Gulfport Town Hall Meeting
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews local leaders from the Isiah Fredericks Center for the Gulfport Town Hall Meeting today about the increase in crime in Gulfport and what to do about it.
Climb CDC Students Graduate
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.…
Mississippi Rising Coalition Meeting
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…
Chance to Meet Comic Book Illustrator
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.”…
Alzheimer’s Mississippi
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…
Coast Hospitals Sue State Department of Medicaid
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…
Gun Sales Increase
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…
Gulfport Police Identify Murder Suspect
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…
“Stop the Killing” March in Gulfport
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…
First Mississippi Rising Coalition Meeting
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,…
Pirates Headed to the Bay
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…
Utility Regulation and Training Meeting in Bay St. Louis
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…
SRHS and Memorial Sue State Medicaid Dept.
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…
Mississippi Coalition Meeting
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…
Town Hall Meeting On Crime
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…
3rd Annual Kicking For Christmas
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Leslie Bucklar and Amanda Isert about the 3rd Annual Kicking For Christmas event.
Wanted For Murder
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…
Latest on AHRC and La Quinta in Biloxi
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…
Entertainment Districts Established in Biloxi
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…
The Allman Brothers Band Family Honored in Gulfport
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.…
Latest on AHRC and La Quinta in Biloxi
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…
Federal Judge Refuses to Block Religious Accommodations Act
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…
Campus Improvements on the Way to USM Gulf Park
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 New State Records
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…