Fire Engulfs Gulfport Home
A fire rips through a home in Gulfport today just before a family plans to move in. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells News 25 no one is injured but at least two rooms within the home are completely…
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Ocean Springs Carnival Night Parade
The Ocean Springs Night Parade begins tonight at 7 p.m. The parade begins at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club and rolls to Porter Avenue and Washington Avenue then to Government Street. The parade will end at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary…
Sports 2/5/2016
Super Bowl 50 Teams Continue Preps The Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos hit the practice fields again yesterday as both teams prepare for Super Bowl 50. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton got in some snaps at San Jose State, and…
Krewe Of Neptune Will Roll Saturday
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Krewe Of Neptune, Mardi Gras parade this Saturday.
Judge Recuses Himself on Some SRHS Cases
There are new developments tonight in the lawsuit over Singing River Health System retirees’ benefits. Judge Breland Hilburn is resigning from presiding over some of the state cases. News 25’s Shelby Myers shows us what local attorneys involved in the…
Former NFL Legends on the Coast
Super Bowl 50 is now just days away. Tonight, football fans along the Coast had the opportunity to meet former Super Bowl champions. A variety of pro football legends gathered at Kwitzky’s Dugout in Ocean Springs to sign autographs, take…
Judge Recuses Himself on Some SRHS Cases
Judge Breland Hilburn will not preside over the state cases being handled by plaintiffs’ and retirees’ attorneys Harvey Barton and Earl Denham. According to today’s filing with the Jackson County Chancery Court’s Office signed by Judge Breland: “After due consideration,…
Rosa Parks' Birthday
An icon of the Civil Rights Movement would have been 103-years-old today. Rosa Parks’ legacy was honored with an exhibit at Troy University in Montgomery. The museum offered free tours and special performances. Parks’ historic act of civil disobedience when she…
1,000 Jobs Could be on the Way
The Mississippi House and Senate passed a huge incentive package proposed by Governor Bryant that will bring thousands of jobs to Mississippi, specifically right here on the Coast. Governor Bryant wants to see investments into the Port of Gulfport site…
Interview with Former Kansas City Chief Art Still
Super Bowl 50 is now just days away. Tonight, football fans along the Coast had the chance to mix and mingle with former Super Bowl champs. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from Ocean Springs with more.
Massage Parlor Remains Shut Down
The investigation into human trafficking that allegedly took place at a Jackson County massage parlor continues. The business, JJ Spa Massages, remains shut down nearly three months after authorities raided it and arrested two people on prostitution charges. Jackson County…
Vick Ballard Signs with the Saints
A Pascagoula native and former Mississippi State standout is headed back to the Gulf Coast. The New Orleans Saints have signed 25-year-old ex-Colt Vick Ballard. Ballard was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round in 2012 and had a…
Salvation Army Looking for Helping Hands
In a little over a month, the Salvation Army plans to give Coast residents a taste of South Mississippi. Right now, they are looking for helping hands to help put on the event. The Salvation Army already has 25 volunteers…
Reaction to Obama’s First Visit to U.S. Mosque
This week President Obama stepped foot inside a United States mosque for the first time since he was sworn into office. News 25’s Laurene Callander spoke to one proud Muslim-American here on the Coast to get his perspective on this…
Pascagoula Looks to Beautify Beachfront
The City of Pascagoula has big plans for its beachfront and city leaders say they're ready to make it happen. Pascagoula officials wants to start with phase two of their promenade project. Phase one of the project was completed in 2014…
Mardi Gras Mambo
We all know Mardi Gras isn’t until next week. For some seniors, the party started earlier today. Often times the Mardi Gras parades that roll here on the Coast can get quite crowded and loud, with not many places to…
Stallions in Stilettos
Whether you’re a football fan or not, chances are you will be one of millions of other Americans watching the Super Bowl this weekend. Did you know that Super Bowl weekend is also a busy weekend for human traffickers? A…
Pet Of The Day Is Chubb
Chubb is a four year old Pyrenees mix. He loves playing tug of war and running and playing with other pups. If you would like your family pet featured on News 25 Today, send us an email at Newsrelease@wxxv25.com or…
Sports 2/4/2016
Curry Drops 51 Against Wizards Curry and the Warriors were in DC to face John Wall and the Wizards. And Curry got hot early. Hitting 7 of 8 3-pointers in the first quarter alone and scoring 25 points. He proceeded…
Senior Mardi Gras Mambo
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Leslie Bucklar about the Senior Mardi Gras Mambo.
Gulfport Fire Department Fundraiser
If there’s a need in the community, the Descher Organization jumps on any opportunity to help. Tonight, it was the Gulfport Fire Department who needed the support. From 5 to 7 p.m. at the McDonald’s on Highway 49, firefighters spent…
New USM Head Football Coach in Town
The University of Southern Mississippi’s new head football coach, Jay Hopson, spent the majority of National Signing Day getting to know Golden Eagle fans. Tonight, Hopson mixed and mingled with fans here on the Coast at the Buffalo Wild Wings…
Arrested for Cyberstalking Church
An Ocean Springs man is accused of threatening and harassing a pastor, staff and parishioners of a local church. Police say some of the communication included both threats of violence and racial slurs. Fifty-five year-old Vincent Drummond is charged with…
Coldwell Bank Company Brunch
2016 looks like a great year for real estate. This is according to Coldwell Banker President and CEO Budge Huskey, who spoke at the company’s brunch today. The event was held this morning at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport.…