Governor Phil Bryant Makes a Statement Regarding the Flag Debate
Should our state change the flag and take the Confederate emblem out of the top left corner? Today Governor Phil Bryant said no.
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SRHS Retirees React to the 88 Percent Pension Plan
It’s been nearly 8 months since the onset of Singing River Health System’s retirement woes, and retirees are still searching for answers.
Heat Wave Brings Potential Health Hazards to Beach Goers
If you were lucky enough to spend the day on the beach today, there is no doubt you broke out in a sweat. It’s hot!!
Mississippi Coast Casinos have Great Month of May
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast casinos were hot in May and their continued strength is beginning to push up gambling revenue for all of Mississippi.
Tourism Tax Election Takes Place Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Jackson County residents will head to the polls to vote on a 2% tax on tourism.
City of Biloxi to Move the Main Gate at Keesler Air Force Base
Moving the main gate to Keesler Air Force Base will cost $30 million but the city of Biloxi says it is a priority.
Woman Arrested on Aggravated Domestic Assault
Biloxi Police Department arrested Sabrina Galloway on one count of aggravated domestic assault.
Charges Dropped Against Former Harrison County Utility Authority Director
Federal prosecutors have dismissed a public corruption case against former Harrison County Utility Authority Director Kamran Pahlavan.
Twenty Mortar Pyrotechnic Shells Stolen in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about the danger surrounding the theft of 22 mortar pyrotechnic shells.
Mississippi Will Continue to Use the Confederate Flag
At the Beauvoir in Biloxi, a Confederate Flag waves high along Beach Boulevard. Could Confederate Flags like this one and others around the state soon be forced to be taken down?
Gun Scare at Gulfport Businesses
The Gulfport Police Department is saying a man who walked into three Gulfport stores carrying a gun Sunday night did not break the law.
Shuckers Michael Reed and Father Benton Talk Baseball Memories
Father’s Day is just two days away and on Sunday, the Biloxi Shuckers will let dads and their kids throw around the ball on the field prior to the game, with fireworks after the last out. News 25’s Katarina Luketich caught up with a Shuckers father/son pair, who reflects on some of their favorite baseball memories together.
Louisiana Man Found Guilty of Murder and Dismemberment
A jury has found a Louisiana man guilty of killing and dismembering a dancer he lured from a New Orleans French Quarter bar.
1960s Biloxi Beach Wade In Protestor Shares His Story
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.
Car Wreck in Harrison County Leaves Two Injured
A major accident in Harrison County happened after 5 o’clock on HWY 49 near Mississippi 53.
Ingalls Shipbuilding Opens New Family Health Center for Employees
For the first time in their existence, Ingalls will now be offering full service healthcare to its employees and their dependents through the Ingalls Family Health Center.
Live Interview with Shuckers Rightfielder Michael Reed and His Father
While the Shuckers are gearing up for tonight’s game, they’re also planning big things for Sunday. News 25’s Katarina Luketich joins us live from MGM Park with a look ahead at this weekend’s Father’s Day festivities.
Death Penalty for Man Found Guilty in 2013 Murder
A 30 year old man found guilty of capital murder in Harrison County was sentenced to death today.
One dead, Two Hospitalized in Bay St. Louis Shooting Last Night
An overnight shooting in Bay St. Louis leaves one man dead and two others hospitalized.
Autopsy Results for Waveland Woman Found in Ditch
An autopsy reveals 23 year old Shelby Luciano, who was found dead in a ditch Thursday morning, died of blunt force trauma.
Amtrak Passenger Rail Service Could be Coming Back to the Coast
“All Aboard” could be a cry heard once again along South Mississippi cities that is if Federal officials get on board with a drive to bring passenger rail services back to South Mississippi.
Biloxi City Officials Look to Stop Mississippi Power Rate Hikes
What originally started out as an estimated $2.2 billion for the Kemper Power plant is now costing $6.1 billion. To compensate for costs, Mississippi Power has increased its customer’s monthly rates. Now, the city of Biloxi and other small business owners are looking to hold Mississippi Power more accountable.
Singing River Health System to Submit Pension Proposal
Singing River Hospital System plans to submit a pension plan proposal to the courts in hopes of resolving its retirement benefits crisis.
Mississippians Could Lose Financial Aid for Health Insurance
Fourteen thousand South Mississippians would lose federal financial aid used to buy health insurance if the Supreme Court strikes down part of the Affordable Care Act.
