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Online Petitions To Secede From State

In response to the new law, a number of Natchez residents have taken to an online petition that calls for the city to secede from the state of Mississippi and join Louisiana nearly 700 people have signed it. While unlikely…

Businesses React To New Law

The new Religious Accommodations Act is meant to protect the religious beliefs of private businesses, but some coast businesses are speaking out against the new law. Before the act was even signed into law, Irish Coast Pub took to their…

Que At The View This Friday & Saturday

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ed Layton about the Que At The View, this Friday & Saturday at Island View Casino Resort. Friday 6-9 pm Saturday 12-5 pm Judging for a $10 Admission Live Music

Religious Accommodations Act Is Now Law

Mississippi is garnering national attention after Governor Phil Bryant signs the religious accommodations Act into law. This came a day after heavy protests at the state capitol. Taking to twitter, Bryant said he did so to "Protect sincerely held religious…

Gulf Coast Leaders Speak Out

News 25's Laurene Callander tell about the local gulf coast leaders speaking out against the Religious Accommodations Act that has now gone into Law.

Go Over The Edge: May 21

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Adele Lyons about the Habitat for Humanity Go Over The Edge event.

Governor Bryant Signs Religious Bill

Governor Phil Bryant has signed the Religious Accommodations Act into law. The law allows government employees and private business people to cite religious beliefs as a reason to refuse services to members of the LGBT community and prevents the state…

The Dogs Buried Over The Bridge

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rheta Grimsley Johnson about her book launch "The Dogs Buried Over The Bridge," Tonight From 6 to 7:30 pm at Pass Books/Cat Island Coffeehouse in Pass Christian.       [mappress mapid="2659"]

Military and Civilian Job Fair

This morning, Coast veterans got a chance to show local employers they’re the right person for the job. Veterans filed into the Biloxi Civic Center early this morning for the Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair. The fair…

Go Over The Edge: May 21

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Jim Smith about Going Over The Edge with hang out with Habitat. This Saturday May 21, 2016 at IP Casino.           Help Katarina reach her goal of $1000 for Going Over The…

April 5th Is National Service Day

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors declared April 5th to be Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service. The declaration was made in support of Senior Corps. The national chapter of the organization, which also includes AmeriCorps, encourages mayors…

Road Improvement Funding Stalled

A plan to increase funding for road improvements in the state by raising taxes has died in the state Legislature. House leaders were unable to attract enough support from lawmakers. Many representatives instead demanded money saving efforts at the Mississippi…

Protest Against Religious Rights Bill

Noise at the state Capitol today as protesters are expected to rally outside of the governor’s mansion. The Human Rights Campaign, the ACLU of Mississippi, and LGBT equality advocates are urging Governor Phil Bryant to veto a bill that would…

Shuckers Debut New Mascot

The Brewers weren't the only ones to make a grand entrance at MGM Park. The Biloxi Shuckers debuted, their new official mascot, "Schooner the Seagull". The unveiling took place during the middle of the first inning. Schooner made his grand…

CASA Of Harrison County

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Roy Kitchell about CASA Of Harrison County Services and need for volunteers. More Info: casaharrisoncounty.org

Snap Benefits Cut Off Today

Beginning today, many Mississippians will have their SNAP Food Assistance benefits cut. A law passed in January requires adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who do not have children to either find a job or enroll in a…

Panoramic View Of Gospel Music

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ron Feder about the Panoramic view of Gospel Music at Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center on Saturday April 2nd.

4th Annual Pass Wine & Food Festival

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Emily Pickering about the 4th Annual Pass Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, April 9th 6 to 8:30 PM at Oak Crest Mansion Inn. Sample Food and Wine From Local Restaurants, also a silent auction.…

Pro AM Tournament Continues Today

The wet weather is not deterring golfers from getting out on the green for day two of the Pro-Am Tournament. However, since there is a threat for severe weather, today's pro-am play is not open to the public. The amateurs…

Stennis Visits Colmer Middle School

This morning Colmer Middle School students went on a little trip to space. Okay maybe they didn't quite blast off into the great abyss, but they did get schooled on everything outer space. NASA representatives from Stennis Space Center visited…