2017 Coastwide Celebration
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Lakeisha Cotten about the 2017 Coastwide Celebration Sunday, January 15th at 3 pm. For more information please visit mlkcoastwide.com
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Wear Blue Day
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and today you are encouraged to wear blue to help raise awareness."Wear Blue Day" was created for the public to pledge solidarity with victims of human trafficking, raise awareness, and to…
Banning Smoking With Children In Car House Bill 377
A state lawmaker wants to fine anybody smoking in a vehicle with a passenger under the age of six. Representative John Hines of Greenville has filed House Bill 377 which would fine such smokers $25. If the bill passes, a…
Mississippi Democratic Caucus
Democrats in the Mississippi Senate have decided who will lead their caucus. Bill Stone of Holly Springs was chosen as their Caucus chairman and Derrick Simmons of Greenville as their vice chairman. Sen. John Horhn of Jackson had been Caucus…
Mississippi Medicaid Asks For $75 Million
Mississippi Medicaid officials are requesting an additional $75 million to get through the final six months of the budget year and the program's director says the reasons why are clear. David Dzielak argues legislators didn't put enough money into Medicaid…
Making Insurance Mandatory For Car Tags House Bill 319
A bill that would require Mississippians to prove they have vehicle liability insurance before they could renew their auto tags has cleared committee and heads to the full House. An estimated 25 to 30 percent of Mississippi motorists drive uninsured.…
Gulf Coast Legislative Reception Wednesday Jackson
Tonight members of South Mississippi's business community will be busing up to Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The purpose of the annual event is to provide a unique forum for community and business leaders to discuss issues…
Pledge Of Allegiance Legislation
"Say the pledge or pay the price." That is the message behind a new bill in Jackson. Republican Representative William Shirley is the main legislator sponsoring House Bill 205. The bill would fine schools $1,500 if they don't say the…
Keeping Your Fitness Goals
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Sara Carter about New Years resolution to loss weight for 2017 and how to stay on track.
Government Street Sidewalk Improvements in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs city officials want residents to know there will soon be an increase in traffic on the section of Government Street where construction is underway. The improvement project on Government Street is adding and repairing deteriorated sidewalks along Government…
New Superintendent Appointed for Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District
After five months as interim superintendent for the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District, Vikki Landry has been officially appointed to serve as the superintendent. In 2015, Landry began her work as an assistant superintendent for the school district before taking…
IRS to Delay Tax Refunds
The start of tax season is less than two weeks away and more than 40 million low-income families could experience a two-week delay in tax refunds. News 25’s Kendra Turley explains the reason for the delay and who it will…
Recent Violence Related to Drug Activity in Pass Christian
The Pass Christian Police Department says they will not sit idly by while a criminal subcultural takes hold and commits acts of violence in the community. This was after a string of search warrants led to several arrests related to…
Captain Al’s Closed for Business
A popular Gulfport restaurants doors are closed after widespread reports of food poisoning. Captain Al’s in Gulfport was shut down on January 3rd after a visit from health department officials. A sign on the door of the restaurant states that…
Obama’s Final Speech as President
With President Obama giving his final presidential address tonight, we’re nearing the end of his eight years as president. News 25 took to the streets, receiving a mixed public reaction on Obama’s time spent in office. Resident Jacob Cambre said,…
“I love the 90’s” Tour Stopping in Mississippi
If you miss the 90’s you may want to just bust a move. The “I Love the 90’s” Tour is stopping in Biloxi at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum July 8th. Iconic artists such as Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Salt N Pepa,…
Tom a Hawk Released into the Wild
Tom a Hawk is flying high again in South Mississippi thanks to Wild at Heart Rescue. After months of daily rehabilitation exercises, stretching out his wings, and a trip to the Jackson Zoo, Tom a Hawk was released back into…
Warriors for a Little Girl Named Willow
An Ocean Springs family is rallying around their little girl as she fights for her life against a rare disease. They are now calling on the community for support. A band of warriors is answering that call to help three-year-old…
Crash Sends Seven to the Hospital in Ocean Springs
Seven people were taken to the hospital today after a bus and car collided in Ocean Springs. The accident happened near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Bienville Boulevard around 2:30. The crash occurred when a CTA…
Benches Removed At Ocean Springs Bus Stop
City officials remove the benches at the Ocean Springs bus stop in an effort to detour loitering. This is temporary as the city waits on crews to install dividers on the benches. This will help prevent people from lying across…
Legislator Pushes for State Flag Law
One Coast legislator wants to make sure the Mississippi State Flag is flown over the state's colleges. Senator Joseph Seymour of Vancleave filed a bill that would require all governmental entities that receive state funds, namely public colleges and universities,…
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.