Gulfport Police at the scene where a body was found
Today a body was found in Gulfport. According to Gulfport police, it matches the description of 75-year-old Dorothy Jean Burks, she’s been missing since March 23rd. The body was…
Harrison County
Waveland bank robbery suspect runs high-speed chase through Harrison County
A suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Waveland, led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase through Hancock and Harrison counties before being stopped and arrested. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said David Rester Jr., 51,…
Cold weather shelters in Hancock, Harrison counties open tonight
Cold weather shelters are opening in Hancock and Harrison counties tonight in anticipation of cold-weather conditions. Hancock County is opening its cold weather shelter in the Kiln tonight. Kiln – Hancock County Storm Prep Building, 6 pm to 8 am. 18335…
Coast man killed during World War II officially accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Thursday that a Harrison County man killed during World War II was accounted for on July 9, 2021. U.S. Army Pvt. Andrew J. Ladner, 30, of Lizana, Mississippi, was in the military for 14…
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Saucier
The Mississippi Lottery says a South Mississippi sales outlet sold a million dollar ticket this weekend. The Robinwood One Stop on Highway 49 in Saucier sold a ticket that hit all five white ball numbers, but not the Mega ball.…
UPDATE: Louisiana man charged in early morning shooting in Harrison County
A Louisiana man is charged with aggravated assault after an early morning shooting. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said Steven Mayfield, 39, of Marrero, Louisiana, was charged with aggravated assault and felony evasion. He…
Two escape injury from overnight house fire in Harrison County
Two Harrison County residents escaped an early morning fire that started while they were asleep. Harrison County Fire Rescue, Long Beach Fire Dept. CRTC and Harrison County Sheriff’s…
Biloxi couple charged with capital murder in death of 2-year-old
A Biloxi couple has been charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy in Biloxi. Joseph Heard, 38 and Hailey Heard, 21, are charged with capital murder with the underlying…
Georgia slot player takes 7 minutes to hit big at Beau Rivage
Christmas definitely came big and came early for one lucky guest at Beau Rivage Casino Resort. The player, who declined to be identified, hit a Progressive Wheel of Fortune jackpot on a 25 cent machine for a cool $642,012.23. The…
Biloxi Police investigating the Monday death of a toddler
Biloxi Police and other agencies are investigating the Monday death of a 2-year-old. Police said in a press release that the department received a 911 call about 6 a.m. Monday from a residence on St. Mary Boulevard. A female at…
Gulfport man charged in Long Beach shooting
A Gulfport man has been charged with murder in a shooting that occurred on Sunday. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said Jonathan McNair, 34, was charged and taken to the Harrison County jail. His bond was set at $2…
Gulfport P.D. offers tips on staying safe during the holidays
Holiday cheer is once again in the air. That means its the season of Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday shopping and an increase in criminal activity. "Honestly, it's a lot more the crime of opportunity. We need to make sure…
Missing teen last seen in Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. 16-year-old Marian Nyeshia-Oshae Powell, of Gulfport, was last seen near Highland Avenue on November 17th wearing a black and yellow jacket. Powell has black hair…
'Banner: A Sea Turtle Saga' premieres today
One of the Mississippi Aquarium's most beloved residents is now the inspiration for an original children's musical. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf was live from the aquarium this morning and has more.
Man arrested, charged with first degree murder in connection to Gulfport stabbing
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police have arrested 50-year-old Phillip Latrell Collins and charged him with one count of first-degree murder. The arrest stems from an investigation that began on Sunday, November 7, 2021. At approximately 4:24 p.m. Sunday, officers responded…
Trapped man rescued after passerby notices overturned vehicle off I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — One man was rescued from an overturned vehicle off of Interstate 10 in Harrison County early Tuesday. The accident occurred near mile-marker 28 in the westbound lanes of I-10 at around 4 a.m. According to…
Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport celebrating National Aviation History Month
November is National Aviation History Month and the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is celebrating by hosting a gala called "Come Fly With Me."…
New signs warn of $450 littering fine in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Motorists on Irish Hill Drive may notice a half-dozen new signs declaring "No Littering/$450 fine." The two-sided red-and-white signs are primarily near the…
Biloxi Police investigating shooting at Cruisin' The Coast
Biloxi Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting at a Cruisin' The Coast event on Beach Boulevard. Capt. Brian Dykes said Biloxi Dispatch received 911 calls about 9:48 p.m. about shots…
Court dismisses lawsuit blocking construction of Veterans Avenue pier in Biloxi
A Harrison County court dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the construction of a public pier in Biloxi, ruling that the city is within its right to build the pier without a lease from the Secretary of State. The Secretary…
Court of Appeals upholds decision to reassign Harrison County Sheriff's deputy
A Harrison County Sheriff's Department employee has lost an appeal to have her former position reinstated. The Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that Sheriff Troy Peterson did nothing wrong in re-assigning Carolyn Prendergast from supervisor of the Communications Division…
Money for train station upgrades awarded to Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, and Pascagoula for Gulf Coast train plan
The Southern Rail Commission will award grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration to the cities of Gulfport, Miss. Bay St. Louis, Miss., Pascagoula, Miss., and Birmingham, Ala. to complete construction and enhance accessibility for each of their local passenger…
HSSM Hosts FREE Drive-Thru Pet Vaccine Clinic Sept 25th
The Humane Society Wellness Clinic is hitting the road for a drive-thru vaccination clinic… and it’s FREE! This Saturday, September 25th, HSSM’s Wellness Clinic will be at the Harrison County Fairgrounds from 9AM-12PM offering FREE DA2PP & FVRCP vaccines for all Harrison County Residents, made possible by Petco Love. This event will…
Retired Lt. Jeff Necaise, 25-year veteran of Gulfport Police Department, dies at 56
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Retired Lieutenant Jeffrey "Jeff" Necaise, who served with the Gulfport Police Department for more than 25 years, has died. According to his obituary, Necaise passed away Monday, September 14. He was 56-years-old. The Gulfport Police Department…