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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…

Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Sunday marked the start of National Crime Victims’ Rights week, a time set aside to honor and remember victims of violent crimes. News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us how officials in Pascagoula commemorated this week. “My brother was murdered March…

Shuckers Defeat Chattanooga Lookouts

Tonight the Biloxi Shuckers defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts 3-1. The Shuckers took four out of five of the first series of the season. The Shuckers are back in action tomorrow for two at home against Mobile. [mappress mapid="2698"]

Google and Mississippi Attorney General

An appeals court has ruled that Mississippi’s attorney general can resume an investigation of Google. Overturning a district judge’s ruling saying the company did not have to answer a subpoena by Attorney General Jim Hood. Hood says he’s trying to…

Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Sunday marked the start of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time set aside to honor and remember victims of homicides, sexual assaults, and more. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with details on how the City of Pascagoula plans…

Make a Difference for Emily Oliver

Tomorrow, you can make a difference for a local teenager who continues along the road to recovery after a life threatening car accident on Christmas. The Orange Grove Papa John’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport will donate 20 percent of…

Hooters Closing Biloxi Location

It’s your last chance to visit the Hooters in Biloxi. The local restaurant closes business this Friday. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with management to find out why. Hooters general manager Peter Meleones points to a picture of the original…

One Man Picketer Supports HB1523

House Bill 1523, also called the Religious Accommodation Act, has people across our nation up in arms. Some calling the state’s new legislation discriminatory while others praise it as a protection of individual religious rights. News 25’s Kristen Durand caught…

Willett Wins Masters over Spieth

For 72 hours it looked like Jordan Spieth was going to win his second Masters in a row but then Sunday afternoon happened. The 12th hole is where it all went wrong for Spieth. After putting his tee shot in…

Happy National Pet Day

Whether they are four-legged or two, furry or have scales, today America celebrated National Pet Day. Animal lovers posted pictures on social media with the hashtag #nationalpetday to share their love for their pets. A representative from the Jackson County…

Students Learn about Boating Safety

Watch out, there may be some new boaters on the water. A group of local students are on their way to getting licenses this week. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources teamed up with North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School…

Successful 2016 Spring Break Weekend

Biloxi Black Beach Weekend 2016 wrapped up yesterday with what promoters say was one of the most successful weekends in the history of the event. About 30,000 to 35,000 people enjoyed the gorgeous weather on the Coast this weekend. Organizers…

Hooters Biloxi Location Closing

It’s the last chance for anyone on the Coast to visit Hooters in Biloxi as the restaurant prepares to close its doors for good this Friday. The Biloxi Hooters was once a hot spot for business but was rebuilt further…

MDOC Commissioner Sentencing Delayed

The sentencing for former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps has been delayed. Epps was scheduled to be sentenced this morning. The former prisons chief pleaded guilty in February of 2015 to money laundering and filing false tax returns related to…

Short Film Shoots on Coast

On Sunday night, the monsters finally got the help they were looking for. “Monsters Anonymous” wrapped up filming Monday morning. The movie, funded through a Kickstarter campaign, was a project spearheaded by writer and producer Jason Robbins and well-known actor…

Leadership Gulf Coast Gives Back

Improvements to the Harrison County Emergency Youth Shelter are on the way. On Monday morning, the 2016 class of Leadership Gulf Coast presented the Harrison County Youth Courts with a $3,600 check. That money will be used to provide swings…

Trash Pick-up Along Highway 90

Large crowds of spring breakers gathered along the Gulf Coast this past weekend and some left behind unwanted trash. Crews from the Harrison County Sand Beach Authority picked up garbage along Highway 90 in Biloxi earlier this morning. Even though…

Bryan Adams Cancels Coast Performance

The Crawfish Music Festival kicks off at the Coast Coliseum on Thursday, but it will do so without its opening act. Canadian rocker Bryan Adams announces he is canceling his performance due to the newly passed Religious Freedom Act. Adams…

Pet Of The Week "Hulk"

Our Pet Of The Week is Hulk. He is a six-week-old male kitten, perfect for adoption into any loving home.

Shuckers Top Lookouts 8-5

The Biloxi Shuckers clinch their first series of 2016 with an 8-5 win on Sunday over the Chattanooga lookouts. More than 2,000 fans filled MGM Park for the first afternoon game of the season. Game four of the series was…

Accused Of Leaving 4-year Old In Car

A 27-year old man has been accused of leaving a 4-year old child alone in a vehicle in the parking lot for 30 minutes while he went inside Baton Rouge's Hollywood Casino. Security footage shows "Quavis D. Grant" walking the…