Storybook Birthdays Masquerade Ball
News 25’s Katarina Luketich interviews Michelle Goodson and Jennifer Weiss about the Magical Masquerade Ball hosted by Storybook Birthdays.
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State Flag Public Discussion: Live Report
The panel discussion about the state flag this Thursday Feb. 9 at USM Gulf Park at 5:30 pm in the Hardy Hall Ballroom.
Campaign Finance Reform Bill Passes Mississippi Senate
State senators unanimously agree there should be limits on Mississippi public officials spending campaign money on themselves. Senate Bill 26-89 passed Wednesday and now moves to the house for more debate. The house passed a similar bill last month. Right…
Bill Expanding Execution Options Passes Mississippi House
Mississippi lawmakers are advancing a proposal to add a firing squad, electrocution, and a gas chamber as execution methods in case a court blocks the use of lethal injection drugs. House Bill 638 passed amid some opposition and now heads…
Paving Underway in East Biloxi
Infrastructure remains a constant concern for Biloxi residents, but a current project aims to bring a little bit of relief. City workers plan to apply 6,000 tons of paving to streets throughout east Biloxi. Asphalt is being placed in areas…
Pennies for Petal Campaign
A penny saved is a penny earned, but students in the Harrison County School District have learned that a penny given multiplies and is an investment for the greater good. For the past two weeks, Harrison County students have been…
The Shuck Factor
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Amy about The Shuck Factor at the MGM Park in Biloxi on February 11th from 9 pm until 12 pm.
Apollo 13 Astronaut Returns to the Coast
Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise made his way back to the Gulf Coast this evening. He was the keynote speaker for multiple events throughout the day including a Military Officers Association gala on Keesler Air Force Base.…
Pennies For Petal Campaign
Local Papa John's Pizza locations are dishing out some dough for the Harrison County School District's "Pennies for Petal" Campaign. For over a week schools in the Harrison County District have been collecting monetary donations as well as toiletries and…
AG sues to Recover Bribe Tainted Money
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is suing 25 individuals and companies associated with a prison bribery scheme, saying they should have to repay more than $800 million in revenue they received from the state. Hood, a Democrat, announced the 11…
Woman Wanted for Larceny in Biloxi
Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a larceny suspect. Yesterday investigators say an unknown black female removed cash that did not belong to her from a self-checkout register at the Popps Ferry Walmart. She was then seen leaving the area…
Two Women Wanted for Credit Card Fraud in Hancock County
Investigators need help locating two women for allegedly stealing a woman’s wallet when she dropped it in a shop in Waveland. The two women were actually arrested in Pascagoula for reportedly taking advantage of other elderly women, but they were…
Paving Underway In East Biloxi
Some relief is in sight for east Biloxi drivers as a massive round of paving gets underway today. Six thousand tons of paving will be applied to streets where crews have worked to replace underground water, sewer, and storm drains…
Shoot or Don’t Shoot: Behind the Badge Part One
We begin our two part series, Behind the Badge, tonight with Shoot or Don’t Shoot, the split second decisions officers make which could mean life or death. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports. Viral videos of officer involved shootings sweep the…
Where the City Stands and What lies Ahead in Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula is really taking off, according to Mayor Jim Blevins who gave 2017’s State of the City Address this afternoon. In a room full of Jackson County officials and rotary club members, Mayor Blevins discussed what the…
New Candidate for Mayor Wants to Bring Change to Ocean Springs
There’s a new candidate running for mayor in Ocean Springs and his focus is change. Local businessman and conservative Republican Shea Dobson officially announced his candidacy for mayor in front of the civic center in Ocean Springs this morning. Dobson…
Two Week Asphalt Project Begins in Biloxi
Infrastructure remains a constant concern for residents and officials in the City of Biloxi. Today, city workers started on a two week plan to pave dozens of uneven streets in east Biloxi.
Controversy over Cat Abusers’ Sentence
It’s a topic that is heating up on social media: should the two men guilty of pouring boiling water on a cat in Moss Point do community service at an animal shelter? The defendants received 200 hours at the Jackson…
Child Porn Arrest in Pass Christian
Forty-year-old Christopher Messina of Pass Christian was arrested today and charged with possession of child pornography. The investigation is ongoing with additional charges possible. Messina is being held on a $100,000 bond.
Sergio Sandoval Rushed to Hospital on Day Two of Trial
Sergio Sandoval, the former Ocean Springs School District bus driver accused of sexually abusing a student, was rushed to the hospital this morning before trial was set to resume. Sandoval reportedly fainted in the stairwell and was taken by ambulance…
Police Explorers Compete In Winterfest
Gulfport police explorers are heading to Gatlinburg tomorrow morning for a national competition. Eight students are competing against 80 explorer posts from across the country in Winterfest 43. The categories include active shooter, officer down, unknown trouble, and warrant service.…
Back The Badge Act Of 2017
While a "Blue Lives Matter" bill has already passed the Mississippi senate, the house is debating a separate bill that would enhance penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency responders. House Bill 645 is referred to…
Taste Of Jackson County Thursday Night.
If you're a fan of food, then the Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point will be the place to be tomorrow night. Dozens of coast restaurants like Bayview Gourmet, the shed, Scranton’s and Aztecas just to name a few…
Bills To Change Election Laws Advance
Proposals to update some of Mississippi's Election Laws are advancing in the legislature. House Bill 373 would authorize online, first-time voter registration for people with a valid Mississippi Driver's License. House Bill 1054 would create a group to study a…
