A bill to allow some members of church congregations to carry guns inside is sitting on Governor Bryant's desk for final approval. If approved, the new law would allow places of worship to designate members to undergo firearms training and…
In response to the new law, a number of Natchez residents have taken to an online petition that calls for the city to secede from the state of Mississippi and join Louisiana nearly 700 people have signed it. While unlikely…
The new Religious Accommodations Act is meant to protect the religious beliefs of private businesses, but some coast businesses are speaking out against the new law. Before the act was even signed into law, Irish Coast Pub took to their…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Ed Layton about the Que At The View, this Friday & Saturday at Island View Casino Resort. Friday 6-9 pm Saturday 12-5 pm Judging for a $10 Admission Live Music
Mississippi is garnering national attention after Governor Phil Bryant signs the religious accommodations Act into law. This came a day after heavy protests at the state capitol. Taking to twitter, Bryant said he did so to "Protect sincerely held religious…
News 25's Laurene Callander tell about the local gulf coast leaders speaking out against the Religious Accommodations Act that has now gone into Law.
Gulfport citizens and community leaders are eager to help put an end to violence in the area once and for all. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s town hall meeting. In recent months, the City of Gulfport has…
There is a new fire chief reporting for duty in the City of Pascagoula. Former Deputy Fire Chief Donald “Donnie” Carlson has been promoted to fire chief. Carlson replaces Robert O’Sullivan, who retired in February. After being with the City…
Thirty animals are in safe hands after Gulfport police and the Humane Society seized them from living in filth. One man is in custody facing over 50 charges in what Humane Society representatives say appears to have been a puppy…
A group of successful professionals are trying to inspire Moss Point youth by giving students words of motivation and advice. The group of guest speakers call themselves Moss Point’s Living Legends. Among the group are esteemed Moss Point alumni, a…
The Gulfport NCAAP will be hosting a town hall meeting this afternoon in response to recent violence in the area. Community members are invited out to help brainstorm ways on how law enforcement, city officials and the community can work…
Several Gulfport projects may have been stalled or possibly called quits on if it weren’t for a decision made at Gulfport City Council today. Gulfport City Council met and discussed whether or not the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission has authority to…
The countdown until opening day for the Biloxi Shuckers continues. Thursday the Shuckers host the 2015 Southern League champion Chattanooga Lookouts. Biloxi has played two tune-up games at MGM Park to prepare for the new season. The Shuckers lost to…
The states of Vermont, New York and Washington are banning travel to Mississippi because of the state’s passage of a law that allows religious groups and some private businesses to refuse service to gay couples. In a message to top…
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich responded to the Religious Freedom Bill, saying we do not discriminate. In a full statement, Gilich says: “The City of Biloxi is widely known for its cultural diversity and hospitality to all people and welcomes all…
Mississippi’s governor has signed the state’s Religious Freedom Bill into law. Governor Phil Bryant announced today via Twitter that he had signed House Bill 1523. He says he did so to “protect sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictism of”…
An arrest has been made in the death of a Hancock County toddler who died Sunday due to head trauma. Police believe the man who did it is the mother's boyfriend. News 25's Kristen Durand talks to the family of…
On April 5, 2016, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 59 year old James G. Wright, of Gulfport, on 30 counts of condition of premises where dogs are kept, 21 counts of failure to provide rabies vaccinations, and 1 count of…
Gautier High School went on lockdown this afternoon due to a police pursuit near the school. School is now being dismissed bus by bus followed by car riders. Lock down is a routine procedure of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District when…
The Governor’s Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair will make a stop in Biloxi tomorrow. The job fair is free and open to anyone looking for a job. Nearly 80 different organizations will be represented from Ingalls Shipbuilding…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Adele Lyons about the Habitat for Humanity Go Over The Edge event.
Dexter Kelley will be held in jail without bond as he awaits a preliminary hearing for the murder of his teenage cousin. Nineteen-year-old Kelley made his initial appearance in Jackson County Court this morning. He’s facing a first-degree murder charge.…
Governor Phil Bryant has signed the Religious Accommodations Act into law. The law allows government employees and private business people to cite religious beliefs as a reason to refuse services to members of the LGBT community and prevents the state…
On March 31, 2016, Maddox Viergge, 16 months of age suffered fatal head injuries. Medical evidence indicates the victim’s injuries are consistent with abusive head trauma. On April 4, 2016, Charles Connetti III was arrested and charged with Capital Murder. …