The Gulfport Fire Department is mourning the loss of former Deputy Chief Ray Walley. He passed away Wednesday evening after battling health issues. Walley joined the department in 1975 and dedicated 26 years to serving the citizens…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,210 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 279,742 cases and 6,222 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
Today is National Wear Red Day, a day set out to raise awareness for cardiovascular disease. Gulfport Memorial team members supported the cause by taking pictures with lovely messages on them to spread the word. Here’s some…
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the city's bars will be closed throughout the Mardi Gras weekend to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Cantrell's Friday announcement means New Orleans' famous…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Police arrested a man in connection to a suspected arson on Bowen Avenue in Ocean Springs early Friday morning. Just after midnight, Ocean Springs Police received reports of the fire and responded along with Ocean…
By Doha Madani Parkland school shooting survivor and gun control advocate David Hogg plans to launch his own pillow company with the goal of competing against embattled bedding company MyPillow. The idea was posed to Hogg, 20, in a tweet…
The Jackson County fire marshal is investigating an early morning fire that claimed the life of a Latimer man. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that firefighters were called to a residence on Dantzler Road about…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) signed a 10-year agreement today to collaborate on ways to improve how uncrewed systems (UxS) are used to collect important ocean observation data and augment NOAA’s…
Many consider February the month of love, however, this year marks the 57th consecutive year the American Heart Association has named February American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease, also known as ‘the silent killer’ is the leading cause…
It’s time to Live Local, a series you can catch every Thursday. For this week’s edition, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf takes us to the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Float Den. The Gulf Coast Carnival Association traces it…
Domino’s Pizza doesn’t plan on letting the chips fall where they may this Super Bowl Sunday. Did you know the largest Domino’s Pizza based franchise in the U.S. is right here in South Mississippi with more than…
Gulfport is home to many historical African American figures and for the first time, the Gulfport Museum of History will be displaying many of those who have paved the way. John C. Robinson, Tavis Smiley, and Anna…
Some Gulf Coast residents are now receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients are now familiar with the process of receiving their COVID vaccine as they come in for their second dose. Gulfport couple Roger…
Today, the Jackson County School District released more numbers to the public regarding potential tax increases under a possible bond issue. Superintendent John Strycker’s office sent out a chart showing how much taxes would increase for homeowners…
Congressman Steven Palazzo spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in D.C. to honor the life of fallen Hancock County Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte. Palazzo described Boutte as a passionate servant, saying he will…
An eight-year-old Vancleave girl is recovering after being hit by a car while waiting at a bus stop this morning. The bus was stopped with flashing lights in the eastbound lane as the child was crossing the…
The Jackson County fire marshal is investigating an early morning fire that killed a Latimer man. Sheriff Mike Ezell says when deputies and firefighters got to a mobile home on Dantzler Road just before 2:30 Thursday morning, it was completely…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,210 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 278,532 cases and 6,182 deaths. Here’s a look at cases by county in our area: Hancock…
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is allowing civilians to pay their respects to fallen officer Lt. Michael Boutte outside of their department building. Flowers and candles were placed on Lt. Boutte’s squad vehicle to show their appreciation.…
A 37-year-old Harrison County man was convicted by a jury of the unlawful touching of a child for lustful purposes. Trabis Bailey was convicted after a two-day trial at the Harrison County Courthouse. According to District Attorney…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers. A bill that passed the Senate on Thursday would create a…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department is investigating an early-morning incident with a school bus that left an 8-year-old with broken bones. Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that the Vancleave girl was crossing the westbound lane of Jim Ramsey…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Final arrangements have been made for fallen Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael “Mike” Boutte, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday. Lt. Boutte was fatally shot while responding to a…
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.