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Bill Could Loosen Open Container Laws

Places like New Orleans and Las Vegas allow you to walk in the street with an alcoholic beverage. Soon, some downtown areas in Mississippi could be added to that list. State Legislators are looking to loosen open container laws in…

Restore Mississippi Sound

Restore Mississippi Sound, it's an effort to get the state to spend BP Oil money on improving water quality. Right now over 2 billion dollars from BP financial settlements are being directed towards restoring the coast, but little of the…

City Breaking Ground On New Garden

Today is earth day and the City Of Gulfport is celebrating by adding a new garden to beautify a part of the city. This morning the city will have a dedication ceremony then break ground on a new community garden.…

Zombie Infested 5k

News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Terry McCormack about Zombie Infested 5k at Harrison County Fair Grounds in Gulfport Saturday, April 23rd at 8 a.m.       [mappress mapid="2781"]

Bill Could Loosen Open Container Laws

Taking your margarita to go from your favorite downtown hot spot? Well that will soon be a reality. State legislators passed a law loosen open container laws in downtown areas across Mississippi. HB 1223 could allow designated areas all across…

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Strapping on heels and standing up against violence against women. The fifth annual Walk a Mile in her Shoes was organized by the Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence. Today, men were asked to come out, grab their best heels…

Twisted Anchor Grand Opening

The Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop welcomed hundreds during the grand opening of its new location. Shop owner Matt Stebly celebrated by hosting an art show titled “Backs to the Wall” which featured drawings of tattoo back pieces from artists all…

Boots and Badges Benefit Game

Special Olympics Mississippi kicked off its 2016 summer games season with a charity softball game that honored its athletes, volunteers and champions. The Boots and Badges unified softball game featured the airmen and women of Keesler Air Force Base and the police…

Uncorked on the Coast

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce was rocking out in style at the IP Casino tonight for the Coast’s premiere wine tasting event, Uncorked. Guests were able to taste wine, participate in silent auctions and enjoy a delicious spread of food all…

36th Annual Diocesan Elementary Track Meet

The stands were packed today at St. Patrick High School as elementary students from across the Coast lined up to test their skills in track and field. The Nativity Catholic Diocese Track Meet included over 500 participants and consisted of…

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Named Healthiest School in Mississippi

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School now has bragging rights and a $50,000 check after being named Mississippi’s healthiest school. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation recognized Ocean Springs Upper Elementary for their continued efforts to not only…

City of Gulfport Breaking Ground on New Garden

The City of Gulfport will soon be adding a new garden to beautify a part of the city. Tomorrow, the city will have a dedication ceremony then break ground on a new community garden. The new garden will be located…

Boots and Badges Benefit Game at MGM Park

Special Olympics Mississippi is kicking off its 2016 summer games season with a charity softball game that honors its athletes, volunteers and champions. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from the first Boots and Badges game at MGM Park.…

Bay St. Louis Man Sentenced 40 Years for Sex Offenses

A Bay St. Louis man is sentenced to 40 years in prison for multiple sex offenses against children. District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that 27-year-old Matthew Timothy Davis of Bay St. Louis pleaded guilty this week to exploitation of…

Biloxi Three-Year-Old Dies in Drowning

On April 20, 2016, at approximately 1454 hours, the Biloxi Police Department responded to a Biloxi residence in reference to a possible drowning of a three year old child. Upon arrival, Biloxi Fire Department, American Medical Response personnel began rendering…

Gunfire this Afternoon in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating a shooting on west George Street. Juveniles are involved. No injuries have been reported. We will have more details as they become available. [mappress mapid="2772"]

Biloxi Burglary Suspect Arrested

On 21 April 2016, The Biloxi Police Department arrested 25 year old Marshall Ray Williams on charges of burglary of a dwelling and felony eluding. The arrest for burglary stems from an investigation into a residential burglary that occurred in…

Breakfast of Champions at Gulfport High School

Gulfport High School hosted a breakfast of champions this morning for the boys powerlifting team. The strong and talented students took home the 6A State Championship on Saturday in Jackson. Five of the team members also won first place in…

Film Studies Pathway Program

USM Gulf Park and MGCCC are teaming up for a new film studies pathway program. The duo wanted to make an easier transition for students both scheduling wise and academically. With this program, students at MGCCC can take classes working…

Biloxi NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews James Crowell about the Biloxi NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, April 23rd at 6 pm.

Mississippi Senate Wraps Up, House Back for One Day

The Mississippi Senate has ended its part of 2016 Legislative session, but the House still had a bit of work. Senators adjourned and went home Wednesday. House leaders planned to do the same but Democratic Rep. Bryant Clark of Pickens…

Boots And Badges Softball

Men and women from our armed forces and law enforcement agencies are teaming up for a good cause. Boots and Badges is a charity softball game putting airmen from Keesler Air Force Base against members of local law enforcement. They…

2016 Crawfish Festival

News 25's Shelby Myers interviews Kendra Simpson about the seconded weekend of the 2016 Crawfish Festival.

Breakfast Of Champions

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Breakfast Of Champions celebrating the Power Lifting Team at Gulfport High School.