Starting today, you may now carry your alcoholic beverages down the street in certain districts along the Coast. The open container law is officially in effect, meaning in specific areas of South Mississippi cities, you may ask for a to-go…
News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania about a homicide investigation at the Gulf Mist Apartments. [mappress mapid="3082"]
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove tells News 25 he is on the scene of a homicide investigation at the Gulf Mist Apartment Complex in Gulfport. Reporter Laurene Callander is en route to the scene and will have live reports throughout…
A federal judge killed Missississippi's controversial "religious freedom" law Thursday night minutes before it was set to take effect. U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves stated that the bill was an unfortunate example of mississippi trying to write discrimination into…
Tensions were high at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport tonight as the public and city leaders try to get on the same page when it comes to flooding issues in the city. Dozens of residents sat and listened…
Independence Day is right around the corner and the Humane Society of South Mississippi is giving you an opportunity to give independence to a cat or dog. Starting today until Saturday, the Humane Society is hosting ‘Fur-reedom Fees Waived’, all…
Tonight, the jazz is swinging in Fishbone Alley. The 13th Street Jazz Bistro in downtown Gulfport is hosting the second annual “Evening of Jazz” for Rebecca’s House. A New Orleans based jazz trio will be providing some sounds that are…
Pretty soon you won’t need an umbrella or even a bus to get into the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville. Construction is set to begin mid-July on a seven floor parking garage built right up against the casino building.…
Two Gulf Coast businesses are hoping to parlay their small businesses for something bigger. They are getting the chance of a lifetime and coming face-to-face with CNBC’s “Billion Dollar Buyer,” who is also the owner and CEO of Biloxi’s Golden…
Seniors welcomed the brand new Prime of Life Center in Saucier this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility offers activities such as art, exercise, pottery and ceramics for residents 55 and older . The original senior center was…
A Gulfport native and current member of the U.S. Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team was named to the 2016 Paralympic roster. Charlie Swearingen will join the ninth ranked team in the world which most recently finished fifth at the World Para-Volley…
A few other laws will go in effect tomorrow. Students who live in “C,” “D,” or “F” rated districts can attend charter schools in another district. Superintendents will no longer be voted in and will now be appointed to the…
While some new laws are taking effect tomorrow, the penalties for others are going up. It’s been a year since texting and driving has been illegal in Mississippi. Tomorrow, the fine for texting and driving is switching gears from $25…
House Bill 1523 officially goes into effect tomorrow. Signed by Governor Phil Bryant,the Religious Freedom Bill has stirred up a lot of criticism from the LGBTQ community, claiming the bill makes it legal to discriminate against their human rights. Tomorrow,…
If you were affected by devastating floods on April 28th, Gulfport leaders want to hear from you. A meeting is slated at the Good Deeds Community Center where residents can voice their concerns so the city can better prepare in…
Dozens of campers got wet and wild this morning in Gulfport. Camp Able started about 10 years ago in Florida as a way for children with disabilities to do things they have never had the chance to do. This week,…
Tomorrow many laws will go into effect, the biggest and likely most controversial one being House Bill 1523. It’s been several months since Governor Phil Bryant signed the Religious Accommodations Act into law. It is a law allowing private businesses…
Gulfport Public Works employees are stopping door to door talking to residents with large ditches on their private property. They are seeking written authorization for access in removing debris and growth from drain openings. This, along with the meeting tonight,…
The first installment of BP money is finally making its way to the state. Mississippi is set to receive $150 million from the oil giant on Friday. $46 million of that money has already been included into the budget which…
You were affected by the devastating floods back on April 28th, Gulfport leaders want to hear from you tonight. Tonight the city is hosting a community meeting at 6 o'clock at the Good Deeds Community Center. Community leaders are hoping…
That ruling was one of just four active lawsuits against House Bill 1523 in the federal court system and attorneys who have sued in an attempt to block the religious accommodations act hopes a judge will hand down the rest…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Richard and Donnie about the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo this 4th of July weekend at Gulfport Harbor.
Kids in Jackson County kicked it into high gear for their final day at Gulf Coast Crew's Soccer Camp. The future soccer stars learned dribbling and control of the ball on Monday. Tuesday focused on passing and shooting along with…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Bea Harrison about the Camp Blue Bird Murder Mystery Dinner, "Murder At The Winery" on May 20th 2016 at the Biloxi Visitors Center. [mappress mapid="2746"]