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Diabetes Walk in Jones Park

Twenty nine million people in the United States have diabetes and eight-year-old Chyanne Salter is one of them. Being told you have been diagnosed with diabetes is a tough pill to swallow, but Chyanne is thankful for fundraisers like the…

Mississippi State president visits Gulfport High School

Everyone was saying Hail State at Gulfport High School as Dr. Mark Keenum, president of Mississippi State University, spoke to junior and senior students. Dr. Keenum talked about the importance of getting a secondary degree after high school and even…

Water bill changes in Biloxi

A staffing switch is causing some changes in the City of Biloxi’s water bills. Those Biloxi water customers who would have received their monthly bill on August 30th with a due date of September 15th will be receiving those bills…

Hydraulic fluid spills on Popps Ferry Road

A hydraulic fluid spill was causing traffic delays on Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi. The spill came from a Waste Pro truck around 12:30 this afternoon. Waste Pro’s pipe busted, causing over 70 gallons of fluid spilled on Atkinson Road…

Alabama man sentenced to life in Stone County murder for hire

District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Emmett Entrekin, age 67, of Harperville, Alabama pled guilty late Saturday afternoon at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport for his participation in the murder of Timothy Garrison. Entrekin’s trial was set to…

Firemen’s Parade in Biloxi

The Biloxi Fire Department maintained tradition with the annual Firemen’s Parade. Hundreds of people gathered together in Biloxi to witness new and antique fire and police vehicles parade through the streets of downtown Biloxi. The trucks rolled from Lameuse Street…

Ole Miss students will vote on mascot

Years after it traded Colonel Reb for a bear, the University of Mississippi could again change its sidelines mascot. Student government president Dion Kevin III announced Monday that students will vote next week on changing from a black bear to…

Out of the Darkness Walk in Biloxi

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s recognized as a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on the topic. That’s just what the Out of the Darkness Walk at the Coast Coliseum did…

Tunnel to Towers 5K run and climb

More than 400 first responders lost their lives on September 11, 2001 trying to save their fellow Americans. Sixteen years later, people in Biloxi participated in Tunnel to Towers 5K run and climb to honor the memory of fallen New…

New House Bill passed

Volunteers with the Mississippi Out of the Darkness Walk did not want to stop with just a walk and felt they needed to do more to raise awareness. Senator Brice Wiggins told News 25 that over a year ago he…

Hispanic Heritage Month at Pass Road Elementary

It was an all-out fiesta at Pass Road Elementary as students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Over 400 kids spent their lunch playing games and eating tacos, while a group of ESL students from Gulfport High performed Hispanic dances. Artifacts and…

Florida native calls upon Mississippi Gulf Coast

Storm damage has already crippled multiple major cities in the United States during this year’s hurricane season, but the tropics are showing no sign of slowing down. Residents of Florida are already scrambling to deal with the monumental damage done…

Solid waste public meeting in Gulfport

Happening tonight, a public meeting for Gulfport residents to discuss the city’s solid waste contract with Waste Pro. About a month ago, the city announced they were breaking away from the Harrison County Utility Authority’s contract with Team Waste, signing…

Charged with commercial burglary

An arrest was made after an early morning burglary at a Biloxi business. Officers responded to the 600 block of Division Street around 4 this morning where they found a brick had been thrown through the glass to access the…

First Ever Mississippi Chef Challenge

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Cathy Pope and Haley Buchanan about the first ever Mississippi Chef Challenge on September 21st 6 pm to 9 pm, 2017 at the Biloxi Civic Center. Tickets are $60 and you can find more information…

Start Up Weekend - Gulf Coast

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Tasha Bibb and Krystal Keatel about the start up weekend reaching out to entrepreneurs and students who are looking to open up their own business. This event will be happening on September 22-24 at USM…

Snak Shak

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Eddie Hartwell and Robin Hartwell about their restaurant Snak Shak.

Florida Donation Drive

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Amanda Isert about the Florida Donation Drive for more information please contact 228-731-9959.

Solid Waste Public Meeting

Happening Tonight a public meeting in Gulfport about contract about waste management in Gulfport, News 25's Laurene Callander has more.

Pascagoula High School blood drive

Pascagoula High School hosted their fall blood drive with the Blood Center. The high school blood drive has grown to be one of the Blood Center’s largest drives. The student council and leadership club hosted the drive. They tell News…

Community commemorates National POW/MIA Day

Imagine not knowing what happened to a loved one who went overseas to fight for our country and never returned. A special gathering to honor soldiers missing in action and prisoners of war took place at the chapel inside the…

Rock N Roll Over Benefit

It’s the sixth annual Rock N Roll Over fundraiser of the South Mississippi Humane Society and this year they’re taking it back to the 60s. The event is held at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi and it features some…

Life Flight lands at St. Martin High School

Every moment counts when it comes to saving a life. Life flights are critical when it comes to passengers in need of immediate medical attention. This was part of a special lesson shared by flight paramedics after landing at St.…

South Mississippi Papa John’s help out Texas

Papa John’s in South Mississippi and the Biloxi Police Department are partnering to collect items for Beaumont first responders and their families. Beaumont, Texas sustained over 47 inches of rainfall and a widespread of flooding that lasted for several weeks…