a score of 9-1. It was the second game in the five game series against Jacksonville. Last night, the Shuckers were on the other side of a 9-1 score, but…

Respect the Military Golf Tournament

This weekend, you can tee off on the course and raise money to help veterans at the same time. Crusaders for Veterans is holding their second annual Respect the Military Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place this Saturday from…

$100,000 Made from City Auction

The City of Biloxi’s general fund is now more than $100,000 higher, thanks to the city auction over the weekend. Over 500 surplus, stolen and seized items from vehicles, jewelry, tools, bikes and more were auctioned off. Around 200 people…

Turquoise Takeover for Lung Cancer Awareness

Turquoise ties and tops covered Singing River Health Systems Cancer Center today as a way to promote Lung Cancer Awareness. Every five minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with lung cancer and every eight minutes, a woman…

Anti-Discrimination Forum

House Bill 1523 and the removal of the Mississippi flag are just two of the hot topics discussed during an anti-discrimination forum in Biloxi this evening. The event served as the first of many stops around the state on the…

Mental Health Budget Cuts

Because of state budget cuts, Mississippi will lose all of its state operated programs to help people break an addiction to drugs and alcohol. The State Department of Mental Health will close two chemical dependency units for men, one with…

Jolly McCarty Gala Set for Friday at IP Casino

An Alice Cooper guitar, overseas vacation packages, and sports memorabilia are all auction items you’ll have a chance at if you attend the 2016 Jolly McCarty Gala set for this Friday at the IP Casino in Biloxi. The annual Jolly…

Swim Facility Being Built at Biloxi Natatorium

Biloxi’s natatorium will soon have a brand new facility attached to it. The building is being designed for the Biloxi School District. Plans include a concession stand with a kitchen, boys and girls locker rooms and a class room. The…

WXXV and Domino’s Teacher of the Month

A Gulfport kindergarten teacher is the winner of the WXXV and Domino’s Pizza Teacher of the Month contest. Sherry Hartwick from Christian Collegiate Academy in Gulfport is legally blind but that doesn’t stop the magic that can be seen going…

Stranded Dolphin Freed From Simmons Bayou in Ocean Springs

A dolphin stranded for several weeks in Simmons Bayou in Ocean Springs has finally made its way back to the Gulf. News 25’s Kristen Durand met with rescuers as they returned from the mission. There were high fives all around…

$56.8 Million Mistake in Budget

Mississippi legislative leaders say they overestimated how much money the state could collect during the coming budget year, a nearly $60 million shortfall to be exact. News 25’s Shelby Myers has more. In a statement, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and…

Interview with Director of Advocacy and Policy Erik Fleming

House Bill 1523 and the removal of the current Mississippi flag are just two of the hot topics members of the ACLU and the Steps Coalition will discuss this evening during an anti-discrimination forum. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us…

Quinton Tellis Trial Continues

Jury selection continues today in the trial of Quinton Telis, who is accused of illegally using the debit card of a woman stabbed to death in Northeast Louisiana. A judge ruled Monday that prosecutors must limit discussion to the woman’s…

Fire Academy For Kids

Is your child interested in becoming a firefighter one day? Biloxi Fire Department has an option for you. Fire Academy for Kids is a free five day camp for youngsters ranging from ages 7 to 12. Not only will they…

$56.8 Million Mistake Found in Mississippi Budget

Statement of Legislative Leadership "Late last week, we were made aware of a staff error that led to expected general fund revenues to be overestimated by $56.8 million during the FY2017 budget negotiations,” said Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and Speaker…

Voting Open For Coolest Small Town

The City of Discovery wants the nation to discover what a cool town it is and it needs your help to make it happen. Ocean Springs is in the final round of Budget Travel’s “America’s Coolest Small Town Contest.” Right…

Fans Choose Harrison County Fair Theme

The votes are in, they have been tallied and the Harrison County Fair now has a theme. “Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats: Harrison County 175 Years Strong” created by Janet Lambert was voted the theme of the 2016 Harrison County…

Road Repair

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the road repairs in Harrison County.