Live Interview with Shuckers Centerfielder Tyrone Taylor
The Shuckers are in action tonight against the Montgomery Biscuits in the second game of this homestand.
Early Morning Fire Destroys West Harrison County Home
A West Harrison county home was destroyed in a fire early this morning.
Law Enforcement Conference Hopes to Educate Officers on How to Identify Hate Crimes
Law enforcement gathered today at their Annual Police Chief’s Conference to discuss how to identify hate crimes.
Waveland Woman Found Dead
A Waveland family is grieving tonight and authorities are looking for answers after the shocking death of 23 year old Shelby Luciano.
Commissioner Mike Chaney on Wind Insurance Rates
Wind Insurance is an issue important to very many here on the Coast and the recent passing of the Clarity Act has been seen as an important step to fairer insurance rates.
Missing Cockatoo Returned Safely
Max A Boo the missing Waveland Cockatoo has been returned to his owners.
Passenger Rail Service Could Be Arriving on the Coast
The return of a passenger rail service could be on its way to the Gulf Coast.
Special Weather Presentation Teaches Kids about Meteorology
Kids at the William Carey Gifted Summer Program have been studying weather as part of their focus on STEM learning. Today they heard a special presentation from our own meteorologist, Ryan Mahan.
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Works Together to Take Care of the Gulf of
Hundreds of years after the French first settled in South Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico is still vitally important to our economy. Groups from the five Gulf States are working to make it even better.
Upper Level Areas Finished in MGM Park
Tonight fans showed up to watch the Shuckers start their second homestand and MGM Park was a little different.
Salvation Army Resource Room Looks to Help People in Need
The Salvation Army also partnered with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the Win Job Center to offer GED classes and help people find the resources to find jobs.
Graveline Bridge in Jackson County to be Renovated
A small bridge in Jackson County on Graveline Road at LaMotte Bayou will soon receive a much needed makeover.
Pass Christian’s Breakfast with the Mayor
Mayor Chipper McDermott took office in 2006, just one year after Katrina pummeled this small coast city, wiping out many homes, businesses and properties and the residents who owned them.
Mississippi Association of Supervisors Convention Took Place Today
County Supervisors from all over the state of Mississippi are in Biloxi this week for the 86th Annual Mississippi Association of Supervisors Convention.
Biloxi High Hires New Baseball Coach
Today, the Biloxi Public School District introduced Coach Eddie Lofton as the one to lead Indian Nation this season.
Live at MGM Park with Tim Bennett
The Biloxi Shuckers are back at MGM Park for their second homestand of the season. They will be facing off against the Montgomery Biscuits.
Bodies of Missing Men Found in Wolf River
Families are grieving today after the bodies of boaters who went missing last night were found early this morning in the Wolf River.
Sci-Fi Movie and Reality Show to Start Shooting in Gautier
An estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010 and producers of a new film hope to bring awareness to the problems the spill still causes today.
Corchis Out at MGM Resorts International’s Southern Operations
An unexpected shakeup in leadership at the MGM Resorts International’s Southern Operation announced today the departure of longtime president and chief operating officer, George Corchis Junior.
Residents Ask City of Biloxi to Preserve House for Historical Purposes
Just beside the Visitors Center on Porter Avenue, sits a house that survived Katrina and a house fire last July. Some residents who live near the property want to see the history of the house preserved.
Dad Arrested for Fire that Left Seven Year Old Daughter Dead
A 28 year old man is facing second degree murder charges after authorities say he is responsible for a house fire that killed his seven year old daughter.
George P. Corchis, Jr., No Longer President and COO of MGM Resorts International’s Southern Operations
George P. Corchis, Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Resorts International's Southern Operations announced his resignation today.
Gulfport Receives National Recognition for Efforts in Helping Children Read
Gulfport is receiving national recognition for the community’s effort to help our children read.
MDOT Contraflow Drill Helps Prepare for Hurricane Season
When a hurricane hits and you’re forced to evacuate, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to make sure they’re prepared to help. That’s why they held a contraflow drill today.
Hurricane Hunters Work to Help Save Lives
Being able to rate and predict landfall of a storm like this can be hard for the National Hurricane Center, but that’s when the Hurricane Hunters take off. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron also known as the Hurricane Hunters, fly directly into tropical storms and hurricanes to help save lives.
Missing Cockatoo in Waveland
A cockatoo bird named Max A Boo is on the loose in Waveland.
