Starting today, Governor Phil Bryant has announced the state of Mississippi is trying to do its part to reach out to former college students and help them complete their degrees. "Compete to Complete" is an initiative meant to encourage Mississippi…
Today, state lawmakers are set to hear from residents as they work to examine Mississippi's School Funding Formula. The legislature is working with non-profit "Ed-build" to look at Mississippi’s Adequate Education Program. The firm is set to make recommendations as…
According to ESPN, five states including Mississippi along with the American Gaming Association have filed amicus briefs with the United States Supreme Court. Urging them to reconsider the sports betting ban. The briefs are in support of New Jersey’s efforts…
Mississippi's former Corrections Commissioner is asking a Federal Judge to reconsider the decision to jail him. In a motion filed Tuesday, Christopher Epps asks U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate to release him until his May 24th sentencing. Wingate revoked…
If you live in East Biloxi, your city councilman wants to hear from you. Ward 2 Biloxi City Councilman Felix Gines is holding a community workshop for his residents tonight at 5:30. He's inviting everyone to come out to the…
Happening now a legislative and law enforcement luncheon at the Island View in Gulfport. Mississippi state lawmakers are with several members of law enforcement in Harrison County, including Gulfport, D'iberville, and Biloxi police departments, the Harrison County Sheriff's Department, and…
Pathways 2 Possibilities is an annual interactive career fair hosting thousands of eighth grade students. Starting today, students from all across South Mississippi will flood the coliseum to learn about different paths in life. Welding, painting and the medical field…
People all along the Coast are hopeful after Governor Phil Bryant announced the $114 million headed to the Coast for restoration projects. Mississippi legislators hosted several town hall meetings throughout the year to get resident opinions on how the BP…
The Gulfport Police Department continues to review the cell phone footage from Tuesday’s brawl at the Goldin Sportsplex. Chief Leonard Papania stresses the importance of stopping the violence instead of sharing it through social media. Officers have not yet identified…
The U.S. Postal Service is gearing up for the busiest season of the year. They’re ready to deliver a lot of cheer in the form of about 16 billion cards, letters and packages this holiday season, about a 12 percent…
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich announced his bid for the office tonight at a campaign kickoff at the White Pillars. After Holloway resigned for health reasons last year, Gilich won the mayor’s seat and is currently serving the final two…
Gulfport is the first city in the entire state of Mississippi to have the public works department officially accredited. Gulfport officials say the accreditation is an international designation that allows their policies and procedures to be compared with organizations around…
Today a ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of a long awaited boat launch in Jackson County. This is something local fishermen and boaters tell News 25 the community has needed for years. It’s been in the works for several years…
Jaxon Ronsonet, the 15-year-old Biloxi boy who was attacked by a pit bull mix last week, has decided he’ll fight to keep his leg from being amputated. His aunt, Destiny Fontan, who jumped on the dog in attempts to stop…
The Gulfport Police Department continues to review cell phone footage of the fight and shooting at the Goldin Sportsplex. They provided an update on the incident during a press conference this afternoon. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details.
Shots fired at the Goldin Sportsplex in Gulfport has left the community with concerns. A soccer coach says after last night’s dangerous incident his team will no longer use the complex’s fields. A fight escalating into gun shots at Goldin…
Construction for Cedar Lake and the Popp’s Ferry Road intersection was set to be completed by now. However, the two night job has been extended. Crews were applying the final layer of asphalt at the intersection of Cedar Lake and…
If you voted in the November 8th election in Mississippi without valid identification, today is the deadline to ensure your voter ID affidavit ballot is counted. To ensure the ballot is marked ‘accepted,’ you must visit your circuit clerk’s office…
Owners of a two acre lot in Ocean Springs are looking to spruce up the property and make it a hot spot for music festivals. Vicki Applewhite and her husband brainstormed with city officials and developers on Tuesday to talk…
Earlier this morning, USM Gulf Park held Long Beach’s Breakfast with the Mayor event, but this one was very meaningful for Mayor Billy Skellie. After serving 13 years as Long Beach’s mayor along with other city positions, Mayor Skellie announced…
Police are continuing to investigate what exactly happened at the Goldin Sportsplex on Prudie Circle that led to gunfire Tuesday afternoon. A Facebook video shows two females fighting and then shots are fired. The teenagers run off, but shortly after…
A police chase in Jackson County seriously injures a woman passenger and lands the Moss Point driver in jail. The chase began around 6 on Tuesday night when a detective saw 28-year-old Brian Teague allegedly trying to break into a…
Today, police officers from D’Iberville and Biloxi teamed up to end a high speed chase turned foot pursuit. It was a joint effort from the Biloxi and D’Iberville Police Department to end a pursuit that started on the interstate and…
The City of Biloxi’s fire fighters will be a little safer and have a little more style after getting their hands on some brand new hardware. Recently, the Biloxi Fire Department received a grant for $25,000 and after getting a…