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Gulf Coast Yacht & Boat Show

This weekend's weather attracted one of the largest crowds on record for the "Gulf Coast Boat and Yacht Show". Sunday wrapped up the first weekend for this year's two-weekend event in Gulfport. 10 to 70 foot boats covered the grounds…

Another City Bans Travel To Mississippi

Add Dayton Ohio to the list of cities banning government travel to Mississippi. A memo from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley forbids city dollars paying for non-essential travel to the states. New laws conflict with the city's values and anti-discrimination ordinances…

Locals Defend New State Religious Bill

It's been nearly a week since Governor Phil Bryant signed house Bill 1523 and his decision is still a controversial topic amongst many. The bill allows for businesses, churches, and others to refuse service to same-sex couples, based on religious…

Spring Break Clean Up

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the clean up after Spring Break Weekend.

Peaceful Protest to the Religious Accommodation Act

As controversy continues to swirl around Governor Phil Bryant’s swift action to sign the Religious Accommodations Act into law, Coast residents are taking a stand against the law they say is discriminating against the LGBT community. A peaceful rally at…

Biloxi Black Beach Weekend Begins

It’s going to be a busy weekend on the Gulf Coast. It all starts tonight with the kickoff of Biloxi Black Beach Weekend. Thousands of spring breakers will cover the shores of Biloxi for the highly anticipated annual event. Nearly…

Student Bringing Gun to School Presser

“Something significant was prohibited yesterday,” that’s what Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania had to say at a press conference today, addressing the questions of why a 14-year-old would bring a gun to school with over 100 rounds of ammunition and…

Mississippi Native Wins “American Idol”

Mississippi native Trent Harmon is the 15th and final “American Idol” winner. The 24-year-old Harmon worked as a waiter at his family’s restaurant before auditioning for the show. He grew up on a farm and describes himself as a “dude…

Good Behavior Calls for a Celebration

The junior class at Biloxi High School is the best behaved class in grades 9 through 12. Today, they celebrated their win at a field day held just for them. The juniors edged out the freshmen, sophomore, and senior classes…

Seabee Day is Saturday in Gulfport

The Naval Construction Battalion Center will be buzzing this weekend but not only with Seabees. The annual Seabee Day event opens the base to the public for free carnival rides, music and a chicken wing eating contest. Gulf Coast residents…

Annual Former POW Day Luncheon

National Former Prisoners of War Day is Saturday. A luncheon was held at the Gulf Coast Veteran’s Health Care System recreation hall in honor of POWs. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there to hear some of their stories. James Crooke…

LGBTQ Peacefully Rally in Biloxi

A peaceful protest at the Biloxi Visitors Center is drawing attention from those driving along Highway 90. “No hate in our state” is the chant that demonstrators want the country to hear and see as they stand against the Religious…

Afternoon Bank Robbery in Saucier

An all-out manhunt in Harrison County is underway as law enforcement uses a helicopter and K9 unit to find a bank robber. Authorities say that around 3:30 this afternoon someone robbed the Peoples Bank in Saucier. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department…

Bank Robbery in Saucier

The People's Bank in Saucier was robbed. Harrison County deputies are searching for the suspect. WXXV has a newscrew on the scene. We will have complete details at 5:30 on NBC. [mappress mapid="2682"]

Shuckers Back In Action Tonight

The Shuckers are back in action tonight in game two of their series against the Chattanooga Lookouts at 7:10. Biloxi topped the defending Southern League champs 4-0 in last night’s season opener. Prior to tonight’s game, there will be a…

Gulfport High School Students Sign to Play JUCO Basketball

Two Gulfport High students signed on the dotted line this morning, committing to play basketball at two junior colleges. Point Guard Tyrell McArthur is heading to Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Mississippi. Aarmanii McDaniel signed to Pearl River Community College.…

Charter School Expansion Passes

A bill to expand public charter schools in the state is sitting on Governor Bryant’s desk for final approval. If approved, students from Mississippi school districts with academic ratings of C, D, or F will be able to cross district…

Yorkies Almost Ready For Adoption

Many of the puppies involved in what authorities believed to be a puppy mill are almost ready for adoption. Earlier this week, 28 Yorkshire Terriers were all rescued from a man’s home and handed over to the Humane Society of…

Students Return To Class Today

Students are back in school in North Gulfport today after a scary day Thursday when a student was arrested after bringing a gun to school. A 14-year-old was taken into custody for bringing a loaded gun, 100 rounds of ammunition,…

Seabee Day Saturday

Katarina Luketich interviews about Rob Mims Seabee Day Saturday April 9th, 9 am to 4 pm at the park at Milner Stadium in Gulfport.     [mappress mapid="2677"]    

Breaking Ground On New Hotel

For the first time in 90 years, a hotel is coming to Pass Christian. Jourdan Nico is a restaurant owner on the coast who began the journey to becoming a hotel owner. Nico along with Mayor "Chip Mcdermott" and other…

'Que At The View This Friday & Saturday

News 25’s Bryan Kennedy interviews Jesse Dupree about the Que At The View, this Friday & Saturday at Island View Casino Resort. Friday 6-9 pm Saturday 12-5 pm Judging for a $10 Admission Live Music