Dog Show
News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Staff Sergeant Ricardo Bengochea about the dog show that will help support Bullyz4vets that helps veterans. The Dog Show will be at Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Saturday Nov. 4th 8 am to 8 pm. Admission…
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Veterans Day Parade And Concert
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Jody Smith and Sofia Sanchez about the Coast Episcopal Chorus and the Veterans Day Parade. The event will be held at the Town Green in Long Beach Nov. 5th at 1 pm and is free…
Old Glory Relay
They’re painting the town red, white, and blue as a leg of the nationwide Old Glory Relay made its way through South Mississippi today. News 25’s Toni Miles has more from its start in Jones Park in Gulfport to the…
Old Glory Relay : Live Report
News 25's Toni Miles interviews Amanda Rondon about the Old Glory Relay to support veterans happening today.
The Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall
A moving memorial honoring our Vietnam veterans has been traveling across America for decades. Now a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., known as the moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has finally made its way to Mississippi:…
Seabees Return Home
Emotions were high as nearly 300 Seabees stepped foot back on American soil earlier this afternoon. Many were greeted by family members and loved ones with decorated signs welcoming the service men and women home. Members of the Naval Mobile…
39th annual Salute to the Military
Tonight marks the 39th annual Salute to the Military banquet at the Coast Coliseum. The annual salute continues a tradition of bringing the nation’s top military leaders to the Coast to join in tribute to our local neighbors in uniform.…
Moving salute to veterans on the way to Coast
A run to honor and help veterans is underway and headed straight towards South Mississippi. The Old Glory Relay Run is a moving salute to all the great men and women who have served our country. The relay run kicked…
Spartan Weekend at the Scarlet Pearl
The Spartan Alliance has teamed up with the Scarlet Pearl as one of the charities for their month of giving back. More than 50 veterans and their caregivers will attend a three day fun-filled weekend of activities. The event kicked…
Veterans Golfers Association Tournament
The Veterans Golfers Association’s national championship tournament ends today after four days of play at the Fallen Oak Golf Club. Eighty-four veterans from 44 states are in town, competing for the title of champion and enjoying each other’s company out…
VGA National Championship
The Veterans Golfers Association’s National Championship Tournament is underway at the Fallen Oak Golf Club. Eighty-four veterans from 44 states are in town, competing for the title of champion and enjoying each other’s company out on the course. The highest…
Combat Veterans Honor Ride
With Cruisin’ right around the corner, many people are bringing out their hotrods out of the garage for a week full of excitement, but before the cars begin Cruisin’, the bikers are getting out for a good cause. The Combat…
Veterans legal assistance program
Each year, thousands of veterans return home from overseas. Often times these veterans return home to their loved ones and sometimes legal issues. Beginning at 1 o’clock tomorrow, attorneys will be at the Harrison County Court House Law Library offering…
Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to Diamondhead
Diamondhead will soon play host to a memorial honoring the American men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. VFW Post 2880 has put up the funding to accommodate the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial at City…
Community commemorates National POW/MIA Day
Imagine not knowing what happened to a loved one who went overseas to fight for our country and never returned. A special gathering to honor soldiers missing in action and prisoners of war took place at the chapel inside the…
Labor Day Cookout for American veterans
With all of the celebration surrounding this holiday, American veterans are gathering in Biloxi today for a special cookout to honor all military members and their families. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us from the Amvets Post 1 in Biloxi.
Vietnam Reflections preview
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s documentary series “The Vietnam War” tells the story of one of the most divisive and disputed events in American history. The series explores the human aspect of the war through testimony of nearly 80 witnesses…
Giving back to vets
Currently the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 20 veterans commit suicide in the United States of America each day. Thanks to a rise in awareness and support for former service members, this number is lower than the 22 a…
Veterans Affairs health care open house
Today, veterans receiving health care services from the Biloxi VA Medical Center had an opportunity to weigh in on many of the services that the Gulf Coast VA Health Care System provides. At an open house Q&A event, representatives from…
Veterans feedback on VA health services
Veterans receiving health care services from the Biloxi VA Medical Center will have an opportunity tomorrow to weigh in on the services offered. The event will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Biloxi VA Medical Center recreation hall…
Navy Chief Selectees Car Wash
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Kevin Cuttill and Ebony Syas about the Navy Chief Selectees Car Wash on Saturday August 12th 10 am - 2 pm at Baja Beach Tex-Mex Seafood Restaurant.
Veterans Appeals Act passes U.S. Senate
A bill aimed at easing veterans ability to appeal VA cases has passed the U.S. Senate and now moves to the House. Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approved legislation, co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, to help veterans challenge…
The Patriots Flag Tour stops in Biloxi
On May 27th, one American flag began a 14,000 mile, 100 day journey through the 48 continental states. The flag travels on the back of a motorcycle, transferred to a new flag bearer at each destination along the route. It’s…
Riding for veterans
Each year, millions of bikers hit the road and make their way on cross country road trips. One biker community on the Gulf Coast has a good reason for their travels. You could hear the engines from a mile away…