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Shakespeare at the Square

“To be or not to be,” well Shakespeare at the Square will definitely be taking place tomorrow in Pascagoula. The annual event will feature local drama students and community members performing scenes from some of William Shakespeare’s acclaimed work such…

Gautier Looks for City Manager

The City of Gautier will soon be looking for a new city manager after the current holder of that position, Samantha Abell, announces plans to vacate the job. Gautier Mayor Gordon Gollott tells News 25 Abell will be leaving town…

Memorial for BJ Brown

Family and friends are gathered tonight, remembering the man who drowned in a Hancock County lake last month. Right as the memorial celebration got started, an unexpected surprise arose in the sky. Not just one, but two rainbows appeared right…

Pascagoula Hopes to Spur Downtown Development

The City of Pascagoula is looking to finish revitalizing their downtown area. They are asking business-minded residents to help. Tomorrow the city will host a downtown walking tour of vacant commercial property. They are inviting anyone that may be interested…

Ocean Springs High Receives $25K Grant

Ocean Springs High School students learned today that it pays to be healthy. At a pep rally, the Ocean Springs High School Health Council was presented with a $25,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield to further health and wellness…

School District Reacts to Teen’s Death

In a statement today, Superintendent of the Jackson County School District Dr. Barry Amacker said, “Our love and prayers go to the family of Cliff Allyn, a student at Vancleave High School who was tragically taken from us yesterday. He…

Arrest Made in Vancleave Teen Murder

Investigators believe a 16-year-old Vancleave boy was killed by his 19-year-old cousin. Cliff Allyn’s cousin, 19-year-old Dexter Kelly, has been arrested and charged with murder. Allyn was reported missing Wednesday afternoon when he didn’t return home from playing basketball with…

28th Annual Barbecue under the Oaks

Barbecue as far as the eye can see, this weekend in Gulfport you'll be seeing that at Barbecue under the Oaks. The event takes place Saturday April 2nd from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Gulfport Centennial Plaza. Adult…

Sun Herald Sing with Foreigner Contest

Four Coast schools are going head to head in a choir competition to get a chance to sing with Foreigner on stage. Vote for your choir at Sunherald.com by watching the entire video. Voting ends April 7th at 5 p.m.…

Charity Golf Tournament Benefit for Dream Program

This weekend is the Dream Program’s biggest fundraiser. On Friday April 1st, there will be a silent auction from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gulf Hills Hotel ballroom. On Saturday, April 2nd the golf tournament starts with a shotgun…

Snap Benefits Cut Off Today

Beginning today, many Mississippians will have their SNAP Food Assistance benefits cut. A law passed in January requires adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who do not have children to either find a job or enroll in a…

Shuckers To Unveil New Mascot During Tomorrow's Exhibition Game

During tomorrow’s exhibition game with the Milwaukee Brewers at MGM Park, the Shuckers are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated team mascot will be revealed. The unveiling will take place during the middle of the first inning tomorrow. Select…

Panoramic View Of Gospel Music

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ron Feder about the Panoramic view of Gospel Music at Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center on Saturday April 2nd.

BREAKING: Arrest made in Vancleave teen's murder

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in the murder of missing Vancleave teenage Cliff Allyn. 19 year old Dexter Mandoza Kelly was arrested and charged with murder. On March 30, 2016, the Sheriff's Department received a call…

Charity Golf Tournament Benefit for Dream Program

If you’re looking to get on the green yourself, you can do so this weekend at a charity golf tournament for the Dream Program. The program’s biggest fundraiser kicks off tonight with a silent auction at the Gulf Hills Hotel.…

Same-Sex Couple Adoption Ban Overturned by Federal Judge

A federal judge has overturned Mississippi’s ban on allowing same-sex couples to adopt. U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan, in a preliminary injunction issued today, ruled for four couples who had sued, saying the ban is unconstitutional. The lawsuit came after…