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Reaching out to Hispanic Business Owners

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to the growing Hispanic population by offering a new way for Hispanic business owners to grow their business. Coffee with the Chamber is a new group that reaches out to Hispanic…

Seal Avenue Paints it Purple for Alzheimer’s

According to Alzheimer’s Mississippi, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. One of them lives on Seal Avenue in Biloxi and the community has decided to take spreading awareness into their own hands by painting the street purple today for…

Bay St. Louis Starts Search for new Police Chief

The City of Bay St. Louis is now looking for a new police chief. The city started the selection process and plans to post the job description and qualifications on its website later this week. Mayor Les Fillingame says he’s…

Search Continues for Suspect a Week Later

Today marks one week since 20-year-old Trevues Martin was found dead in his grandmother’s driveway. The hunt continues for 19-year-old Deandre Ball who Gulfport police say is wanted for the murder. This afternoon, News 25 sat down with Martin’s mother,…

Second Bomb Threat this Week at St. Martin Middle School

For the second day in a row, there was a bomb threat at St. Martin Middle School. A $500 reward for information leading to an arrest has now been offered. Students, parents and school staff are left wondering what’s next.…

Law Enforcement Prayer Service

The Long Beach Police Department invites the community to head over to the station and pray over the men and women in uniform. News 25’s Laurene Callander joins us at the Long Beach Police Station with details.

Gulfport High Students Receive New CPR Kits

Gulfport High School students received the gift of life this morning thanks to Butch Oustalet Autoplex. The company donated funding to help train potential lifesavers with brand new CPR in Schools training kit. The kits include an instructional video, a…

Law Enforcement Prayer Service in Long Beach

Long Beach citizens celebrated International Day of Peace by bringing peace to the police station. The parking lot was filled with St. Vincent Elementary School students, police officers and residents of Long Beach all to pray over law enforcement officers.…

Car and Train Collide in Biloxi

No one was seriously hurt after a car and train collide in Biloxi this morning. The accident happened around 9:30 this morning at the crossing on Delauney Street. The driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor…

Black and Gold Super Celebration

Island View Casino Resort Saturday November 21 Southwest Parking Lot 12-4 pm $5 Tickets Meet and Greet and Autographs sessions Proceeds to Gulf Coast Women's Center for Nonviolence

Law Enforcement Prayer Service

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Michele Ponte about the Long Beach Prayer service that started at 7:15 am this morning.

Black and Gold Super Celebration

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Steve Greenfield about the Black and Gold Super Celebration, Saturday September 24th starting at 12 pm to 3 pm at the Island View Casino Resort.

Grant to Combat Erosion and Drainage in Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs has been battling erosion and drainage issues on Simon Boulevard. The erosion has already reached an extent that is causing one resident to experience issues with his home’s foundation. He says the root systems of…

Upcoming Events in Ocean Springs

We’re coming up on one of the busiest times of the year for the Gulf Coast and the City of Ocean Springs has a full calendar on its hands. The city’s Songwriters Festival just ended and with Cruisin’ the Coast,…

Everson Addresses Pascagoula City Council

One Coast politician refuses to look past the actions of Pascagoula police during the July 29th traffic stop of former Moss Point Police Chief Art McClung. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us what all former Republican presidential candidate Mark Everson…

Benefit Concert for Flood Victims

Mississippi Gulf Coast residents are holding a free benefit concert this weekend for Louisiana flood victims. The group invites the public to attend the concert at Steve’s Marina Restaurant in Long Beach from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. There…

Biloxi Bay Chamber Reveals New Name

After 26 years, the Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce is shaking things up a bit. Since the chamber reaches beyond the city, county and even state boundaries, Executive Director Tina Ross-Seamans thought a name change was necessary. The chamber will…

Kayak Dock at Ocean Springs Harbor

A project that’s been in the works for years has finally been completed at the Ocean Springs Harbor. As part of the ongoing construction and improvement of the area, a floating kayak dock, which is accessible to the handicapped, has…

Cell Phone Alert System and Policing

For the first time, a cell phone alert system helped police capture the suspect of the New York and New Jersey bombings. News 25’s Laurene Callander checked in with local residents to get their take on this new way of…

Rent Money Lawsuit Settlement Discussion

The City of Biloxi is in discussions with the secretary of state’s office to settle the lawsuit concerning rent money from the Golden Nugget. About a month ago, Biloxi attorneys were in court trying to recover about $1.2 million owed…

Biloxi Has a New C.A.O

Biloxi leaders have finally come to a decision on who will replace David Nicholls as the city’s chief administrative officer. In a 6-1 vote today, the City Council voted to accept Mayor FoFo Gilich’s nomination to hire Biloxi native and…

Bomb Scare Leads to St. Martin Middle School Evacuation

Some scary moments at St. Martin Middle School after a bomb scare earlier today. According to Principal Stephanie Gruich, around 10:30 this morning, a student turned in a note that indicated someone wanted to do harm to the school. Principal…