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Strengthening Immigration Laws Passed by State Senate

Stricter enforcement of federal immigration laws could be on its way to the Magnolia State. The state Senate passed a bill that would require officers to alert federal agencies when they believe someone is in the country illegally. The bill…

Election Reform Laws Move Forward

Mississippi voters could soon register online and vote in person ahead of elections under bills moving forward in the state Legislature. House members have passed three bills to rewrite the state’s election laws, a proposal pushed by Secretary of State…

Keel Authentication

The wife of Senator Thad Cochran, Kay Cochran, watched proudly as her initials were welded onto a keel plate of a United States Coast Guard ship at Ingalls. Senator Cochran stood next to his wife who is sponsoring Kimball, Ingalls’ seventh…

Missing Kayaker Found

The Kayaker reported missing has been found dead by authorities. According to Long Beach Fire Department, his kayak was found upside down and the dog that was with him swam to the Long Beach Pier. We have reporters on the…

Gulfport Armed Robbery Arrest

An arrest has been made in Wednesday’s armed robbery case. William Crittenden was arrested today in Missouri, according to Gulfport police. Crittenden is accused of entering the business with his arm under his shirt, implying he had a gun, and…

Missing Kayaker in Long Beach

Breaking news out of Long Beach, Authorities are searching for a missing kayaker. Long Beach firefighters are looking for him now. We have a crew headed to the scene.   [mappress mapid="2445"]

Biloxi Holds Special City Council Meeting

The City of Biloxi is currently discussing litigation claiming the city illegally arrested and jailed poor people. Today, the City Council held a special meeting to talk about the strategy involved in the case. While the City Council met at…

Pharmacy Burglary

D’iberville police are asking for your help identifying a man seen on surveillance video burglarizing a drug store. Police say it happened about 11pm on Tuesday at turner drugs on Auto Mall Parkway. The suspect was wearing black boots, black…

Dedication to First Female NFL Official

Tonight, the City of Pascagoula honored Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official, making history or her-story. The gym inside of the city’s recreational center is now known as the Sarah Bailey Thomas Gymnasium. In addition to that special dedication,…

Pharmacy Robbery in D’iberville

D’iberville police are asking for your help identifying a man seen on surveillance video burglarizing a drug store. Police say it happened about 11 p.m. on March 1st at Turner Drugs in the 10,000 block of Auto Mall Parkway. The…

Construction Moving Right Along at TNT Recovery Ranch

TNT Ranch and Recovery Home in Gulfport is now one step closer to their brand new housing facility for those looking to overcome their addictions. Several local companies are offering up the labor to install electrical wiring and A/C free…

Veterans Show off Art Skills

They served our country and now they’re expressing themselves through their artistic abilities. This morning, the VA in Biloxi hosted the local competition for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The fair features 43 entries across the categories of fine…

BP Funds to go Toward Keesler Main Gate

Today, Governor Phil Bryant urged the state Legislature to commit $15 million of the BP funds to Keesler Air Force Base for a new gate on Division Street. Moving the main gate at Keesler Air Force Base will cost $37 million…

Naturalization Ceremony

The American dream, the right to vote, liberty and freedom, just a few of the things we as American citizens sometimes take for granted, is hard to come by for others. Today 24 people were awarded that dream as they…

Interview with Sarah Thomas, the NFL's First Female Official

Tonight, the City of Pascagoula will dedicate the gym inside of its recreational center to Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official. News 25’s Kendra Turley is in Pascagoula with a sneak peek inside tonight’s ceremony. [mappress mapid="2432"]

Calling for a Change

As state lawmakers continue to discuss bills regarding gun rights, the Gulfport Police Department is starting a conversation of its own. Police Chief Leonard Papania held a press conference this afternoon to address gun control issues in the community. Just…

Papa John's Fundraiser For DEA Officer

If you are a pizza lover and like to give back to the community, those two worlds will collide in a couple of weeks. All Coast Papa John’s locations are donating 20 percent of sales on March 15th to help…

Pelican Wharf Host Jobs Fair

Dozens of Coast job seekers have already showed up to Beach Bums hoping for a job at the coast's newest restaurant. Looking for a job prospective employees showed up to Beach Bums today hoping for a shot at working at…

Oyster Season Reopens

Gulf coast fishermen could not hit the water fast enough this morning after the DMR announced the opening of two oyster reefs. The men and women itching to get back to work after dealing with almost three months of a…

Couple Safe After House Fire

Biloxi fire officials credit a couple's smoke alarm for alerting them to leave their home after a fire broke out around 1am. The flames ripped through and destroyed the house on Lameuse Street which sits directly across from Gorenflo Elementary.…

Persons Of Interest Developed

As the investigation into the Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade shooting continues, Police Chief Tim Hendricks tells News 25 they have now developed persons of interests. While this doesn't mean any arrests have been made, the chief says it does…

Couple Safe After House Fire

News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the house fire in Biloxi that happened around 1 am March 3rd 2016.