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Papa John’s hurricane relief donation drive

Papa John’s in South Mississippi is teaming up with the Biloxi Police Department to bring much needed supplies to Beaumont, Texas. The town is still reeling from the destruction of Hurricane Harvey weeks after the natural disaster struck land. The…

State flag film focuses on peaceful conversation

A small crew of local activists are taking a unique approach in trying to resolve Mississippi’s controversial flag issue. Through a documentary series, two activists from Biloxi are hoping to break down barriers through respectful conversation surrounding both sides of…

Local churches boost security after shootings

In the wake of a church shooting in Tennessee, some local churches are stepping up security measures. Installing surveillance cameras, creating an emergency plan, and adding security personnel are some of the ways churches on the Coast are boosting up…

Shooting at Hard Rock Casino

Police are looking to identify two suspects involved in an early morning shooting Sunday at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Biloxi police tell News 25 one man was shot after a fight in the parking garage around 2:45 a.m.…

Inaugural Gameshow Showdown

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Hannah Burnett about the Inaugural Gameshow Showdown happening Thursday, September 28th Gulf Coast Event Center 6 pm to 9 pm open to the public. Tickets are $30, $50 couple, or $35 at the door, to…

Musicians With A Mission

Back Bay Mission’s Concert Fundraiser Thursday December 17 6 pm - 10 pm Hard Rock Cafe $20 Individual Tickets

Climb CDC Recruitment For 2017-2018

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Rachelle Ramsey about the Climb CDC Recruitment for 2017-2018 located in Gulfport at 1316 30th Avenue. Individuals ages 16-24 are eligible call 228-864-6677 or visit climbcdc.org for more information.

Youth Speed & Agility Clinic

News 25's Kendra Turley interviews Brittney Reese about the Youth Speed & Agility Clinic on Sept 23rd at Gulfport Highshool. Registration is at 10:30 am with a $40 registration fee for ages 8 and up. Clinic starts at 10:30 am…

Upgrades To Three Properties

Multiple properties are getting a make over in the city of Biloxi including one that was damaged by a fire over a year ago. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live with more.

Inaugural Biloxi Multicultural Festival

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Felix Gines about Inaugural Biloxi Multicultural Festival to celebrate the diversity of Biloxi at the Biloxi Town Green September 23rd.

Bells across America

Today, fallen service members across the nation were remembered during Bells across America ceremonies, including one held this morning at Gulfport’s Naval Construction Battalion Center. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was there and spoke with a family who still finds comfort…

Feeding the Gulf Coast chef challenge

It’s the first ever chef challenge in Mississippi and it’s an event that’s all for a good cause. Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Chef Challenge is a fundraiser that brings together some of the area’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants for…

Light the Night Gulf Coast

Jones Park will soon be lit up with colorful lights as part of Light the Night Gulf Coast. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is hosting their first Light the Night walk and News 25’s Taylor Rubach is out at the…

Jackson County mayoral trip to the White House

Jackson County is home to two of the youngest mayors in the state of Mississippi, but that isn’t stopping them from being heard on a national level. News 25’s Tanner Stewart has more on their upcoming trip to the nation’s…

Dangerous sexual predator found on popular app

Authorities say parents need to keep a very close eye on what mobile apps their children are using after an alleged sexual predator from Biloxi’s arrest. Police say the messenger app the Biloxi man had a profile on is not…

Cruisin’ the Coast volunteers needed in Ocean Springs

Cruisin’ the Coast is just around the corner and preparations are now in full gear. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is calling for volunteers for Cruisin’ the Coast Ocean Springs. Cruisin’ the Coast will be…

Distracted driving simulator at West Harrison High

High school students across Harrison County are getting a chance to learn hands on just how difficult and dangerous drunk and distracted driving is. A rare opportunity for high school students in Harrison County as the U.S. Army distracted driving…

Forty seventh dead dolphin found on Gulf Coast

Nearly 50 dolphins have washed up dead on the Gulf Coast this year. That number is concerning scientists at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The 47th dead dolphin was found this morning east of Fort Maurepas Pier in Ocean…

Man found guilty of sexual battery

A Louisiana man was found guilty of sexual battery after admitting to following a woman out of a Biloxi casino and grabbing her. Although he doesn’t admit to any sexual contact, medical evidence proved otherwise. Thirty-seven year-old Fredrick Eugene Bliss…

Project pitched for sand problem in Biloxi

Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich pitched a pilot project to help keep the sand off Highway 90 in Biloxi. The pitch includes installing a pre-fabricated concrete boardwalk by sections from the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor to Kuhn Street. This small stretch…

Solve for Tomorrow contest sign up opens

Earlier this year, a group of Gulfport High School seniors won $50,000 in technology for their school through Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest. Now, that contest is back open welcoming a new batch of innovative ideas from high school students…

Traffic preps for big events in Gulfport

South Mississippi is already prepping for the 21st annual Cruisin’ the Coast event. America’s largest block party revs up in just over a week on October 1st. Also happening towards the tail end of Cruisin’ is the Gulfport Music Festival.…