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Gulf Coast Blood Banks are Low

If a tragedy or mass shooting like the one in Orlando were to strike, the Mississippi Gulf Coast would not have enough blood in their banks to save lives. That’s why the Blood Center is urging folks to get out…

Flag Day Ceremony at the Armed Forces Home

This is the first time in history Flag Day was officially celebrated at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Residents and members of the community filled the seats for a Flag Day ceremony. There was a presentation of colors,…

Lifesaving Helicopter Transportation on Coast

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic injury kills more people in the United States between the ages of one and four than anyone else. A partnership between Ochsner and Singing River Health System provides a way…

City of Biloxi Discuss “to-go cup” Districts

City leaders say they want the public to know enforcing the “to-go cup” law could strengthen Biloxi as a tourist destination. The city unveiled leisure and recreation districts where people would be free to carry open alcohol in cups. The…

Armed Robbery at Gulfport Family Dollar

The Gulfport Police Department is asking for your help in locating two suspects wanted for armed robbery. Surveillance photos show two black males entering the Family Dollar on Pass Road last Friday. One of the suspects handed the store clerk…

Flag Passed Around By McDonald's

From one pair of golden arches to the other, old glory is making its way around the coast on Flag Day. A patriotic flag run is being held today by the McDonald’s Descher organization. The American flag will be passed…

Southeastern Fire Chiefs Conference

The men and women who risk their lives to save our lives, homes and businesses from fire are gathering on the coast this week. The Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs is holding their 88th Leadership Conference right here on the…

Televised WWE Smackdown Tonight

Tonight there will takedowns, glory at the coast coliseum in Biloxi as WWE Smack down is coming to South Mississippi. Doors for the televised event will open at 6 and tickets are still available, starting at 15 dollars. Superstar Cesaro…

Torch Run For State Games Of Mississippi

Let the games begin for the 25 annual state games of Mississippi. Earlier this morning Jourdyn Combs ran the lit torch in her hometown of Gulfport to honor the games. Combs was selected as athlete of the year in 1999…

Televised WWE Smackdown Tonight

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Cesaro about the WWE Smackdown happening tonight at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum at 6 pm tickets start at $15.

Flag Day Ceremonies Today

This morning at 10:30 there will be a ceremony at the armed forces retirement home where the Gulfport Fire Department will be on hand with their pipe and drums unit to present the colors. Tonight at 5:30 a flag retirement…

Candlelight Vigil On Wednesday

Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday to honor the victims of the Orlando shooting. At the Sandbar Daiquiri and Grill Wednesday June 15th from 7:30 pm - 9 pm.           [mappress mapid="3023"]

"Holliedays" Memorial Fishing Tournament

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Tina Gonsoulin and David Kelly about "Holliedays" Memorial Fishing Tournament Saturday June 18th at Biloxi Boarwalk Marina from 10 am to 5 pm.   [mappress mapid="3024"]

Funeral Industry Comes to Beau Rivage

A convention all about caring for the dead is quite alive at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. The Mississippi and Louisiana Funeral Directors Association Convention is in day two. The annual event features speakers, an expo, vendors, hands on exhibits,…

New Ocean Science and Technology School at USM Gulf Park

Tragedies like hurricanes and oil spills have caused a need for more ocean studies. The University of Southern Miss will have a school just for that right here on the Gulf Coast. Today, Southern Miss announced their new School of…

Manhunt in Moss Point

Moss Point PD is searching for an armed and dangerous man. According to Chief Art McClung, Timothy Johnson is wanted for his involvement in last night’s shooting that occurred in the back parking lot of the Holiday Inn on Amaco…

Gulf Coast Vigil for Orlando Shooting Victims

Thousands of people held candlelight vigils across the country for the 49 people who died in the worst mass killing in U.S. history. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the shores of Biloxi where a Gulf Coast candlelight vigil…

Gulfport City Council Discusses Big Port Deal

The Port of Gulfport is one step closer at trying to land its biggest tenant yet. The Gulfport City Council held a special meeting today to discuss the port deal. A company called SeaOne is looking to make a $450…

Walking for Orlando

Weather didn’t stop support for the Orlando shooting victims tonight as community members gathered on Ocean Springs Beach to march in memory of those lost this weekend. The group came together to light candles and walk from the beach into…

Kids Read to Animals

Humane Society animals are getting their paws on some good stories this summer in Gulfport. Children are reading books to cats and dogs at the Humane Society of South Mississippi during a six week summer reading program. The Humane Society…