Courthouse Road Improvements
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the improvements on Courthouse Road and other projects the city is currently discussing.
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"Childcare Matters Lobby Day" Today In Jackson
Childcare is on the minds of many in Jackson today. Today is "Childcare Matters Lobby Day" at the Mississippi State Capitol. The event, led by the Mississippi Low-income Child Care Initiative, looks to bring to light our state's current situation…
Bond set for men accused of carjacking in Biloxi
A Harrison County judge has set bond for the two men accused of kidnapping and carjacking over the weekend. Authorities arrested 26-year-old Colton James Delaughter and 23-year-old William Jason Stockstill, both of Picayune, for allegedly stealing a victim’s car in…
National Love your Pets Day
Today is National Love your Pets Day. It’s estimated that nearly 80 million American households have at least one pet. Each year on February 20th the whole day is set aside for pets and their owners. Whether you spend it…
School governing changes
Mississippi lawmakers could change the rules governing schools in significant ways in coming weeks. Among proposals being considered are limiting the number of statewide and district wide testing days, requiring 17-year-olds to stay in school, and requiring a district taken…
“Not my President’s Day” rallies
On this President’s Day, Americans took to the streets in various cities to proclaim their opposition to our current president, Donald Trump. “Not my President’s Day” rallies took place in major cities across the country such as Los Angeles and…
Safeheart Health Screenings
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in Mississippi. Singing River Health System is trying to change that. Cardiologists in Pascagoula spent the morning performing non-invasive screenings. One looks at the carotid artery which identifies buildup in the…
One of the biggest college-career fairs hits the Coast
As students get closer to graduating many have their minds made up on what’s next after high school. What about the students who don’t know? News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was at D’Iberville High School’s college-career fair and talked with local…
William Carey Students Return to Campus
For the first time since Saturday’s devastating tornado, William Carey students are allowed back on campus to gather their belongings. For the next few days students will be allowed access to their dorms between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The…
Repaving Long Beach roads
Sixty two roads in Long Beach are undergoing a huge makeover. According to Long Beach city officials, county crews are working to repave dozens of roads such as Alverado Drive and Calnito Street. Some residents say they haven’t seen these…
Casino revenue falls
Mississippi casinos stumbled in 2017’s first month, winning almost seven percent less from gamblers. State revenue department figures show gamblers statewide lost $166 million in January compared to $178 million in the same month in 2016. The 12 coastal casinos…
Burglary arrests in Harrison County
A stolen four-wheeler leads to the arrest of two people and seizure of more stolen property. Harrison County sheriff deputies arrested Dewayne Duncan and Jennifer Tackett of Lennis Cuevas Road after deputies found a stolen four-wheeler on their property. While…
New court dates for 2014 capital murder crime
The capital murder trial for the 2014 shooting of Lamont Hayes was rescheduled for March 20th. According to police, 17-year-old Rashad Johnson and 19-year-old Jalen Williams broke into the home of Hayes on Carson Drive in the summer of 2014.…
One in custody after high speed chase in Harrison County
This afternoon a high speed pursuit led police officers through Biloxi and into Gulfport before coming to an abrupt stop. According to Biloxi Police Department, twenty-six year-old James Michael Evitts II of Perkinston, Mississippi is in custody after a chase…
National Love Your Pet Day
Today is National Love Your Pet Day. What better way to celebrate than to spoil your four legged friends? News 25’s Hank Davis is at PetSmart in honor of the national holiday.
Controlled brush fires in Jackson County
If you see smoke while traveling down interstate 10 in Jackson County, don’t be alarmed. Federal agencies are burning brush in two different areas. The Southeast Fish and Wildlife Services Fire Management Division is burning over 90 acres in the…
Bike Biloxi Plus Brewery Tour Biloxi
Cyclists and beer lovers unite! Tuesday night Main Street Biloxi is putting on an event you'll want to check out. The monthly bike Biloxi group will be having its usual ride, but this time they'll tap into the city's newest…
Mississippi Attorney General warns of Tax Scam
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is continuing to warn of a tax scam targeting employers. This second warning comes after Hood's office received a number of calls last week from organizations whose employees have fallen for the scam. Scammers pretend…
Latest On Internet Sales Tax
Some tax experts and conservative groups are questioning a proposed Mississippi regulation that would require large sellers to collect taxes on internet sales. Revenue Commissioner Herb Frierson agrees the rule, which is not yet enacted, challenges U.S. Supreme Court precedent…
Classes Back in Session at William Carey
Nearly one month after an EF3 tornado tore through campus, William Carey University welcomes back students for the spring trimester. Classes began this morning on campus for the first time since the storm on January 21st. In order to complete…
Vegetable Oil Spills On Roadway.
Authorities are working to figure out how enough vegetable oil got on Saucier-Lizana Road overnight to shut it down. Harrison County Sherff's Deputies responded to an accident on Saucier Lizana Road near Highway 49 around 10 last night. They found…
5k Feel Good Fest Route
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Beth Meyer, Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula Member about the 5k Feel Good Fest Saturday March 4th at 9 pm.
Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Governor Phil Bryant declared February 20th through the 24th Mississippi Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Each day tackles a destructive weather we have seen here in South Mississippi. This includes thunderstorms, hail, lightning, and tornadoes. Also make sure you know…
Feud Between Co-Workers Ends In Gunshots
A feud between co-workers at manufacturing company in Marshall County ended with one having to be airlifted to a hospital and the other a fugitive on the run. Police say two workers at a plant that makes armored vehicles got…
