An icon of the Civil Rights Movement would have been 103-years-old today. Rosa Parks’ legacy was honored with an exhibit at Troy University in Montgomery. The museum offered free tours and special performances. Parks’ historic act of civil disobedience when she…
The Mississippi House and Senate passed a huge incentive package proposed by Governor Bryant that will bring thousands of jobs to Mississippi, specifically right here on the Coast. Governor Bryant wants to see investments into the Port of Gulfport site…
Super Bowl 50 is now just days away. Tonight, football fans along the Coast had the chance to mix and mingle with former Super Bowl champs. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from Ocean Springs with more.
The investigation into human trafficking that allegedly took place at a Jackson County massage parlor continues. The business, JJ Spa Massages, remains shut down nearly three months after authorities raided it and arrested two people on prostitution charges. Jackson County…
A Pascagoula native and former Mississippi State standout is headed back to the Gulf Coast. The New Orleans Saints have signed 25-year-old ex-Colt Vick Ballard. Ballard was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round in 2012 and had a…
In a little over a month, the Salvation Army plans to give Coast residents a taste of South Mississippi. Right now, they are looking for helping hands to help put on the event. The Salvation Army already has 25 volunteers…
This week President Obama stepped foot inside a United States mosque for the first time since he was sworn into office. News 25’s Laurene Callander spoke to one proud Muslim-American here on the Coast to get his perspective on this…
The City of Pascagoula has big plans for its beachfront and city leaders say they're ready to make it happen. Pascagoula officials wants to start with phase two of their promenade project. Phase one of the project was completed in 2014…
We all know Mardi Gras isn’t until next week. For some seniors, the party started earlier today. Often times the Mardi Gras parades that roll here on the Coast can get quite crowded and loud, with not many places to…
Whether you’re a football fan or not, chances are you will be one of millions of other Americans watching the Super Bowl this weekend. Did you know that Super Bowl weekend is also a busy weekend for human traffickers? A…
Chubb is a four year old Pyrenees mix. He loves playing tug of war and running and playing with other pups. If you would like your family pet featured on News 25 Today, send us an email at Newsrelease@wxxv25.com or…
Curry Drops 51 Against Wizards Curry and the Warriors were in DC to face John Wall and the Wizards. And Curry got hot early. Hitting 7 of 8 3-pointers in the first quarter alone and scoring 25 points. He proceeded…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Leslie Bucklar about the Senior Mardi Gras Mambo.
If there’s a need in the community, the Descher Organization jumps on any opportunity to help. Tonight, it was the Gulfport Fire Department who needed the support. From 5 to 7 p.m. at the McDonald’s on Highway 49, firefighters spent…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s new head football coach, Jay Hopson, spent the majority of National Signing Day getting to know Golden Eagle fans. Tonight, Hopson mixed and mingled with fans here on the Coast at the Buffalo Wild Wings…
An Ocean Springs man is accused of threatening and harassing a pastor, staff and parishioners of a local church. Police say some of the communication included both threats of violence and racial slurs. Fifty-five year-old Vincent Drummond is charged with…
2016 looks like a great year for real estate. This is according to Coldwell Banker President and CEO Budge Huskey, who spoke at the company’s brunch today. The event was held this morning at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport.…
News 25's Byan Kennedy interviews Natasha Tate and Chief Mike Beyerstedt about the Gulfport Fire Department Fundraiser sponsored by McDonald's. Wednesday Feb. 3 5 pm - 7 pm 9500 Hwy 49 Kids' Activities [mappress mapid="2160"]
National Signing Day is today, where high school students can officially sign a letter of intent with a college football team. Five football players from D’iberville High School have made a big play towards their dreams. Jacques Turner and fellow…
Just in time for National Signing Day, the Mississippi State University Alumni Association just made a big score of its own. Alumni chapters from Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties have officially teamed up to create the Gulf Coast chapter. Local…
Parading from New Orleans to Biloxi, the Krewe of Neptune rolled into town today. If you happened to see their floats on I-10, they were traveling at a snail’s pace of only 25 miles per hours. The normally hour long…
Clean-up will continue after a series of tornadoes tore across Mississippi and Alabama Tuesday afternoon. This video comes from Collinsville, Mississippi where a homeowner caught one of the tornados on camera. The severe storm, which brought lashing rain and powerful…
Breakfast is the meal of champions. This morning at Pass Christian Elementary, former Saints superstar and Super Bowl champion Deuce McAllister passed along his health and fitness tips to the kids. News 25’s Laurene Callander caught up with the Mississippi…
Just in time for National Signing Day, the Mississippi State University Alumni Association just made a big score of its own. The group has now opened a new chapter on the Gulf Coast. The alumni association hopes to unite MSU…