TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — On a day that many state and local government offices were closed for Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi, protesters on Monday said the state needs to stop commemorating the Confederacy. Several members of Indivisible Northeast Mississippi…
Froogel’s has fired the employee that two shoppers accused of using a racial slur. Protesters boycotted the Froogel’s in Gulfport following the incident. There is Facebook Live video circulating that shows the outside of Froogel’s when the…
A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol building has died. Officials have not identified the woman who died, only saying she was believed to have been shot by a police officer. The woman was rushed…
South Mississippi’s congressional representative has responded to the events unfolding in Washington right now. Congressman Steven Palazzo tells News 25 he and his staff are in a safe place right now and expressed surprise at how events…
People have been protesting for change across the country. Last weekend, we saw several peaceful protests around the Gulf Coast and we can expect to see more this weekend. On Sunday there will be a protest for peace held at…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are proposing an overhaul of police procedures and accountability after the mass protests over the deaths of black Americans at the hand of law enforcement. The Justice in Policing Act is among the most ambitious law…
While nationwide protests continue, so do protests in our own community. Protesters and police marched together from Jones Park to the Gulfport Police Department Saturday morning, unifying against hate, violence, racism, and discrimination. All of which Minister Greg Whitfield reminds…
In Biloxi, protesters lined Highway 90 near the Biloxi Lighthouse once again in a peaceful demonstration on recent events. This evening, around 15 protesters gathered to bring to light issues of inequality in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Some…
Today, all businesses in the state of Mississippi are allowed to reopen, but at today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the ongoing protests happening across the country following George Floyd’s death. Reeves said he heard the chants outside his…
As protests have turned to riots across the country, a peaceful protest took place in Biloxi Saturday afternoon. The usual Saturday traffic along the beach on Highway 90 was especially loud this Saturday as drivers honked in support of a…
The $355 million construction project in East Biloxi continues to cause problems for those working and living in the area. Today, Biloxi residents are expected to attend the Biloxi City Council meeting to speak about the health and wellness of…
“When I say one, you say two. When I say win, you say for you.” It’s the ever popular pre-game chant developed by Drew Brees prior to the 2009 season with the help of U.S. Marines stationed in Guantanamo Bay.…
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,…
On this President’s Day, Americans took to the streets in various cities to proclaim their opposition to our current president, Donald Trump. “Not my President’s Day” rallies took place in major cities across the country such as Los Angeles and…
Multiple officers were shot during protests in downtown Dallas. An officer on the scene confirmed that at least three to six officers were shot, but their conditions are unknown. The shooting happened just before 9 p.m. as the protests were…
As controversy continues to swirl around Governor Phil Bryant’s swift action to sign the Religious Accommodations Act into law, Coast residents are taking a stand against the law they say is discriminating against the LGBT community. A peaceful rally at…
A peaceful protest at the Biloxi Visitors Center is drawing attention from those driving along Highway 90. “No hate in our state” is the chant that demonstrators want the country to hear and see as they stand against the Religious…
As various Gulf Coast families mourn the loss of loved ones to recent shootings, hundreds of people in the community took a stand to put an end to gun violence. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a look inside Saturday’s…
In the 1960’s, black men and women were not allowed on Biloxi Beach. In a non-violent effort to change that, protestors stood on the beach east and west of the light house, but they were attacked and beaten by groups of white men.