Texting and Driving Law to Take Effect July 1st
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Wooden Oak Sculptures Get a Makeover
After nearly ten years, the famous Katrina sculptures along Highway 90 in Biloxi have just received a makeover.
Jackson County Board of Supervisors Filing Suit against SRHS Former Audit Firm
Today, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors announced they are moving forward with a lawsuit against Singing River Health Systems’ former audit firm.
Non-Shuckers Events to Take Place at MGM Park
The Shuckers occupy MGM Park most of the time, but what else besides baseball can fans expect to see? News 25’s Katarina Luketich joins us live from Biloxi with the answer.
Gulfport Accident Required Jaws of Life
This morning a Gulfport car accident required the Jaws of Life to remove two passengers.
4 Shootings Occurred in Moss Point over the Weekend
The Moss Point Police Department is investigating shootings that took place over the weekend. All four were reported within 24 hours of each other.
Mississippi Actress Wants State Flag Changed
Aunjanue Ellis, a Mississippi actress, is putting her support behind a movement to change the Mississippi state flag.
Same-Sex Couples Can Receive Marriage Licenses in Harrison County
This morning, Mississippi Circuit Clerks received a new message from Hood saying it’s up to individual clerks whether or not they wanted to release marriage licenses to same-sex couples
Earthquake in Mississippi Today
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has been notified by the United States Geological Survey that a 3.2 magnitude earthquake with a depth of three miles, centered just 4 miles southwest of Canton, Miss., struck at 8:23 a.m. Residents in the area reported feeling the rumbling in their homes. At this time Madison County Emergency Management is not reporting any injuries or damages.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Donates $2500 to Salvation Army
Today, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino presented a $2500 check to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army.
Moss Point’s Devin Booker Selected in the NBA Draft Last Night
Last year, Devin Booker graduated from Moss Point High School. After one season playing for the University of Kentucky, he’s now on to the NBA.
A Change of Command Ceremony Took Place at Keesler Air Force Base
A change of command ceremony was held bright and early this morning at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi.
D’iberville Moms Bond Through Puppy Love
Through the tragedy of losing children, two D’iberville mothers have bonded. Now they have grown even closer, all through puppy love.
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Hosts First Pirate Day in the Bay Event
Bay St. Louis is bringing a new event to town: Pirate Day in the Bay.
Operation Dry Water Aims to Make Boating Safety a Top Priority
Boat drivers beware! Multiple agencies will be out in full force this weekend on the lookout for drivers boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The legal limit for both driving and boat is .08.
Fire in St. Martin Destroys Home
Today, a St. Martin family of five have lost their home, but escaped with their lives.
A Grand Jury Found No Criminal Wrongdoing in SRHS’s Termination of Pension Plan
A grand jury has decided there were no criminal wrongdoings in Singing River Health System’s decision to terminate the pension plan.
Gulfport Police Arrest Two Men for Gun Scare at Wal-Mart-
Today, the teens that entered the Wal-Mart in Gulfport this past Sunday with a shotgun have been arrested.
ACLU Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision
The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi also released a statement on the ruling and the following actions by Attorney General Jim Hood.
Senator Cochran Speaks on Same Sex Marriage Decision
Senator Cochran Speaks on Same Sex Marriage Decision
Gov. Bryant Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision
Gov. Bryant Statement Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision
Mississippi Not Ready to Issue Marriage Licenses for Same Sex Couples
A hold up in Mississippi is preventing same sex couples from getting marriage licenses. News 25 spoke with couples at the Harrison County Circuit Clerks Office today.
Gulfport Police Arrest Two Men in Walmart Disturbance.
On June 26, 2015 Holton Wade Saucier, 19 years old, of Saucier, Mississippi and William Cordell Kennon, 18 years old, of Gulfport, Mississippi were arrested on charges related to the June 21, 2015 disturbance at the Walmart located at 9350 Highway 49.
Grand Jury Decision on Singing River Health System Pension Plan
A Grand Jury has decided no criminal wrongdoing was done in the case of the termination of the Singing River Health System Pension Plan. They considered 353 counts involving 228 defendants.