Governor Tate Reeves once again addressing the state this afternoon on the COVID-19 crisis still stressing to Mississippians, especially those under the age of 30, to follow CDC guidelines. Governor Reeves said looking at categories pulled from his report of…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi announced they are hiring to fill 50 positions at their award-winning resort and casino. The Caesars Entertainment property is hiring to fill multiple positions across various departments, including environmental services, security, cage and casino services,…
With the start of the school year right around the corner, teachers and staff from the Ocean Springs School District are preparing for the year ahead. Ocean Springs School District Superintendent Dr. Bonita Coleman said, “Parents really need to know…
Mississippi’s leaders continue to express concern over rapidly increasing cases of coronavirus and hospitalizations. The Mississippi Department of Health reported that 490 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 on June 27th followed by 602 on July 1st. This week, 942 people…
Around noon, a double-Decker bus heading to Atlanta from New Orleans had a bomb threat. A passenger called police after they heard another passenger talk about an explosive device. Mississippi Highway Patrol picked up the bus at the 28th mile…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a runaway teenager. On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, it was reported that 13-year-old Bridgett Leanne Forehand ran away from her family residence in Biloxi, and may…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A state official says the people have already submitted about 600 ideas for a new Mississippi flag without the Confederate battle emblem. Department of Archives and History director Katie Blount…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections says it is investigating the death of a 32-year-old inmate. Nathaniel Bryan Taylor was in the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. He taken by ambulance Wednesday to the Greene County…
On Tuesday, Singing River Health System made an announcement on their Facebook of the hospitalization rate here on the Coast. Chief Executive Officer Lee Bond says they test over 300 people per day and also mentioned that the United States…
Law enforcement officials and community stakeholders unveiled a new kiosk today that combines technology and community outreach to help solve crimes. Shoppers at the Walmart on C.T. Switzer Drive in Biloxi will now see a new addition designed to combat…
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says that within two weeks, Mississippi’s Hospital System will be ‘thoroughly overwhelmed.’ On Monday, 943 people were hospitalized in the state with confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 293 people were battling the virus…
JACKSON, MISS. – The FBI Jackson Field Office is leading the investigation into an assault on a federal law enforcement officer in Gautier, Miss. On Tuesday morning, local, state and federal law enforcement were executing a state arrest warrant for kidnapping…
The FBI is still investigating a shooting in Gautier that injured a Harrison County deputy this morning. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Around 4 this morning, Moss Point officers were called to the Comfort Inn on Highway 63 to check on a disturbance. A man had broken through the glass on the third story floor window and threw the contents of the…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,635 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths including one in Harrison County and one in Jackson County. The statewide total now stands at 45,524 confirmed cases and 1,389 deaths. Here are numbers…
CASA has long been known as a non-profit group that helps children during the legal process and court proceedings in cases of alleged abuse or neglect. CASA of Harrison County is collecting much-needed school supplies to help equip local children…
More developments are unfolding today in the case of the missing Picayune man Willie Jones. According to the Picayune Police Department, information gathered in the investigation led to another suspect in the disappearance of Willie Jones identified as 18-year-old Austin…
The FBI is continuing to investigate a shooting which wounded a federal law enforcement officer in Gautier this morning. Local, state, and federal law enforcement were executing a state arrest warrant for kidnapping at the Siegel Select Extended Stay Hotel…
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed over the central Atlantic Ocean, breaking the record for the earliest "G" letter named storm. Previously, the earliest 7th named storm to form in the Atlantic basin (which includes the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean…
Biloxi police needs help identifying a man wanted for questioning in reference to grand larceny. The incident occurred at the 1200 block of Cedar Lake Road in Biloxi. The white male is described as wearing a blue shirt with graphics…
A local man is protesting the referendum to remove the old Mississippi state flag. He believes the vote should have been made by the people. Electrical estimator turned activist Ryan Woodcock is encouraging people to sign up as volunteers at…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,547 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths with one new death in Harrison County. The statewide total now stands at 47,071 confirmed cases and 1,423 deaths. Here are the numbers for our…
Mississippi state law requires children to be immunized against childhood diseases to enter public or private school, head start, or day care. If your child hasn’t done so yet, there’s still a little time. The clock is ticking down and…
The Jackson County community is asking for help in any form for Gautier K9 Officer Ben McQuagge. McQuagge was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. He, his wife, and two children brought an old house in Vancleave in hopes…