The states of Vermont, New York and Washington are banning travel to Mississippi because of the state’s passage of a law that allows religious groups and some private businesses to refuse service to gay couples. In a message to top…
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich responded to the Religious Freedom Bill, saying we do not discriminate. In a full statement, Gilich says: “The City of Biloxi is widely known for its cultural diversity and hospitality to all people and welcomes all…
Mississippi’s governor has signed the state’s Religious Freedom Bill into law. Governor Phil Bryant announced today via Twitter that he had signed House Bill 1523. He says he did so to “protect sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictism of”…
An arrest has been made in the death of a Hancock County toddler who died Sunday due to head trauma. Police believe the man who did it is the mother's boyfriend. News 25's Kristen Durand talks to the family of…
On April 5, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 59 year old James G. Wright, of Gulfport, on 30 counts of condition of premises where dogs are kept, 21 counts of failure to provide rabies vaccinations, and 1 count of…
Gautier High School went on lockdown this afternoon due to a police pursuit near the school. School is now being dismissed bus by bus followed by car riders. Lock down is a routine procedure of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District when…
The Governor’s Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair will make a stop in Biloxi tomorrow. The job fair is free and open to anyone looking for a job. Nearly 80 different organizations will be represented from Ingalls Shipbuilding…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Adele Lyons about the Habitat for Humanity Go Over The Edge event.
Dexter Kelley will be held in jail without bond as he awaits a preliminary hearing for the murder of his teenage cousin. Nineteen-year-old Kelley made his initial appearance in Jackson County Court this morning. He’s facing a first-degree murder charge.…
Governor Phil Bryant has signed the Religious Accommodations Act into law. The law allows government employees and private business people to cite religious beliefs as a reason to refuse services to members of the LGBT community and prevents the state…
On March 31, 2016, Maddox Viergge, 16 months of age suffered fatal head injuries. Medical evidence indicates the victim’s injuries are consistent with abusive head trauma. On April 4, 2016, Charles Connetti III was arrested and charged with Capital Murder. …
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Rheta Grimsley Johnson about her book launch "The Dogs Buried Over The Bridge," Tonight From 6 to 7:30 pm at Pass Books/Cat Island Coffeehouse in Pass Christian. [mappress mapid="2659"]
News 25's Laurene Callander tells about Dexter Kelley initial court appearance in Jackson County.
A Vancleave mother says her life will never be the same after the murder of her teenage son. He was found dead last week in the back woods of his grandmother’s house. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with the mother…
Thousands are expected along the shores of Biloxi this weekend for the annual Black Beach Weekend. While the event doesn’t start until Friday, News 25’s Kendra Turley shows us how law enforcement officials and event promoters are making last minute…
This morning, Coast veterans got a chance to show local employers they’re the right person for the job. Veterans filed into the Biloxi Civic Center early this morning for the Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair. The fair…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Jim Smith about Going Over The Edge with hang out with Habitat. This Saturday May 21, 2016 at IP Casino. Help Katarina reach her goal of $1000 for Going Over The…
Some big outdoor events head to the Coast this weekend including Biloxi Black Beach Weekend which is expected to bring in a large crowd. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live from Biloxi where events are set to go on…
One security specialist is helping the St. Martin community learn safety and protective measures for self-defense. Today, security specialist Alfred Rivera met with residents in the St. Martin community who want to learn a couple of moves in case they…
The Mississippi State Chamber of Commerce is opposing a religious objections bill heading to Governor Phil Bryant’s desk, saying House Bill 1523 conflicts with the organization’s non-discrimination policy. Businesses including Nissan North America, Toyota, Chevron, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and Entergy…
The Biloxi Shuckers took the field tonight but not against a professional team. For the first time, the Brewers double A affiliate faced off against a college team. The Jackson State University Tigers started the game batting first but it…
A Vancleave mother is trying to cope in the wake of her 16-year-old son's murder. After being reported missing, Vancleave High School freshman Cliff Allyn was found dead Thursday night in the woods behind his grandmother’s house. His 19-year-old cousin…
Police are investigating the shooting deaths of a New Orleans area couple. Police say 28-year-old Dawn Scott and 31-year-old Raynell Kimbrough were found this morning shot multiple times in the bedroom of their Kenner apartment. According to police, an infant…
Today, a federal judge in New Orleans has granted final approval to an estimated $20 billion settlement, resolving years of litigation over the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier’s final order on…