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Stone County man convicted of sex crime against minor
A Stone County jury deliberated just 35 minutes before finding a man guilty of a sex crime against a child. 67-year-old Michael Alexander was convicted of touching a child for lustful purposes. The victim testified that Alexander, a family friend,…
Pedestrian fleeing from traffic stop hit on I-10 near Canal Road
A pedestrian fleeing a traffic stop on Interstate 10 this morning was hit by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 at the 29 mile marker near Canal Road. The incident happened about 10:30 a.m. this morning. Sheriff…
AC fire at MGCCC West Harrison campus damages a building
Harrison County Fire Rescue was called out early this morning for a fire alarm at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's West Harrison County campus. Long Beach Fire Department also responded…
Vancleave's own Paul Overstreet coming home to South Mississippi
One of the most prolific songwriters in country music grew up in South Mississippi, and he's coming home again to display his talents. Paul Overstreet, who spent most of his youth in Vancleave, will play The Grand Magnolia Ballroom in…
Mississippi’s interim deputy to be interim superintendent
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Education Department’s interim chief academic officer and deputy superintendent will become interim superintendent at the end of June, the State Board of Education said Thursday. Kim Benton will take the higher interim post when…
Ex-deputy warden pleads guilty in Mississippi inmate beating
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former deputy warden at the Mississippi State Penitentiary has pleaded guilty in a case involving the beating of an inmate, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday. In a news release, officials said Melvin Hilson, 49,…
Pascagoula mother starts GoFundMe for formula shortage
Although baby formula shipments have been arriving in the U.S, shelves are still empty across South Mississippi. Mothers are turning to social media to help get formula and one…
Memorial Day enforcement period starts Friday for MHP
With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, you can expect more traffic along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and more state troopers as well. Mississippi Highway Patrol is kicking off…
Man wanted in North Carolina in wife's death arrested in Biloxi
A man suspected of killing his wife in North Carolina was arrested in Biloxi early this morning. Biloxi Police arrested Lawrence Guttierrez, 51, in the death of his wife, Tavara Guttierrez. He…
Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies
Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67. An official at the Dominican Republic’s National Forensic Science Institute who was…
Wanted man captured by Picayune PD
Marc Rice, who was wanted by Picayune Police Department, has been captured. He was considered to be armed and dangerous prior to his capture. Rice was wanted for resisting arrest, eluding law enforcement in a car, trafficking a controlled substance,…
Jackson County School Board to discuss security measures
Due to the school shooting in Texas, members of the Jackson County School District plan to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss future plans regarding security. Superintendent John…
Edney named Mississippi’s next State Health Officer
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s next State Health Officer is Dr. Daniel P. Edney, who will replace Dr. Thomas Dobbs on Aug. 1. Dobbs is resigning from the post he’s held since 2018 at the end of July. Edney currently…
Click It or Ticket campaign under way this week
Coast law enforcement agencies are joining the Department of Transportation's national Click It or Ticket campaign this week to remind drivers to buckle up. The seat belt campaign started Monday and runs through June 5, a period that encompasses the…
Harrison County, Biloxi chase suspect on I-10 out of Mobile
Motorists on Interstate 10 in Harrison County saw several law enforcement agencies chasing a vehicle eastbound this morning. Biloxi Police say a vehicle tied to a suspect out of Mobile with outstanding warrants fled from Harrison County deputies, which led…
Gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers in Texas school rampage
By ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a classroom, “shooting anyone that was in his way,” an official said…
St. Tammany Parish deputy shot while investigating burglary
A St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's deputy has been hospitalized after being shot while patrolling in the Waldheim area early this morning. Deputy Kenneth Doby was patrolling near Highway 21 and Highway 1083 in Waldheim after a suspected business burglary had…
Biloxi graduates walked across the stage
Biloxi Class of 2022 walked across the stage into adulthood. 389 graduates dressed in red caps and gowns received their diplomas. Diplomas for distinguished academics, academics, and career technical endorsements were awarded during the…
Governor: 14 students, teacher dead in Texas school shooting
By EUGENE GARCIA and DARIO LOPEZ-MILLS UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The Texas governor says 14 students and 1 teacher were killed at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school. He…
Meet Starfire, HSSM's Pet of the Week
This little lab-mix puppy with steal your heart with puppy kisses and tail wags. Meet Starfire, the Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of South Mississippi.
