BREAKING: Gulfport Police Are Reporting An Armed Robbery
BREAKING: Gulfport Police are reporting an armed robbery at Bank Corp South on Highway 49. News 25 has a reporter headed to the scene.
Gulfport In Need Of Artists
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the need for artists and requirements in Fishbone Alley in Gulfport Mississippi. To Submit your work please contact LTOUPS@gulfport-ms.gov Deadline is August 10th and submissions will be chosen August 17th 2016.
Shrek: The Musical
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Cody Breland about Shrek: The Musical presented by Downstage Productions.
Candlelight Vigil for Homicide Victim
A beautiful spirit, that’s the way dozens of Hattiesburg residents described 25-year-old Dee Whigham during a candlelight vigil this evening. Coworkers, friends and strangers gathered at the Spectrum Center in Hattiesburg to remember the transgender woman who was found dead…
Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set
Former MLB catcher Barry Lyons joins us on set with a preview of the guest speaker for the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art exhibit “Our Love Affair with Baseball” luncheon.
Candlelight Vigil for Homicide Victim
As the man accused of her murder now sits in jail, the Hattiesburg community is set to remember a life lost over the weekend. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Spectrum Center in Hattiesburg with details on tonight’s…
State Tax Free Holiday is this Weekend
The Mississippi Tax-Free Holiday is quickly approaching. Starting this Friday and into the weekend, shoppers will not have to pay the state’s seven percent sales tax on certain goods, namely most school supplies, which is good news for parents. News…
Biloxi Files Motion to Recoup Rent
Biloxi is attempting to recoup Point Cadet casino rent money that the state had inadvertently placed in its general fund. The city is still owed $1.18 million on top of the $1.3 million that was recovered from the state a…
Donald Trump Jr. Speaks at Neshoba County Fair
Donald Trump Jr. was in the Magnolia State getting voters excited about November’s election at the Neshoba County Fair. News 25’s Katarina Luketich shows us what he had to say and how Mississippians reacted to his appearance. “This isn’t a…
City Council Approves Purchase for Biloxi PD
Biloxi City Council green lighted the purchase of new protective body armor for the Biloxi Police Department. A unanimous vote from the council granted the police department approval to purchase over $8,000 worth of body armor. The department custom orders…
“Pokémon” No at the Coast Coliseum
“Pokémon Go” mania continues along the Coast. As of today, it’s a “Pokémon” no at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. In a statement today, Event Marketing Manager Kendra Simpson notes that within the app the coliseum and convention…
Mississippi State Flag Removed at DNC
The Mississippi state flag has not received such a warm welcome at the Democratic National Convention. About 50 Bernie Sanders supporters took to the streets of Philadelphia before the convention got underway, sitting in the roadway until city officials agreed…
Democratic National Convention Day Two
The Democratic National Convention got off to a wild start. The chaos continued today as hundreds of people protested the Democratic Committee by chanting “Bernie or Bust.” Senator Bernie Sanders continued to call on his supporters to rally behind Hillary…
Island View Casino Expansion in the Works
Gulfport’s only casino is upping the ante and investing in a $75 million expansion project to build an additional smoke free casino on the south side of Highway 90 across from the Island View Casino. A decision this morning at…
Heavy Rain Causes Car Crashes along I-10
Today’s rain caused over a dozen accidents in a short period of time in Gulfport. A series of car accidents caused traffic to slow along the I-10 east and west bound corridor in Gulfport this morning. According to the police…
Donald Trump Jr. Speaks in Mississippi
At the Neshoba County Fair this afternoon, all eyes were on Donald Trump Jr. Trump Jr. is seen by many in the Republican Party as a possible presidential candidate years from now. News 25’s Katarina Luketich joins us from the…
Neshoba County Fair in Full Swing
Politicians from across the state are descending on one Mississippi county. The Neshoba County Fair kicked off over the weekend, but the real show begins tomorrow where an extensive list of the top Magnolia State politicians are set to speak.…
29th annual Urban and Community Forestry Conference
A huge forestry conference is set to kick off this week. News 25’s Bryan Kennedy interviews Biloxi City Arborist Eric Nolan to discuss the event. The conference takes place on July 28th and the 29th at the Gulfport Marriot. This…
Shrek the Musical Presented by Downstage Productions
News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews cast members of Shrek the Musical presented by Downstage Productions. The show runs from July 28th through the 31st at the Saenger Theater in Biloxi. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for military, senior…
State Adopts New Test Score Standards
Grading for Mississippi schools will not be getting easier any time soon. State officials have adopted test score standards that will mirror those used on a multi-state test students took in 2015. The State Board of Education voted unanimously Monday…
All about that Blue at Salon Infuse
Another hair salon on the Coast is pampering police officers today as well. Salon Infuse is hosting the first ever All About That Blue Day. Local law enforcement officers get to enjoy a free haircut and free food provided by…
Man Pleads Guilty to Charges
A 24-year-old transgender man from Lucedale has pled guilty to sex crimes ranging all the way back to 2012. Krishna “Kris” Maroney pled guilty to six counts of sexual battery and one count of touching of a child for lustful…
Active Shooter Exercise at Seabee Base
If you were in the area around the Seabee Base earlier today, you may have experienced a delay. The Naval Construction Battalion Center participated in an active shooter exercise this morning. That exercise was expected to cause delays until noon.…
Port Of Gulfport And Island View Casino Resort Amend Lease Agreement, Paving The Way For Future Gaming Project
The Mississippi State Port Authority amended their previous lease agreement with Island View Casino Resort, modifying the percentage the Port Authority receives from Island View’s gross income. This modification will allow Island View to secure the necessary funding for an…