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Wanting Bryant To Resign

The national LGBTQ task force is calling on Governor Phil Bryant of Mississippi to resign saying his signing of House Bill 15-23 was immoral, and saying the law unduly infringes on basic human rights. In more back lash over the…

Emergency Exercise

News 25's Laurene Callander, tells us about the Emergency Exercises being performed at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport involving ten agencies.

New Beers on the Coast

Beer enthusiasts now have three new tasty choices here on the Coast courtesy of Bell’s Brewery. The Michigan based brewery plans to open up seven new territories this year with Mississippi being the first. The company shipped out cases to…

One Book One Pass

It’s National Library Week and in Pass Christian they started a new tradition in the city. At 7 p.m. they announced “One Book, One Pass” the new program encouraging residents in the city to read the same exact book and…

No Hate in our State Rally in Gulfport

In light of a rally supporting the Religious Accommodations Act tomorrow in Jackson, LGBT activists and allies want to make sure their voice is heard too. Gulfport resident and LGBT activist Charlotte Ferguson will host a public rally at Jones…

Chicot Road North of Hwy 90 Closed

If you were in Pascagoula and planning on taking Chicot Road or just driving by, you may have noticed caution tape, lots of hard hats, and a few crews. Jackson County officials are trying to get to the root of…

Controversy over Damming Pascagoula River

An organization dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers in the country named the Pascagoula River one of America’s most endangered for 2016. This comes as environmental groups are calling on a federal agency to stop the potential dam construction project…

New Beers on the Coast

Several new beers, brewed by Bell’s Brewery, will be released on the Coast this week. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with details on the expected arrival.  

Sexual Battery of a Juvenile

A Long Beach man will serve 20 years after pleading guilty to sexual battery of a juvenile. Forty-six year-old Edward Clements Jr. was prosecuted in a 2010 case out of Hancock County in which he was accused of sexually assaulting…

Harrison County Board President Addresses County Residents

It’s been a busy 90 days, but she’s been getting things done. That was Harrison County Board of Supervisor President Beverly Martin’s message to residents today at the Kroc Center. Martin was the keynote speaker of Morning Call put on…

Vet Center Mobile Outreach Program

For veterans, readjusting to civilian life is no easy feat, but the Veterans Center has made it their mission to make that transition as smooth as possible. Today, one of 70 nationwide mobile vet centers set up shop outside of…

Uber may make a Return to Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs is ready to welcome Uber and other ride sharing services with open arms after the signing of a new law by Governor Phil Bryant. The new law will regulate Uber, Lyft and other ride sharing…

Residents Raise Money for Clean Air

A group of Pascagoula residents are halfway to their goal to make sure the air where they live is clean. The Cherokee Concerned Citizens group live near a cluster of industrial plants in Pascagoula. They took matters into their own hands…

Chicot Road North of Highway 90 is Closed

A section of Chicot Road in Pascagoula will remain closed while officials investigate a gas leak. Chicot Road north of Highway 90 has been closed. The City of Pascagoula tells News 25 the road closure is because gasoline was found…

Interview with Pass Christian Head Librarian Wendy Allard

Pass Christian is celebrating National Library Week with a big reveal tonight. On top of one doctor sharing his Civil Rights struggles, the group “One Book, One Pass” is also sharing a new book and author with those in attendance.…

Three-Year-Old Fights for Life

A three-year-old boy is in critical condition tonight after authorities say he was severely beaten by his father. Nathan Blake McCrory told his mother that his son, three-year-old Zander, had fallen down the stairs while he was watching him. McCrory’s…

Fundraiser for Emily Ann Oliver at Papa John’s

Today, you can make a difference for a local teenager who continues along the road to recovery after a life threatening car accident on Christmas. Saucier native Emily Ann Oliver went through back surgery, had a collapsed lung, and many…

Last Minute Effort to Repeal HB 1523

Some House members are working on a plan that seeks to overturn the passage of the Religious Accommodations Act. Democrat Jay Hughes of Oxford has announced the introduction of the Mississippi Economic and Tourism Recovery Act. He’s calling this an…

Local Authors Urge for Repeal of HB 1523

John Grisham and Donna Tartt are among 95 Mississippi authors urging state officials to repeal the law that will let workers cite religious beliefs to deny services to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people. The writers said in a letter…