Naturalization Ceremony
The American dream, the right to vote, liberty and freedom, just a few of the things we as American citizens sometimes take for granted, is hard to come by for others. Today 24 people were awarded that dream as they…
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Interview with Sarah Thomas, the NFL's First Female Official
Tonight, the City of Pascagoula will dedicate the gym inside of its recreational center to Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official. News 25’s Kendra Turley is in Pascagoula with a sneak peek inside tonight’s ceremony. [mappress mapid="2432"]
Calling for a Change
As state lawmakers continue to discuss bills regarding gun rights, the Gulfport Police Department is starting a conversation of its own. Police Chief Leonard Papania held a press conference this afternoon to address gun control issues in the community. Just…
Papa John's Fundraiser For DEA Officer
If you are a pizza lover and like to give back to the community, those two worlds will collide in a couple of weeks. All Coast Papa John’s locations are donating 20 percent of sales on March 15th to help…
Pelican Wharf Host Jobs Fair
Dozens of Coast job seekers have already showed up to Beach Bums hoping for a job at the coast's newest restaurant. Looking for a job prospective employees showed up to Beach Bums today hoping for a shot at working at…
Oyster Season Reopens
Gulf coast fishermen could not hit the water fast enough this morning after the DMR announced the opening of two oyster reefs. The men and women itching to get back to work after dealing with almost three months of a…
Couple Safe After House Fire
Biloxi fire officials credit a couple's smoke alarm for alerting them to leave their home after a fire broke out around 1am. The flames ripped through and destroyed the house on Lameuse Street which sits directly across from Gorenflo Elementary.…
Persons Of Interest Developed
As the investigation into the Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade shooting continues, Police Chief Tim Hendricks tells News 25 they have now developed persons of interests. While this doesn't mean any arrests have been made, the chief says it does…
Couple Safe After House Fire
News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the house fire in Biloxi that happened around 1 am March 3rd 2016.
Southern Miss Takes the Field at MGM Park
Right now, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles are in the middle of their first game at MGM Park. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from MGM Park with details on tonight’s game against South Alabama. [mappress mapid="2423"]
USM Plays at MGM Park
Today, the University of Southern Miss played its very first baseball game in Biloxi since 1948. The game did not end well for the Golden Eagles who fell to South Alabama. News 25's Kendra Turley was at the game and…
Read Across America Day: Stories Come to Life at Bayou View Elementary
There’s nothing like a good story. There were plenty to go around at Bayou View Elementary today. Gulfport students joined thousands of others across the nation to celebrate “Read Across America Day” and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The popular children’s author…
City Looking to Extend Popps Ferry
Big changes could be coming to Popps Ferry Road but first the City of Biloxi wants your feedback. Currently Popps Ferry Road stops at Pass Road but city officials propose to extend it to Highway 90 and then exit between…
Gulfport Shooting
Breaking news as Gulfport police are investigating a shooting near Tandy Drive and West David Drive. One man was injured and drove himself to the hospital. [mappress mapid="2426"]
Louisiana Police Involved in Shooting Death of Six-Year-Old Bonded out of Jail
One of the Louisiana police officers involved in the shooting death of a six-year-old from Hattiesburg and the attempted murder of his father is now out of jail. Derrick Stafford bonded out of jail today. Stafford has already been transferred…
Fantasy Sports Back in Mississippi
Today, Mississippi Senate passed Legislation establishing a legal framework for fantasy sports in Mississippi by a vote of 50-2. Last month, sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings were not available in the state of Mississippi due to ongoing Legislation. DraftKings…
Missing Slidell Woman Found
A Slidell woman is safe in Jackson County after her family reported her missing days ago. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, 44-year-old Paulette Loisel was located at Bluff Creek Mobile Home Park off of Pine Grove Road in…
Southern Miss Takes the Field at MGM Park
Tonight, the University of Southern Miss will play its very first baseball game in Biloxi since 1948. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from MGM Park with details on tonight’s game against South Alabama. [mappress mapid="2417"]
Groundbreaking for Solar Facility at the Seabee Base
Leaders at the Naval Construction Battalion Center teamed up with Mississippi Power to break ground on a 23-acre solar facility on the Gulfport base. The large scale solar facility will be able to produce four megawatts of direct current or…
Gulfport Firefighter’s Road to Recovery
The resilience of a Gulfport firefighter keeps his spirits up while recovering from a near-death experience that happened just two weeks ago. News 25’s Laurene Callander introduces us to the man who was pinned against a brick wall by a…
Pascagoula Set to Honor Sarah Thomas
The City of Pascagoula is all set to honor a native that blazed a trail for women like her. This past NFL season, Sarah Thomas became the first full-time female referee in the history of the NFL. To honor her…
House Bill Allows Guns in Courthouses
Mississippi citizens with enhanced concealed-carry permits could soon be allowed to bring their guns into courthouses. This comes shortly after a man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting another man to death outside of a courthouse in Madison…
Man Killed in Gautier Shootout
A shootout in Gautier last night leaves one man dead. Gautier police tell News 25 that 37-year-old Mickey Sweatt was shot and killed by Gautier officers near his home on Home of Grace Drive. According to Gautier Police Public Information…
Missing Slidell Woman Found in Gautier
The search is over for the missing woman from Slidell. She was found today in Gautier, thanks in part to social media. News 25’s Shelby Myers is in Gautier where the woman was spotted.