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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…