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The Success of Karen Sock

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time used to highlight and celebrate the achievements African-Americans have made throughout our country over the years. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live to tell us more about one African-American…

Blood Drive to Benefit Wounded Officer

More than 100 lives are saved thanks to a blood drive held today at the Gulfport Police Station to honor a severely wounded drug enforcement administration officer. Officer Steve Arnold of Jefferson Parish was shot multiple times while on duty.…

Supporters Rally for Initiative 58

Supporters in favor of taking the state flag down from county courthouse grounds spoke to supervisors in Harrison County as well. Those in favor of keeping the flag up also made their presence known. Wallace Mason and other supporters of…

Accident Involving School Bus

Two accidents at the same location on Highway 49 near School Road sent one to the hospital and caused a power pole to fall on top of a school bus. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, one vehicle struck a Harrison…

Thousands Face Losing SNAP Benefits

One in five people in Mississippi currently relies on SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to put dinner on the table. In less than two months, 13 percent of these people could lose this extra help. News 25’s Kristen Durand…

Sale of Ocean Expo Property

In 2010, the City of D’iberville entered into an agreement to purchase roughly 6.5 acres at the I-10/ I-110 corridor with the promise that a world class aquarium would be built there. In 2011, the city incurred $4,000,000 of debt…

Country Legend Tribute Show

People along the Coast were able to enjoy some of the best country music hits from over the years during a live performance at the Biloxi Center Stage Theatre. A $15 ticket granted access to the 5 Star Country Legend…

Auditions for “Pinkalicious the Musical”

The Wings Performing Arts Program is in search of cast members for its upcoming musical, “Pinkalicious.” Auditions began Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport. The play has six lead parts to fill, along with…

Pet of the Day is Polo

Polo is our featured Pet of the Day. Polo is a five-year-old German Shepard mix that loves crawfish, running and playing with his brother and sister. If you would like your family pet featured on News 25 Today, send us…

Biloxi Mayor Andrew 'FoFo' Gilich Live In Studio

There’s no doubt the Biloxi City Council has been extremely busy lately, from discussing water rates, infrastructure contracts and even the possibility of an Amtrak stop. Although it’s a busy time, it’s also an exciting one. Joining us live in…

Dream Landing Amusement Park Meeting

Could a new amusement park be on its way to the Coast? One man is hoping so and he was looking for the Coast’s support tonight during an informative meeting on his proposed theme park “Dream Landing Adventure Park.” CEO…

Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Show

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra brings Native American flare to their show this Saturday. Peter Rubardt, the orchestra’s music director, tells News 25 a wide variety of cultural influence makes this weekend’s show very unique. This is the first time…

Due South Tattoo Expo 2016

If you’re a fan of needles and need something to tide you over until the blood drive, you can check out the Due South Tattoo Expo in Biloxi this weekend. The convention is being held at the Golden Nugget Casino…

Bringing Monuments to Beauvoir

Officials say it’s going to take a multi-city effort to bring historic Confederate monuments to Beauvoir. Leaders from both the cities of Gulfport and Biloxi are in communication with New Orleans officials to extend the offer for the monuments to…

Unified Special Ed Basketball Game

Two special teams tipped off in a basketball game at St. Martin High School tonight. The Ocean Springs High School special ed unified basketball team played against St. Martin students in an intense game. The crowd went crazy seeing players…

Aggravated Assault in Gulfport

A woman is in critical condition after a Gulfport shooting last night. Gulfport police say around 7 p.m., authorities responded to a home on Fournier Road to investigate a report of an assault. When officers arrived, an adult female was…

Hancock Bank Robbery

Gulfport police are asking for the public’s assistance locating the suspect in an armed robbery at Hancock Bank off Highway 49 in north Gulfport. Police say the suspect entered the building, implied he had a weapon and demanded the teller…

Historic Boat Gets Renovation

An important piece of Beauvoir history will be shipped up to start repairs tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. The historic boat used to belong to Winnie Davis, daughter of Jefferson Davis. The vessel will finally be fixed up and scheduled…

Early Learning Collaborative

Right now, the state only provides enough funding for about 2,000 of Mississippi’s 40,000 eligible three and four-year-olds to attend public preschool. As News 25’s Katarina Luketich shows us, education leaders are trying to get more money for the Early…

Blood Drive for Wounded DEA Officer

The Gulfport Police Department and our local DEA Office are asking the community to roll up their sleeves on Monday for a blood drive. The blood drive will help DEA Task Force Officer Stephen Arnold, who was shot a number…

Beer Festival on Tap for Saturday

Beer enthusiasts unite! Saturday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., beer drinkers across the Coast will be flooding in the coliseum for the sixth annual Top of the Hops Beer Festival. The festival will feature craft breweries from across the…