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Brittney Reese Olympic Watch Party

A Gulfport native is all set to compete for gold this evening during the long jump qualifier at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Buffalo Wild Wings in Gulfport where dozens have gathered to…

Favre Goes from Hometown to Hall of Fame

Newly elected NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was back on his home field today, taking a chance to catch up with high school players from his old alma mater and to honor the team where he started his football…

Moss Point High Girls Powerlifting Team State Champions

The Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team raised the bar in athletics, winning the state championship only two years after forming. Earlier this morning, the team officially put their championship rings on during a ceremony celebrating their victory. The…

Brett Favre Homecoming

Brett Favre is a household name, an NFL legend and one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in the history of football. He was also born in Gulfport. Favre was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now, he’s…

’99 Sea Wolves Reunion

The Mississippi Sea Wolves are back on the Gulf Coast, even if it’s just for one night. Fans were able to come out to the Island View Casino tonight for the 1999 Kelly Cup Champion Sea Wolves reunion party, featuring…

Brittney Reese: Home Grown Olympian

Gulfport native Brittney Reese is a favorite to shatter records in the Olympic long jump competition next week. News 25’s Katarina Luketich caught up with Brittney’s mother this morning as she prepares to board a flight to Rio to see…

Biloxi Indians Football

Bring a winning tradition back to Biloxi high school football. News 25's Bryan Kennedy sat down with Coach Hall for this morning's coast high school football preview.

World Series of Wheelchair Softball

Today some serious athletes rolled into Biloxi and no amount of rain could stop them from putting on a show. The World Series of Wheelchair Softball is taking place in Biloxi on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum and these…

D'Iberville Warriors

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Eric Collins about the D'Iberville Warriors High School Football Team and their Schedule.

Sea Wolves Reunion Party

Hockey may not be officially back in South Mississippi, but the Coast’s favorite team will be in town on Friday. The Island View Casino Resort is hosting a Sea Wolves reunion on Friday at their Gulf Breeze Bar. A number…

Standout QB Preparing for Season

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is known for its football stars, but one Coast quarterback is blazing his own trail, on the verge of breaking numerous state passing records. News 25’s Bryan Kennedy headed out to Bay St. Louis recently and…

Wheelchair Softball World Series Returns

The Wheelchair Softball World Series returns to the Coast tomorrow and they’re coming back bigger than ever. USM’s Institute for Disability Studies has teamed up with Metro Area Community Empowerment to present this year’s 40th anniversary games. The series is…

USA Women’s Team Inspires Local Gymnasts

The 2016 Summer Olympics bring not only excitement, but inspiration to local gymnastic academies. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with gymnasts at Lanier’s School of Gymnastics in Gulfport where they are in the process of training potential Olympic gold…

Learning the Ropes to Rugby

Swimming, track and field, gymnastics: those are all sports we know are common with the Summer Olympics, but after decades away, Rugby has returned to the games. News 25’s Bryan Kennedy got suited and booted to hit the pitch with…

Local Gymnasts on Olympics Excitement

The Summer Olympic Games bring not only excitement, but inspiration to local gymnastic academies. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Lanier’s School of Gymnastics in Gulfport where they are in the process of training future Olympic gold medalists.

“Our Love Affair with Baseball” Series

Baseball was back at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum today as the “Our Love Affair with Baseball” all-star luncheon series continued. Today’s speaker was Steve Smith, the winningest coach in the history of athletics at Baylor University in Texas. Smith spent five…

Sports Betting in Mississippi

Sports betting could be the factor that pushes Mississippi over the top when it comes to casino revenue. This year, fantasy sports have brought sports betting to the forefront of the gambling conversation. The president of the American Gaming Association,…

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…

Olympic Torch Arrives in Rio

It’s the final countdown to the start of this year’s Olympics. The iconic Olympic Torch arrived in Rio De Janeiro today. The flame traveled by boat and the torch arrived at the naval school this morning. It will pass through…

Arcia to the Big Leagues

Former Biloxi Shuckers and Milwaukee Brewer top prospect Orlando Arcia got the anticipated call up to the big leagues. Tonight, he made his debut. The shortstop was called from Triple A Colorado Springs last night and is starting at shortstop…

Saints Summer Camp in West Virginia

The New Orleans Saints were on the practice field in West Virginia as their training camp continues. The Saints first pre-season game is set for Thursday, August 11th against the New England Patriots. The first home game of the regular…