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Chris McDaniels announcing run against Senator Roger Wicker

Today, a rally where Mississippi Republican Senator Chris McDaniel announced his entrance into the GOP primary race, challenging state Senator Roger Wicker. Speculations initiated after McDaniel hinted his candidacy announcement today during a Facebook live video that surfaced Monday. News…

Science And Engineering Fair

Dozens of Students will take part in a science and engineering fair. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more.

Turkey Creek Project community meeting

A proposed project to develop north Gulfport’s Turkey Creek watershed has been in the works since late 2015. Tonight, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hosted a community update meeting at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport where they…

Program honors African American war heroes

Military is the theme of the annual Black History Month Program at the Biloxi Civic Center. The City of Biloxi teams up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host the event every year. For our…

Gulf Coast Restoration Reserve Fund

It has been debated for years now where BP settlement dollars should be received. Here on the coast or across the entire Magnolia State? Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee repeated their message that the funds be placed in a separate…

New development on Howard Avenue in Biloxi

You might have noticed construction going on along Howard Avenue across from MGM Park. The owner of that building will now be the first business to take advantage of the City of Biloxi’s sales tax reimbursement incentive. The program is…

2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo

Instructors and trainees alike joined forces in Biloxi today for the 2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo. As News 25’s Toni Miles shows us, warfare and our nation’s defense are now being fought on a new front and those…

Moss Point Crime Stoppers tips increase in 2018

This year, the violence surrounding the City of Moss Point has made headlines, but the community’s involvement in trying to solve these crimes has seen an increase. Lori Massey, the coordinator of Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, tells News 25 that…

Chris McDaniels making big announcement

Mississippi Republican Chris McDaniel says he’s making a big announcement tomorrow. Rumors are circulating that it may be plans to run against Senator Roger Wicker. In a Facebook live video, McDaniel said, “I think you can read in between the…

Turkey Creek Project community meeting

A proposed project to develop north Gulfport’s Turkey Creek water shed has been in the works since late 2015. Tonight, residents of the area will hear from the city and contractors about their proposed plans for the area that has…

Black History Month Program

Military is the theme of the annual Black History Month Program at the Biloxi Civic Center. The City of Biloxi teams up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host this event every year. News 25’s…

March of Dimes fundraising season

Save the date! On April 21st, thousands will be trekking through Point Cadet in Biloxi to support the health of all mothers and babies. The annual March for Babies is the primary fundraiser for the March of Dimes, an organization…

Shoe Drive in Gulfport

Chick-fil-A and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport have teamed up to provide shoes for kids in need. Today, starting at 5 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A in Gulfport, they will begin collecting shoes for kids, sized toddler to adult teen. Each…

National Pancake Day

Pancake lovers can head to IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day today. The popular restaurant is celebrating the day by offering a free short stack of pancakes to patrons which is three fresh flapjacks. Customers get the free original buttermilk…

Moss Point’s 100 Men meeting

Tonight, a local Moss Point group dedicated to serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth met for their second meeting of the month. “I’m trying to create leaders, to run with a vision to get our community back.” Derrick…

Ocean Springs students are turning fish poop into food

The aquaponics program at Ocean Springs High School is one of only two programs of its kind in the state of Mississippi. Students in the program are growing plants and getting an education on environmental issues. It all starts with…

Potential flooding on the way

After heavy showers and thunderstorms this weekend, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Biloxi River. It’s that time of year where heavy showers and thunderstorms return to South Mississippi. With that comes the risk for flooding.…

Black History program in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi will celebrate Black History Month tomorrow. The Black History Month program will take place at the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue. There will be speakers and table top photo displays. The event is free. Doors…

Golden Nugget is hiring

If you’re out of work, the Golden Nugget in Biloxi is looking to fill around fifty job positions right now. The hotel and casino held a job fair earlier today. The Golden Nugget is opening their H20 pool early due…

Gulfport woman dies in early morning house fire

A 50-year-old Gulfport woman is dead after a kitchen fire broke out in her home this morning. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt said the fire started from food left cooking on the stove. Firefighters found Sandra Beverly unresponsive in her…

Moss Point 100 Men meeting

Moss Point’s 100 Men, a local group serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth, will meet tonight for one of their community meetings. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Moss Point Recreational Center with more on tonight’s agenda.

Arbor Day run/walk/roll

The Arbor Day Run, Walk, and Roll took place in the City of Biloxi. Disability Connection partnered with the Gulf Coast Running Club for a fun event promoting healthy lifestyles to individuals of all ages with or without disabilities. Free…

The Bridal Experience

The Bridal Experience at the White House Hotel took place Sunday afternoon. The show was presented by Gulf Coast Weddings Magazine and produced by Studio 3 Productions. VIP bride gifts, a fashion show, giveaways and prizes were all festivities at…