A shooting in Gulfport Sunday night off of Hewes Avenue left one man dead. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer says 33-year-old Keith Lawson of Gulfport died at Memorial Hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. His body will now be sent to…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) – Singing River Health System has announced new plans to purchase Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport from HCA Healthcare. The transaction is expected to be finalized later this summer subject to customary approvals and closing conditions.…
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is ruling that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court. The court…
GULFPORT, Miss. — Alcohol sales in Mississippi are seeing a big increase during the coronavirus pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Revenue announced the increase in a social media post last week. Officials say that the department's division of Alcoholic Beverage…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting off of Hewes Avenue in Gulfport on Sunday night. The Gulfport Police Department says officers responded to a call in reference to a shooting at approximately 8:18 p.m. Sunday.…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested Jason Andrew Phillips on a warrant for auto burglary. The arrest warrant stemmed from an investigation into an auto burglary case that occurred in the 100 block of Hwy 90, Biloxi MS on May 29th,…
We have a new resident on the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Cristobal brought in hundreds of rail birds. For answers about the new resident bird News 25 reached out to Allison Sharpe, the director of the Wildlife Care and…
People have been protesting for change across the country. Last weekend, we saw several peaceful protests around the Gulf Coast and we can expect to see more this weekend. On Sunday there will be a protest for peace held at…
It’s been almost a week since Cristobal unleashed heavy rain and strong winds throughout our area, but some local businesses are still reeling in the wake of this tropical storm. Captain Louis Skrmetta has been at the helm of Ship…
In his daily press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the state’s strategy to continue flattening the curve as well as mental health resources for this ongoing crisis. Governor Reeves was joined by state mental health professionals today to talk…
A Moss Point man is in custody and charged in the shooting of another man on June 3rd. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 30-year-old Christopher Allen McNemar is charged with aggravated assault. He is accused of shooting a man on the…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Laterrance Terrell Nathan of Gulfport, MS on the charge of statutory rape. The arrest was the result of an investigation into a complaint in which Nathan allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with persons under…
In the City of D’Iberville, residents and visitors can now enjoy a beautiful new pavilion and kayak launch at Riverside Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning for the project that’s been in the works since 2015. Thanks…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is announcing a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) involved in the shooting death of Brandon Box on Memorial Day. Brandon Box of Gulfport was…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announces additional sections of the 26-miles of Harrison County Sand Beach are now open. Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis said a section of beach in Gulfport from Jones Park to Thornton Avenue…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person with a welfare concern. 56-year-old Samuel Burfict, was seen at the Biloxi Police Department on Thursday, June 11 at about 1:15 a.m. When he…
A Hancock County resident is dead following a fiery crash early Friday morning. State Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol say they responded to a report of a single vehicle crash just after midnight. When State Troopers arrived on scene…
The Gulf Coast Regional Task Force, along with the Moss Point Police Department, arrested a wanted fugitive who had been on the run for nearly a year. Delarrious Dewayne Crawford was wanted by the Mufreesboro Police Department and the Tennessee…
Cristobal clean up continues and so does storm damage reporting and data collection in the aftermath of the tropical storm. Harrison County is now offering an online system to help residents, the government, and business owners with storm damage reporting.…
Glen Ray Huffstetter, also known as Huff, died Sunday at the age of 69 after battling cancer. Huff served his community and city as a Biloxi firefighter for 26 years. “Huff” was born and raised in Biloxi. He served his…
Educators across the Coast are reacting after a proposed pay raise for state teachers died in the legislature yesterday. The Senate passed a bill in February to give most teachers a $1,000 pay raise and a larger raise for newer…
Mississippi is opening a grant program for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Tate Reeves says the application process began at noon today. The grants can cover mortgage interest, rent, payroll, utilities, and other expenses related to the…
On June 11th, 2020 the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force (GCRFTF) along with the Moss Point police department arrested Delarrious Dewayne Crawford. Crawford was wanted by the Murfreesboro Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for First-degree Murder…
The first section of the 26 miles of Harrison County Sand Beach has been reopened. Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis said a section of beach from Oak Street to Porter Avenue in Biloxi reopened Thursday afternoon after being…