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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…

William Carey to Release New Updates

William Carey University officials are trying their best to keep students notified of how the school plans to move on in the aftermath of last weekend’s storms. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Hattiesburg with details.

Big Changes To Pass Parade

Big changes are on the way for the Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade. This year's parade will begin 30 minutes earlier at 11:30, this means streets on the parade route will close at 10. There will be no street parking…

Second 'Blue Crew' Basketball Game Gulfport

Gulfport's Blue Crew basketball team takes on the D’Iberville police department and students tonight at Gulfport High. Gulfport police spokesman Sergeant Josh Bromen tells News 25 the first game of the program was a huge success but this one will…

Job Fair at the Seabee Base

Often time’s family members leave their careers to follow their loved ones in the military and finding a job isn't always instantaneous. That’s why the Seabee base hosted a job fair this morning for those family members looking for a…

WCU To Releases New Updates

William Carey University officials are trying their best to keep students notified of how the school plans to move on in the aftermath of last weekend's storms. By Friday afternoon they hope to notify students of the status of online…

Free Tetanus Shots For Storm Victims

While residents in the Hattiesburg and petal area continue to pick up the pieces from this past weekend's storms, the Mississippi department of health is doing its part to keep storm victims healthy. The MSDH is offering a free tetanus…

Biloxi Police Investigating Scene

Biloxi police are spending a part of today trying to figure what exactly happened when a Gulfport Patrol vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last week. Highway 49 between airport and creosote road was closed starting at 10 this morning.…

Arrest Made In Chevron Station Burglary

The man Gulfport police believe burglarized a chevron gas station earlier this month has been arrested. On January 4th, police responded to an alarm at the chevron station on Kelly Avenue. When they arrived, they found shattered glass and missing…

Two Deputies Shot

A string of armed robberies in Northern Mississippi ended with deadly gunfire Wednesday night. Two deputies were injured in the shootout and one suspect was killed. A Desoto County patrol sergeant was shot in the foot and a K9 officer…