NFL

Mississippi State alum making first Super Bowl appearance

Throughout the NFL playoffs, we’ve seen the Philadelphia Eagles embrace the role of the underdog by wearing a dog mask on several occasions. That trend continued today for a former Bulldog himself, just with a different kind of mask. Welcome…

Saints stunned by Minneapolis Miracle

Before Sean Payton and Drew Brees arrived in the Big Easy, the New Orleans Saints had been a historically painful franchise to root for. Yet somehow, the Black and Gold found a way to top the hardest of those hardships…

Super Bowl IXIV champions reunite

In today’s NFL climate of free agency and what have you done for me lately, players often find a second home by the time it’s all said and done, if not more. But when they win a Super Bowl together,…

Reggie Bush retiring from NFL

When the Saints were in rebuild mode during the post-Katrina days, they held the number 2 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans selected Mario Williams at number 1 and Reggie Bush practically fell into their lap.…

Saints kick start new streak versus Panthers

When the New Orleans Saints started their eight-game winning streak back in September, they did so with a victory over the Carolina Panthers. On Sunday, the Black and Gold started a new streak by taking down those same Panthers yet…

Controversy in the NFL

It all started in August of 2016-2017 NFL season when former 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem, what he said was his way to protest racial injustices in America. After President Trump’s recent comments, players,…

Local veterans upset over NFL protests

The NFL is taking a hard hit over the numerous players and teams refusing to stand during the National Anthem Sunday. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke to local veterans to find out their stance on the protests. United we stand,…

First female NFL artist visits the Coast

Tempy Moore is the first female artist signed by the NFL through the Deacon Jones Foundation. Moore found her passion and calling by joining together two of her favorite things: sports and art. A self-taught charcoal pastel artist, Moore’s drawings…

Andre Reed hypothesizes his career after 2004

Six of the seven all time highest scoring seasons by an NFL team have happened since the league adopted illegal contact rules in 2004. Less bump and run means more passing and more passing means more points. The evolution of…

Brett Favre teases return to NFL

When Brett Favre talks about a return to the NFL, we listen. Only this time it has nothing to do with his seemingly never-ending retirement saga, although this would be way more interesting if it did. Instead, the USM legend…

Hometown NFL Legend Makes Hall of Fame

Former NFL Quarterback Brett Favre will make the official list of big names in football history on Saturday when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson visited his hometown in the Kiln where he’s very…

Saints Draft Rankins with 12th Pick

The Saints went defense with their 12th pick in last night’s draft. As most mock drafts predicted, the Saints selected former U of L defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins. Rankins finished last season with 13 tackles for loss and six sacks,…

Peyton Manning Retires

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is hanging up his cleats for the last time. A month after winning the Super Bowl, Manning announced he will forego a 19th season in the NFL. He won the league MVP five times and…

Dedication to First Female NFL Official

Tonight, the City of Pascagoula honored Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official, making history or her-story. The gym inside of the city’s recreational center is now known as the Sarah Bailey Thomas Gymnasium. In addition to that special dedication,…

Interview with Sarah Thomas, the NFL's First Female Official

Tonight, the City of Pascagoula will dedicate the gym inside of its recreational center to Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official. News 25’s Kendra Turley is in Pascagoula with a sneak peek inside tonight’s ceremony. [mappress mapid="2432"]

Pascagoula Set to Honor Sarah Thomas

The City of Pascagoula is all set to honor a native that blazed a trail for women like her. This past NFL season, Sarah Thomas became the first full-time female referee in the history of the NFL. To honor her…

Sarah Bailey Thomas Gym Dedication

Bryan Kennedy interviews Anne Pitre about Sarah Bailey Thomas coming to the Pascagoula Recreation Center March 3rd, 6 pm - 8 pm.     [mappress mapid="2395"]    

Sarah Bailey Thomas Gym Dedication

She blazed the trail for women like her. Now, the City of Pascagoula is ready to honor Sarah Thomas. On Thursday, March 3rd, the City of Pascagoula will host a dedication ceremony for the Sarah Bailey Thomas Gym. The event…

Sports 2/9/2016

Champs Return Home They left hopeful and returned home champions. Super bowl 50 champs, the broncos, have come home to Denver. After Sunday’s night's win over the Carolina Panthers the Broncos brought another Lombardi trophy to the mile high city.…