The Biloxi Planning Commission approved a zoning change that will allow the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission to rebuild. Today, reverend and executive director of the mission, Tom Mims asked the planning commission to allow a zoning change on his property…
Authorities in Harrison County are asking for the public’s assistance in stopping a string of thefts. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints of stolen mail from residences. The suspects, Timothy Ross and Sabrina Morrison, both from Alabama, are altering…
A Texas man is behind bars in Jackson County after a traffic stop on I-10 discovered nearly eight pounds on cocaine in his truck. Luis Maldonado was arrested Tuesday morning at the 70 mile marker on I-10 after a Jackson…
There were multiple shootings in Hancock County this afternoon. Hancock County Deputy Don Bass tells News 25 that a gun fight broke out in Bay St. Louis, but no injuries are reported at the time. A second shooting in Waveland…
Bills that would have required employers to pay women equal pay for the same jobs as their male counterparts have died again. Members of the democratic caucus tried to maneuver the bill out of committee by suspending house rules. That…
The Biloxi Police Department definitely has a reason to celebrate. Biloxi Mayor Andrew 'Fofo' Gilich highlighted the officers and their impressive statistics at Wednesday’s state of the city address. In the past year burglaries are down by nine percent, robberies…
Prosecutors across the state today are disappointed after a bill aimed to help combat gang violence dies in committee. The senate bill backed by Governor Bryant would have better defined what a gang is, created a separate crime for gang…
It's February and hopefully you're still on track with your New Year’s Resolutions. For students, faculty, and staff at USM Gulf Park, a grant renewal will help them achieve their fitness goals. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi…
It could be weeks before Mississippians see any concrete proposals from state lawmakers on a new school funding formula, but legislators are coming out to say they will not require any districts to contribute additional property taxes. Private firm Ed-Build…
Small Mississippi breweries could sell beer to customers on site under a measure moving forward in the legislature. House members voted 93-23 Wednesday to pass House Bill 13-22 , sending it to the senate for more debate. The measure would…
What is the future of funding for the Mississippi Department of Transportation? MDOT Transportation Commissioner Tom King addressed just that earlier today at a press conference in Hattiesburg. King said the serious lack of funding for roads in Mississippi is…
A former Mississippi businessman and lawmaker will learn how long he will spend behind bars. US District Judge Henry T. Wingate is expected hand down the sentencing for Cecil McRory. McRory was found guilty of crimes related to the bribing…
Gulfport police need your help trying to track down a suspected burglar. On January 13th, Gulfport police responded to a burglary call King Limo located on 16th Avenue. When they arrived they learned a black male had entered the business,…
A bill advancing at the Mississippi capitol would give voters easier and earlier access to the ballot. But, it is expected to face opposition. The house voted 113-8 on Wednesday to pass House Bill 228, which would allow no-excuses, in-person…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Melissa Reinike and Summer Selby about "A Raisin In The Sun" play at the Biloxi Little Theater happening February 4th at 8 pm and 5th at 2 pm.
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Sharon Keller Vice President Of Marketing, Keesler Federal Credit Union about the Donations for the Hattiesburg Area Relief Efforts.
After the Mississippi house voted on Wednesday to pass a bill organizing efforts to collect taxes from amazon and others that sell goods to Mississippians from outside the state...it has been held on a motion to reconsider. That means the…
Car slams into a parked 18-wheeler this morning...causing some backup on the Exit 28 off ramp in Harrison County. A small four door car drove off of I-10 west onto the county farm road exit around 4:45am. Fortunately there were…
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us more about the Biloxi Mayors plans to help further the development and growth of city of Biloxi.
Exit 28 ramp off I-10 west bound now clear after accident. Crews still on scene cleaning up, drivers slow down in the area.
An organization called Ainsley's Angels is giving disabled athletes a chance to get out and get moving, competing in races all over the Coast! It wasn't an easy chase but News 25's Gina Tomlinson caught up with them to tell…
Imagine being taken away from everything you know and getting placed in a new environment with barely any of your personal belongings. This is what happens to hundreds of children each year, but one Jackson County program aims at making…
Tonight, Biloxi City Council seeks the public's input on a zoning change that would allow for a large housing development in the Woolmarket area. News 25's Kendra Turley joins us live from the public hearing at Joppa Temple in Biloxi.
The Mississippi Arts Commission is on track to survive as a stand-alone state agency. Two bills that died Tuesday proposed dissolving the arts commission into Mississippi Development Authority. The change was pushed by republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who said arts…