Overnight closures on Fort Bayou drawbridge in Jackson County
The Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs will be temporarily closed Tuesday, October 19, through Thursday, October 21, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The bridge will be open to traffic between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Crews will be…
Bringing Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch home
The body of Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch was brought back home today. Thirty-eight-year-old Captain Latch passed away last week after losing his battle to an aggressive form of…
5/27 - Night Rob's "Rounding Out May" Friday Evening Forecast
The big H (high pressure) will continue to dominate the weather pattern over the weekend. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf…
Gulfport PD searching for missing person Thomas Claude Adams
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Thomas Claude Adams, of Gulfport, MS. Adams is described to Police Officers as a white male, 58 years old, he is 5’07” and 185 lbs. Adams…
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis celebrates Centennial Anniversary
The 100 Men Hall is celebrating a huge milestone this year. 2022 marks the 100-year anniversary of the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. The…
Reeves Elementary teachers earn Golden Crayon award
Three teachers at Reeves Elementary School went above and beyond for one of their students this past school year. This year, Long Beach School District honored a few teachers…
39th annual Memorial Day Blowout kicks off
One hundred acres of absolute fun is back along the Coast with the 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout starting in Gulfport. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party…
Three injured in wreck on I-10 in Jackson County
Three people were injured this afternoon in a multiple-vehicle wreck in Jackson County. The wreck happened on I-10 east near the 53 mile marker close to the…
Gulfport High student arrested after sending threatening texts
A Gulfport High student was arrested after harassing and threatening text messages among students off-campus were brought to the attention of school officials. Superintendent Glen East tells our…
Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Enforcement
This year’s Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Enforcement will take place Friday, May 27, 2022, through Monday, May 30th. Starting today, and this holiday weekend, local law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for impaired drivers and those…
Surfer helps families honor loved ones with ‘one last wave’
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Surfing is no longer a solitary pursuit for Dan Fischer. When he catches a wave along the shores of Rhode Island, he looks down at a surfboard covered with the names of people who have died,…
Memorial Day Weekend events around the Gulf Coast
A few events on tap this Memorial Day Weekend! The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular concert ‘Sounds by the Sea.’ That event begins at…
Boeing capsule lands back on Earth after space shakedown
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s crew taxi returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing a repeat test flight before NASA astronauts climb aboard. It was a quick trip back: The Starliner capsule parachuted into the…
Home that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ sells for more than $1.5M
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired the 2013 horror movie “The Conjuring” has been sold to a Boston developer who plans to keep it open to the public. The 18th century home in Burrillville sold for…
Firefighters rescue ‘Cinder’ the elk calf from fire’s ashes
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Firefighters have rescued an abandoned newborn elk calf found amid the ashes of the nation’s largest wildfire as calving season approaches its peak in New Mexico and fires rage across the American West. Missoula, Montana-based…
Gulfport High celebrates first Field Day
It’s been a sunny and sweltering day here on the Gulf Coast and some high schoolers are taking full advantage. Today was Field Day at Gulfport High and it’s the…
Get lost in time at the dinosaur exhibit opening at Mississippi Aquarium
There’s a new attraction at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport that is dino-mite! Your ticket for the Mississippi Aquarium will also double as a…
Morning Business Report: May 27th, 2022
U.S. Dollar Stores expect higher sales as inflation turns shoppers frugal and two major airlines say travel demand is strong this summer. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those…
Collective Voices celebrating women and veterans at Satchmo’s Café
Celebrating women and veterans, that’s what is happening tonight at Satchmo’s Café in D’Iberville. Here to tell us more about the Collective Voice concert are Deon Machell…
BYB Extreme Series bare-knuckle fighting at MS Coast Coliseum
Tomorrow night, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will play host to the Backyard Brawl Extreme Series, or BYB for short. It’s a bare-knuckle fighting organization with an interesting…
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