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Couple Arrested for Slew of Crimes in Jackson County

Two people believed to have committed crimes in D’Iberville and Jackson County, as well as two other states, are now behind bars. John Navolt and Tamika Raley were arrested after allegedly shoplifting and using a stolen credit card a few…

Minor Accident along Highway 49

A multiple car accident slowed traffic down along Highway 49 this afternoon. Just before 3:30 a truck and a mini van collided in the turning lane on North 49. Gulfport Fire Department arrived on the scene and tells News 25…

Ocean Springs Mayor Social Media Remarks

Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran is in hot water with many residents in Ocean Springs and members of the military along the Coast. On January 25th, Moran responded to a comment on her post, in part saying: “Who needs an…

Harrison Central Basketball Hosts Petal Basketball

Tonight Harrison Central High School hosts Petal on the basketball court. This will be Petal’s first sporting event since tornadoes did heavy damage to their community and their schools. News 25’s Hank Davis is at the game to tell us…

‘Carey Strong’ Worship Service at Temple Baptist Church

It’s been a rough week for students and community members in the Pine Belt. Tonight, students, school officials, and dozens of Petal residents will gather for a night of worship and comfort. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Temple…

Students Donate Money To Hospital

Harrison Central High School students donated over five thousand dollars to memorial hospital this morning. The funds were raised during the school's breast cancer awareness "Think Pink Week" back in October. The money donated to the hospital will help provide…

March For Life

Vice President Mike Pence makes an historic appearance today. He becomes the first sitting vice president to ever address the 'March for Life' in the nation's capital. It’s the 44th annual march for anti-abortion advocates and it's underway right now.…

Edbuild Recommendation Analysis

An associated press analysis finds nearly 80 percent of Mississippi School Districts would get more state money under Edbuild's school funding recommendations. The AP also reports the suggested formula would increase state spending by 75 million dollars overall and raise…

Bills Regarding Abortion

A few bills regarding abortion are being discussed in Mississippi Senate Committees. One bill would prohibit an abortion of a fetus with a detectable heartbeat except in a case of medical emergency. That measure would also make it legal to…

Police Department Awards Ceremony Biloxi

Biloxi First Responders were honored earlier this morning during their quarterly awards ceremony. A handful of detectives and officers received recognition for their hard work in tough cases ranging from domestic disputes to assaults. Many of them were able to…

Craft Beer Legislation

Two bills making their way through Jackson right now could lead to local Craft Brewers finally cracking open previously untapped potential. House Bill 13-22 and Senate Bill 26-13 would both allow craft breweries to sell their beer directly from their…

Senate Version Of Campaign Finance Reform

A Mississippi senate committee passes its own version of campaign finance reform. The senate's version would restrict personal use of campaign funds by politicians and strengthen reporting requirements. This comes after the house already overwhelmingly passed a house campaign finance…

Governor Could Gain More Control of Three State Agencies

Legislators could give the governor oversight of three more state agencies the Mississippi state department of health, the department of mental health and the department of rehabilitation services. The proposal is in Senate Bill 2567, called the Mississippi Health Agency…

Blue Lives Matter Bill Passes the Senate

A bill to double penalties for crimes targeting police officers, firefighters, and medics has passed the Mississippi Senate. Senators voted 37-13 Thursday to send Senate Bill 2469 to the House. The Blue Lives Matter proposal says any crime committed against…

Thunder from Down Under

The Thunder from Down Under performances are this weekend. Tickets are still available for July 31st at 7 p.m. They cost $40. The event is taking place at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. [mappress mapid="3208"]

Jury Convicts Man For Murder

A Harrison County jury convicts a New York man for a 2015 D’Iberville murder. 24 year old "Marquis Saunders" will spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting and killing Jamel Jones at the amber drive apartments two…

Blue Lives Matter Bill Passes The Senate

A bill to double penalties for crimes targeting police officers, firefighters and medics moves forward in the state legislature. The "Blue Lives Matter" proposal says any crime committed against emergency personnel because of their status as police officers, firefighters or…

Blue Crew vs. D’Iberville Police Department

Tonight the Gulfport Police Department’s Blue Crew took to the court for the second time. Their first game was an exhibition game against high schoolers from their community. That game drew plenty of attention. This time, D’Iberville Police Department joined…

William Carey Update

William Carey University continues to move toward a full recovery after last weekend’s storm damaged most of its property. William Carey University President Tommy King said, “In 15 seconds, 90 percent of our buildings had major damage.” Construction workers and…

Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping and Rape

A Gulfport man was found guilty of kidnapping, forcible sexual intercourse, and aggravated assault by a Harrison County jury this afternoon. Fifty-six year-old Andrew Cruse Jr. of Gulfport was sentenced to life in prison on all three counts and will…

A Gift of Warmth to those in Need

In anticipation of the freezing temperatures headed our way, the Salvation Army gave the gift of warmth to those in need. People who qualified filed through the command center in Gulfport today to get a free jacket, shoes, hats, and…

Grand Reopening of the Win Job Center in Gulfport

Right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, residents can take advantage of the Win Job Center. The center is a valuable tool for finding employment throughout the entire state. As of today, the center is bigger and better than ever.…

Vending a Hand at Gulfport High

A group of passionate students at Gulfport High School are gaining national attention for their approach using STEM skills to transform a simple snack machine into something to provide essential items to those in need. It’s part of Samsung’s National…