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Fantasy Sports Betting Regulations

The Mississippi House has reversed itself and passed a bill to regulate tax operators of daily fantasy sports betting. House Bill 967 failed Wednesday, but it passed after a second vote Thursday. The bill would set an eight percent tax…

MS Senate Prohibits Sanctuary Cities

The Mississippi Senate voted today to prohibit towns, counties, or universities from defying federal immigration laws. Senate Bill 2710 passed in a 32-16 vote. The bill which is sponsored by Republican Senator Sean Tindell of Gulfport heads to the House…

Dad wants Bond Reduced in Child Abuse Case

The dad accused of beating and burning his then three-year-old son will ask the court to reduce his bond next week. Nathan Blake McCrory is set to appear before Judge Rodger Krebs on February 13th in Jackson County. The 25-year-old,…

Mistrial Declared for Bus Driver

Sergio Sandoval, the former Ocean Springs school bus driver accused of sexually abusing a student in 2014 was taken from court in handcuffs after a mistrial was declared. This comes after Sandoval made several trips to the hospital after what…

Mississippi Flag Meeting

Tonight at USM’s Gulf Park campus, the Mississippi state flag will be the subject of discussion. Representatives from state organizations and state residents who have taken a stance of the flag are discussing its impact on our state. A variety…

Dropout Prevention Career And Alumni Day

Students at North Gulfport 7th and 8th grade middle school are learning about different career paths during their dropout prevention day. Over a dozen speakers from law enforcement, real estate, marketing, and more are presenting at the school. Each employee…

John Daly Commits To Gulf Resort Classic

Two time Major Champion John Daly commits to 2017 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic. This will be Daly's first appearance on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since joining the PGA tour champions. Daly won both the 1995 British open and the 1991…

Delay In Roman Catholic Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi will have to wait a little longer for its new bishop. Diocese officials announce Monsignor Louis Kihneman needs to have surgery and must delay his planned February 17 ordination. Kihneman, now a priest of…

Latest On The Lottery Bills Mississippi

The Mississippi house is down to a single bill that might be used to create a state lottery. And, it's unclear whether that bill will come up for a vote before a today's deadline. Going into Wednesday, three bills had…

Pilgrimage Ceremony At The Beauvoir

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Dr. Tom Payne Executive Director Of The Beauvoir about the Pilgrimage Ceremony This Weekend for the Tomb Of The Unknown Confederate Soldier.

Panel Discussion Regarding State Flag USM Gulf Park Campus

That's the question a panel will tackle tonight at USM's Gulf Park Campus. Representatives of organizations that have taken a public position on the flag both for and against will highlight different perspectives that Mississippians bring to the flag from…

The Shuck Factor

Do you have talent? The Biloxi Shuckers want to hear from you. Coming up this Friday, you can participate in the Shuck Factor where you can audition for on-field and off-field positions. The Shuck Factor takes place on Wednesday March…

Dropout Prevention Career and Alumni Day

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Heather Goings about the the possible career choices for students and the Dropout Prevention Career and Alumni Day, February 9th, 2017.

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…