Strycker voted out as Jackson County School District superintendent
The Jackson County School Board has voted to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker. News 25 spoke with Strycker who tells us: “I’m going to…
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Visitors from Minnesota stop by Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi
Mardi Gras is like a second Christmas most Coasties look forward to, however, some may not be fortunate enough to live close to cities that celebrate…
Rep. Mike Ezell on his first few days in D.C.
Congressman Mike Ezell is speaking out after last week’s historic election for Speaker of the House. GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker after five…
Pet of the Week: Trixie is looking for a forever home
Every other week we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. This week’s pet is Trixie. Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette…
Long Beach man charged with stabbing man during argument
A Long Beach man is in jail, charged with stabbing a man during an argument at a home on 28th Street. Sheriff Troy Peterson said 29-year-old Kino Davis is charged with one count of aggravated assault. His bond is set…
Florida man charged with assault of man trying to help him
A Good Samaritan trying to help someone who needed help was assaulted for their efforts Tuesday morning. The man the person tried to help is behind bars. Biloxi Police arrested 26-year-old Jacob Austin Crowson of Orlando, Florida and charged him…
Jackson County searching for woman in connection to suspicious death
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help to find a woman in connection with a suspicious death and a stolen vehicle. The woman is identified as Mary Ann Slaughter Investigators say on Monday, a man was…
Biloxi School District ready to provide emergency medical services
After Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed last week on the field, the Biloxi School District made sure they are prepared if anything were to happen to…
City of Gautier receives federal funding for police department
The City of Gautier received a big windfall to help out the Gautier Police Department. Gautier secured more than $500,000 in federal funding to increase law enforcement…
Memorial Health System sees slight increase in COVID cases
Memorial Health System says it has seen a slight spike in COVID-19 numbers following the holiday season. Right now, Memorial has 26 in-patient positive cases between the Gulfport campus…
Fin whale found on the beach in Pass Christian
Marine officials are investigating after a fin whale washed up near the beach in Pass Christian Saturday. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a call that…
Gulfport house fire claims home
A Gulfport family survives a house fire over the weekend – thanks to their smoke alarm. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a call at 2:30…
Man charged in double murder of children in Coahoma County
A man who recently moved back to Mississippi from Texas is in jail this morning, charged with killing two children and threatening a third. The Coahoma County Sheriff's office said 25-year-old Marquez Griffin was charged with 2 counts of murder…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is an unlawful act typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. The Human Trafficking Hotline website states in 2021,…
Cuddle Cot donated to Gulfport Singing River Hospital
Gulfport Singing River Hospital was gifted their first Cuddle Cot. The Naff family lost their son John Ellis 35 weeks into the pregnancy. Elisabeth Naff suffered from a…
Memorial Hospital sees increase in COVID-19 cases
The team at Memorial tells us that they have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases at the hospital. While the number of cases has gone up, we’re told that most…
Southern Miss remembers former football coach Jim Carmody
Carmody holds a high place in the rich and proud football tradition at Southern Miss, whose legacy contains some of the finest and most dominating defensive football teams to ever play the game. He…
Mobile woman hits big with Texas Hold'em game at Harrah's
A Mobile woman kicked off the new year with a windfall, courtesy of Harrah's Gulf coast. The woman, identified only as Keyla D., won $842,662.75 progressive jackpot on a the Ultimate Texas Hold'em table at Harrah's. She made a $5…
Bills’ Hamlin breathing on his own, joins team via video
By JOHN WAWROW ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and able to talk after having his breathing tube removed, his agent said Friday — the latest step in his remarkable recovery…
Congressmen-elect Ezell pledges support to McCarthy for House Speaker
Mike Ezell, who was elected to the Fourth Congressional District in Mississippi, is still waiting to be sworn into office. The Congressman-elect -- along with others elected in November -- cannot be sworn in until a House Speaker is elected.…
Class is officially back in session at Ocean Springs Middle School
The new year means a new semester for school all along the Coast. The new year has begun and the school bells have officially rung.…
Gulfport man on probation for armed robbery charged again
A Gulfport man on probation for armed robbery is back behind bars. Gulfport Police arrested 33-year-old Charles Darkeith Brown on a charge of armed robbery and two counts of aggravated assault stemming from an incident on Monday. He was taken…
2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule
Here is a list of your 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Jan. 21 5 pm - CALB Jeep-A-Gras Jeep parade, Long Beach 6 pm - Lucedale Carnival Association Night Parade Jan. 28 10 am…
Saucier man charged with second degree murder
A Saucer man has been charged in connection with a shooting on Wednesday. 39-year-old Michael Yahne was charged with second degree murder. His bond was set at $1 million dollars. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies responded to a call of…