The three men charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder in the death of a Gautier man are now each charged with capital murder. Twenty-seven year-old Zachary Cooper of Moss Point, 36-year-old Jason Lee Miller of Lucedale, and…
A 20 year tradition with a wonderful cause continues this Saturday in Gulfport to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk, but with a different approach. Due…
Darwell’s Café in Long Beach closed its doors Sunday night. This spot was well known for its live music, BYOB option, and appearances on Food Network’s popular TV show ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.’ Owner Darwell Yeager III tells News 25…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 713 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 105,941 confirmed cases and 3,115 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 701 cases and 27…
The Moss Point Police Department is searching for a seven-year-old special needs child who ran away from the area around Cracker Barrel and the Comfort Inn near Interstate 10. The child is not from this area and was last seen…
A midday accident sent on person to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. today on South Swan Road. The driver of a tan truck involved in the single vehicle accident sustained major injuries and…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two Mississippi State Board of Education appointments: Angela Bass from Jackson and Glen East from Gulfport. The appointees reflect the Governor's commitment to continuous improvement in education. "Mississippi's children deserve our steadfast commitment…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation. Alex Carmichael Williams, 22, of Hattiesburg, has an active arrest warrant for first-degree murder in the shooting…
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – An inmate convicted of manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon dies in prison. Mississippi Department of Corrections says 47-year-old Krysta Lesherri Chewe died Sunday at Merit Health Central in Jackson. MDOC says Chewe had already been hospitalized there once this year. Chewe was sentenced in December of […]
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports. Those early reports are coming in from southwest Mississippi. Adams County, where Natchez is located, is reporting damage to 27 homes. Three of those houses were destroyed. One business had major damage. Claiborne County had six homes impacted. Jefferson, Lincoln, and […]
Looking for employment? Here’s a hot job offer! The Gulfport Fire Department is looking for ten new recruits. If you’re interested check out the City of Gulfport’s website and you’ll find the listing under the employment tab. They’ll have a…
COVID has forced a number of South Mississippi businesses to shut down and rendered some people in our area jobless. If you’re looking for a job and enjoy serving the needs of others, you may want to check out a…
Jackson County School District’s 1,200 virtual learners will return to school tomorrow as a result of the Jackson County Board of Education’s decision. On October 6th, the Jackson County School District Board said virtual students will return to in person…
The 24th annual Cruisin’ the Coast has officially come and gone. The events wrapped up Sunday starting with closing ceremonies at Gulf Coast Centennial Plaza. Cash prizes were given away and the winner of the Cruisin’ the Coast raffle car…
Thousands of cruisers flock to the Gulf Coast for Cruisin’ each year and nearly every one of them has an interesting story to tell. There’s no shortage of cool and unique cars at Cruisin’ the Coast and there’s something different…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 296 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 105,228 confirmed cases and 3,101 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 696 cases and 26…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been called in after a Vancleave woman died in the Jackson County Jail on Friday. Sheriff Mike Ezell said Jennifer Carol Foster, 50, was arrested Friday by Ocean Springs…
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Mississippi man accused of child molestation has been arrested in southern Arizona. They announced Sunday that 62-year-old Augustus Brook was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Tucson. Authorities say Brook allegedly…
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WXXV) — Two people are dead after drowning in rip currents at beaches in Northwest Florida over the weekend. Red or double-red warning flags were flying along the coast throughout the Florida Panhandle, signaling the waters were closed…
Now to a new development in a story we brought you back in June. The City of Biloxi will soon be home to a brand new $1.2 billion luxury hotel and concert venue. Universal Music Group announced today it is…
If you were worried about the traffic that comes with Cruisin’ the Coast over the weekend, it shouldn’t be as bad in regards to previous years. In fact, the Biloxi Police Department may hold off on using orange traffic cones…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 faceoff would be scrapped. The decision was made a day…
Many are happy that the show is still going on at many Cruisin’ venues this weekend, especially now since Hurricane Delta’s path has veered further away from South Mississippi. News 25’s Toni Miles checked in with a few locals to…
The local McDonald’s Owner-Operators in the Biloxi/Gulfport-area are coming together to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) starting next week. The effort's called "Sleeves for Support" and they'll be selling $5 drink sleeves with the RMHC logo…