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MDEQ Places Two More Beaches on Water Contact Advisory

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, placed water contact advisories for two beach monitoring stations on Friday. Water samples at these stations show the areas have exceeded acceptable bacteria levels. There are currently four…

First Splash Pad Coming to City of D’Iberville

While one splash pad opens in Harrison County, plans to open another have just been released. The City of D’Iberville will be getting its very first splash pad at Rudy Moran Park off Lamey Bridge Road. Residents will be able…

New Splash Pad in Biloxi

A new family attraction is making a splash in Biloxi today. The third splash pad in the city opened at 10:30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The county provided $25,000 for materials and labor. The splash pad offers water hoops,…

Governor Bryant on Nice Attack

Following the attacks on Nice, Governor Phil Bryant released a statement: “The cowardly act of terror perpetrated on those celebrating Bastille Day is the latest tragic reminder that the free world is under siege. I remain in close contact with…

Quinton Tellis Due in Court Today

The man charged of burning Panola County resident Jessica Chambers to death pleads not guilty. Quinton Tellis faces capital murder charges for Chambers’ murder two years ago. This morning he entered a not guilty plea in court. Detectives say Tellis…

Black Lives Matter Protest this Weekend in Gulfport

A Black Lives Matter protest in Gulfport is happening this weekend. The gathering is scheduled for tomorrow from 4 to 8:30 at Jones Park. On the Facebook event page, organizers write the plan following the protest is to hold bi-weekly…

Arrest Made in Waveland Homicide

An arrest has been made in the death of Hancock County resident Jeremy Fountain. Drew Bourgeois was arrested in Metairie, Louisiana last night and is being held there on numerous charges including Waveland PD’s warrant for murder. Jeremy Fountain’s body…

Pokémon Happy Hour at Edgewater Mall

For you Pokémon Goers out there, today Edgewater Mall is hosting a happy hour for all of you trying to catch ‘em all. For two hours, from 3 until 5, mall officials will be dropping lure modules at all four…

Dickey’s BBQ Recipes

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Mr. Dicky about Dickey’s BBQ, as he gives helpful tips about BBQ.   Here is the recipe for Dickey's ribs and Rib rub from Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.   Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce…

New Splash Pads In Biloxi

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the new splash pads in Biloxi for summer fun in this hot weather.

Black Lives Matter Protest

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Black Lives Matter Protest happening at Jones Park in Gulfport 4 pm 7/16/2016.           [mappress mapid="3136"]

GSSA Baseball and Softball World Series

You may notice a few extra girls and boys in uniform running around Gulfport this weekend. They’re all in town for the GSSA Baseball and Softball World Series. The series got into full swing today at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Kids…

GSSA Baseball and Softball World Series

You may notice a few extra girls and boys in uniform running around Gulfport this weekend. They’re all in town for the GSSA Baseball and Softball World Series which got into full swing today. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at…

Youth Program Graduation

Today, a dozen members of Gulfport’s youth community took a big step towards a brighter future. The International Relief and Development Youth Build program’s inaugural graduation commencement marks the end of an intensive nine month training program that focuses on…

Online Grocery Shopping at Wal-Mart

Three Wal-Mart locations on the Coast are switching up the typical grocery store trip with a digital twist. Starting today, you can order your groceries online, pull in to a pick up parking spot and have personal shoppers load your…

2014-2015 School Districts Grading

Nineteen of Mississippi’s 146 school districts achieved the top score on an “A” through “F” grading scale for the 2014-15 school year, according to the long-delayed ratings released. However, some of those “A” rated districts retained the top grade because…

Legislative Leaders Appoint Tax Study Group

Mississippi legislative leaders are appointing groups to study tax policies and examine state spending. Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn announced that they are co-chairmen of the tax study group. The goal is to make recommendations for…

Law and Justice Day in Pascagoula

Ever wonder what law enforcement officers go through on a daily basis? Today, Jackson County residents found out. Leadership Jackson County brought their students to the Pascagoula Police Range for a meet and greet with officers. They were shown different…

Wear Blue for Dallas

In the wake of the recent murders of police officers in Dallas and the negative sentiment spreading on social media towards police, police departments and civilians around the country are showing support by wearing blue today. The Gulfport Mayor’s Youth…

Community Remembers Janaya Thompson

After almost two years, members of a Gulfport community are still reeling and authorities are still seeking justice for a five-year-old girl raped and killed in their neighborhood. Saturday marks the two year anniversary of Janaya Thompson’s tragic death. News…

Men Threaten Business Man to Take Down Flag

The Hancock County Sheriff's Department is on the lookout for four black men in a silver or gray sedan with dark tint on the window after they allegedly threatened a roadside business owner to take down his American flag. Early…

Waveland Body Linked to Recent Homicide

Waveland police gave an update involving the body of Jeremy Fountain, found in a wooded area earlier this week. Investigators now believe Fountain’s death is linked to the recent homicide of Matthew Spooner. While Spooner was found dead in his…

Freedom Ball Presented by Crusaders for Veterans

Crusaders for Veterans is looking for help from the community. They are hosting their inaugural Freedom Ball. The event takes place Saturday, July 16th at the Golden Nugget. It begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are $75 and a table is…