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Man Shot in Pascagoula Today

The Pascagoula Police Department around 1:30 A.M. this morning went to Saratoga Street on a shooting call. When officers arrived at the house on Saratoga Street they found the victim had been shot once in the body. The victim was…

"Pokémon" Takes Over the Coast

“Pokémon Go” is sweeping the nation. People here on the Coast seem to love the new app. News 25’s Hank Davis tells us how businesses are benefitting from the frenzy. “Pokémon” have been around since the mid-90’s, but an app…

Energy Saving Tips

July in South Mississippi is known as the dog days of summer. There are ways to keep that energy bill low even though the temperatures are high. Mississippi Power representatives urge residents to keep their thermostats around 78 degrees. If…

Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set

Former MLB catcher Barry Lyons joins us on set with a preview of the guest speaker this coming Friday for the Ohr-O’Keefe Exhibit “Our Love Affair with Baseball.” The week four winner of the WXXV and Ohr-O’Keefe Exhibit contest is…

Meeting to Discuss Flooding Issues in Gulfport

Another meeting regarding the issue of flooding in Gulfport took place this afternoon. Citizens and city leaders gathered at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport to discuss recent flooding and possible engineering plans to minimize damage done in the…

Bird Watching Project in Gautier

Bird watching is becoming more and more popular every day. A new project could make Gautier a national destination for it. Like building a nest, it’s a team effort that’s now underway by some women builders and others. News 25’s…

Baton Rouge Protests Continue

A week has passed since 37-year-old Alton Sterling was killed in an officer-involved shooting. News 25’s Kendra Turley describes how one Baton Rouge organization plans to help move the city forward after such a tragic event. “Where do we go…

Low Interest Disaster Loans Available

People whose homes or businesses flooded in late April or early May have until August 8th to apply for SBA disaster loans. The agency says low-interest disaster loans are available in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties to…

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Racecar driver Kyle Petty has taken the title again, this time for a charity motorcycle drive that made a stop in South Mississippi. This year’s 22nd annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raised more than $1 million. Two hundred…

School District Raising Awareness for Summer Reading

School’s out, but summer reading is in. The school district in Pascagoula is trying to get the word out for parents to make sure kids are opening books during their time off. Members of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District were spotted…

Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Murder

Today a Latin Kings gang member pleaded guilty to the murder of a transgender teen. Josh Vallum appeared in George County Circuit Court today, entering a guilty plea in the beating death of Mercedes Williamson of Theodore back in 2015.…

Body Identified in Waveland

The remains found yesterday in the Shoreline Park area of Waveland have been positively identified as Jeremy Paul Fountain, 35 years of age. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. It is still early in the investigation of this case and…

Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A

There is no need to be alarmed. Halloween is not coming early this year, but you may see some people dressed as cows today. This is all part of Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. Come in the fast food restaurant…

Community Meeting to Address Flood Issues

If you were affected by the devastating floods back on April 28th, Gulfport leaders want to hear from you tonight. Tonight, the city is hosting a community meeting at 6 o’clock at the Good Deeds Community Center. Community leaders are…

Energy Saving Tips from Mississippi Power

There are some tips that you can take to lower your power bill this summer. News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Bill Snyder from Mississippi Power to discuss those tips. • Adjust temperature • Change air filters • Maintain systems •…

Lawsuit aims to Block Charter Schools

A lawsuit filed this week seeks to block charter schools in Mississippi, arguing they violate the state constitution by making school districts share property taxes with schools they don’t control. The suit was filed in Hinds County Court on behalf…

Fill the Bus School Supply Drive

For some families it may be harder to purchase school supplies than others. The United Way of South Mississippi has started the Fill the Bus Drive to help with school supplies cost. Donations can be dropped off at participating Wal-Marts…

Harrison County Joins Steppin’ Up Campaign

One Coast county is trying to do its part to keep people with serious mental illnesses out of jail and get the help they need. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors recently agreed to join the Steppin’ Up Initiative. Each…

Inagural Freedom Ball 2016

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about the upcoming Inagural Freedom Ball 2016 at the Golden Nugget this Saturday July 16.         [mappress mapid="3114"]

Cow Appreciation Day

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Erin Lavey about Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-a in Gulfport. Cow Appreciation event continues till 7 pm 7/12/2016.       [mappress mapid="3115"]

Prayer Rally for First Responders

It was a night of prayer and unity in Wiggins tonight. City officials, first responders, pastors and hundreds of residents gathered on the Blaylock Park lawn to pray for first responders and for the families of the two men recently…

Fill the Bus School Supply Drive

School may not be back in session for about a month, but it is once again time to fill the bus. The United Way of South Mississippi is asking community members to head to their nearest Wal-Mart to donate school…