Candidates square off in Ocean Springs mayoral runoff
Only two candidates remain in the race to replace outgoing Mayor Shea Dobson in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
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Inmate at Jackson County Adult Detention Center in critical condition after jail fight
An inmate at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center is in critical condition after getting into a fight with another inmate. Sheriff Mike Ezell says correction officers responded to the fight in one of the dayrooms on Monday, April 26th.…
A view of the polls during the runoff election in Ocean Springs
There is plenty of signage and campaigning on Pine Drive in Ocean Springs, the street that the Ryan Youth Center sits on, which is also the voting precinct for Ward 3. Republican’s Kevin Wade and Doug Walker are battling…
CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. And unvaccinated people can drop face coverings…
Biden to sign $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors. Administration officials say the order will provide a pay bump…
Census: US marks slowest population growth since Great Depression; Mississippi lost population and diversified
North Carolina will gain a congressional seat, its fourteenth in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine distribution still paused in Mississippi
On April 23rd, the CDC and FDA lifted the Johnson and Johnson pause and COVID-19 vaccines could resume. However, in Mississippi, the pause remains. On April 13th, the CDC and FDA recommended the pause across the country after reports…
Latest updates on Jackson County School District bond campaign
With less than one month to go until the Jackson County School District’s bond election, more information is being released to parents and community stakeholders. School district leaders continue to post updates through social media channels and the district…
Municipal primary election runoffs tomorrow across the Coast
While some municipal primary elections were won earlier this month, several local primary elections will be part of the runoffs happening across the Coast tomorrow. Two Coast cities will be holding mayoral primary runoffs. The winner of the Republican…
Coming together to stop the violence in Gulfport
After recent fatal shooting in Gulfport, members of the community are working together to find solutions for youth gun violence. Saturday’s drive-by shooting left three people hospitalized and days before a separate shooting left two young men, Juan Harvey…
Spectrum Social in honor of Autism Awareness Month
The Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County is on a mission to spread awareness about autism and how it impacts each child differently. Over the weekend, the women in the organization came together to host their first Spectrum Social Event.…
Ingalls hosts christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee DDG 123
It was a significant milestone for Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula as the christening ceremony for Arleigh Burke-Class Guided Missile Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee was held on Saturday. Many gathered to witness the christening of the second ship in honor…
Arrest made in Jackson County armed robbery
An arrest has been made following an armed robbery that happened at a gas station in the St. Andrews community on Friday. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 32-year-old Alfonzo Taylor was seen Friday night at a Biloxi casino wearing the same…
Ribbon cutting for new D’Iberville Police Station
D’Iberville, county, and state leaders officially cut the ribbon on the city’s new police department headquarters. D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne said, “To take something from the ground and build it up, well it's just an awesome feeling. Just…
Republican mayoral candidates speak before runoff elections on Tuesday
The mayoral Republican run-off will take place on Tuesday in Ocean Springs with candidates Kenny Holloway and Melanie Allen in the running. Both candidates spoke with News 25 and discuss their plans for the city. Allen and Holloway shared…
Urging support for Gulf Coast Rail Service
Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is urging support for the Gulf Coast Passenger Rail Service. On Thursday, Senator Wicker shared his support for the restoration of passenger rail services along the Gulf Coast in a letter sent to the…
Moss Point Mayoral candidate Jeramey Anderson discusses rebuilding law enforcement relationships
Right here on the Coast, city leaders have a plan to rebuild community law enforcement relationships. America’s confidence in police is at an all-time low. According to a survey conducted by Gallup, confidence in policing fell five points in…
Ocean Springs police investigating armed robbery
Ocean Springs Police need your help to identify this individual. On Thursday, April 22, 2021, at approx. 10:55 PM, the individual was involved in an Armed Robbery of a local establishment in the City of Ocean Springs. The individual was…
Drive-thru event on Saturday for National Take Back Day
National Take Back Day is Saturday. This is an event that the DEA pushes twice a year in April and in October. During this day, you’re encouraged to safely dispose your expired or unused prescription drugs. Singing River Health System…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department investigation armed robbery
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery of a store outside of Ocean Springs city limits. Today, a suspect who appears to be a black male, possibly in his late teens or early twenties, entered the store with…
Shooting in Moss Point may be connected to Pascagoula drive-by
Moss Point Police are actively investigating a shooting which occurred Thursday, April 22, 2021, near the intersection Jefferson Avenue and River Road. About 7:50 p.m., Moss Point Police received calls of multiple shots fired in the area. Moss Point and…
Crime Victims’ Rights Week Candlelight Vigil
It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and today people from all walks of life, including survivors and law enforcement, gathered at First Baptist Church of Gulfport for a candlelight ceremony honoring crime victims and their loved ones. Vanessa Mauffray was…
Importance of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday and drop off sites will be available across the Coast. Singing River Hospital and Biloxi Police Department speak about the importance of the Prescription Drug Take Back Day. With opioid overdose…
Moss Point Mayoral Candidate Billy Knight discusses recent gun violence
Mass shootings are at an all-time high around the country and right here on the Coast, city leaders have a plan to combat recent gun violence. Nearly 120,000 mass shootings have devastated the country in 2021 with more than 70…