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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…
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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,…
Peterson wishes Harrison County Sheriff's Department well after swearing-in ceremony
One of Matt Haley's first duties as Sheriff was to administer the oath to Harrison County deputies and staff. Staff from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department gathered…
Republican-led Mississippi Legislature begins 4-year term with new leadership in the House
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 2:34 PM CST, January 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature began its annual session Tuesday, as all members were sworn in for a four-year term and the House chose new leaders after…
Congressman Mike Ezell Files Qualifying Papers for Re-Election
(Jackson, Miss.)—Today, Mississippi’s Fourth District Congressman Mike Ezell filed qualifying papers to run for re-election in 2024. “I’m honored to represent the people of South Mississippi, and I’m asking for your vote so I can continue fighting for our conservative…
2024 Mardi Gras parade schedule for South Mississippi
MARDI GRAS 2024 PARADE SCHEDULE Here is a list of your 2024 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you don't see your parade listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com and we will add it to…
Gulfport Fire working small brush fire near Highway 49
Gulfport Fire is working a small brush fire just east of Highway 49 on Creosote Road near McAllister’s. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, the exhaust on a tow truck backfired and caught…
Fourth suspect in Latimer shooting arrested
With the help of a tip to Crime Stoppers, Jackson County sheriff’s investigators arrested the fourth suspect in a November, 2023 shooting. 43-year-old Tanisha Chiasson is charged with accessory after the fact in the shooting that occurred in the Latimer…
No. 11 Ole Miss wins Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl over No. 10 Penn State 38-25
The No. 11 ranked Ole Miss Rebels came into the Peach Bowl as underdogs and left as the ones on top. Ole Miss was led by Jaxson Dart at quarterback. Dart passed for…
Harrison County Fire Rescue stressed fire safety after three structure fires in one day
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three structure fires in a 24-hour period leading up to New Year's Eve. One person was…
Ocean Springs rings in the New Year with inaugural ball drop
The City of Ocean Springs drew a massive crowd New Year's Eve for its inaugural ball drop. The event featured live music from "The Tree-Oh" and "Unfazed…
World population up 75 million this year, topping 8 billion by Jan. 1
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The worldwide growth…