The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 589 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths. The statewide total stands at 134,898 confirmed cases and 3,545 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 1,071…
One of the most cherished parks in the City of Gulfport was heavily damaged during Hurricane Zeta. Jones Park is currently closed as repairs are underway. You might be wondering what will happen to the park’s newest…
It’s drop-off week for ‘Operation Christmas Child’s' annual shoebox distribution. Due to COVID-19, this year’s drop-off is curbside only at 11 locations throughout the Gulf Coast. In just a few weeks, ‘Operation Christmas Child’ will make a…
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves says he’s releasing information about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1st. He says his ideas include the possible elimination of the state income tax. Legislators often ignore budget…
The Salvation Army kicked off their Red Kettle Campaign at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi this weekend. They dressed up in costumes and took pictures with kids to get the community involved. By grabbing your attention, they hope…
Ice cream is known as comfort food, but this Saturday in Ocean Springs, community members brought comfort to the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he's releasing information about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1. He says his ideas include the possible elimination of the…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Fourteen-year-old Devon T. Rainer reportedly ran away from his residence in the 13000 block of Shirene Ln. on Saturday November 14th, 2020 at about…
By LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi State Department of Health reports 969 new cases of COVID-19 with 3 new deaths. There are 145 new cases among long term health care facilities within the state. 134,309 cases of COVID-19 have been reported with 3,543 deaths. Health officials presume that more than 111,430 people have recovered from the […]
SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station, kicking off regular crew flights from the U.S.
Tis the season to shop local! South Mississippi businesses and business leaders are stocking up and looking forward to Christmas shopping season. 2020 has been packed with challenges, but you and yours don’t have to have a…
Another investigation is underway tonight following an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department. Police say around 5 p.m. they received multiple calls about a black male standing over a black female shooting her in the area…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,305 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths including two in Jackson County. The statewide total stands at 131,970 confirmed cases and 3,519 deaths. Here are the numbers for our…
Now to an update on the officer-involved shooting first reported yesterday in Gulfport. The victim, now identified as Henry Frankowski III, died after being sent to the hospital Thursday evening. The shooting happened outside a Dollar Tree…
A prominent attorney and federal judge from Bay St. Louis died Thursday. Walter J. Gex III, 81, died at his Diamondhead home on Thursday night. He attended the University of Mississippi, earning a bachelor of arts degree before obtaining his…
Looking for gifts for family and friends this holiday season that captures the beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast? Look no further than Coastal City Goods. Two local businesswomen are taking the Mississippi Gulf Coast by storm…
An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport earlier this afternoon. Gulfport police responded to the Dollar Tree off 25th Avenue in Downtown Gulfport just before 3 p.m. to a report of a man abusing…
A Bay St. Louis man is looking for help after his home was severely damaged by Hurricane Zeta. Trees fell on Gary Spencer Smith’s home of over 20 years. With damage all over the Gulf Coast from…
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch on News 25 on Thursdays. For this week, we visit the French colonial…
They put their lives on the line to protect and serve everyday and on this day some of our South Mississippi law enforcement officers received the recognition they deserve at the 10th annual Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement…
Today, November 12, 2020, Chief Wayne Payne announces the arrest of two juveniles on the charge of Possession of a Weapon on School Property. Captain Marty Griffin said school officials at the D’Iberville High School alerted law enforcement after receiving…
On November 12, 2020, at approximately 2:51 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department was dispatched to a suspect abusing an animal and acting irate in the 2400 block of 25th Avenue. As the officers approached the suspect, the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,271 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths including two in Harrison County and one in Hancock County. The statewide total stands at 130,665 confirmed cases and 3,514 deaths. Here…