Celebrating MLK Day
They were dancing, playing music, and marching down the streets, celebrating the steps heard around the world when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand and led the charge for Civil Rights. His legacy lives on as evidenced at…
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Mississippi Power ‘Day On’
Employees from Mississippi Power spent their day off giving back. The day of service is something that employees take part in each year on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, one group spent their morning at Our Daily…
Teaching the next generation about MLK
Lynn Meadow’s Discovery Center had a day devoted to Martin Luther King Jr. today and kids of all ages took some time to learn about his message. It’s a tradition that has been going on for over a decade. Every…
King cake voting contest in Ocean Springs
It’s the time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes delicious king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Bay St. Louis
This morning, people in Hancock County and members of the Powerhouse of Deliverance Church joined together to pay a tribute to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The day started in Bay St. Louis at 9:30 with a celebratory…
Southern Strike 2019
An increase in aircraft and loud noises around Gulfport can be attributed to the Mississippi Air National Guard’s Southern Strike 19, taking place through this week and into next week. The Combat Readiness Training Center is hosting a large scale…
Racquets for Ronald tennis tournament
Despite the bad weather, the ninth annual Racquets for Ronald tennis tournament went on as planned. Many people showed up from around the Gulf Coast to play at the USTA sanctioned tournament with Ronald McDonald Foundation prizes given to the…
Sunday Inspirational with James Meredith
A Civil Rights hero was the focus of attention at the Biloxi Civic Center on Sunday. A forerunner of the Civil Rights Movement, James Meredith knows about what it means and costs to take a stand. His statue now stands…
Two dead in standoff in Biloxi
On Saturday evening, Biloxi police responded to a call off of Brodie Road where a man was locked in his home claiming he was going to take his own life. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Biloxi police responded…
Hands-on lesson at IMMS
Teachers at Christus Victor Preschool in Ocean Springs took their students beyond the four walls of the classroom so they can get a hands-on education. Preschoolers went to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport on a field trip…
Girl Scout Troop 3550 visits News 25 studio
Young women, future leaders of tomorrow, and members of Girl Scout Troop 3550 and their parents took time out of their busy schedules to drop by our WXXV News 25 studio earlier this evening to watch our 5:30 p.m. newscast.…
MLK Coastwide Celebration
The Martin Luther King Jr. Coastwide Celebration kicked off tonight at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Tonight was the first of many activities for the MLK Holiday Weekend. The church was filled with worship and remembering the leader of…
Chandeleur Small Batch Series
The Chandeleur Island Brewing Company announced their small batch series. First on the list from the tap room is the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale. This beverage is brewed with cinnamon, brown sugar, and fermented raisins that come from the…
Casinos prepare for big weekend
With the Saints one win away from the Super Bowl, Coast casinos and sports books are gearing up for a very busy weekend. Since sports gambling in Mississippi became legal last August, casinos have been on a winning streak. In…
Furlough Friday at Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis
Many locals on the Coast are still feeling the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. To help make this time a little bit easier, many local businesses around the Coast are trying to help. The Mockingbird Café…
Welcome to the studio Girl Scout Troop 3550
Girl Scout Troop 3550 stopped by our News 25 studio today. They’ve been watching the show behind the scenes. Athena Hutchings is also celebrating a birthday today! Happy birthday, Athena!!
Contractor Oscar Renda paying $6,000 a day fine to Biloxi
Six thousand dollars a day: that’s the amount of money contractor Oscar Renda is paying the City of Biloxi each day until the company completes the infrastructure work that was supposed to be finished January 6th. Oscar Renda landed a…
Chandeleur Brewing Small Batch Series Release
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company announced their small batch series. First on the list from the tap room is the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale. News 25’s Jaylon Morris at the brewery with more.
Judge Margaret Alfonso sworn-in
Back in late November, Judge Margaret Alfonso won the runoff election for chancery court judge serving Harrison, Stone, and Hancock counties. Today, at the Gulfport Courthouse, friends and family gathered as Judge Alfonso was sworn into her new chancery court…
Giving back to the U.S. Coast Guard
On Monday, News 25 told you about a local man who had a goal to feed members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the government shutdown. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has an update. Locals saw it as a call to…
61st annual Miss Camellia Pageant
Girls throughout the area are preparing to hit the stage as the 61st annual Miss Camellia Pageant and second annual Miss Gulf Coast Pageant ramps up. The pageant is hosted by the Biloxi Lions Club to raise funds for its…
The Great Kindness Challenge
A smile and a nice word can go a long way which is why the students at Pass Christian High School took part in the ‘Great Kindness Challenge.’ This morning, the students gathered in the gym and spent time handing…
The Krewe of Barkloxi’s Bow Wow Pawrade
It’s time to let the good times roll! With Mardi Gras just around the corner, registration for multiple parades are underway and the Krewe of Barkloxi is looking for people to come and join their ‘paw-d gras pawrade!’ The third…
One woman dead after fatal crash in George County
One woman is dead after a fatal crash in George County yesterday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated the crash around 2:40 p.m. on Highway 612 near Red Creek Church Road in George County, claiming the life of 40-year-old Lisa B.…