Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has died following a battle with COVID-19. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page that Byrd had died this afternoon in a Mobile hospital. Today was also Byrd’s…
Today Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann made his way down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he spoke at an event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and presented Mississippi’s new state flag. Lt. Governor Delbert…
While we still have a little less than a week before our entire nation pauses to honor those who have served to protect and defend our country, Gautier High School got a head start on showing appreciation…
This afternoon at 3 p.m., the Beau Rivage opened for the first time since last week. The casino had been closed since Hurricane Zeta, but is now ready to safely accept guests. The casino was not damaged…
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 here on News 25 on Thursdays. In honor of this weekend’s Peter Anderson…
GULFPORT – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force announces the arrest of Dennis Sheppard. Sheppard was wanted by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for the strangulation death of his former girlfriend which occurred on November 2, 2020.…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two days after Mississippi voters stood in long lines at polling places, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he would veto any efforts to broaden state laws to allow widespread mail-in voting or no-excuse early…
A lucky, early riser at Harrah’s Gulf Coast is $700,000 richer Thursday morning after hitting a 5 a.m. progressive jackpot. The Caesars Rewards member visiting from New Jersey, shared the story of their shock and awe with Harrah’s casino executives…
(WXXV) — Thursday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting an additional 1,612 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. The agency also reported 8 deaths as a result of COVID-19 occurring between November 1 and November 4. Mississippi's…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Ingalls Avenue between Pascagoula Street and Desoto Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning Friday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m. Necaise Brothers Construction anticipates the closure to last through March 2021. The preferred detour route…
Tuesday, 74 percent of voters chose to approve Initiative 65 as Mississippi joins 35 other states in legalization of medical marijuana. “Mississippians spoke and they spoke very loudly,” says medical marijuana advocate Ronnie Pollard. For Pollard, who’s daughter has used CBD oil in her battle with Leukemia, it was an emotional day. “We have loved […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the “blue wall” battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan and narrowing President Donald Trump’s path. With just a handful of states still up for grabs, Trump tried to press his case in court in […]
Mississippi voters overwhelmingly chose Initiative 65 in last night’s election and now local proponents of the measure as well as law enforcement are speaking out on what’s next. As the part owner of DB Rocks Quality CB…
Jackson County CASA hosted their seventh annual "Taters for Tots" fundraiser which helps children get through the court system with unbiased representation. Taters for Tots started off as a way to reach out to the community and…
Lowe’s is taking home improvement to a whole new level. Lowe’s stores are going above and beyond to help people rebuild and recover after Hurricane Zeta one bucket of cleaning supplies at a time. The line was…
The Harrison County Fire Department wants residents to remember the county is still under a burn ban. The burn ban went into effect just after Hurricane Zeta. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan says the ban is necessary because…
Beau Rivage will reopen on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. following temporary closure due to damages sustained from Hurricane Zeta. The resort's hotel, casino, retail shops, spa, salon, and pool will be open. Food & beverage operations will be…
In Jackson County, there was only one contested race this election cycle which was the contest for District 5 election commissioner. Republican Deborah Parker held a commanding lead last night, receiving 80% of the votes to Tamara…
The biggest local race in Harrison County will head to a runoff. Sharon Nash Barnett and Connie Rockco were the top two vote getters out of a field of five candidates in special election for tax collector…
Mississippi has a new state flag. Tuesday, residents had to decide whether to accept a new state flag to replace one that had the Confederate battle emblem. A single design featuring a magnolia encircled by stars and…
The Mississippi Department of Health reports 766 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 122,275 confirmed cases and 3,397 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 921 cases and 31 deaths…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi couple is suing a school district because they say their 9-year-old daughter was told she could not wear a mask with the phrase "Jesus Loves Me." The couple…
Presidential Election: President Donald Trump has won the state of Mississippi, according to the Associated Press. The race was called just moment after polls closed in the Magnolia State at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. The Associated Press has not declared a…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippians have voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, opting for the less restrictive of two proposals on this year’s ballot. Initiative 65 amends the Mississippi Constitution to allow the prescription by a doctor of up…