Third Annual Easter Breakfast
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Anna Claire Schoerner at Popp's Ferry Elementary about the third annual Easter Breakfast. [mappress mapid="2578"]
Vaccine Exemption Bill Dies in Senate
A bill that would allow medical exemptions of vaccinations died in committee. The bill, which passed the House, would have removed the requirement that the health department approved a doctor’s request for vaccination exemptions. State senators who squashed the bill…
Enhanced Fan Safety at MGM Park
The countdown is on until the Shuckers return to MGM Park and already the organization is making a few changes to the stadium. Following recommendations from the Major League Baseball organization, the Biloxi Shuckers will extend the protective netting behind home…
MGCCF Offering Scholarships
A local non-profit organization is doing its part to help Coast residents continue their education. Gulf Coast Community Foundation is offering 18 scholarships to all types of students for the upcoming year. Since 2005, the foundation has awarded over 1,500 scholarships…
Saints Head Coach Signs New Contract
The New Orleans Saints have locked in their leader for another five years. Head coach Sean Payton has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth just over $45 million. Payton has coached for the Saints for the last nine seasons,…
Dr. Seuss Celebration at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
March 2nd may have passed but people are still celebrating the birth month of famous children’s book author Dr. Seuss. Kids and parents from around the Coast gathered for a special visit with the “Cat in the Hat” at the…
Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor Boat Launch Now Open
The Ocean Springs Small Craft Harbor is open for recreational use but only on a temporary basis for now. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to continue using caution in the area since some of the elements of the project…
Signs put up at Nature Park Locations in Moss Point
X marks the spot. Today, the City of Moss Point, alongside Land Trust, marked two future spots for nature parks by placing signs in the areas. News 25’s Laurene Callander gives us a look at these eco-tourism projects in the…
Popp’s Ferry Extension Route
The extension of Popp’s Ferry Road to the beach and Highway 90 has been a project in the works for decades. Now, it is closer to becoming a reality. The city’s engineering firm Neel-Schaffer has presented two possible road routes.…
Amtrak Work Session in Biloxi
A series of work sessions along the Gulf Coast to discuss what it will take to bring back Amtrak continues today in Biloxi. The meeting, conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, included about 20 representatives from Amtrak, CSX, the Southern…
New Safety Measures at MGM Park
The countdown is on and soon there will be a new safety feature installed at MGM Park. News 25’s Shelby Myers joins us with the latest. [mappress mapid="2569"]
Federal Agents on “Official Business” in Gulfport
Federal law enforcement officers were carrying boxes out of a Gulfport business this morning. Federal agents were standing outside Stacey’s Unique Tax Services, a business in a plaza off of Pass Road in Gulfport. The federal law enforcement officers appeared…
Two Charged in St. Andrews Homicide
A new twist in a Jackson County murder investigation, deputies say the car the two suspects crashed into a Biloxi house last night belonged to the victim. Thirty-six year-old Rita Johnston and 35-year-old Hubert Anderson have been charged with capital…
Matt Buckley Hired as St.Patrick Catholic High School principal
BILOXI – Matt Buckley, current assistant principal at St. Patrick Catholic High School, has been hired as the new principal. Buckley’s hiring was announced to faculty and staff earlier today. “We are very excited about the future of St. Patrick…
Base Given all Clear After Bomb Threat Hoax
GULFPORT, Miss. – Emergency personnel on board Naval Construction Battalion Center responded to a bomb threat in base housing late this afternoon. A resident received a call from someone telling them there was a bomb in their residence. Several houses…
USM Gulf Park Gateway Nearing Completion
A scenic and much needed addition to the USM Gulf Park campus is nearing completion. Last fall, the university began constructing the new gateway entrance to the school on Highway 90 with an addition of a westbound turn lane. The…
Signs to be put up at Park Locations in Moss Point
X marks the spot. Today, the City of Moss Point and Land Trust marked two future spots for nature parks by placing signs in those areas. The first, off Highway 613 across from the Riverfront Welcome Center, will cover 4.52…
Final Approval is Close for Settlement for 2010 BP Oil Spill
The huge $20 billion BP oil spill settlement involving BP, the federal government and the five Gulf Coast states is moving closer to final approval. Federal lawyers have formally asked a judge in New Orleans to accept the agreement which…
Religious Liberty Accommodations Act Moving Through Legislature
Supporters of a bill passed by a Senate committee say it would prevent discriminatory action from being taken against those who believe marriage should be between a man and a woman. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Religious Liberty Accommodation…
Two Charged in St. Andrews Homicide
New developments this afternoon about the homicide investigation in which the body of a man was found on a dirt road in the St. Andrews community of Jackson County Tuesday morning. Two have been charged with capital murder: Rita Johnston…
Jazz And Blues Festival
Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Steve Miller about the Jazz and Blues Festival. [mappress mapid="2562"]
Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Vincent Creel about the Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt. [mappress mapid="2561"]
Shuckers Announce Enhanced Fan Safety Measures at MGM Park
The Biloxi Shuckers, in accordance with recommendations issued by Major League Baseball, are extending the protective netting behind home plate to cover the seating area behind both dugouts at MGM Park for the 2016 season. Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert…
Amtrak Meeting Scheduled Today
Happening today a meeting at Biloxi City Hall to further discuss the possibility of restoring Amtrak service through South Mississippi. After a ten year hiatus South Mississippi leaders are on board for bringing the service back and plan on doing…