Penalties for illegal burns in Pascagoula to begin
Pascagoula is cracking down on illegal burning. The city is now issuing fines of up to $1,000. For anyone caught burning in city limits without a permit, the…
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Mississippi to open red snapper season on Memorial Day weekend
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has announced the opening of red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels will be 12:01 a.m. May 28, 2021, with an anticipated mid-season closure date of July 5, 2021, at…
Amnesty period in Moss Point
The City of Moss Point has a limited time offer on the table. In a collaborative effort between Moss Point police, municipal judge, and prosecutor, people can pay fines without fear of being arrested. During the amnesty period, the judge…
Texting and Driving Fine Increases
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…
Court Seeks To Resolve Outstanding Cases
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about outstanding court cases that Biloxi's Municipal Court is resetting where defendant owe fines or fees dating back to March 2014.
Uninsured Will Face Fines Next Tax Season
Sunday was the deadline to obtain health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and those who opted to remain without insurance are facing fines.