Governor Candidate Vicki Slater Comments on the Flag Debate
Governor candidate Vicki Slater announced her support for changing the Mississippi state flag.
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Senator Cochran Speaks On State Flag Controversy
This afternoon, Senator Thad Cochran also released a statement on his view of the state flag.
Ocean Springs man charged with two counts of murder.
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey says the grandson of an elderly couple whose bodies were found in their home near Florence has been arrested in their deaths.
Stores to Remove Confederate Flag Merchandise
Big corporations like EBay, Amazon, Sears and Wal-Mart are now saying you won’t find Confederate Flag merchandise in their inventory. Well, now local businesses like Sharkheads Souvenir Shop is Biloxi will not advertise the Confederate Flag in the front of the store.
Jackson County Voters Have Approved the Tourism Tax
Jackson County voters have approved a 2% tourism tax. Residents took to the polls today on the issue, which received an overwhelming support by voters. Roughly 71% were in favor versus 28.89% against it.
Friends Gather to Honor a Fallen Hero
Often times a veteran will pass away and a hero is forgotten. But today in Biloxi, a local family said goodbye to a fallen hero who they had welcomed into their own family.
Beau Rivage Names New General Manager
A casino industry veteran with Gulf Coast ties has been named the general manager of the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino.
Geri-Care Broke Ground on a New Plant in Gulfport
Two hundred jobs will be coming to Gulfport in the near future. Today, Geri-Care broke ground on a new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant that is located adjacent to its current facility.
Pass Christian House Caught Fire this Morning
Neighbors in Pass Christian woke up to the house next door engulfed in flames.
Vicki Slater Visits Singing River Retirees
Vicki Slater, a female democratic candidate for Mississippi governor, was on the Gulf Coast today supporting Singing River Hospital Retirees picketing outside of Ocean Springs Hospital.
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann Spoke Out on the Flag Debate
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann also commented on the flag situation.
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves Weighs in on Flag Controversy
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves Weighs in on Flag Controversy
Governor Phil Bryant Makes a Statement Regarding the Flag Debate
Should our state change the flag and take the Confederate emblem out of the top left corner? Today Governor Phil Bryant said no.
SRHS Retirees React to the 88 Percent Pension Plan
It’s been nearly 8 months since the onset of Singing River Health System’s retirement woes, and retirees are still searching for answers.
Heat Wave Brings Potential Health Hazards to Beach Goers
If you were lucky enough to spend the day on the beach today, there is no doubt you broke out in a sweat. It’s hot!!
Mississippi Coast Casinos have Great Month of May
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast casinos were hot in May and their continued strength is beginning to push up gambling revenue for all of Mississippi.
Tourism Tax Election Takes Place Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Jackson County residents will head to the polls to vote on a 2% tax on tourism.
City of Biloxi to Move the Main Gate at Keesler Air Force Base
Moving the main gate to Keesler Air Force Base will cost $30 million but the city of Biloxi says it is a priority.
Woman Arrested on Aggravated Domestic Assault
Biloxi Police Department arrested Sabrina Galloway on one count of aggravated domestic assault.
Charges Dropped Against Former Harrison County Utility Authority Director
Federal prosecutors have dismissed a public corruption case against former Harrison County Utility Authority Director Kamran Pahlavan.
Twenty Mortar Pyrotechnic Shells Stolen in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about the danger surrounding the theft of 22 mortar pyrotechnic shells.
Mississippi Will Continue to Use the Confederate Flag
At the Beauvoir in Biloxi, a Confederate Flag waves high along Beach Boulevard. Could Confederate Flags like this one and others around the state soon be forced to be taken down?
Gun Scare at Gulfport Businesses
The Gulfport Police Department is saying a man who walked into three Gulfport stores carrying a gun Sunday night did not break the law.
Shuckers Michael Reed and Father Benton Talk Baseball Memories
Father’s Day is just two days away and on Sunday, the Biloxi Shuckers will let dads and their kids throw around the ball on the field prior to the game, with fireworks after the last out. News 25’s Katarina Luketich caught up with a Shuckers father/son pair, who reflects on some of their favorite baseball memories together.