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Supreme Court rejects Mississippi state flag appeal

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from an African American attorney who called the Confederate battle emblem on the Mississippi flag an official endorsement of white supremacy. The justices did not comment today on ending a lawsuit by Lawyer…

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival

Get ready to feel the Christmas spirit! Today marked the grand opening of the third annual Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival. The festival fills Jones Park with lighted displays, live music, a huge ferris wheel, a Santa village, and food…

Annual wreath laying in Biloxi

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is now just around the corner for people to begin making plans with the families around the tree while others spend theirs at the grave site visiting their loved ones. The annual Laying of…

Operation Sweaters for Veterans

On November 11, our nation shows appreciation to our veterans for the service they exhibit. In an effort to carry this mission out, Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home has teamed up with Veterans and Family Memorial Care to implement Operation Sweaters…

Heating equipment fire safety

With the drop in temperatures, many South Mississippians will be cranking up their space heaters and lighting fire places to keep warm. With heating equipment being one of the leading causes of home fire death, it is important to practice…

Elderly couple escapes house fire in Gulfport

An elderly couple is safe after escaping the flames when a home caught fire today in Harrison County. Gulfport fire crews rushed to a burning house on Reservation Drive inside a subdivision off Three Rivers Road in Harrison County. As…

Out of town residents do Black Friday in Gulfport

Black Friday deals are still going on for those brave enough to venture out to the stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The mad rush of deal-crazy shoppers has intimated Amber Woods for years, but…

West Harrison shines in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

A Thanksgiving highlight for many families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast was getting to see the West Harrison High School marching band perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The group was one of just seven marching bands chosen from…

Home away from Home Project

Thanksgiving can be lonely for the dozens of airmen and women on Keesler Air Force Base who are thousands of miles away from their families. That is why Keesler has taken part in the Home away from home Project for…

Firefighters spend Thanksgiving working to protect

Not everyone has the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving at home with their family. First responders all over the Coast are hard at work this holiday, making sure our community stays safe. An accident, fire or emergency could happen at any…

Seashore Mission feeds the homeless

Seashore Mission in Biloxi did their part in giving back and helping feed the homeless this Thanksgiving holiday. The shelter cooked up a hearty meal with turkey, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and much more with dessert to follow to…

Feeding the needy in Harrison County

As families gathered around the table across America Thursday to give thanks, the citizens of Harrison County hit the streets all to make sure no one missed out on Thanksgiving. Thursday morning at the Lyman Community Center in Orange Grove,…

Fourth annual First Responders Thanksgiving

A very special meal draws in first responders from all over Jackson County every year on Thanksgiving Day. Started up by Ocean Springs couple, Tim and Lisa Wold, the annual First Responders Thanksgiving is meant to thank those who put…

Car rollover in Gulfport Thursday

A car flipped over Thanksgiving evening in Gulfport. The man involved, Joshua Ellzey, tells News 25 that what started as road rage landed him without a vehicle. “There was a car being arrogant and had cut me off. I was…

Early holiday shopping at Best Buy

Some choose Turkey on Thanksgiving Day while others opt out for some shopping. Many people were already camping out Thursday to make sure they’ll be in on the sweet deals. At about 2 p.m. yesterday, a line wrapped around Best…

Safe driving during the holidays

With a high amount of traffic expected during the upcoming holiday weekend, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. News 25’s Veronica Bayona hits the streets to talk to holiday travelers on safe driving techniques. Linda Hillman is getting…

Black Friday preps at Premium Outlets

While many are preparing to cut the turkey, others are buy cutting coupons ahead of Black Friday deals across the Coast. Holiday shopping is becoming more and more of a tradition for families on Thanksgiving. Best Buy is preparing for…

Feed my Sheep Thanksgiving

Feed my Sheep in Gulfport may be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but that does not mean they aren’t providing the homeless with a proper Turkey Day meal. They are offering a free Thanksgiving meal to anyone today and tomorrow from…

MDOT suspends construction for holidays

Mississippians planning to hit the road this Thanksgiving will notice less of a travel delay along the interstate. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us in Jackson County with tips and important information for your holiday commute.

Black Friday safety tips

When the turkey is finished and the football games are over, that means it is time to head to the malls. The day after Thanksgiving is famously known as Black Friday or the busiest shopping day of the year. Although…

Kids in need get a holiday shopping spree

Although tomorrow is Thanksgiving, some already have Christmas in mind. Thanks to an annual initiative called Visions of Sugar Plums, a group of less fortunate kids from Jackson County are getting a much sweeter holiday this year. Seven-year-old Xanti Clanton…

Homeless families enjoy a free Thanksgiving

Everyone deserves a full stomach this Thanksgiving holiday including the less fortunate. A group of homeless and families-in-need got to enjoy a nice plate of hot holiday food in Pascagoula this afternoon. The free meal is an annual event put…

Gulf Coast Rescue Mission prepares for Thanksgiving

Getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and meal can take hours, even days, especially if you are cooking for hundreds of guests. That’s just what the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission in Biloxi is doing. Those with the Gulf Coast Rescue…

Biker struck by car in Biloxi

Today officers responded to a call involving a woman on a bike who was struck by a car in Biloxi. The incident took place at about 3:30 p.m. on the corner of Cedar Lake and Popp’s Ferry Road. According to…