MDOT awards Highway 49 widening project
Work has begun on a project that will widen Highway 49 from four to six lanes. The work will go from O’Neal Road to north of school road in Gulfport…
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Two teens injured when gunfire breaks out at fight in Moss Point
Two teens were shot in the leg after shooting broke out at fight early Thursday morning in Moss Point. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said a large crowd had gathered about 2:30 a.m. at Magnolia and Davis streets for a fight.…
Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, July 12th
The Sales Tax Holiday in Mississippi begins Friday! Residents can take advantage of tax-free savings from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 12th to midnight Sunday, July 14. For more information and to view the Official Guide of eligible and non-eligible items…
Hancock County operation results in largest drug bust in county's history
Hancock County's narcotics, K-9 and patrol divisions teamed up over the holiday weekend with several other agencies on an operation that resulted in taking more than 250 pounds of meth off the streets. The Sheriff's Department said in a press…
Stone County investigating shooting at home
Stone County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart said 43-year-old Richard Atkinson was charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to Stone County jail. Bond was not set. Deputies were sent to…
Moss Point New Non-Contact Radar Speed Detection Device To Enforce Traffic
Moss Point police are cracking down on speeding within city limits with new camera equipment. The new radar cameras officers will use are part of a…
Woman found in ditch in Gulfport
The Harrison County Coroner's office is trying to identify a woman found dead in a ditch in Gulfport overnight. Deputy Coroner Whitney Valles said she was called about 1:30 a.m. after a neighbor in the 1500 block of Madison Street…
Gulfport PD searching for missing person
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Lindsey Griffin IV, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Griffin is described to Police Officers as a 27-year-old black male, 6’00”, weighs 300 lbs., and has brown eyes and…
McGilvary gets majority of the vote in Ward 4 runoff, with absentee ballots yet to be counted.
Rodney McGilvary leads Jamie Creel in the Biloxi Ward 4 city council runoff election after all election day votes were counted Tuesday night. According to unofficial results, McGilvary leads Creel by nine votes,…
Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election
Voters in Biloxi’s Ward 4 are back at the polls today to decide who will represent them on the council for the rest of this term. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary…
"Blue Ribbon Commitee" created to hold Child Protective Services accountable
Memorial Hospital, Friends of Court, and local Harrison County officials are taking a stand against Child Protective Services and Youth Court Judge Michael Dickinson after a 4-month-old was allegedly…
Ocean Springs police provide new details on shooting at station
More details have emerged from a shooting at Ocean Springs Police Department that happened Monday night. Deputy Chief Steven Dye said three people are facing charges and more could be added as a…
72-year-old man found safe in Stone County
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office reports that 72-year-old James Kirker has been located and is safe.
Mississippi Power sending linemen to Texas to help Beryl victims
Mississippi Power is sending a team to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Over 160 linemen left the Magnolia State earlier this morning for Texas. They…
Brett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
BY KEVIN MCGILL Updated 9:29 AM CDT, July 9, 2024 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawyers for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will ask a federal appeals court Tuesday to revive a defamation lawsuit Favre filed against a fellow Pro Football Hall…
Two people shot outside of Ocean Springs Police Department
The Ocean Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened just outside of the police station on Monday. According to Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire, two people were shot following a dispute over a custody exchange. Chief Lemaire…
Wiggins Police investigating vandalism at church
Sunday morning, Wiggins officers were called out to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Hall Street for a report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered graffiti throughout the interior of the building and observed where…
Biloxi Ward 4 Election Runoff is Tuesday, July 9th
Now to a reminder for Biloxi Ward 4 residents that special election run off for the vacant city council seat is Tuesday. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are…
The 2024 Independence Day holiday travel period concluded
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period Sunday, July 7th, at midnight. The enforcement period began on Thursday, July 4th, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 6,474…
95th annual Blessing of the Fleet Biloxi
An incredible tradition continued in Biloxi this weekend as the city held its 95th annual Blessing of the Fleet, celebrating the start of shrimp season. The event started with…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Velma Barker
WXXV News 25 continues its brand-new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are highlighting Velma Barker to…
7/8 - Trey Tonnessen's "Beryl's Landfall" Monday Morning Forecast
Monday will be another suppressive day expected with heat continuing to be an issue. The only areas that should escape this will be where cloud cover…
Boomtown Casino Biloxi Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in July
Biloxi, MS., June 12, 2024 – Boomtown Casino Biloxi is celebrating its 30th year anniversary on July 25, 2024. To celebrate this milestone, Boomtown will be hosting a party and concert featuring headliner, The Molly Ringwalds on Saturday, July 6,…
MHP investigating fatal accident in Pearl River County
On Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at approximately 11:39 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 13 in Pearl River County. A 1994 Jeep Wrangler traveled south on Highway 13 when it collided with a 2023…