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State Of The State Address

While President Donald Trump will be front and center on Friday for his inauguration, Governor Phil Bryant will be taking the stage later today for his state of the state address. With the 2017 legislative session well under way, Governor…

WWII Veteran Celebrates 92nd Birthday

This afternoon the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport was full of laughter and love as family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of an extraordinary individual. Once upon a time, WWII Veteran Jim Highton served his country for…

Congressman Not Attending Inauguration

Congressman Bennie Thompson will not attend President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Friday. He confirmed with WJTV in Jackson today that he wasn’t going to the ceremony. More than 30 other House Democrats plan to boycott Trump’s inauguration. Thompson said that he…

Google Lawsuit

Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that the state has filed suit against Google Inc. The lawsuit is over how the internet giant maintains and uses data collected from Mississippi public school students who have Google’s G Suite for education…

Harrison County Officer Won’t Face Charges

A Mississippi grand jury unanimously found that a Harrison County sheriff deputy had no criminal conduct after shooting a man in June 2016. The investigation revolved around the June 26th shooting of James Epperson. Epperson was shot after officials say…

Coast Celebrates National Day of Racial Healing

Cities across the U.S. are holding events to honor the very first National Day of Racial Healing. After being in the public eye of racial controversy, community officials say the City of Biloxi couldn’t have been a better place to…

Martin Luther King Jr. Event at Keesler Air Force Base

Today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations continued in Biloxi. "Remember, celebrate, act: a day on, not a day off," that was the theme for today’s event at Keesler Air Force Base honoring the late Civil Rights leader. Here are…

Ship Island Service to Return to Biloxi

A Ship Island ferry service is on its way to Biloxi. All it needs is a signature to start construction. A new Ship Island pier will be built in East Biloxi. The first step for it to become a reality…

State of the State Address

Governor Phil Bryant revealed future plans for Mississippi during his State of the State address in Jackson. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us a closer look at the governor’s 2016 legislative agenda. A better tax system, improved roadways throughout the…

UPDATED: Missing Harrison County Teen Found Safe

The Biloxi teen reported missing this morning in Harrison County has been found safe in Pass Christian. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, Sixteen-year-old J.R. Foster runs every morning at 6 a.m. on Stephen Earl Drive, but today he…

State Lawmakers Questioning Raises

With a struggling state budget, state lawmakers are questioning raises given by state agencies or sub agencies. According to the clarion ledger, a report requested by lawmaker’s shows from July of 2016 to November of 2016, only half of the…

New Discovered Noise Ordinance Bay St. Louis

Tonight the Bay St. Louis City Council will meet and once again a possible notice ordinance for the city. Talks about a possible noise ordinance for downtown Bay St. Louis lasted about two hours at the council's last meeting. They…

Drone Seminar Thursday at the Airport

Did you get a drone this holiday season? If so, officials with the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport want to make sure when you fly it, it doesn't land you in hot water. On Thursday, the airport will host an educational…

BARRY LYONS TO JOIN BILOXI SHUCKERS AS TEAM AMBASSADOR

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers announced today that Biloxi native Barry Lyons, former Major League Baseball Player for the Dodgers, Angels, White Sox and member of the 1986 World Champion New York Mets is joining the organization as a…

Adoption Event This Weekend

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Maridee Mallette about the Adoption Event This Weekend Jackson County Animal Shelter.

MISSING TEEN IN HARRISON COUNTY

16 year old Biloxi High School student JR Foster has been missing since this.  Family members tell News 25 JR was last seen just before 6 this morning as he was leaving for his morning jog.​ He is 5'5" and…

Blood Drive in Honor of Local Priest

Volunteers in Pascagoula are donating blood in honor of a local priest who is now in remission after battling cancer. Father Mike Kelleher of Sacred Heart was diagnosed with lung cancer last year by the oncology team at Singing River…

Banning Smoking with Children in Car

The days of lighting up with kids in the car could be coming to an end after a state lawmaker proposes a bill to fine any one smoking in a vehicle with a passenger under the age of six. According…

Lost Mountain Bikers Found in Saucier

Tonight in the Desoto National Forest a scary situation ends on a happy note. Earlier this afternoon a mother and her children were out at the Bethel Mountain Bike Trail. The children accidentally wondered away from the trail and became…

Little Girl Sells Treats to Help Brother

An eight-year-old from Gulfport has a business making treats and there’s a really sweet reason why she’s selling them. Serenitee’s Sweets is run by eight-year-old Gulfport resident Serenitee Thomas. Serenitee’s business specializes in cupcakes, treats, and homemade goodies. Serenitee sells…

State Trooper Shortage

Governor Phil Bryant says Mississippi faces a critical shortage of state troopers. Only 489 of the 650 state trooper positions allowed by state law are filled. Bryant said the shortage is both troubling and dangerous. Bryant says he plans to…

Coast Residents Prepare to Head to D.C.

This Friday Governor Bryant will be in Washington D.C. for the inauguration of the 45th president, Donald J. Trump. Today, News 25 caught up with some people on the Coast preparing to head to D.C. for the big event. Some…

31st Annual Martin Luther King Day Parade

Biloxi’s 31st annual Martin Luther King Parade kicked off on Howard Avenue. The city celebrated the Civil Rights leaders birthday and triumph at City Hall. Overcoming a fight of their own as the City of Biloxi officially changed the name from…