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Festival of Lights at MGCCC Perkinston

A silent auction, musical performances, rides and games galore. MGCCC’s Perkinston campus provided fun for the whole family to enjoy tonight with its annual Festival of Lights. This is the 18th year for the festival and tonight’s cold weather did…

Mayor’s Annual Business Address

This morning, the Mayor of Gulfport’s Annual Business Address took place at Island View Casino. Community leaders from throughout the city were in attendance as Mayor Billy Hewes discussed several topics, including significant events of the past year and the…

Large House Fire in Gulfport

A large house fire on Depew Road in Gulfport left a home completely destroyed late this afternoon. Firefighters arrived to the large house fire and attempted to control the flames. While inside the home, they were forced to leave the…

Mac McAnally Coming to the Coast in January

A singer with deep Mississippi roots is making his way back home. Mac McAnally will play a pair of shows on the Gulf Coast in January. McAnally will headline shows in the Jazz Fest Unplugged Series in Bay St. Louis…

Defense Bill Heads to President’s Desk

A defense bill sits on the president’s desk for signature. The bill would give troops a pay raise and it takes closing bases off the table, rejecting the Pentagon’s plan to perform a new round of military base closings. This…

Senator Cochran Urges the Senate to Pass Bill

U.S. Senator Thad Cochran urged the senate to adopt legislation to keep the federal government open and fund urgent priorities around the nation. The resolution includes funding to continue counterterrorism operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. It also appropriates $872…

First Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

The first ever Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is set for this weekend. Runners from Mississippi and beyond were registering inside the Coast Coliseum Convention Center’s lobby in Biloxi today, signing up to take part in one of the many races…

State Gets 500 More Acres of Cat Island from BP

Nearly 500 acres of Cat Island is back in the hands of our state. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced Mississippi’s acquisition of the Gulf’s western-most barrier island in Gulfport this morning. The portion of Cat Island was acquired from…

Trained Dog Killed During Search

News 25 has received word from Harrison County Sheriff’s Department that the search for Anita Smith’s remains has been postponed. One of the Gulf Coast Search and Rescue Team’s dogs found his way onto a nearby roadway during the search…

The Search for Anita Smith

Missing Gulfport woman Anita Smith was last seen in 2014. Based on evidence, authorities have ruled Smith’s disappearance and death a potential suicide. Recently, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department reopened the case and hope they can locate Smith’s body. Despite…

Festival of Lights

A silent auction, musical performances, rides and games galore. MGCCC’s Perkinston campus provides fun for the whole family to enjoy with its annual Festival of Lights. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from campus with a look at all the…

CTA Route Changes Due To Marathon

Because of the Marathon, a few of the Coast Transit Authority Centers will be inaccessible at times on Sunday. The Gulfport Transit Center's Route 34 east and west as well as Route 37 will have an alternate transfer point at…

Opioid And Heroin Task Force Executive Order

Governor Phil Bryant is issuing a task force to help combat drug abuse in Mississippi. The Opioid and Heroin Study Task Force will make recommendations to the governor of how to best fight drug abuse and prevent it in the…

Gatlinburg Reopens To The Public

Gatlinburg has reopened to the public following last week's deadly wildfires. A steady stream of cars moved through the main drag earlier today. Most of the tourist area, that draws more than 11 million people a year, was spared. Fourteen…

Little Theater Collects Donations For Gatlinburg

As a thank you to the gulf coast for their support the past 71 years, the Gulfport Little Theater presents "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for free this weekend. But managing director, Cal Walters wanted to go a little further. He…

Teddy Bear Donations For Kids

One local organization is stuffing law enforcement vehicles with teddy bears for a good cause. Coast young professionals donated over 35 teddy bears to the Harrison County Sheriff's Department earlier this morning. The toys will be posted inside police vehicles…

Controlled Fire Rolling Through Deer Island

If you see some smokes over the Mississippi Sound today don’t be alarmed....it's a prescribed burn on Deer Island. The DMR is planning to conduct the burn on a 41 acre section on the eastern end of Deer Island in…

Professional Bull Riding Competition

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Matt Triplett about the Professional Bull Riding Competition the at the Coast Coliseum this Saturday at 7 p.m. tickets range from $15 to $100 dollars.

International Christmas Festival

News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Sheila Yurchak about the International Christmas Festival and Pastry Sale happening in Biloxi December 10th.

Holiday Blues in Nursing Homes

As we get deeper into the holiday season, most people feel a sense of cheer and excitement creep in. For residents at nursing homes, the holidays have the potential to be one of the most depressing times of the year.…

"Easy Does It" Soiree Tonight

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Ben Matheny about the film industry, future of films in Mississippi and the Movie "Easy Does It" Soiree Tonight. For more information, visis www.facebook.com/easydoesitmovie If you would like to help, visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/332301988/easy-does-it-feature-film

Gulfport Little Theatre Collects Donations for Gatlinburg

As a thank you to the Gulf Coast for their support the past 71 years, the Gulfport Little Theatre presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for free this weekend. Managing Director Cal Walters wanted to go a little further. He tells…

Holiday Blues in Nursing Homes

The Christmas season can bring plenty of joy and celebration, but it can also lead to the holiday blues for those living in nursing homes. Boyington Health Care Facility in Gulfport aims to keep smiles on residents’ faces by planning…