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No more “Dixie” at Ole Miss

The marching band at Ole Miss is being asked to look away from “Dixie,” as the old song goes. University of Mississippi officials want the school’s band to stop playing all variations of the song “Dixie” before football games. Athletic…

Ocean Springs Community Pep Rally

Excitement is building as the City of Ocean Springs prepares for the new football season. The drive is only gaining momentum as family and friends team up to support the Greyhounds in a community pep rally tonight. Greyhound Stadium was…

Sharper Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

The federal judge who more than doubled former Saints football star Darren Sharper’s prison sentence told him that courts cannot ignore the damage he inflicted on women and on society at large. Sharper was sentenced to 18 years for drugging…

Community Pep Rally at Greyhound Stadium

Excitement is building as the city of Ocean Springs prepares for the 2016 football season. The drive is only gaining momentum as family and friends team up to support the Greyhounds in a community pep rally tonight. News 25’s Shelby…

Brittney Reese Wins Silver in Long Jump at 2016 Olympics

Gulfport’s own Brittney Reese wins silver in the women’s long jump final at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Reese’s family watched nervously alongside church members this evening at Brittney’s home church in Gulfport, Mount Bethel Baptist Church. After three fouls on…

Brittney Reese’s Mom in Rio de Janeiro

In the stands watching Gulfport native Brittney Reese jump her way to a silver medal was her biggest fan. Reese’s mom is in Rio cheering her daughter on. News 25 caught up with Carla Young before she left for Rio…

New Athletic Education Complex at MGCCC Perkinston

It’s the biggest addition to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s football stadium since it was first built and it’s open just in time for football season. Officials were on hand at today's ribbon cutting, marking the opening of a state-of-the-art…

Brittney Reese Olympic Watch Party

Gulfport’s own Brittney Reese qualifies for the women’s long jump finals in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Her family and friends joined other Coast residents for an Olympic viewing party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Gulfport. The restaurant filled tables…

Brittney Reese Olympic Watch Party

A Gulfport native is all set to compete for gold this evening during the long jump qualifier at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Buffalo Wild Wings in Gulfport where dozens have gathered to…

Favre Goes from Hometown to Hall of Fame

Newly elected NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was back on his home field today, taking a chance to catch up with high school players from his old alma mater and to honor the team where he started his football…

Moss Point High Girls Powerlifting Team State Champions

The Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team raised the bar in athletics, winning the state championship only two years after forming. Earlier this morning, the team officially put their championship rings on during a ceremony celebrating their victory. The…

Brett Favre Homecoming

Brett Favre is a household name, an NFL legend and one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the history of football. He was also born in Gulfport. Favre was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now, he’s…

On Target: Shooting Arrows Without Arms

Matt Stutzman was born without arms. But that hasn't stopped him from becoming one of the world's best archers. He competes professionally for the U.S. Paralympic Archery Team and even set the Guinness World Record for longest accurate shot in…

Watch Party For Brittney Reese

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about Brittney Reese watch party happening at Buffalo Wild Wing in Gulfport starting at 5 pm tonight.

’99 Sea Wolves Reunion

The Mississippi Sea Wolves are back on the Gulf Coast, even if it’s just for one night. Fans were able to come out to the Island View Casino tonight for the 1999 Kelly Cup Champion Sea Wolves reunion party, featuring…

Brittney Reese: Home Grown Olympian

Gulfport native Brittney Reese is a favorite to shatter records in the Olympic long jump competition next week. News 25’s Katarina Luketich caught up with Brittney’s mother this morning as she prepares to board a flight to Rio to see…

Biloxi Indians Football

Bring a winning tradition back to Biloxi high school football. News 25's Bryan Kennedy sat down with Coach Hall for this morning's coast high school football preview.

World Series of Wheelchair Softball

Today some serious athletes rolled into Biloxi and no amount of rain could stop them from putting on a show. The World Series of Wheelchair Softball is taking place in Biloxi on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum and these…

D'Iberville Warriors

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Eric Collins about the D'Iberville Warriors High School Football Team and their Schedule.