Both education committees in the Mississippi Legislature have passed bills that would allow students to attend public charter schools located in districts outside their own. As the law stands now, students must live in the school district where the charter…
New legislation passed by the Mississippi State House of Representatives could allow churches across the state to have legally armed security. House bill 786, known as the Mississippi Church Protection Act, would allow houses of worship to designate members to undergo…
Imagine taking the same footsteps as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did back in 1965 at the iconic march in Selma, Alabama. Over 50 Moss Point High School students and residents are making that dream a reality thanks to the…
Today, daily fantasy sports websites DraftKings and FanDuel put a notice on their website that those in the state of Mississippi are not allowed to play. The daily fantasy sports games have been under scrutiny as seven other states have…
A Biloxi businessman has pled guilty in a kickback scheme involving the former commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, as well as former Harrison County Supervisor William Martin who died of an apparent suicide when he was scheduled to…
According to Pass Christian Police Chief Tim Hendricks, the arrests already made are a big step in the right direction but a motive behind the post-parade shooting is still unknown. Today, News 25’s Shelby Myers caught up with Chief Hendricks…
Dozens gathered in Bay St. Louis to welcome the Amtrak train to the Magnolia State. Excited residents showed up, lending their support for bringing the train back after its ten year hiatus from the Coast. Those who were there to…
It was a big day for South Mississippi as a passenger rail service rolled through the Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. The train carried Governor Phil Bryant, Amtrak officials, local politicians and News 25’s Kristen Durand all…
One Harrison County family is lucky to be alive after their house caught fire last night. Harrison County Fire Department, CRTC and West Harrison Fire volunteers arrived shortly before 9 to the scene of a house in flames on Giani…
Coast law enforcement authorities are still trying to get to the bottom of the cause of the shooting at the Mardi Gras parade in Pass Christian. Today, they did release more information on the arrests they’ve made. Fifty-one year-old Sharon…
A VFW in Pascagoula is doing its part to raise money for our men and women fighting overseas. The VFW is hosting a concert on Saturday, February 20th. Tickets are $10 or you can get a VIP table for $75.…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Tiffany Bell about the Women's Resource Center Services for unsuspecting mothers. Post Abortion Recovery February 23, 2016 6:30 P.M. 9155 Lorraine Road. [mappress mapid="2330"]
News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about the Pep Rally for the return of Amtrak to the Gulf Coast. [mappress mapid="2329"]
BREAKING: Police release names of those arrested in connection to the Pass Christian shooting. Full details on NBC at noon @WXXV25
News 25's Laurene Callander tell us about Amtrak coming back to the Gulf Coast.
Firefighters are still doing whatever they can to stop the Grand Bature fire. For now, it looks like it is working. Officials working the fire report the Grand Bature fire is 4,246 acres and is 90 percent contained. Small crews…
A state House leader suggests having two separate but equal flags: one with the Rebel cross and one without. Some lawmakers want the divisive Confederate battle emblem removed from the Mississippi flag. Others want to punish public institutions that refuse…
Clarksdale police have filed new charges against the two men suspected of shooting a Clarksdale police officer and robbing a grocery store. Police arrested 19-year-old Johnny Robinson Jr. on charges of attempted murder and two new counts of armed robbery.…
We are seeing more woods fires break out lately. Officials say a dry atmosphere and strong winds can add fuel to a small blaze and cause it to get out of control. Many residents gather items they want to get…
Local officials met today to iron out the details on tomorrow’s testing tour. Biloxi officials are calling their portion of the trip “The Biloxi Whistle Stop” where Amtrak and state leaders will be greeted by a Mardi Gras entourage. Amtrak…
The national commander of the American Legion made a stop in Gulfport during his trip across the United States to speak to military veterans. Commander Dale Barnett is collecting input from local veterans on issues such as the VA medical…
Uber taxi services, the leaning tree on Lovers Lane, these are just a few of the many hot button conversations buzzing through the streets of Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran talked highly about the future of the city…
An aggressive woods fire threatened nearby homes in a Saucier-Lizana community this afternoon. The blaze broke out around 4 o’clock on Doug Lee Road. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the fire started in a field then spread to…
Although there have been no cases of Zika reported in our state just yet, Mississippi Department of Health officials are advising pregnant women to avoid traveling to countries with ongoing transmission. The Zika virus has been reported in approximately 30…