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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
(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…
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 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…
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…
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 responded to three structure fires in a 24-hour period leading up to New Year's Eve. One person was…
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…
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…
BY JOCELYN NOVECK Updated 8:53 PM CST, December 6, 2023 In weather terminology, they call it “rapid intensification” — the process by which a storm strengthens dramatically in a short period. In pop culture terminology, they call it Taylor Swift. It’s not…
JACKSON, MISS. – “Historic” is perhaps the best descriptor for the year 2023 at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The agency received record levels of funding to improve and build upon Mississippi’s infrastructure and notably, embarked on several capacity projects.…
As we wrap up 2023, we realize there are some words we've said a lot: record---unprecedented---first. This was a year where we repeatedly saw things which had never happened before---as you'll see…
December 28, 2023 -- New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the previous year and welcome a new year and new beginning. Acadian Ambulance wants to remind everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly. Do not drink and drive. Have…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For better or for worse, a wave of couples saying “I do” in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve could set a record for the city’s busiest wedding day ever. That’s because 12/31/23 is known in…
We’re just two days away until we ring in the New Year and cities across South Mississippi are preparing now for big New Year’s Eve events. Ocean Springs and…
The body of a missing Hurley man has been found. Joseph Ladnier’s body was discovered this afternoon near where his truck was found, according to authorities. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of his truck parked on…