Pascagoula Gautier School District approves flex schedule for 2023-24 school year
Tuesday, Pascagoula Gautier School District approved the new flex calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. With this new flex calendar, students…
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Democrat Brandon Presley announces run for Mississippi governor
Another candidate has filed to run for governor in this year’s state election: Democrat Brandon Presley. Presley is the first prominent Democrat to announce a run against incumbent…
Gulfport Police investigating stabbing, homicide
Gulfport Police are investigating a stabbing on Wednesday night that left one man dead and another injured. Police were called to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport about 8 p.m. about someone being cut. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering…
Jackson County School Board votes to not renew superintendent’s contract
Yesterday, the Jackson County School Board announced the decision to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker following his current term. After serving as Jackson…
Mississippi Heroes recognizes two caregivers in Biloxi
Today was a special day for Mississippi Heroes as they recognize not one, but two caregivers working in Biloxi. Mississippi Heroes is back at it again, honoring caregivers who…
MSDH confirms 14th pediatric COVID death
The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming its 14th pediatric COVID death and the first of this year. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says the latest death, a child…
Woman wanted for questioning in Jackson County for suspicious death arrested
The 39-year old woman wanted for questioning in the suspicious death of a man whose body was found in a St. Martin hotel room Monday, January 9, is in custody. Sheriff John Ledbetter says Mary Ann Slaughter, aka Mary Saldana,…
Free grief counseling classes offered by Riemann Family Funeral Homes
Riemann Family Funeral Homes has seen more people attend its free grief counseling classes. The classes began last July, but organizers say they've seen an uptick…
Kimberly Nastasi promoted to VP of communications at Ingalls
Huntington Ingalls announced today that Kimberly Nastasi has been promoted to vice president of the newly formed integrated communications and stakeholder engagement department at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. This new department will enhance communication and engagement with key stakeholders inside…
Jackson County looking for driver in road rage incident
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to help identify the driver and two passengers involved in a road rage incident on Monday. Jackson County investigators say the driver of a Silver Nissan Altima, described only as a black…
Pass Christian School Board to soon vote on Narcan use on campuses
The Pass Christian School Board held a meeting this afternoon to discuss a number of topics. One of the main topics at the board…
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…
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…