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Bark in the Park at MGM Park

Shuckers fans were able to enjoy tonight’s game against Jacksonville alongside their furry friend for the annual Bark in the Park event. Raising Canes hosted the event last year as a way for fans and their dogs to socialize while…

ACLU Challenges HB 1523

The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Mississippi filed a federal lawsuit today to challenge House Bill 1523, also known as the Religious Accommodations Act. The lawsuit targets the registrar of vital records and was filed on behalf…

Remembering Andrew Demboski

Family and friends are grieving the death of a Mississippi State student who fell to his death from a jumbotron on campus Saturday morning. Police say the 21-year-old was with some friends and climbed up on top of the video…

Bald Eagle Flies Back Home

A bald eagle is back in its natural habitat, last spotted flying free above the Wolf River, but as News 25's Gina Tomlinson shows us, his flight back to freedom in Pass Christian got off to a rocky start. A…

Jackson County Child Abuse Case Sent to Grand Jury

A grand jury will soon hear evidence in the child abuse case of three-year-old Zander Saucier. Zander’s father, Nathan McCrory, appeared at his preliminary hearing this morning. He’s accused of severely beating his son. Investigators took the stand and answered…

A Mother Searches for Answers

Two Jackson County sheriff’s deputies are on administrative leave and one 23-year-old man is dead following an officer involved shooting in St. Martin this morning. News 25’s Kristen Durand was on the scene today as the mother of the man…

Ocean Springs Man Falls to his Death

Family and friends are grieving the death of a Mississippi State student who fell to his death from a jumbotron on campus Saturday morning. The young man is a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and is from the Coast.…

Harrison County Working on Flood Damaged Roads

The waters may have long receded from flooding almost two weeks ago, but the problems caused by those waters are still standing. High waters from those floods caused roads to wash out around Harrison County. To help residents, roads were…

New Youth Court Renovations in Biloxi

Renovations to eventually move the Harrison County Youth Courts to Biloxi are well underway. The old health building in downtown Biloxi will soon be the location of those new youth courts. Work to make that building able to house the…

Hearing Postponed for Dexter Kelley

The Vancleave teenager accused of beating his younger cousin to death was scheduled to appear in court this morning, but a judge has pushed back his preliminary hearing to June 13th. Nineteen-year-old Dexter Kelley is accused of murdering his 16-year-old…

Sunday Fundays At The Beach

Several Gulfport businesses are using Sundays to bring families and the community together. Snack shack, blue envy, tax master, tax service, and other local businesses are calling it "Sunday Funday". A day focused on providing a safe environment for kids…

Closed Streets

Beginning today Ingalls Avenue from Roswell Street to Hester Street will be closed to thru traffic. This will mark the beginning of a $2.18 million drainage improvement project. Work will take place along Ingalls Avenue, Holland Street, Miller Street and…

Discovery Channel Filming On The Coast

Discovery channel had a film crew on set at corks and cleaver in Gulfport Friday afternoon, wrapping up an episode of their upcoming series. The show, "Blue Collar Backers" will feature a group of millionaires investing in new businesses. Blue…

Charged With Possession Of Stolen Gun

A man is behind bars after he was found with a stolen gun after traffic stop early Sunday morning in Biloxi. 32-year old "Mario Caruthers" was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen firearm. Caruthers is being held at…

Zander Gets A Visit From B.A.C.A.

It was a special weekend for Little Zander who is still recovering after spending seven days in the hospital with severe injuries. The three year old is now an adopted member of bikers against child abuse a band of motorcyclists…

Nathan Blake McCrory Hearing

This morning the Jackson County man accused of severely beating his three year old son is set to appear in court. 24 year old Nathan Blake Mccrory' preliminary hearing is set for 9 am. Mccrory faces charges of child abuse…

ACLU Sues to Challenge Unconstitutional Anti-LGBT Mississippi Law

The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Mississippi today filed a lawsuit to challenge HB 1523, the anti-LGBT law which passed this spring that allows public officials and businesses to refuse to serve gay and transgender individuals. The…

Free Comic Book Day is Tomorrow

You can get free comic books and meet famous characters and comic artists right here in South Mississippi. Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day, an annual event celebrated nationwide the first Saturday in May. Two local comic book stores will…

Holocaust Remembrance in Gulfport

A remembrance ceremony for victims of the Holocaust was held this afternoon at Congregation Beth Israel in Gulfport. Members of the Coast’s Jewish community held a name reading, reciting the names of members of the Jewish faith that died during…

Parrot Party 5K

The Gulf Coast showed up in full force tonight at the Relay for Life Parrot Party 5K in Gulfport. Survivors, supporters, friends and family are at Jones Park tonight for the after party, where booths are set up under the…

101 with Jack Hanna

Tonight and tomorrow night, Jack Hanna is performing “Into the Wild Live” at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. Before his show this afternoon, Jungle Jack took time to speak with News 25 on what to expect from his live…