D.A.R.E is a program taught in public schools and private schools nationwide, focusing not only on drugs, but also on good decision making and positive lifestyles. All this week, certified D.A.R.E. instructors from across our state and even Alabama are…
More than 3,000 elected officials from all over the state met up on the Coast for four days of education sessions aimed at helping local leaders move our communities forward. The 85th annual Mississippi Municipal League Conference continued today with…
Legendary women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt has passed away at the age of 64. On Sunday, Summit’s family released a statement that they were preparing for the worst as her health was declining. Summitt announced in August 2011 that she…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi now has $10,000 to put towards the shelter thanks to one dedicated volunteer. Wendy Kennedy is a disabled Air Force veteran who dedicates countless hours to the thousands of animals the shelter sees each…
According to Rick Rainey, vice president of public relations for Enterprise Products Partners, the fire at the Pascagoula plant was completely extinguished as of 5 p.m. WXXV News 25 will continue to monitor the situation.
A state representative is receiving heavy backlash after telling a mother to use her own money to buy diabetes medication for her child. Nicole Nichols sent an email to each state representative asking for assistance in obtaining her daughters diabetes…
The Mississippi House will convene again tomorrow for a second day of a special session addressing the state's budget deficit. State Senators passed a bill today to let Governor Phil Bryant dip further into the state’s financial reserves to plug…
News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Pascagoula with an update on the aftermath of the explosion.
Pascagoula residents were in fear after a huge explosion lit up the sky at the Enterprise Natural Gas Plant just before midnight. Two plant workers are lucky to be alive after witnessing the explosion right in front of their eyes…
Few things are more American than fireworks and baseball. Coming up on Monday, you'll be able to get a mix of the two at the Shuckers game. First pitch is set for 7:10. The fireworks will start after the game…
Naval Mobile Battalion Construction One now has a new commanding officer. First they had to give a true Seabee goodbye to the man who has led them the last two years. During this morning’s change of command ceremony, outgoing Commander…
Some college students across Mississippi will need to add an extra class in order to receive state scholarship money this fall. The change comes after the definition of a full-time student for the purposes of receiving state financial aid shifted…
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Mississippi seeking to put in place restrictions on abortion clinics that were struck down by lower courts. This morning, the justices refused to hear the appeal involving a law that would have…
A special session at our state capitol is happening right now. Lawmakers are addressing significant budget shortfalls, a deficit that could ring to the tune of $75 million. While Republican officials are hoping for a quick session, there’s no guarantee…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Saksa about the the control burn left over by the explosion at the Gas Plant in Pascagoula last night. News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the explosion…
The animals are back at Beauvoir. After a six month hiatus, the beloved camel, goats and others have returned to their home which has since received a bit of a makeover. There’s now a fence outlining the perimeter to keep…
Neighborhood Walgreens are teaming up to make a big splash against muscular dystrophy. Today at the East Pass Road location in Gulfport, customers could donate a dollar to the MDA. In return, they got a shot at dunking the store…
Recent statistics rate Mississippi as the ninth highest HIV diagnosis rate in the country. Today is National HIV Testing Day and the Mississippi State Department of Health reminds Mississippians that getting tested is the first step in preventing the spread…
This year, Gulfport was selected to host the 85th MML Youth Track Conference. Over 100 kids from all across the state of Mississippi were selected to gather on the Coast tonight for fellowship, to socialize and make lifelong friends. The…
It is official. The animals are back at Beauvoir in Biloxi. After a six month hiatus, the beloved camel, turkeys and others have returned to their home which received a bit of a makeover. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the…
Mississippi circuit clerks must provide equal treatment for all couples, gay or straight, who want to obtain marriage licenses. This ruling was handed down today by federal U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves. Reeves is extending his previous order that…
The Mississippi All-State Lions Band made a trip around the world recently. The statewide ensemble of musicians marched on the streets of Japan performing at the 99th International Convention of Nations. The group of 150 Mississippians was led by retired…
Lighting fireworks on a popular beach area in Biloxi will no longer be tolerated according to Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich. The days are counting down until the city’s annual Fourth of July firework show. City leaders are trying to get…
Former state senator Tommy Robertson has been sentenced to ten years in prison by Special Judge Richard McKenzie in Jackson County Circuit Court on embezzlement charges. Robertson will serve two years for embezzling over $379,000 of a $484,000 construction loan…