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Meet The Reps

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Phil Harding about the South Mississippi Tea Party. Monday Febreary 15 D'iberville Recreation Center 6:30 pm - 8 pm   [mappress mapid="2266"]  

Town Hall against Crime

A town hall meeting to address how to fight crime turned emotional tonight as residents in the Orange Grove community spoke out about the violence plaguing their youth. Tonight’s meeting was sponsored by Youth Build. They say their desire to…

1 Flag for All Rally

People from all across the Coast rallied in Gulfport this evening to support a petition that would remove the Confederate emblem from the state flag. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s rally at the Good Deeds Community Center.…

Author Releases Book on the Black Barber

It’s an inside look at how the African-American barber played an important role in other black Americans settling across our country. “Knights of the Razor: Black Barbers in Slavery and Freedom” is the newest book by USM history professor Dr.…

Blind Date with a Book

Most people wouldn’t go looking for love in a public library but this year, Hancock County Library officials are hoping readers wanting to spice up their literary love life will start in the book aisle. The Hancock County Library System’s…

Long Beach High School Holds College and Career Fair

What do you want to do with your future? That was the question posed to students at Long Beach High School this morning at their college and career fair. Students from all grades took to the gym to start or…

Kids News at Quarles Elementary

A bunch of pint-sized reporters broadcast some big news today, a mock broadcast that is, as part of a reading exercise for some kindergarteners at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach. WXXV’s own anchor Jennifer Tubwell and meteorologist Ryan Mahan…

Health is Golden at USM Gulf Park Campus

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus launched their “Health is Golden” campaign today, thanks to a grant of nearly $200,000 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The campaign seeks to create a culture of wellness…

Flag Rally at Good Deeds Center

Hundreds are expected to gather in Gulfport tonight for a rally supporting the removal of the Confederate emblem from the Mississippi flag. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from the Good Deeds Community Center with an inside look. [mappress…

Appointed Superintendent Bill Passes Senate Education Committee

Today a bill that would eliminate elected superintendents in Mississippi has passed the state Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The measure would require that superintendents be appointed in all 144 Mississippi school districts beginning…

Sex Offenders Arrested

Two convicted sex offenders were arrested in Jackson County. Twenty-nine year-old Antonio Clark was picked back up on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear and re-register every 90 days as required by the state. He was arrested in Ocean…

Fatal Car Accident on HWY 49

  The death toll of yesterday’s car crash at the intersection of Highway 53 and Highway 49 has risen to three. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, 16-year-old Julisa Matute, who was in critical condition at USA Medical Center…

Three Vehicle Accident in Gulfport

Traffic is rolling once again on Highway 53 and Mills Road in Gulfport after a multiple car accident. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, one woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Master Sergeant Benjamin Siebert tells News…

Gautier Firefighters get Back Pay

A Circuit Court judge has ordered the city of Gautier to pay more than $63,000 in back holiday pay to current and former firefighters. Twenty-five firefighters will receive anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. This judgment stems from a…

Dog Causes Gas Explosion

A gas explosion that destroyed a woman's home in Gulfport was caused by one of her dogs. The homeowner, who was not home at the time of the explosion, had left her four dogs locked inside a utility room. The four…

Hancock County Performing Arts Center

School District's Pac Grand Opening! Saturday, February 20th 10 am - 4 pm 7140 Stennis Airport Drive, Kiln, MS   [mappress mapid="2244"]

Moss Point Cold Case

It’s a cold case that dates back to the 90s. Skeletal remains of a woman were found in Moss Point in 1997. Decades later, a killer remains on the loose. Today, News 25’s Shelby Myers sat down with a son…

Support Our Troops

Fundraiser & Blues Show Saturday, February 20th, Doors Open at 6 pm VFW2 Post 3373, 4724 Vega St., Pascagoula   [mappress mapid="2245"]

Catholics Observe Ash Wednesday

On Ash Wednesday, people go to mass to get ashes in the sign of a cross on their foreheads. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church to learn more about Ash Wednesday. “From dust we came, and…

Minor Rescued from Hotel

Three people are now behind bars, charged with human trafficking, after Biloxi police began investigating reports of a missing minor. News 25’s Kristen Durand has details on the victim’s rescue and more about human trafficking on the Coast. It’s a…

28th Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll

Mississippi falls just short of being the unhealthiest state in the nation. We have the highest obesity rate and one of the highest rates of heart disease, smoking, inactivity, chronic illness, and diabetes. Join Disability Connection as we encourage our…

Pet Of The Day Is Riley

She's a rescue pup and just turned two. Riley loves to give kisses and play with her BFF doggies friend Leroy.

Second Annual Valentines Dinner & Dance

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Kitsaa Stevens about the Second Annual Valentines Dinner & Dance. Saturday Feb.13 7 pm - 10 pm $100 Per Couple More Info: Beauvoir.org   [mappress mapid="2240"]

Knights Of The Razors

Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Douglas Bristol, Jr. About his new book, Knights Of The Razors.