Keesler Air Force Base

Martin Luther King Jr. Event at Keesler Air Force Base

Today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations continued in Biloxi. "Remember, celebrate, act: a day on, not a day off," that was the theme for today’s event at Keesler Air Force Base honoring the late Civil Rights leader. Here are…

Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base

It’s the day that will live in infamy. Seventy-five years ago the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Dozens gathered outside at Keesler Air Force Base to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Multiple speakers recounted the…

Christmas in the Park

Keesler Air Force Base kicks off the month of December with Christmas in the Park, a holiday celebration for military members along the Coast. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the celebration at Marina Park.

Christmas in the Park

Today Keesler Air Force Base kicked off the month of December with a holiday celebration for military members along the Coast. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside Christmas in the Park. Hundreds of military families kicked off the holiday…

Keesler Air Force Base Does the Mannequin Challenge

If you have been on any social media site in the last month, you’ve probably seen the “Mannequin Challenge.” It’s when everyone in the room completely freezes in place, mimicking a mannequin. The 81st Wing at the Keesler Air Force…

Moving Forward with Keesler Gate Replacement

The Biloxi City Council hired an appraiser to keep the ball rolling on the Keesler gate project. The appraiser will take a look at the properties at Forrest Avenue at Division Street. Those homes sit on the piece of land…

Keesler Celebrates 75 Years in Biloxi

Keesler Air Force Base is celebrating its 75th year on the Gulf Coast. In honor of the occasion, members of the United States military, officials from the City of Biloxi and community leaders from across the Coast gathered for a…

Keesler 75th Anniversary

Tonight in Biloxi, Keesler celebrates 75 years on the Coast. News 25’s Hank Davis has the details.

Retiree Appreciation Day at Keesler Air Force Base

Military retirees from across the Gulf Coast are heading to Keesler Air Force Base today for Retiree Appreciation Day. The annual event features more than 30 displays including Keesler Medical Center, Tricare, Base Legal Office, Armed Forces Retirement Home, and…

Mammothon at Keesler Medical Center

Keesler Air Force Base, typically red, white, and blue, was covered in pink today for their fifth annual Mammothon. The cancer screening and preventative health fair holds walk-in screenings for multiple types of cancer and chronic diseases in honor of…

Actors and Director on Coast For Q&A

The movie "Deepwater Horizon" chronicling the BP Oil Spill is set to open September 30th, but a few of the film's actors are on the coast today. Actors Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson along with director peter Berg will be…

Keesler Cleans the Beach

Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base have teamed up to beautify the city. Today, two groups of airmen from the 81st Training Wing volunteered to help Biloxi’s Public Works Office clean up the medians in areas on Highway 90. These…

Keesler Air Force Base Bomb Threat

Keesler Air Force Base also received a bomb threat this afternoon. The area involved in the bomb threat was searched and cleared by security personnel. The person accused of making the bomb threat is currently in custody.

New Commander of Second Air Force

A Change of Command Ceremony took over the parade field at Keesler Air Force Base this morning. Major General Mark Brown passed along his duties of Second Air Force to Major General Robert Labrutta. Both were accompanied by loved ones…

Keesler AFB Join Land Use Study Workshop

If you live near the Keesler Air Force Base, the Gulf Regional Planning Commission wants to hear from you tonight. The commission made an announcement about a land use study back in May. The study is meant to look at…

Keesler AFB Joint Land Use Study

In an effort to reduce potential conflict between Keesler Air Force Base and surrounding communities, a joint land use study launches tonight in D’Iberville. It’s a chance for residents to voice their opinions and be a part of the changes…

Keesler AFB Joint Land Use Study

In an effort to reduce potential conflict between Keesler Air Force Base and surrounding communities, a joint land use study launches tonight. It’s a chance for residents to voice their opinion and be a part of the growth that could…

Committee to Host Public Workshops

If you live near the Seabee Base or Keesler Air Force Base, the Gulf Regional Planning Committee wants to hear from you. The committee made an announcement about a land use study back in May. The study is meant to…

Biloxi Gets a Move on Big Projects

The City of Biloxi is getting a move on a number of major projects that have been in the works for years. City officials have officially excepted the $5 million grant to begin building the new gate at Keesler Air…

Mayor Gilich Announces Keesler Gate Funding

Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich received a round of applause when he announced that $5 million is committed toward a new main entrance for Keesler Air Force Base. The money comes from the state and will go towards an estimated…

Mayor Gilich Wants new Gate for Keesler

Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will meet with the City Council tomorrow to discuss a major project for the City of Biloxi and Keesler Air Force Base. Mayor Gilich is aiming to move forward on a new gate for Keesler…

Kids Tour Keesler

About 20 students from Biloxi Public Schools visited Keesler Air Force Base for a hands-on look at STEM projects. The district was awarded a grant which allows the fifth to seventh graders to participate in a week-long summer camp. Today,…

Keesler’s 75th Anniversary

Today marks the historic 75th anniversary of Keesler Air Force Base here on the Gulf Coast. This evening at the Biloxi Visitors Center, community leaders and members of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base gathered for the…