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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…

Interview with Director of Gulf Coast Research Lab Monty Graham

USM Gulf Park campus is extending yet again. Today, they announced the university’s new school of ocean science and technology. The school will be under the college of technology to help students further develop their knowledge of marine life. News…

First Starbucks in Ocean Springs Under Construction

Soon coffee lovers who live in Ocean Springs won’t have to look much further than their own backyard to get a drink from Starbucks. In just a few months, Ocean Springs will have their very first Starbucks. Construction began about…

Help Locating Missing Biloxi Teen Nicole Ross

The Biloxi Police Department would like your help in locating a missing person with medical issues. Eighteen-year-old Nicole Ross was last seen on June 7th in Biloxi. It is unknown on her last clothing description. No signs of suspicious activity…

Gulf Coast Vigil for Orlando Victims

At least 50 dead and 53 injured in what officials are calling the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. South Mississippi may be over 500 miles away, but tonight, the Magnolia State will show support for those affected during Sunday’s…

Vigil Planned For Orlando Victims

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Lea Campbell about the Shooting in Orlando as a vigil is planned for the victims of the Orlando Shooting. Mississippi rising coalition teamed up with the rainbow center, “Come as you are”, the human rights…

Record-Breaking Weekend at 2016 Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

After a record-breaking weekend, the Billfish Classic wrapped up its 20th tournament Sunday in Biloxi. Eighty-one boats competed in the event for a record purse of almost $1.7 million. The tournament set another record by weighing eight blue marlins this…

Princess Night At MGM Park

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Cristina Coca about Princess Night at MGM park Sunday June 12th @ 5:10 PM.

On The Phone: Dylon Hoffpauir

Guest live on the phone. Dylon Hoffpauir, a resident of Orlando tells us about the reaction over the Shooting in Orlando.

Candlelight Vigil for Saunders

The Gulfport community is continuing to shed tears over the recent loss of 21-year-old Stanton Saunders. Dozens displayed their love for Saunders during a candlelight vigil near the Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport. Phrases like “rest in peace” and “you’ll…

One Man Hospitalized After Shooting in Moss Point

One man is in the hospital after being shot multiple times in Moss Point Sunday. Authorities tell News 25 a drug deal escalated to a shooting in the Holiday Inn parking lot off of Highway 613. Moss Point Police Chief…

Mounts Arraignment Today

The former Biloxi Firefighter pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of a waffle house waitress. Johnny mount appeared in front of Judge Lisa Dodson in Biloxi Circuit Court today. A grand jury indicted the 45 year old for first…

Vancleave Teen's Hearing Postponed

The preliminary hearing for Dexter Kelley has been postponed pending a psychological evaluation. The 19 year old Vancleave teen is accused of beating his cousin to death back in April. 16 year old Cliff Allyn was reported missing after he…

32 Counts Touching Child

There may be a new victim testifying against an Ocean Springs bus driver accused of sexual abuse. Prosecutors are asking a judge to allow a girl to testify about how Sergio Sandoval gave her candy, rubbed her back and gave…

Grief Diaries

News 25's Bryan Kennedy, interviews Bill Downs about Support Groups for Impaired Driving and the books series Grief Diaries that they hope to put in judges hands to help the judges see how the victims feel after their loss of…

Gulf Coast Vigil For Orlando Victims

Mississippi may be over 500 miles away but tonight the magnolia state will show support for Orlando with a vigil. The candlelight ceremony will honor the victims of Sundays early morning shooting at the pulse nightclub in Orlando. At least…

Princess Night at MGM Park

Gowns, crowns and baseball: if you were at MGM Park in Biloxi, you may have seen all three. It was Little Princess Night at the Biloxi Shuckers game. It started off with a princess parade before the game. There were…

Assistant Police Chief Rodney McGilvary Says Goodbye

After 40 years of service to Biloxi, Assistant Police Chief Rodney McGilvary is turning in his badge. Tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich, Police Chief John Miller, countless law enforcement officers, city employees and citizens came…

National Sailboat Race on the Coast

Sailors from all over the country are racing against each other in Ocean Springs at the Hobie 20 Nationals. Fourteen sailboats from Texas, Ohio, Louisiana and even the Virgin Islands have come to the Coast for the race. The sailboats…

Team Zander Night at MGM Park

The little boy who stole the Gulf Coast’s heart two months back arrived in style to the Shuckers game tonight. Little Zander landed in center field in the helicopter that brought him to USA Children’s Hospital in Mobile two months…