On September 27, 2018 at approximately 11:11 p.m. the Bay St. Louis Police Department was notified that Xavier Lamer Simmons was taken into custody by the US Marshal Service in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Simmons was wanted for the murder, armed…
On September 28, 2018 at approximately 10:47 a.m. the Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to Motel 6, located at 1003 Highway 90, Bay St. Louis, after a deceased adult male was located inside a room. The Hancock County Corner…
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism is calling for volunteers for Cruisin’ the Coast Ocean Springs on Thursday, October 4th and Friday, October 5th. Volunteers can sign up now through October 3rd by calling 228-875-4424. For more information…
LSU basketball player Wayde Sims has died after he was shot near the campus of another school in Baton Rouge. Police say in a news release that the 20-year-old Sims was shot around 12:30 a.m. this morning near the campus…
Locals gathered at the beach in Biloxi to spread the message of how important mental health is for everyone at the Lights for Life lantern vigil for suicide awareness. Different organizations came together to shine a light on a dark…
Heavy rain and wind couldn’t keep dozens of shoppers away from the grand opening of H&M at Gulfport Premium Outlet today. Those eager to check out the new store were lined up outside as they waited for the doors to…
Phase one in a 40 million dollar project was celebrated today with a ribbon cutting on the 1108TH Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group’s new state of the art paint hangar. This new hangar is LEED certified, meaning it is very…
Today the Navy Construction Center in Gulfport held their third annual Navy wide ceremony to remember those service members who have lost their life in active duty. Bells across America helps to mend wounds and to unite the military and…
Locals on the Coast are reacting to the testimonies of both Dr. Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. President of the Harrison County Republican Club Dan Carr tells News 25 he’s glad the committee allowed both Ford and Kavanaugh the opportunity…
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified 22-year-old Brontava O’Brien Keller of Gulfport as the victim of a shooting that happened yesterday in Gulfport. Hargrove says Keller’s cause of death is still pending autopsy. On Wednesday, Gulfport police responded to…
Representatives from C-Spire were in Diamondhead this morning to announce a major technology program coming to the city to improve broadband internet access for homes and businesses. Diamondhead is the first city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to take part…
This morning, Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer addressed city officials and residents to give an update on all things going on in the growing city. The mayor spoke about the new and exciting things popping up across Diamondhead in the past…
A Gulfport man has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual battery and burglary. Twenty-six year-old Dominique Macon pled guilty earlier this summer. The sexual battery conviction resulted from a disclosure by a nine-year-old child to his parents…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King and the board of aldermen voted on the city’s final budget today. Many thought the fire chief position would be eliminated, but that’s not the case. “Why would you do that to your citizens. If…
One man is dead after a shooting on 57th Avenue in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police they received a call that shots had been fired at 4:42 p.m. in the 3000 block. When units arrived on scene they found a…
Today, Pass Road Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing, and yummy tacos. Pass Road Elementary started this celebration three years ago. It gives students a chance to expand their horizons. It also allows the opportunity for some of…
Called America’s Largest Block Party, Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off this coming Sunday. Last year, record numbers were reported and this year could bring the same. Over 7100 car enthusiasts have already pre-registered for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast, beating…
Gulfport police are looking for 26-year-old Tequarian Lewis who is wanted for arson third degree. According to police, yesterday at 6 a.m., authorities responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue. Evidence confirmed…
Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith delivered a speech in Washington today in defense of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The senator’s speech comes just before the senate judiciary committee hearing tomorrow to review Kavanaugh’s nomination. After a third person has…
Units are responding to a shooting in the 30th block of 57th Avenue in Gulfport. News 25's Gabby Easterwood is on scene with more.
This morning, students and staff at Bel-Aire Elementary School in Gulfport broke out their favorite plaid outfits, overalls, and cowboy hats to celebrate World School Milk Day. Teachers planned fun and educational activities to educate students on the importance of…
Hundreds of students in Harrison County spent the day outside of the classroom and had a chance to explore nature. Students took part in the Conservation Education Field Day hosted by the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District. They…
A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Ocean Springs last week was taken into custody in Illinois. Deshaude Jones is currently being held at the Lake County Jail where he’s awaiting extradition back to the Coast. Jones…
The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a man involved in a shoplifting in the 1300 block of Lorraine Road. Biloxi police say a man took items displayed for sale and hid them before exiting the store without paying for…