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Supreme Court lifts sports betting ban

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that required states to band gambling on the outcome of sporting events. News 25’s Veronica Bayona visited Palace Casino Resort and brings us more on what this decision means…

National Salvation Army Week

May 14th through the 20th is National Salvation Army Week. This will be the Salvation Army’s 153rd year of fighting for good in 129 countries around the globe. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate those who…

The fight against human trafficking

Modern day slavery. It’s hard to believe it exists, but it does. Sex trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world and it happens right here in South Mississippi. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to a meeting by…

Jackson County man charged with aggravated domestic assault

A man in Jackson County is charged with aggravated domestic assault after reportedly holding a woman hostage at gunpoint early Saturday morning. Twenty-seven year-old Steven Harris gave himself up to the police after a five hour standoff inside a home…

Man beat, robbed at gunpoint in Ocean Springs

A patient at the Ocean Springs Hospital contacted the Ocean Springs Police Department to report that he was robbed at gunpoint at Fort Bayou Apartments. The victim claims that he went to the wrong apartment just before two black males…

Flames on Deer Island

Last night, Deer Island was lit up by flames. Melissa Scallan with the Department of Marine Resources told News 25 they sent someone out to Deer Island to check out the fire and they are still working to determine what…

Arrests made, shots fired at Boots N Spurs

On Saturday, officers from the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to the downtown area in regards to shots possibly fired after an altercation that took place inside of Boots N Spurs. Officers were directed to a location in the parking…

Ship Island Excursions returns to Biloxi

Ship Island Excursions is finally back where everything began: in Biloxi. The Ship Island boat will officially begin services tomorrow. It was the sound of history returning to Biloxi as Ship Island Excursions left from the Mississippi Sound from the…

Mississippi Aquarium ‘sail’ebration kick off

Anticipation for the Mississippi Aquarium continues to grow with the kickoff celebration in Gulfport. This afternoon, News 25’s Jaylon Morris attended the event. Governor Phil Bryant and Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes talked about the aquarium’s impact on the community. The…

Local officers raise awareness for the Special Olympics

Today, law enforcement in Jackson County started the morning by running for a good cause. Moss Point, Pascagoula, Gautier, and Ocean Springs police officers raised awareness for the Special Olympics through the 2018 Torch Run. Since Monday, officers have been…

Groundbreaking for new Keesler gate

Today local, state, and federal officials joined Keesler Air Force Base leaders to break ground on phase I of the new Division Street gate for Keesler Air Force Base. Keesler and Biloxi have contemplated a new main gate for more…

Phase II of Gulfport Main Street Master Plan

Preliminary ideas regarding phase II of the master plan for downtown Gulfport were presented to the Gulfport Main Street Association and other city officials. Arnett Muldrow and Associates, the same team that worked on phase I post-Katrina, were at Gulfport…

“In God we Trust” will be on new MS license plate

Mississippi’s new standard license plate will display the state seal that includes the phrase “In God we Trust.” Republican Governor Phil Bryant unveiled the new design Thursday on Twitter. It will be available beginning in January. The current Mississippi plate…

Naturalization Ceremony

The home of the brave welcomed 23 new citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony at the United States Courthouse in Gulfport. As the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ filled the room with excitement, the land of opportunity welcomed Egypt native Maha Eldek, India…

81-year-old grandma graduating college

A Vancleave grandmother is living out a life-long dream all before her 82nd birthday. Eighty-one year-old Barbara Ann Smith will walk across the stage and graduate college in Biloxi tonight. At almost 82-years-old, Vancleave resident Barbara Ann Smith is graduating…

Tony Lawrence to make run for appeals court judge

Today District Attorney Tony Lawrence announced his decision to run for District 5 judge for the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Lawrence was elected district attorney for George, Greene, and Jackson County in 2003 and is currently serving his fourth term…

Hurricane Preparedness

The 2018 Mississippi Partners and Preparedness Summit wrapped up this afternoon and the main topic was hurricane preparedness. “As we enter into the 2018 hurricane season, we must be prepared for the potential for a catastrophic storm impacting our state.”…

Man arrested after high speed chase

Forty-three year-old Joseph Kamont II of Biloxi is behind bars after a high speed chase last night in the area of Vee Street. A resident reported that two unknown individuals were on her property running with flashlights. Officers canvassed the…

Charges upgraded in DUI crash

A Gulfport man now faces felony charges after crashing into two Harrison County deputies. Fifty-seven year-old Tommie McFarland is charged with two counts of aggravated DUI. The accident happened over the weekend at the intersection of O’Neal Road and Highway…

New artwork at Fishbone Alley

If you would like to enjoy the outdoors while appreciating some great art work, Fishbone Alley in downtown Gulfport might be the spot to check out. The alley recently received four new colorful additions all created by Mississippi Gulf Coast…

Another big road project will impact Biloxi residents

There’s another big road project underway in Biloxi. If you’re driving along Highway 90 you may see construction in action. Workers are installing a 16 inch water line along the north side of the highway between downtown and Seashore Methodist.…

Mother of the Year Award

With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, the Biloxi Lions Club hosted their 64th annual Biloxi’s Mother of the Year award presentation. It turns out the nominations were so nice, they gave the award out twice. A mother’s love will last…

Possible zoning map change near planned RV park

An RV park is waiting for the final go-ahead to start plans for construction in a Long Beach neighborhood. Now, the residents living in the neighborhood where the RV park is planned to go are concerned more commercial business will…

Mayor Quave on the State of D’Iberville

At this morning’s State of the City Address in D’Iberville, Mayor Rusty Quave touched on several projects that all point towards progress. Mayor Quave gave updates on several ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects and highlighted the recent construction of a…