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…
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.…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…