It may have been a long way to the top for this graduating class, but students say it was worth the climb. The class of 2016 students from Climb Community Development Corporation graduated tonight at the Workforce Institute in Gulfport.…
Mississippians along the Coast are on the rise, standing against what they call hate in the state. Tonight, in the Ocean Springs Municipal Public Library, the young, old, black, white, straight and LGBT community sat in a circle of unison…
Science fiction fans and comic book lovers, a comic illustrator turning a page to fame is in Biloxi this weekend for meet and greets. Over the years, comic book illustrator Steve Scott has done everything from “Indiana Jones” to “Batman.”…
There are 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. At least 52,000 people are battling the disease in Mississippi. Alzheimer’s Mississippi has been around since 1990. Today, the organization officially opened the very first Gulf Coast office. Alzheimer’s Mississippi offers…
Singing River Health System and Memorial Hospital, the Coast’s two largest healthcare systems, are feeling shortchanged millions of dollars from the State Department of Medicaid for uninsured patient care. Now, the two hospitals are seeking relief in chancery court with…
The recent mass shooting in Orlando has triggered debate over laws governing gun sales throughout the country. Avid gun owners stress that it is not the law abiding citizens who need to be controlled. The debate on stricter gun control…
The family of a recent murder victim says they’re hoping for not just justice, but change after Gulfport police identified a suspect this afternoon. Eighteen-year-old Juwan Johnson is wanted for the shooting of 21-year-old Stanton Saunders of Gulfport. The shooting…
The fight against crime in Gulfport won’t stop tonight. On Saturday, the Ministers Alliance of South Mississippi will be taking their message to the streets. The public is invited to march with them. A “stop the killing” march is set…
The Mississippi Rising Coalition, a newly founded group, is seeking to protect all citizens in the state, regardless of their race, religion or sexual orientation. Founder of the group, Lea Campbell, is using tonight to spread her message of love,…
Hopefully no one will be walking the plank, but this weekend the pirates are headed to the bay. Starting Thursday night, the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse will be holding their third annual Pirate Day. Events range in everything from…
Your power, water, telecommunications and sewer are all controlled by the same people. The state of Mississippi wants to make sure they are supervised correctly. That’s why the Public Service Commission held its fourth annual Utility Regulation and Training Meeting…
Breaking this morning the coast's two largest community healthcare systems will sue the state division of Medicaid over its payment formula that is meant to reimburse community hospitals for care provided to the uninsured and Medicaid beneficiaries. Singing River Health…
After members of the KKK distributed anti-gay flyers to group of residents in Ocean Springs, the Mississippi Coalition is hosting a public meeting tonight. The gathering is an effort to organize a no hate in our state campaign and to…
In the wake of recent violent crimes in the city of Gulfport, community leaders are calling of residents to come out tonight for a round-table discussion. The town hall meeting will be at the Isiah Fredricks Community Center and speakers…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Leslie Bucklar and Amanda Isert about the 3rd Annual Kicking For Christmas event.
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating 18 year old Juwan Rashard Johnson on the charge of Murder. On June 8 Gulfport officers found Stanton Saunders suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper torso in the…
The City of Biloxi continues to work out details allowing the development of a La Quinta hotel on the property between Hopkins Boulevard and Seal Avenue. To start making that development a reality, the city, residents of Seal Avenue and…
Today, Biloxi City Council voted unanimously on three entertainment districts where to-go cups are allowed. The first area would encompass the historic district, beginning at IP Casino and wrapping around Back Bay to the beach front and then back to…
Those who were at today’s Gulfport City Council meeting got the chance to meet the family of a music legend from South Mississippi. The City Council honored the son of legendary bass player Lamar Williams from the Allman Brothers band.…
The City of Biloxi continues to work out details allowing for the development of a La Quinta hotel of Highway 90. To start making that development a reality, the city, residents and the Architectural and Historical Review Commission must be…
A federal judge has decided not to block Mississippi’s controversial Religious Accommodations Act. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look at how both the ACLU and members of the LGBT community are handling the news. Nkyolas Alford and Stephan…
Big changes to how USM Gulf Park students travel their campus by foot are on the way. Tuesday morning, MDOT and the Federal Highway Administration presented a $160,000 check to the school. It’s part of the Transportation Alternative Grant Program.…
Four saltwater recreational fishing state records are now confirmed. David Floyd of Pascagoula set the record for striped burrfish, breaking the previous 2008 record. Todd Rosetti of Biloxi set the record for smooth puffer at 6 lbs. 4 oz. A…
A piece of space exploration history is coming back to life and is being used for a new mission: to educate and inspire. A piece of the Apollo 19, the rocket that sent mankind to the moon, made its way…