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Pass Christian Police Department welcomes new K9
The Pass Christian Police Department is adding a new officer to their patrol. This new officer has a tail that wags and a furry face. Meet Pass Christian PD’s…
State Senate passes Mississippi School Safety Guardian Act
The state Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers who are trained to carry weapons at school. The bill would create the Mississippi School Safety Guardian Act,…
No truth found in alleged dog abuse in Hancock County
Hancock County officials say there is no truth to a woman’s claim that her dogs were mistreated and abused by a neighbor in the Kiln. The…
Brett Favre sues auditor, sportscasters in defamation case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed lawsuits Thursday in Mississippi, accusing the state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some…
Coast man charged with embezzlement in gaming case
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is investigating an embezzlement case on the Coast. MGC agents arrested 39-year-old Jacob Lynn Forehand at his home on Wednesday without incident. He was booked into the jail at 11 a.m. A Gaming Commission enforcement division…
Amtrak kicks off public safety awareness campaign on the Gulf Coast
Officials from Amtrak, the Southern Rail Commission, and other state and local transportation officials kicked off a public safety awareness campaign called ‘Operation Lifesaver.’ It’s…
Local veteran speaks on how medical marijuana helps her
A local veteran is sharing her story about how medical marijuana has changed her life. Brandi Miles served 16 years in the National Guard. She spent 11…
Biloxi Police Department offers gun safety tips
News 25 reached out to the Biloxi Police Department to tell us the best ways to properly store and handle firearms to help avoid similar incidents in the future.…
Child critical after accidental shooting in Biloxi
Biloxi Police are investigating an accidental shooting that happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday. Police said officers responded to the 200 block of Stennis Drive about a shooting. Officers found a male victim, who is under 16, who was taken…
Gautier man charged with aggravated assault in early morning shooting
A Gautier man is behind bars this morning after police responded to a report of a shooting on Whitewood Drive. Gautier Chief David Bever said officers were sent out about 1 a.m. this morning about a shooting a residence. 22-year-old…
Mississippi Senate passes postpartum Medicaid extension
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi state senators passed a bill Tuesday that would let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth, up from the current two months. “This is the exact same bill that…
Secretary of State Michael Watson wraps up statewide tour
Secretary of State Michael Watson ended his 82-county tour today, making his last stop in Jackson County. Watson launched his 82 county tour in 2020 upon taking…
MS Senator receives backlash for tweet
Mississippi State Senator Joel Carter from Gulfport is under fire after posting a tweet that some people are saying is racist. Carter posted a photo of an imitation Chinese balloon…
Ocean Springs men to serve 20 years for armed robberies
Two Ocean Springs men will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery in two incidents in 2021. 28-year-old Gywan Willis pleaded guilty Jan. 12 and was sentenced Jan. 30. 34-year-old Alfonzo Taylor pleaded guilty Jan. 17…
Shuckers welcome new ownership of team
The Biloxi Shuckers announced today that Biloxi Baseball LLC, operated by managing partner Ken Young, has sold the franchise to Shuckers Baseball, LLC, a Mississippi entity owned and operated by John Tracy. The sale price was not announced. “John…
Uber driver shot in Harrison County shares her story
Linda Buford, an Uber driver on the Coast, was shot last month and shares her story and progress since the incident. It was another Friday…
Keesler Federal Credit Union donates duffle bags to children in foster care
Keesler Federal Credit Union is donating rolling duffle bags for children in foster care. Volunteers at Keesler Federal Credit Union are working in an…
$60 Million grant for I-10 Freight Corridor Project in Hancock, Harrison counties
Later this year we may start to see work begin on widening I-10 in Hancock County. As we’ve reported, President Biden has awarded a…
$100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Saucier
While no one hit Saturday’s Powerball® jackpot, there were two $100,000 tickets sold in Mississippi -- including one in Saucier. Tonight's drawing -- if there is a winner -- will be for an estimated $747 million, ranking it the fifth…
Local students spend a day learning about the rodeo
Students were invited to their own personal rodeo by the Professional Cowboy Association. Students learned how to say yee-haw and rope a calf, thanks to the Professional…
Harrison County arrests three with after the fact crimes in connection with kidnapping
On Friday, February 3, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrests of: 23-year-old Isaiah McDonald for Accessory After the Fact to Kidnapping; 26-year-old Anna Gliddon for Hindering Prosecution; 52-year-old Lisa Delena, for Hindering Prosecution. Harrison County Sheriff's investigators also obtained…
Two arrested in Jackson County after felony pursuit
Suspects wanted in a felony credit card case in Ocean Springs led officers on a chase through Jackson and Harrison counties before being arrested in Ocean Springs. Twenty-eight…
Gautier searching for 'armed and dangerous' couple in burglary case
Gautier Police are searching for a couple who are wanted on felony warrants and are considered armed and dangerous. Police said Gary Lamont Stallworth and Titania Yvette Walton (Clark) are wanted for burglary of a dwelling, grand larceny and credit…