BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A proposal that paves the way for legalized sports betting in some Louisiana parishes is headed to Gov. John Bel Edwards' desk. The Democratic governor is expected to support the measure after backing previous sports…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — On Wednesday, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Robert Anthony Allen and charged him one count of Statutory Rape. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated after it was alleged that Allen had sexual intercourse with…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The 2020-2021 shrimp season has officially opened in Mississippi state territorial waters, according to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The MDMR says that all boats engaged in catching or transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters must…
By Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday night that he would allow casinos to reopen June 4, welcoming tourists to return to the glitzy gambling mecca of Las Vegas. “We welcome…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man was shot to death as violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked Minneapolis for a second straight night Wednesday, with protesters looting stores near a police precinct and setting…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials are studying plans to ban cars in the city’s French Quarter and transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone, the city’s mayor said. Mayor LaToya Cantrell made the announcement Wednesday during a town…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Two suspects were arrested Wednesday in connection to a shooting on Monday that left one man dead and another injured. The Gulfport Police Department say they have arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the…
Teaching in a now online world can be almost impossible without any remote resources. This was an issue faced by the Pascagoula Adult Learning Center. The Pascagoula Adult Learning Center specializes in helping students get their high school diplomas, workforce…
With safety at the forefront, Scrapin’ the Coast is on schedule to take place this year. Since 2002, hundreds of hot rods have been making way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the annual ‘Scrapin’ the Coast.’ “We’ve gotten with…
The new executive order issued by Governor Reeves to begin safely reopening the outdoor recreational facilities is now in full effect. Governor Reeves says this is an important step in giving Mississippians an outlet to take care of their mental…
Two suspects were arrested today from a shooting on Monday that left one man dead. The Gulfport Police Department arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the Gulfport Police Department responded to 39th Avenue in response to a shooting.…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 313 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 18 new deaths. The state total stands at 14,044 and 670 deaths. Here’s an updated list of cases by county in our area: Hancock…
Hancock police responded to a report of gunshots near Ochsner Medical Center. At 8:30 a.m., what sounded like gunshots were reported near the hospital. An emergency response team immediately responded and contacted local law enforcement for further investigation while the…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his Safer At Home order will be ending on June 1 to be replaced by new guidance for the next stage of economic recovery for Mississippi. In his new Safe Return order, Governor Reeves…
The attorney for a Saucier couple arrested last week on five counts each of simple animal cruelty is asking for answers and demanding at least 13 of the more than 100 animals seized be returned to their home. Harrison County…
A mutilated body discovered in the Woolmarket area Tuesday has been identified as 41-year-old Micah Harrington. Harrington was a resident of the Mazalea RV Park. His body was found on West Oak Lawn Drive suffering several stab wounds as well…
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting its second pediatric flu death of 2020. The death was in a child from Central Mississippi who died in March but was previously unreported. The first pediatric flu death for 2020…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Late Tuesday night, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Clint Barrett Brower on a warrant for First Degree Murder. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an incident in the 800 block…
(WXXV) — Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the coast of South Carolina early Wednesday morning after quickly organizing overnight. The storm poses no threat to the Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center says Bertha is expected to produce heavy rainfall…
The State Public Service Commission’s order suspending utility cutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this afternoon at 5 o’clock. As things begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the order regarding utility shutoffs has been lifted by the Mississippi Public…
News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Biloxi where police discovered a body earlier this evening at the Oak Lawn RV Park. The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Micah Harrington. He was a resident of Mazalea RV Park.
So long cabin fever, hello ‘Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp!’ The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is about to launch its annual ‘Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp,' starting next week. Registration for the fun, education camp is already underway and is filling…
As residents and Coast visitors flocked to the beaches for the three day weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Authority was out in full force Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day Monday to help keep beaches clean. Today, crews were out once…