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2016 Shrimp Bowl

Friday night lights are back on the Gulf Coast. There was a double header at the Biloxi High football stadium tonight. Starting off their season in spectacular fashion, the Gulfport Admirals dominated the Long Beach Bearcats 42-0. The Admirals were…

Beauvoir Welcomes “Pokémon Go”

While many sites are saying no to “Pokémon Go,” Beauvoir continues to welcome the game with open arms. The virtual reality game draws in an average of an additional 20 guests per day to the home of the Confederacy. It’s…

2016 Shrimp Bowl

It’s officially football season here in Mississippi, starting with tonight's Shrimp Bowl in Biloxi. Game one ended in a decisive 42-0 victory for the Gulfport Admirals, who shut down Long Beach all night. Now the Biloxi Indians are squaring off…

Lazy Magnolia Pouring it up a Notch

One local brewery is taking their production to the next level. Lazy Magnolia, located in the Kiln, has finally put their new bottling and packaging line to work. The new equipment, worth over a million dollars, helps the brewery with…

Helping the Animals of Denham Springs

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is going the extra mile to help pet owners and flood victims in southern Louisiana. Volunteers and workers at the Gulfport location are collecting donations to help out shelters and pet owners in Denham…

Retired Moss Point Educator Found Dead in Home

Police continue to search for answers that led to the death of a retired Moss Point principal this afternoon. The 64-year-old victim was found dead with multiple stab wounds inside of his Moss Point home. News 25’s Kendra Turley brings…

Art from Hurricane on Display at Museum

One Coast artist’s work proves beauty can be uncovered in the devastation of a hurricane. Art is what an artist from Pass Christian saw in thousands of rodent skulls left after Hurricane Isaac tore up the beaches four years ago.…

Shelters and Rescues Need Foster Families

It’s that time of the year when animal shelters are constantly overcrowded due to an influx of animals. Rescues lend a helping hand to take over the care of some of the animals in shelters, but even those rescues are…

USM Baseball Coach Speaks at Luncheon

Southern Miss Head Baseball Coach Scott Berry says he found his place in the game through education. Berry was the speaker at this week’s baseball luncheon at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum in Biloxi. Berry spoke to the crowd about his love…

D’Iberville Relief Team Heads to Louisiana

Members from another Gulf Coast city left for Louisiana this morning to donate supplies they collected for flood victims. The City of D’Iberville loaded a trailer full of cleaning materials, cases of water, and much more which will go to…

Stone County Hospital Receives New Ambulance

Employees stood outside of Stone County Hospital this morning looking like kids on Christmas morning. Their brand new state-of-the-art ambulance rolled up after traveling two days to make it to South Mississippi. Paramedic Supervisor Marilynn Mallett tells News 25 this…

Military Group Rebuilds Bridges

Massive work is underway in Ocean Springs as a group of Seabees use their skills to enhance and improve the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Site on Highway 90. This group of newly selected chief petty officers put their skills to good…

No more “Dixie” at Ole Miss

The marching band at Ole Miss is being asked to look away from “Dixie,” as the old song goes. University of Mississippi officials want the school’s band to stop playing all variations of the song “Dixie” before football games. Athletic…

Moss Point Authorities Investigate Stabbing Death

Police are investigating a murder scene in Moss Point this evening. A bloody scene at the home of the victim, a 64-year-old former educator in the Moss Point School District who was found stabbed multiple times earlier today. News 25’s…

Mr. Sipp Coming To Mary C. O'Keefe

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Stacy Howell about Mr. Sipp coming to Mary C. O'Keefe this Saturday, August 20th 7 pm at the Mary C. O'Keefe, admission only $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Summer Senior Barbecue

They were turning up the heat for local seniors in Gulfport today, all part of the second annual Summer Senior Barbecue for Harrison County seniors. Many stepped on the dance floor to show off their two-step while others chowed down…

Ocean Springs Community Pep Rally

Excitement is building as the City of Ocean Springs prepares for the new football season. The drive is only gaining momentum as family and friends team up to support the Greyhounds in a community pep rally tonight. Greyhound Stadium was…

Sweets and Champagne Fundraiser

One in every four deaths in the United States is caused by cancer, which is why 300 people came together tonight to raise their glass in an effort to create more birthdays. The Gulf Coast American Cancer Society hosted the…

MEMA Director Refutes Claims

The office of inspector general is urging FEMA to suspend all grant payments on the $29.9 million Coastal Retrofit Program in Mississippi. The investigation alleges Mississippi did not provide the proper oversight of the money for the Hazard Mitigation Program, allowing one…

Mississippi Standardized Test Scores

In the first year of a new standardized test, officials say Mississippi students fared roughly the same or a little better than on the previous test. Results released Thursday by the Mississippi Department of Education show about one-third of students…

All Hands on Deck

Dividing kids up to join them together, it might sound strange, but it’s a system that’s proving effective at Central Elementary School in Gulfport. News 25’s Katarina Luketich shows us what the school’s deck system is all about, as well…