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Republicans Respond to Democrats Op-Ed

Mississippi GOP representatives are responding to allegations made by the House minority leader. In an op-ed published by the Clarion Ledger last week, Democrat David Baria of Bay St. Louis calls the Republican legislative leadership militaristic, operating in a top-down…

Special Session Possible for BP Money

Going into the 2016 legislative session, Coast Republicans and Democrats promised to band together to keep BP oil spill money here on the Coast. That effort became delayed because the money did not make its way to the state in…

Legislators call Session “Difficult

Difficult and frustrating, in two words that’s how Coast lawmakers summed up the 2016 legislative session to a group of Coast business leaders at this morning’s post-legislative briefing at the Golden Nugget. Difficult because entering the session, they expected demanding…

Pascagoula Woman Possibly Missing Since April 29th

New details have emerged in the investigation of Pascagoula native Jessie Bardwell. She may have been missing from as far back as April 29th. Authorities have discovered blood inside the vehicle she owned, this is according to an affidavit from…

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning for Harrison and Hancock County. This is video from storm cloud in North Gulfport near Highway 49 at 1:10pm today. Video was taken outside WXXV Studio.         Tornado warnings and thunderstorms spread throughout…

Schools Ordered To Desegregate

Federal judge says Mississippi’s Cleveland School district must merge its high schools and middle schools to achieve racial desegregation. The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge Debra Brown nearly a year after she held a week long hearing…

Camp Blue Bird Murder Mystery Dinner

News 25’s Shelby Myers interviews Bea Harrison about the Camp Blue Bird Murder Mystery Dinner, “Murder At The Winery” on May 20th 2016 at the Biloxi Visitors Center.

Transfer Of 70 Cats and Dogs

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Maridee Mallette about the transport of 70 cats and dogs from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

No Approval in Singing River Pension

It was a long day in court as U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola heard from attorneys to determine if the Singing River pension plan settlement is fair and reasonable. After a joining of hands in a prayer circle outside of…

Feed my Sheep Fundraiser

The Gulfport based Feed my Sheep program continually works to provide food and nourishment to those who need it most here along the Coast. The soup kitchen and the City of Gulfport teamed up to raise money to help keep…

Camp Blue Bird Murder Mystery Dinner

News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Bea Harrison about the Camp Blue Bird Murder Mystery Dinner, “Murder At The Winery” on May 20th 2016 at the Biloxi Visitors Center.       [mappress mapid="2913"]

Feed my Sheep Fundraiser

The Gulfport based Feed my Sheep program continually works to provide food and nourishment to those who need it most along the Coast. Tonight, Feed my Sheep and the City of Gulfport are teaming up to raise money to help…

Harrison County to Control Coast Coliseum

Governor Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1203 which gives Harrison County control of the Coast Coliseum. The bill ends the governor’s appointments to the Coliseum Commission and the legislature’s control of the budget and $7 million trust fund. The county…

The Dangers of Leaving Children in Hot Cars

It’s a tragedy that occurs too often. A parent leaves the car only to realize their child is still in the back seat. Many times, it’s too late and it’s already happened this year in our state. With summer now…

No Approval in Singing River Pension

In Gulfport today, it was a long day in court as U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola listened to how Singing River Health System plans on paying retirees the $150 million over the next 35 years. The settlement was not approved…

State Cuts Funding for Youth Adolescent Opportunity Program

The state will soon cut funding for a program that works to give youth across the state a second chance. Harrison County Youth Court officials received word that TANF funding will no longer be used toward juvenile services for youth…

Acadian Ambulance Representatives Speak Out

Representatives of Acadian Ambulance Service spoke at the Jackson County Board of Supervisors meeting this morning, clarifying information about the company. This comes after county officials began considering a request for proposal with the emergency service after a 15 year…

Communion Service for Jessie Bardwell

Friends, family and fellow church members from St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pascagoula offered up prayers, hoping for the safe return of one of their own. Twenty-seven year-old Jessie Bardwell disappeared on Mother’s Day and while she is still missing,…

Waffle House Shooting Suspect Indictment

The case moves forward for the man suspected of shooting a Waffle House employee to death last November in Biloxi. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, a Harrison County grand jury indicted former Biloxi firefighter, 45-year-old Johnny Mount,…

Former Biloxi Priest Indicted on Abuse

A man who once served as a priest in the Biloxi Catholic Diocese has admitted to abusing his position of trust and acting inappropriately with a minor. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Jose Vazquez Morales in now…

Four Killed in Plane Crash in Tupelo

A plane crash killed four people in Northern Mississippi this morning. A Mississippi coroner says she will use DNA to identify the people killed in a plane crash near Tupelo Regional Airport this morning. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green says…

Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast

They put their lives on the line for us every day and this morning Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers honored local, state, and federal officers from the six coastal counties. Over 400 officers enjoyed hot coffee and breakfast at the I-P…

Fairness Hearing

A fairness hearing on the Singing River health system pension settlement. For Singing River retirees, this is their last chance to avoid the class-action settlement many of them do not want. Before the hearing began, retirees gathered hands, praying for…