Weather causing road flooding, power outages along Coast
City officials and first responders are reporting some issues this morning caused by the weather. In Biloxi, Cedar Road is closed from the Methodist church to Christian Assembly…
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Severe weather causes flooding in Biloxi neighborhood
Torrential rain, high winds and thunderstorms caused flash flooding across South Mississippi. News 25's Spencer Pullen was in Biloxi to talk to affected nearby residents. Good morning South Mississippi, currently I'm…
1/8 - Trey's "Enhanced Severe Risk" Monday Night Forecast
As the line of storms and cold front move through, winds will shift to a more westerly or northwesterly direction. The front will likely move into…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says Bonnet-Carré Spillway caused "minor" impact, Mississippi Sound Coalition disagrees
The Mississippi Sound Coalition released its rebuttal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers claim that the Bonnet-Carré Spillway only caused…
Mississippi Power preparing for severe weather
Torrential rain, high winds, and thunderstorms are expected to have an impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Schools, businesses, and organizations are already making plans to deal with the severe weather. News 25’s…
Community safe rooms open in Pearl River County
In anticipation of potential severe weather this afternoon, and overnight tonight, The Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services announces that ALL THREE community safe rooms will open today at 4:00 PM and remain open until the threat of severe…
Vancleave man sixth suspect charged in 2023 shooting in Latimer
A Vancleave man is in custody, charged in the 2023 shooting in Latimer. Sheriff John Ledbetter said 44-year-old Ricky Dale Reed is charged with hindering prosecution. Reed's home was where deputies located Tanisha Chaisson on January 1st. Reed was arrested…
The First Severe Threat of the New Year
A developing system to the west will move through the area this afternoon/overnight. A 'severe potential' will affect South Mississippi, level 3 of 5 threat expected. All forms of severity will be possible including isolated tornadoes. Our Weather Authority team…
School schedule changes in preparation for weather
Due to potential severe weather in the area, schools across the Coast are changing their schedules. St. James Catholic School: For the safety of students and families, and due to the incoming inclement weather, St. James Catholic School will close…
Funeral arrangements announced for George County deputy
George County Deputy Jeremy Malone will be buried Friday in Harlston, Mississippi, the sheriff announced over the weekend. Malone was killed in the line of duty on January 4, 2024 during a traffic stop in George County. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon…
1/8 - The Chief's "SEVERE WX THREAT Ahead" Monday Morning Forecast
Heading into this afternoon, a severe storm may not even be a probability but a certainty for some areas. There will be a lot going…
Remembering Fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone
George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone was shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday night. The deputy was performing a traffic stop on Highway 98 when the incident occurred.…
D'Iberville teen charged with making terroristic threats towards D'Iberville High School
Nineteen-year-old Sianna Hue Nguyen, from D’Iberville, was arrested on the charge of Making Terroristic Threats, which took place at the D’Iberville High School on January 05, 2024. The D’Iberville Police Department received a tip from the Federal Bureau of Investigation,…
Suspect identified in fatal shooting of George County sheriff's deputy
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations, the suspect accused of shooting and killing George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone has been identified as 43-year-old Rickey Powell. On Thursday, January 4th…
90-year-old bus driver retires from Harrison County School District
Recently a Harrison County School District bus driver retired and her love and care will be missed by many. “We are going to miss her so much.…
Outlining key priorities for new legislative session
The new legislative session for Mississippi started on January 2nd, officials outlining key priorities for this year’s session. Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann were in Jackson…
Mass Re-Testing Underway of Medical Cannabis Products
JACKSON, Miss. –Mass re-testing of certain medical cannabis products placed on an administrative hold began Wednesday, January 3. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program anticipate cleared products will be back on dispensary shelves soon. The…
Courthouses all clear after multiple threats made in Harrison County
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley has confirmed that three courthouses in Harrison County have received the all clear after being evacuated due to receiving threats. Courthouses affected were the Harrison…
Man arrested in relation to homicide in Biloxi
On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, while accompanied by his attorney, 29-year-old Eddie Demetrius Baker surrendered himself to officers at the Biloxi Police Department. Baker was formally arrested and booked for the active homicide warrant that had been issued by Harrison…
FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax
BY REBECCA REYNOLDS Updated 2:08 PM CST, January 3, 2024 Share A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations, but no explosives were found and federal officials quickly…
Thompson and Guest to run for reelection in Mississippi, both confirm as qualifying period opens
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two influential members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi — Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson and Republican Rep. Michael Guest — confirmed to The Associated Press that they will run for reelection as a state…
State Capitol all clear after suspicious activity reported
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has successfully cleared the Mississippi State Capitol. The building was thoroughly searched, and no explosives or suspicious equipment were found. This is an ongoing investigation and there is no further threat to the Capitol…
Swearing in ceremony for officials in Hancock County
Hancock County elected officials were sworn into office today. Twenty officials were sworn-in for their respective county seats. Seven are newly elected officials. Sheriff Ricky Adam is one…
Harrison County elected officials take oath to serve county
Elected officials in Harrison County officially stepped into their new positions today after taking their oaths of office. They each raised their right hand, left on a bible,…