Pascagoula Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a motel on Tuesday morning. Police Chief Matt Chapman said in a press release that officers responded to a call about shots fired at the Payless Motel about 11:40 a.m. When…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has announced the opening of red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels will be 12:01 a.m. May 28, 2021, with an anticipated mid-season closure date of July 5, 2021, at…
For the first time since the landmark decision of Roe V. Wade, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the decision to terminate a pregnancy in the first trimester falls under a woman's right to privacy, the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police have located the person believed to be responsible for a shooting last week. On Thursday, May 13, 2021, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to an area hospital after receiving a call about…
Congressman Steven Palazzo introduced a bill that would designate the United States Post Office at 135 Main Street in Biloxi as the “Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building.” McKeithen died May 5, 2019, when he was shot while standing beside…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi lawmakers say they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call them back to the Capitol for a special session to revive the state’s initiative process. Others want a chance to quickly revive discussion of a medical…
A Harrison County homeowner caught a man allegedly trying to steal a car part and held him for deputies. Sheriff Troy Peterson said John Thomas Cearley, 50, of Long Beach, was charged with one count of possession of burglary tools…
The 43rd Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, scheduled for Nov. 6-7 in downtown Ocean Springs, is accepting online applications for consideration to the fall festival. Applications and all required information for the largest fine arts festival in the…
A man arguing with his father is now in jail after he allegedly pulled a handgun and fired into the vehicle where his father was. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release that Kelsey Munell II, 40,…
Come join The Arts, Hancock County for our inaugural Gala to officially kick-off The Arts 2.0 Capital Campaign and to celebrate our new community Arts Center. The Gala’s theme is “Mardi Gras in May” and will be held 7 p.m.…
An argument that escalated into a shooting resulted in one person being sent to the hospital and the other to jail. About 4:13 a.m. Sunday morning, Gulfport Police responded to a local hospital in reference to a complaint of a…
WASHINGTON (WXXV) — The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a major abortion case that will give the court an opportunity to reconsider Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Bans on abortion prior to viability have been…
NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T will combine its massive media operations that include CNN, HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV. It is a major…
Today law enforcement officers and family members gathered at the Gulfport Police Department for their annual Fallen Officer Ceremony. Police departments across the country set aside this week to honor the men and women who lost their…
On Wednesday following a multi-vehicle accident on Cowan-Lorraine Road in Gulfport, 58-year-old Cynthia Burges of Vancleave died on the scene. The other driver received non-life-threatening injuries. Burges’ co workers from Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty tell News 25…
First responders in Harrison County responded to single-vehicle accident this afternoon that resulted in one fatality. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, a vehicle hit some trees and caught on fire on Tradition Parkway around…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday overturned a medical marijuana initiative that voters approved last fall. Six justices ruled that the medical marijuana initiative is void because the state’s initiative process is outdated. Three justices dissented.…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Work on the Fort Bayou drawbridge is going according to schedule as crews work to reopen the bridge on May 21. The Mississippi Department of Transportation closed the drawbridge on State Route 609 on March 14 for a…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday commitment to purchase an additional $25 million in wild-caught shrimp that should benefit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, according to a press release from Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. The USDA announced the purchase of Gulf…
One Biloxi nursing home is getting back into the swing of holding interactive events for their residents. The Pillars of Biloxi brought smiles to seniors’ faces for National Nursing Home Week. From birds to chinchillas to even…
A year after Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College had to hold its commencement virtually due to the pandemic, graduates are once again getting the chance to walk across a stage and receive their diplomas. One of MGCCC’s…
After a long process, 15 new U.S. citizens took their Oath of Allegiance Thursday to the United States of America. Fifteen individuals attended their Naturalization Ceremony, turning their dreams of becoming a United States citizen into a…
This week is National Police Week. Across the country, police departments honor those who have lost their lives while protecting their community. In Gautier, the Rotary Club showed their appreciation to officers with their fourth Honorary Luncheon.…
In honor of National Police Memorial Week, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department paid special tribute to one Jackson County law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty 31 years ago. With the assistance of…