Baby Otter
A wild sea otter mom, seeking shelter from stormy seas, gave birth to a pup in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Saturday as visitors and staff looked on. The mom and pup spent the rest of the weekend resting in the…
National News
“Trump Should Release Taxes” says Former IRS Commissioner Mark Everson
Donald Trump has managed to surge to the front of the GOP race for president and keep his spot without following many rules, including the release of his income taxes. News 25 sat down today with former GOP presidential candidate…
“Trump Should Release Taxes” Former IRS Commissioner Mark Everson on Set
Donald Trump has managed to surge to the front of the GOP race for president and keep his spot without following many rules including, so far, the release of his income taxes. Joining us is former GOP presidential candidate Mark…
Former IRS Commissioner on Set Tonight at 5:30 on NBC
Be sure to tune into News 25 tonight at 5:30 as we will have some expert insight into Donald Trump’s tax returns which have been under fire as of late. Former IRS Commissioner and Coast native Mark Everson will join…
Women In Combat
For the first time in history, the U.S. Army has opened up twenty thousand combat positions to women. One young woman is one of the first women hired into this military specialty. In the U.S. Army, a combat engineer is…
Apple Vs. FBI
Apple is continuing to fight to keep consumer privacy out of the government's hands. The House Judiciary committee is weighing in on the fight between Apple and the U-S Government About whether or not the tech giant can be forced…
Super Tuesday Wrap Up
Front-runners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump racked up the most wins, as the Super Tuesday primary votes were counted but Bernie Sanders scored four wins. Marco Rubio won his first contest and a republican spoiler rose higher in Texas. Ted…
Voters Cast Ballots for Super Tuesday
Voters in 12 states are heading to the polls on Super Tuesday. People started bright and early to vote for their favorite candidate. Ten states are holding primaries. Colorado and Minnesota are holding caucuses. Both Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump…
House Bill On Firearms
The Mississippi house voted Monday the ability to defy presidential orders regarding firearms in a 75 to 46 vote. The house bill says it gives the state the right to defy orders from any president on gun control but democrat…
Resident Sues Gov. Bryant Over Flag
It's a case that's grabbing national attention; Mississippi news now reports a Mississippi man is suing Governor Phil Bryant over the state flag. Carlos Moore, a Mississippi attorney, has filed a federal lawsuit naming Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant that seeks…
Race For The White House
Super Tuesday is here. With so many delegates to be won or lost during the voting process today Super Tuesday can reveal which candidates have the best chance at winning their party's nomination for president. Republican Candidate Ted Cruz Needs…
Presidential Race
One day until "Super Tuesday" And republican frontrunner Donald Trump is coming under fire for his response to a controversial endorsement. While, on the democratic side, Hillary Clinton is now looking past Bernie Sanders saying she's looking forward to…
GOP Debate 2/26
It was a verbal slugfest Thursday night as Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz piled on Donald Trump in a CNN debate as they pulled out all the stops to halt Trump's momentum. The five man republican debate was the last…
GOP Debate
Republican presidential hopefuls are set to face off in Houston, Texas tonight for the 10th time. Coming off his win in Nevada’s caucuses Tuesday night, front runner Donald Trump hopes to build on his momentum, as Super Tuesday approaches. Meanwhile…
Congress Honors Selma Marchers
On Wednesday civil rights activists "Reverend Frederick Reese" and representative "John Lewis" accepted congress' highest civilian honor. They received the congressional gold medal on behalf of all of the foot soldiers who took part in the 1965 voting rights marches…
Uber On The Gulf Coast?
Many different areas along South Mississippi have discussed the possibility of Uber come to the Coast. How do residents feel about the taxi service now after hearing about Saturday’s shooting spree? News 25’s Kendra Turley has our answer. A mother…
How Will Scalia’s Successor be Chosen?
Local conservatives are also on the edge of their seats to see who will replace Justice Scalia and more importantly how that successor will be chosen. Republic representatives tell News 25 Scalia was widely known as a Constitutionalist and that…
Fatal Shooting At Mardi Gras Parade
Just 15 minutes after the colorful floats rolled down the streets of Pass Christian for this year’s St. Paul Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade, the celebration turned into chaos. Celeste Plaisance said, "I was sitting on the front porch with…
Rosa Parks Tribute
There is a special tribute to Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks in Richmond, Virginia. The Greater Richmond Transit Center has reserved the first passenger seat on every bus in honor of Parks. In 1955, Parks refused to give up her…
Local Student Wins Google Competition
The decorative logo or “doodle” that changes daily is seen by people using Google all over the world. A student from Hancock High School is one step closer to winning the search engine’s national competition to design it. The contest…
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…
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…
Punxsutawney Phil Says Early Spring
As we all know, it’s Groundhog Day. According to a furry forecaster, spring will be here sooner than later. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning. Ahead of his ritual, fans came out in droves to celebrate Groundhog…
92-Year-Old Runs Cross Country
Ernie Andrus just keeps on going. The 92-year-old vet running cross country ran eight miles through Gulfport this morning, adding to the total of 2,090 miles from his starting point in San Diego. Ernie started his trek on the Mississippi…