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Governor Signs Executive Order

While many bills sit on the desk for Governor Phil Bryant to sign, today he signed an executive order in hopes of keeping men and women safe in the work place. Executive order 1392 requires all state agencies to complete…

Two People Injured in Head On Collision on Hwy 53

Two women are being treated for injuries after a head on collision on Highway 53 in Harrison County this morning. It happened around 10:30 at the intersection of Mills Road and Highway 53, shutting down both lanes of the highway…

Blue Crew Game Part Two Coming Soon

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Sgt. Josh Bromen, about the Blue Crew Game on Thursday, January 26th Gulfport Police Blue Crew vs. D'Iberville Police7 pm at Gulfport High GYM. Admission is free.

Pass Christian Drug Busts

Seven people are behind bars as Pass Christian Police crackdown on drugs in their city. Three men and four women have been arrested on charges ranging from felony drug possession of cocaine, meth, and one for felony child abuse. These…

Benches Removed At Bus Stop

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Benches being removed from the bus stops in Ocean Springs to prevent the homeless from spending the night there.

Rally Against Climate Denial

Climate and environmental organizations across the country protest for a “Day against Denial.” The day aims to put a stop to climate deniers and fossil fuel advocates among President-Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the…

Development Proposed for Woolmarket Area

Biloxi planners have given initial approval to a development that could eventually have 14,000 residents. A lawyer for the developers calls it a city within a city, but not all residents of Woolmarket are on board with the idea. William…

Remembering Elizabeth Corene Jones

News 25 spoke to people who knew Corene Jones. They described her as loving, full of life, and a wonderful mother. A community, family, and friends are left with unanswered questions after mother of four Elizabeth Corene Jones was found…

Initial Court Appearance for Jackson County Murder Suspect

The Moss Point man accused of killing a Vancleave mother on Saturday faced a Jackson County judge for his initial appearance in court this afternoon. Judge T. Larry Wilson set a $250,000 bond for 32-year-old Brandon Smith. Smith is charged…

City of Ocean Springs Hears Complaints about Amount of Signs

Is the amount of signs on major thoroughfares in Ocean Springs beginning to make the city look trashy? This was a question Jackson County residents and business owners are bringing up to the City of Ocean Springs. An abundance of…

City of Moss Interviewing Candidates for Police Chief

The City of Moss Point is looking for a new police chief. The position was vacated after former Police Chief Art McClung was fired. Dash-cam footage surfaced of McClung being pulled over for speeding and admitting to driving under the…

Gautier Police Catch Armed Robbery Suspects

Two teenage suspects involved in an armed robbery in Gautier are now facing a possible 20 year jail sentence. Police responded to an armed robbery at FastMart on Gautier-Vancleave Road where they learned two suspects robbed the store with a hand…

Shooting Arrest in Biloxi

U.S. Marshals have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a Biloxi shooting that left three people injured. Eddie Baker of Biloxi was arrested on two warrants for aggravated assault for his involvement in allegedly shooting two men and…

Mother of Four Murdered in Vancleave

Sunday evening Jackson County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brandon Colby Smith in connection to the murder of a Vancleave woman. That woman was 30 year old Elizabeth Jones, known by most as Corene. She was a mother of four. Jones worked…

Initial Court Appearance for Accused Murder

The Moss Point man accused of killing a Vancleave mother on Saturday faced a Jackson County judge for his initial court appearance this afternoon. News 25’s Shelby Myers has the details from the courtroom.

First Bill Passed Heads to Governor

We're not yet a week into the 2017 legislative session, but a bill is already sitting on Governor Phil Bryant's desk for signature. House Bill 32 is on track to be the first law passed in the new session. The…

Rally Against Climate Denial Tonight

It's part of a national effort where people in all 50 states will send a message to every U.S. Senator to reject a number of Donald Trump's cabinet selections who deny climate change. Some of those in question -- Rex…

Tweaking How Merit Pay Is Distributed

Mississippi teachers might see merit pay next year under the state's school recognition program, but a proposed house bill would change how the pay is determined. The current program would provide up to 100 dollars per student for schools that…

Gulf Coast Legislative Reception Wednesday

On Wednesday members of South Mississippi's Business Community will be bussing up to Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The purpose of the annual event is to province a unique forum for community and business leaders to discuss…

Feed My Sheep Looks For Donation

On the Coast, we always hope to avoid any type of natural disaster, but when one hits, Feed my Sheep wants to make sure they can keep the lights on. Ted Riemann, on behalf of Feed my Sheep Board of…

Residents Concerned About Intersection in Gulfport

Two pedestrians have been hit and killed around the same intersection in Gulfport, alarming residents in the area. Sixty-one year-old Karen Hanley was struck by a vehicle Saturday night at Pass Road and Ford Street. Back in November, Douglas Mack…

Armed Robbery At Family Dollar

Gulfport police are looking for help identifying the suspect in an armed robbery at the Family Dollar on Dedeaux Road over the weekend. On Saturday, a black male entered the store with a gun, took cash, and fled on foot.…

Former Gov. William Winter Is Improving After Falling

Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter is improving as he remains hospitalized with head injuries. Winter's condition was upgraded from serious to fair on Sunday, according to Alana Bowman, spokeswoman for the University Of Mississippi Medical Center. The 93 year-old winter…

Pedestrian Killed On Pass Road Identified

The woman hit and killed by a car on Pass Road in Gulfport Saturday night has been identified as 61-year-old Karen Haney. Gulfport police responded to the scene just east of the Pass Road and Ford Street intersection. Harrison County…