Burn ban still in effect for South Mississippi
All of South Mississippi remains under a burn ban. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, fires like campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and field burning are all prohibited under…
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18-year-old killed in crash in Jackson County
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 12:01 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash on 57 in Jackson County. A 2018 Volkswagen Passat driven by 18-year-old Justin Bean of Vancleave, MS, was traveling east on Highpoint…
Three arrested on aggravated assault charges in Harrison County
On August 20, 2023 around 1:00 am, Biloxi Police responded to the 200 block of Caillavet Street in reference to a report of a fight. As officers arrived on scene, multiple gunshots were fired and a vehicle was seen fleeing…
Pascagoula Police investigating Friday night shooting near high school
Pascagoula Police are investigating a shooting Friday night that left a 16-year-old in the hospital. Police say about 9:19 p.m., officers responded to the roundabout near the high school on Tucker Avenue after receiving a 911 call about a shooting.…
Jackson County deputy cleared in 2022 shooting in Vancleave
A Jackson County Sheriffs deputy involved in an officer-involved shooting in October of last year has been cleared by MBI and the Attorney General. A statement from the AG's office said it had completed its review of the October 28,…
Remembering the lives lost in Hurricane Camille
Today marks the anniversary that Hurricane Camille made landfall, killing over 250 people. Camille has been named the second most intense hurricane to hit the continental U.S. It's been…
Governor Reeves speaks on military spousal resources
Governor Tate Reeves hosted a round table this afternoon at the Great Southern Club. The round table discussed the importance of the military, but mainly the resources needed for…
Former Hancock County deputy sentenced to 30 years in prison for production of child pornography
Gulfport, Miss. -- A former Hancock County deputy was sentenced to serve 360 months in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, announced U.S. Attorney Darren…
Downed tree on Robinson Road in Gulfport causes fire
At 1:30 p.m. today several large limbs of a tree on Robinson Road fell, hitting power lines, knocking down poles and setting a grass fire near a gas meter. The limbs, power lines and poles across the roadway closed Robinson…
Second suspect in Picayune man's death convicted of capital murder
A Picayune man was convicted Thursday of capital murder in the 2020 death of a Willie R. Jones. 27-year-old Dustin Gray's trial was this week. His half-brother, 21-year-old Austin Brookshire, was found guilty of…
Former Hancock County superintendent suing district for wrongful termination
A former Hancock County superintendent is suing the district for wrongful termination and is seeking damages. A suit asking for damages was filed in Southern District Court on Wednesday. Teresa Merwin was terminated on August 18, 2022 in a special…
Dollar General awards grants to help nonprofits improve literacy in state
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of nearly $65,000 in youth literacy grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are part of nearly $2.6 million recently awarded across the country for recipients to use…
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 18 years for trafficking
Gulfport, Miss. – Carlos Armando Rabago-Torres pled guilty on Monday at the Harrison County Circuit Courthouse to one count of Trafficking of a Controlled Substance. Rabago-Torres was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison by Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt.…
Harrison County fire crews respond to minor storm damage
Harrison County fire crews were busy yesterday afternoon responding to calls as storms moved through South Mississippi. In addition to reports of trees and power lines down…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Two Counties in Mississippi
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for the following two counties in Mississippi: Jackson and Jasper. Individuals who live or work in one of the affected counties and could…
Casino gaming revenues in U.S. top $16B in second quarter
U.S. commercial gaming continued its long run of consecutive quarterly revenue growth in the second quarter, hitting a Q2 record of $16.07 billion, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total outpaced Q2 2022 by 8.1…
Winn-Dixie parent company negotiating with ALDI to sell its stores
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie grocery stores and other similar brands, announced it is negotiating a deal to sell its properties to ALDI. Under the proposed sale, ALDI will acquire all Southeastern Grocers stock in an all-cash transaction…
Catching up with Secretary of State Michael Watson
News 25’s Brooke Parker was able to catch up with Secretary of State Michael Watson about the latest in Jackson. 2023 has been a busy year for Secretary of State…
FEMA preps to setup headquarters in Moss Point
As President Biden appoints federal aid to Moss Point from the mid-June tornado, Mayor Billy Knight and his citizens prepare for the roll-out of resources. The government agency…
D'Iberville police help nab Georgia man suspected in multiple T-Mobile thefts
A Georgia man is in jail after being charged with felony shoplifting in D'Iberville. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said 25-year-old Damani Wright of Alpharetta, Georgia, is accused of stealing merchandise from the T-Mobile store on Sangani Boulevard. His bond…
Groundbreaking set for Buc-ee’s on Menge Avenue
Good news for all you of Buc-ee’s fans! The company is planning a groundbreaking for its store on Menge Avenue. Harrison County officials confirmed that the ceremony will be held 11 a.m. on September 13th at the site off of…
Arrested on one felony count of aggravated domestic in Harrison County
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 60 year old Gary Wayne Bruce on one felony count of aggravated assault domestic violence. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 18000…
Memorial Health System Announces Chief Medical Officer
Gulfport, Mississippi — August 15, 2023 — Memorial Health System today announced Shawn Dufford, M.D., has joined the Memorial team as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Dufford will work with health system leadership to oversee quality, safety, patient experience, medical staff services, medical…
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man was treated by a medic at Camp Shelby when he showed…