Schools have been on high alert lately with threats and rumors circulating around the Coast. A reported threat was found false at Biloxi High School, but before authorities deemed the school safe, it caused a scare. Biloxi School District officials…
A Vancleave man accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl pled guilty to two counts of sexual battery. Twenty-eight year-old Sterling Davidson was sentenced to 30 years in prison with 15 to serve without the possibility of parole followed by…
Students returning to North Gulfport Middle School were met with a sign from teachers hoping to reassure the kids and their parents of their safety at school. The sign read “we love your children and we want to keep them…
The Biloxi Police Department received reports of a possible threat made to Biloxi High School via social media Thursday. During an investigation police determined the threat actually occurred weeks earlier in Balen, New Mexico and the initial post resurfaced. There…
Tonight, the United Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency Foundation put on a fundraiser at the Ohr-O’Keefe Art Museum in Biloxi. The funds raised through tonight’s fundraiser will go towards research, spreading awareness and finding a cure for MSD, the rare disease that…
The second day of the Gulf Coast Coaching Clinic took place today. A familiar face stopped by to speak to coaches about the game of football. Football coaches from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama are at the Gulf Coast Coaching Clinic…
The Ocean Springs man charged with the capital murder of a seven-month-old infant is back behind bars after his court appearance today. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with a neighbor who talked to 27-year-old Michael Harris moments before his arrest…
A Stone County 15-year-old boy was placed under arrest today after a social media threat was found about killing students at Stone Middle and High School. Concerned parents showed up to pick up their children. “I mean, they are teenagers,…
Two Ocean Springs ninth graders are in custody after making a threat against Ocean Springs High School. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the 14 and 16-year-old boys were talking about “shooting up the school.” The 14-year-old boy was arrested…
UPDATE: Gulfport police says no charges will be made in call about shooting at North Gulfport Middle School. They say it was not malicious and the students heard slamming doors. Initially Gulfport Police received a phone call today about a…
An Ocean Springs man has been charged with capital murder after the death of his girlfriend’s seven-month-old baby. His initial appearance in court took place this morning. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there and has more.
According To Stone County Sheriff's Office a 15 year old boy has been arrested after posting a threat towards Stone Middle & High Schools. He's being charged with cyber stalking, which is a felony offense.
A Navy sailor is reunited with family after surprising her niece and nephew during their school day in Moss Point. The heartwarming welcome is all caught on camera. “I missed her. I haven’t seen her in a while.” Returning home…
Today Christian Collegiate Academy in Gulfport held active shooter preparedness training for all of its faculty and staff. “It’s a huge responsibility for me. Four hundred plus kids in my care and I feel like their parents depend on me…
Tornadoes, lightning, damaging winds, hail and flash floods are all severe weather threats that we face in South Mississippi. With spring right around the corner, state leaders have launched a week-long campaign to help residents prepare for potential severe weather…
One thousand pounds of nitrogen oxide was released into the air today in Pascagoula at the Chevron Oil Refinery. Some residents are questioning why they didn’t receive any notification regarding the incident. News 25’s Jaylon Morris went to the refinery…
Jackson County deputies are searching for two men accused of trying to break into a home early Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies, with the help of canine officers, spent many hours searching the area near Morning Glory Road and Old Fort Bayou…
A man has been charged with capital murder after the death of his girlfriend’s seven-month-old baby. Twenty-seven year-old Michael Harris was arrested after the mother of seven-month-old Tanner Cowart returned home to find her son unresponsive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike…
Leaders of a Mississippi college town have denied a request to host the city's first gay pride parade, a decision that left some members of the group in tears and drew criticism from the mayor. Starkville Pride, an LGBT support…
A Mobile police officer is dead after a shootout with a murder suspect in Alabama. Officer Justin Billa was shot Tuesday night as he approached the home of a man who was suspected of killing his ex-wife. The suspect then…
The Rev. Billy Graham, counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, has died at age 99. Spokesman Mark DeMoss tell The Associated Press that Graham died Wednesday morning at his home in Montreat, North Carolina.…
Tonight, the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport welcomed parents to the Bayou View Middle School Auditorium for the ‘Digital Culture of Kids,’ a presentation hosted by a Michigan based organization focused on defending kids from online danger. Mother Stephanie Beaver said,…
If you’ve walked outside recently, you’ve probably seen signs that the spring season is upon us. With it comes a new allergy season in South Mississippi and that can mean misery for allergy sufferers. But don’t despair, as News 25’s…
Black History Month continues as February comes to an end and a local elementary hosted their annual program to celebrate and honor the month long event. News 25’s Payton Malone traveled out to Pass Road Elementary in Gulfport and has…