Local students spend a day learning about the rodeo
Students were invited to their own personal rodeo by the Professional Cowboy Association. Students learned how to say yee-haw and rope a calf, thanks to the Professional…
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Harrison County arrests three with after the fact crimes in connection with kidnapping
On Friday, February 3, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrests of: 23-year-old Isaiah McDonald for Accessory After the Fact to Kidnapping; 26-year-old Anna Gliddon for Hindering Prosecution; 52-year-old Lisa Delena, for Hindering Prosecution. Harrison County Sheriff's investigators also obtained…
Two arrested in Jackson County after felony pursuit
Suspects wanted in a felony credit card case in Ocean Springs led officers on a chase through Jackson and Harrison counties before being arrested in Ocean Springs. Twenty-eight…
Gautier searching for 'armed and dangerous' couple in burglary case
Gautier Police are searching for a couple who are wanted on felony warrants and are considered armed and dangerous. Police said Gary Lamont Stallworth and Titania Yvette Walton (Clark) are wanted for burglary of a dwelling, grand larceny and credit…
Arrested on multiple charges following breach at Gulfport City Hall
On February 2, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department responded to City Hall in reference to a group of protesters that breached the building with the intention to…
Discover Black Heritage: Stone Football’s John Feaster
In celebration of Black History Month, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. Tonight, on News 25’s Discover Black…
Four arrested after protesters breach Gulfport City Hall
Four people were arrested this afternoon after protestors breached the Gulfport City Hall. Supporters of Jaheim McMillan held a protest outside of City Hall when a group of…
Class Act: St. Patrick High Theatre Program
The theatre program at one local high school is growing at a fast pace and tonight they debut their latest production, a show that is the brainchild of the…
Waveland man charged with murder in Florida cold case
New DNA testing helped officials identify a suspect in a cold case murder investigation in Florida -- and led them to Waveland, Mississippi. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said 55-year-old Michael Lapniewski Jr. was arrested January 26 and charged with first-degree…
Wait, what!? Twitter user says Phil no MSU weather grad
Mississippi State's Professional Meteorology Concentration program got a little shoutout on Groundhog Day. Josh Breslow, a digital journalist at LiveNow Fox based in Orlando, tweeted out to his followers that Punxsutawney Phil did NOT graduate from MSU despite what…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch kicks off phase two of human trafficking awareness campaign
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch kicked off the second phase of a statewide campaign to end human trafficking. It continues to haunt our streets, human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that…
Officials speak at 2023 Jackson County State of the State address
Jackson County Board President Ken Taylor presented the 2023 State of the County Address during the Pascagoula Rotary Club Meeting. Taylor talked about the county’s finances and economic growth…
Coast Crime Stoppers looking for man wanted for first-degree assault
Aaron Michael Jarvis, Sr. is wanted for 1st-degree Assault in Louisville, Kentucky. He was involved in a felony pursuit with Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled on foot in…
Mississippi initiative proposal survives Capitol deadline
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators have narrowed down the list of issues they will consider with two months remaining in their three-month session. Tuesday was the session’s first major deadline, with House…
Brady announces on social media he's retiring
Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa. He is the most successful quarterback in NFL history and one of the greatest athletes in team sports. He posted the announcement…
Mississippi Department of Education offers teacher residency program
The Mississippi Teacher Residency is a selective student-teaching program that allows residents to student-teach for a full year while gaining their master’s degree. The Mississippi Department of Education…
House Committee passes Bill 1318 which could help prevent newborn deaths
This morning, the House Committee passed Bill 1318 to the Mississippi House of Representatives which could help prevent newborn deaths. The bill allows a baby…
How to purchase medical marijuana in Mississippi
Now that medical marijuana is available to purchase, you may be wondering how do you actually buy it in Mississippi? So, you have your medical marijuana card. What’s next?…
Coast Guard finds 4 boaters missing in Biloxi Bay
Four people were rescued earlier today from the Gulfport Shipping Channel after not returning from their boating trip Monday. After being stranded over night at sea, four…
Mississippi gets funding for I-10 widening project
President Joe Biden announced today major transportation projects funded by bipartisan infrastructure law that will include a widening project for Interstate 10 here on the Coast. Biden was in New York to announce the Hudson Tunnel Project, but he also…
Gulfport group brings iconic King Cakes back home
In broad daylight, six Coast residents assisted one another in smuggling King Cakes across state lines. On Sunday morning, the group traveled from Gulfport to New…
Governor Tate Reeves delivers State of the State Address
Governor Tate Reeves, along with other state officials, gathered today at the capital to give the State of the State address. Following a very busy year for…
State Senator Chris McDaniel announces run for Mississippi Lt. Governor
Incumbent Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann will face another primary challenger this year in his bid for a second term. Republican State Senator Chris McDaniel announced he’s…
Attempted murder suspect in Jackson County Court
Twenty-year-old Jordan Davis appeared in county court today in Pascagoula for an initial appearance. Judge Mark Watts denied bond for Davis, who is charged with attempted murder in the…