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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…

Felony Eluding

A Moss Point man is behind bars after attempting to elude Biloxi police near Edgewater Mall. Bobbney Fairley is charged with felony eluding after police say he failed to comply with being pulled over for reportedly shoplifting. Fairley attempted to…

Ocean Springs Night Parade Permit Approved

After the initial misunderstanding delayed Ocean Springs City Council from granting a permit for a popular Mardi Gras parade, a special meeting was called tonight at City Hall. Mayor Connie Moran and members of the Board of Alderman voted unanimously…

Holiday Cards for Recovering Soldiers

Some soldiers who can’t be with their families on Christmas will soon receive some homemade cards from a group of students at D’Iberville Middle School. The fourth graders have been working all week on Christmas cards for recovering soldiers at…

Felony Sexual Battery and Molesting

Harrison County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Biloxi man on a felony charge of sexual battery and molesting of two female children. Howard Jones is accused of sexually assaulting two girls nine years ago when they were eight and six years…

Eureka Act Soon to Become Law

A bill that could be pivotal in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease is now one step away from being a law. In an overwhelming vote of 94-5, the United States Senate passed the Eureka Act authored by U.S. Senator Roger…

Lawmakers Propose Spending Cuts for 2017

Top lawmakers are proposing a Mississippi budget that would be three percent smaller for the coming year. House Speaker Philip Gunn says most state agencies should plan to operate on the leanest levels possible during fiscal 2018, which begins July…

City of Ocean Springs Meeting over Mardi Gras Plans

After recent heated exchanges over several topics, Ocean Springs Aldermen and Mayor Connie Moran are currently meeting with the chief of police to discuss the possible safety plans for this year’s Mardi Gras parade. News 25’s Hank Davis has more.

Ocean Springs Night Parade will still Roll

Today, Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston said a miscommunication led people to believe the night Mardi Gras parade would be canceled. A press conference was held to clear up the rumors and law down some ground rules for safety.…

Cook Off For A Cause Perfecto Cigar Shop Ocean Springs

A local business is putting Ocean Springs first responders to the test...to see who can smoke out whom in a cook off for a good cause. Perfecto cigar shop off Highway 90 is having ocean springs police and fire department’s…

Cold Weather Shelters Opening The Salvation Army

As the coast braces for the freezing temperatures expected to hit this weekend, the Salvation Army will open its cold weather shelter in Gulfport. Doors open at 4pm and close 8am the next morning. The cold weather shelter will be…

A Tacky Christmas Party

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Chris Vignes about a Tacky Christmas Party at Fish Bone Alley in Gulfport.

Christmas Events

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Angel Kibler-Middleton and Kent Jones about Journey of Lights Dec. 9th at the Harrison County Fairgrounds at 6 pm and the Christmas in the Park Saturday Dec. 10th 5:30 - 8 pm at North Gulfport…

Future of Mardi Gras Night Parade

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the up coming news conference about the future of Mardi Gras Night Parade in Ocean Springs.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

People will pack up their running shoes and race here to Mississippi for the first ever Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. More than a thousand people for 29 states and Canada have already signed up for this three day inaugural event…