Biloxi Cemetery Tours
Cemetery Tours may sound like a spooky time, but it is actually an opportunity to learn about the past and how far the City of Biloxi has come. This is the 13th annual Cemetery Tours in Biloxi. It’s always a…
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‘A Social Change in Democracy’ documentary shown at Biloxi Visitor’s Center
The City of Biloxi is relying on their residents to help identify landmarks and people in their city. ‘A Social Change in Democracy’ was shown this evening at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center, a 30-minute documentary shot in 1951. Biloxi resident…
‘Social Change in a Democracy’ Documentary
Biloxi residents and historian, do you want to learn more about the history of the city? This Thursday is your chance to come out to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center and check out a half hour 1950s documentary called ‘Social Change…
Historical Society of Gulfport meeting
The Historical Society of Gulfport is making it a mission to preserve local artifacts and history. Tonight, the group met to discuss plans of turning two rooms in the Historic Railroad Depot in downtown Gulfport into a museum full to…
Exhibit telling story of Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins
It’s been 60 years since the 1969 Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins and today on those same beaches there is a new historical exhibit to commemorate those times. The Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins were a Civil Rights Movement protest. African-Americans were not allowed…
The history of Juneteenth
June 19th, more commonly known as Juneteenth, is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate and remember those who suffered through the tyranny of the Confederacy during that era.…
Preserving Biloxi’s history
Biloxi is one of the oldest cities in America and it is full of exciting and beautiful history. Many landmarks were destroyed after Hurricane Katrina, but the city is doing its best to preserve its history. If you look closely…
Jayne Mansfield’s history on the Coast
Once called a “threat to Marilyn Monroe,” Jayne Mansfield’s history is no stranger to South Mississippi. The actress, often referred to as Hollywood’s Blonde Bombshell in the 1950s and 60s, died in a car accident on June 29th, 1967. Mansfield…
Historical markers in D’Iberville
Something new for the City of D’Iberville may be making its mark soon, historical markers that is. Ocean Springs Genealogical Society held a meeting tonight to discuss this possibility. There are already multiple locations in the D’Iberville area where these…
Gulfport Exposition of Photos and Artifacts
Tonight, Gulfport residents brought out photos and artifacts that told the story of Gulfport’s history. Turning the pages of time, that’s how it felt for many who brought in their historic items including Bubba Lang and his family who had…
West Biloxi Boardwalk History
Residents and tourists can expect the West Biloxi Boardwalk to be an outdoor classroom on the Coast. The West Biloxi Boardwalk has been in the works for quite some time. Now, with a tidelands grant from the secretary of state,…
PLANE DONATED TO MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE AVIATION MUSEUM
The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum received a new piece of history last night that will be put on display in Gulfport. President of the board, Francisco Gonzales is donating a 1963 Cessna Skymaster 336 airplane, that will eventually be painted…
Worship program meeting in Gulfport
A planning meeting took place at the Carnegie Library in Gulfport to discuss a progressive worship program to be held at several historic Gulfport churches. A similar project was done several years ago to get the community involved and learn…
Preservation in May
The City of Biloxi has a deep history which is why city officials have decided to dedicate May as a month-long salute to the city’s colorful past. Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond has planned a series of events which will…
History of Biloxi Fire Department
Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney spoke to a group of citizens at Community Design Studio this morning about the past, present, and future of the Biloxi Fire Department. Chief Boney told News 25 the Biloxi Fire Department has a rich…
Moss Point students get history lesson
Magnolia schools have existed since 1902 and three structures have been built and torn down or burned down since then. The current Magnolia Middle School was built on the same site in Moss Point in 2013. Today, members of the…
New sign at Old Mississippi City Cemetery
You can find plenty of history in the Mississippi City Cemetery in Gulfport, but you have to find the cemetery in the first place. The Historical Society of Gulfport is in the process of producing a historical site marker for…
Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition
The City of Biloxi turned 319 years old on February 13th and the celebration of the community’s history will continue this weekend with the Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition. The expo started today at the Biloxi Civic Center and…
Historic Blue Rose Mansion for sale in Pass Christian
The Blue Rose Mansion in Pass Christian is one of the oldest historical homes standing on the Coast and now the premier wedding facility is up for sale. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson gives us an inside look and an overview…
Taking a trip back in time
If you’ve traveled along Highway 90 in Biloxi, you might have noticed a few older ships docked. It is not 1492 and Christopher Columbus did not land in South Mississippi, but two of the ships used in his voyage across…
New exhibit on historic beach wade-ins
Historians say the wade-ins that broke out right on the beaches of Biloxi started the Civil Rights movement for Mississippi. A brand new exhibit at the Biloxi Public Library goes in depth about the battles that led to the desegregation…
Wade-In Remembrance: Live Report
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Wade-In Remembrance to night at the Dr. Frank Community Center on Howard Ave at 5:30 pm.
Gulf Coast trees being used to restore Mayflower II
Another live oak tree was cut down today to be used in the restoration of the Mayflower II, a reproduction of the boat that transported the pilgrims to America in 1620. Yesterday, crews from Mystic Seaport and Plymouth Plantation cut…
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Ceremony at Beauvoir
The tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the ceremony that surrounds it in Washington D.C. is one of the more humbling sights anyone can take in. This weekend, a similar ceremony will be coming to the Coast. Beauvoir is set…