Local News

Tractor-trailer overturns on I-59 near Lumberton

A tractor-trailer overturned Friday morning on the shoulder of the southbound lanes of I-59 near the Lumberton exit. There was a fire on the truck as well. MHP is advising the outside southbound lane will be closed several hours while…

Stone County jailer charged with having contraband at jail

A Stone County jailer has been charged in connection with an investigation into contraband coming into the Stone County jail. 26-year-old Bryan Rodgers was arrested Thursday and charged with possession of prohibited items by persons other than offenders. He is…

What changes with a TikTok Ban?

University of Southern Mississippi Marketing Professor Dr. Katie Howie speaks to WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott on the impending TikTok ban and what it means for South Mississippians.

Harrison County Emergency Management monitoring winter forecast

Harrison County Emergency Management is monitoring the forecast that calls for multiple days of freezing temperatures next week. Current forecasts have dangerously low wind chills starting Sunday and carrying into the week. Harrison County officials remind residents that taking steps…

Gautier awarded grant to design Dolphin Drive project

Gautier has been awarded $1.2 million through the Federal Railroad Administration’s grant program to eliminate railroad crossings to fund a design of the Dolphin Drive at the CSX Railroad crossing. A 2022 feasibility study recommended converting the crossing at Dolphin…

Long Beach woman charged in stabbing death of man

A Long Beach woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man at a home on Daugherty Road. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 55-year-old Daphne Zeringue was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond…

Police searching for two teens in January 9 shooting

Gulfport Police have identified suspects in a January 9 shooting on 39th Avenue. Police say 15-year-old Justyn Lee Jones and 17-year-old James Reginald Sibley are wanted for aggravated assault in the incident. They are considered armed and dangerous. Detectives say…

Details emerge, arrest made in Long Beach shooting

Long Beach Police have charged an 18-year-old with aggravated assault after a late night shooting. Police said Keone Moore was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bonds…

Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier

North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School will be hosting the Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier tomorrow. Those schools taking part are: Back Bay Elementary Delisle Elementary D'Iberville Elementary…