Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Enforcement period begins
Expect extra police presence if you’re going to be out on the road this Labor Day Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Labor Day enforcement period started this morning…
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Wanted for accessory after the fact to capital murder
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Marchris May, who has an active felony warrant for Accessory after the fact to a capital murder that occurred on August 26th, 2023. During the course of the…
Former Bay High Principal resigns from district
Today, at a Special Called meeting of the Board of Trustees, the board accepted the resignation of Dr. Amy Necaise from her employment with the Bay-Waveland School District. Necaise is accused of taking $123 in items not scanned when she…
In Mississippi, a tiny fish is reintroduced to the river where it disappeared 50 years ago
BY STEPHEN SMITH AND KEVIN MCGILL PINOLA, Miss. (AP) — A species of tiny fish that once flourished in a river running hundreds of miles from central Mississippi into southeastern Louisiana is being reintroduced to the Pearl River after disappearing 50 years ago.…
Vandalism of Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi discovered on storm’s 18th anniversary
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Biloxi memorial was found vandalized. The City of Biloxi is unsure when the vandalism happened and it’s…
Bay High principal reassigned in wake of misdemeanor arrest
The Bay-Waveland School District is looking for a new principal at the high school. The move comes in the wake of Amy Yarbrorough Necaise's August arrest on misdemeanor shopping charges at Waveland Walmart. Necaise is accused of taking $123 in…
MHP investigating separate fatal crashes in Pearl River County
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a pair of fatal crashes in Pearl River County that happened over the last week. On August 25 about 10:30 p.m., 20-year-old Ramone Jackson of Picayune was traveling north on Highway 43 when his vehicle…
Get to know new Red Cross Director John McCarty
The Southeast Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new executive director. John McCarty began his new executive director role last week, replacing John McFarland who…
Local students make cards for first responders
In recognition of September 11th, students at a local school in Gulfport are showing their appreciation for first responders in our community. Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit marketplace ministry,…
Suspect wanted in Gulfport stabbing case arrested, charged with murder
Gulfport Police have arrested a man sought in connection with a stabbing case that happened earlier this week. Police arrested 49-year-old Octavius LL Benton today in Gulfport. He is charged with 1st Degree Murder. He was taken to the Harrison…
Cowman wins Republican nomination for Hancock County Chancery Clerk
In Hancock County, we caught up with GOP Chancery Clerk nominee Tiffany Lee Cowman after the race was called in her favor. Cowman won the…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Southaven
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting involving the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday morning at a residence on Clark Avenue in Southaven. Deputies with the SWAT Team…
2023 Runoff Election Results
The results are in for the 2023 runoff election races across the Coast. PEARL RIVER COUNTY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT THREE: REPUBLICAN With 100 percent precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in. Cruz Russell has won the Pearl River County Supervisor District…
Todd Stewart has defeated Lance Pearson in the Stone County Sheriff's Runoff Election race
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in. Todd Stewart has won the Stone County sheriff’s runoff election race. Stewart received 2,223 votes and Lance Pearson received 1,536.
Two votes separate candidates for Pearl River County Tax Assessor/Collector
The Pearl River County Tax Assessor/ Collector race looks to be heading to a recount. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in. Sandy Kane Smith has received 2,908 of the votes and Jo Lynn Houston has…
Tiffany Lee Cowman defeats Kodie Koenenn in the Hancock County Chancery Clerk runoff election
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial results are in. Tiffany Lee Cowman has won the Hancock County Chancery Clerk runoff election race. Cowman received 4,035 votes and Kodie Koenenn received 3,452.
Zachary Grady defeats Felix Gines in the State House District 115 runoff election
With all precincts reporting and all absentee ballots counted, Zachary Grady has won the State House District 115 runoff election race. Grady received 718 of the votes and Gines received 443.
State and City leaders attend Hurricane Katrina memorial in Gulfport
Eighteen years ago on this date, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was changed forever. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and many wondered how the…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina 18 years later
Today we remember one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history on the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “It was heartbreaking to see it like that.” This is how…
Gulfport Police searching for suspect in stabbing case
Gulfport Police are searching for a man in connection with a stabbing Monday afternoon. Officers responded to a stabbing call about noontime in the 2600 block of 19th Street. On scene, they found a victim who had been stabbed and…
Mississippi Power sends storm team to Georgia ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Mississippi Power is sending more than 200 members of its storm team to Georgia ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall. Crews will be positioned to go to work immediately following the storm passing through Georgia. “We are fortunate that our customers…
Gautier Utility employee charged with embezzlement
A former Gautier Utility Department employee has been arrested in an embezzlement case investigated by the state Auditor. Auditor Shad White said Alicia Landaverde, 40, was arrested Monday and charged with embezzlement and false statements. She was taken to the…
Run off elections take place Tuesday
Tuesday is Election Day! News 25 spoke with Secretary of State Michael Watson about what we’re learning from the last election day. Only a fourth of the Mississippi population got out…
Congressman Mike Ezell announces run for re-election
Congressman Mike Ezell announced he is running for re-election in 2024. First elected in 2022, Ezell pulled in a whopping 73 percent of the votes. He then traded in…