By Associated Press MOODY, Ala. (AP) — A police officer was fatally shot Tuesday night when responding to a call at a motel in Alabama, local news outlets reported. He was identified as Moody Police Sgt. Stephen Williams, 23, who…
As police departments face scrutiny following George Floyd’s death, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania is reaching out to the public to start a discussion about important issues. In this time of tension, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania says he’s here…
Construction plans have been approved and a permit is ready to be issued for one of the first cases reviewed since Development Review Committee meetings resumed a couple of weeks ago. "We are simply waiting on the contractor to come…
A South Mississippi attorney believes the country should look to how the community here on the Coast reacted in 2006 after a man was wrongfully killed by law enforcement in the Harrison County Jail. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf spoke with…
Worried about your utility bill going up with the temperature as we head into summer? Don’t sweat it. News 25’s Toni Miles shares some tips that will help save you money on your electric bill. Summer is just around the…
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi police officer has been suspended with pay after he allegedly used a racial slur against a fellow officer. Meridian Police Officer Joey Lawn is accused of calling a black officer the n-word. Lawn is…
Infrastructure two years in the making for the City of Biloxi brings good news to those who frequently travel Highway 90. The lane closure on Highway 90 south of the Biloxi City Cemetery is expected to end on Friday. Workers…
JACKSON, Miss. – After reviewing the recent Hinds County Chancery Court ruling regarding the release of possible protected patient information, the Mississippi Attorney General’s office has recommended that the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) release the names of current long-term…
Everyday firefighters work to keep our community safe, but now they have another battle to fight: COVID-19. Emergencies do not stop because of a global pandemic so firefighters have had to change their protocol when helping the public. Every day…
The Gulfport School District is offering free food service for children 18 and under or 21 and under if disabled. Adult lunches are $3.25. Lunch and breakfast will be available Monday through Friday until June 30th and from July 6th…
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, scheduled for the July 2-5 in Jones Park, has been canceled because of concerns over COVID-19, organizers said. Richie Valdez, president of the organization, announced Tuesday morning that the annual fishing tournament was cancelled.…
The rate of Mississippians contracting COVID-19 has remained steady, but the Department of Health is seeing a rise in deaths with 28 reported for June 1. The state reported 268 cases of COVD-19 in the state and 28 deaths --…
The National WWII Museum will commemorate the 76th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on Saturday, and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening as The National D-Day Museum in 2000. Following its Congressional designation as The National WWII Museum…
The City of Biloxi, Harrison County and St. Michael Catholic Church are pleased to announce that the 91st annual Blessing of the Fleet & Coronation of the Shrimp King and Queen will be held Saturday and Sunday. The Committee encourages…
The post-Civil War home of Jefferson Davis and one of the Coast’s prominent historical sites is all set to reopen on Wednesday amid tensions across the country. The grounds at Beauvoir are full of activity as the race to reopen…
An early morning shooting near the corner of Polk St. and Carolina Avenue in Gulfport on Sunday left one 18-year-old dead and three others injured. A graduation party turned into a crime scene early Sunday morning after multiple shots were…
Yet another threat for the U.S. this year as today is the start of the 2020 hurricane season. NOAA and other organizations predict it’s going to be an above average year. States along the Atlantic Coast, including Florida, now have…
There are those who stay here on the Coast regardless of the threat a hurricane may bring, among them are those who work at Mississippi Power. Ninety-five years and going strong, like the people of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi…
The Beau Rivage has been closed since March and today they finally reopened to the public. When you go back to the casino you’ll notice some major changes. Mississippi casinos were allowed to open on May 21st. While many casinos…
Smoke filled the air this afternoon in Ocean Springs from a boat explosion. This is video sent in by a viewer of heavy smoke coming from under the bridge near the Fort Bayou Launch. Fire officials say no injuries have…
Today, all businesses in the state of Mississippi are allowed to reopen, but at today’s press briefing, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the ongoing protests happening across the country following George Floyd’s death. Reeves said he heard the chants outside his…
With the temperatures starting to rise as the summer months roll around, you can now cool off at Gulf Islands Waterpark. The waterpark opened Saturday for the first time this season. Their opening was delayed due to the coronavirus safety…
By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The family of George Floyd says an independent autopsy has found that he died of asphyxiation from sustained pressure on his back and neck. Floyd, a black man who…
As protests have turned to riots across the country, a peaceful protest took place in Biloxi Saturday afternoon. The usual Saturday traffic along the beach on Highway 90 was especially loud this Saturday as drivers honked in support of a…