Harrison County to receive $3 million for Sea Rail Truck Project
The state of Mississippi was recently awarded over $23 million in federal funding for transportation projects as a result of the recent passage of Transportation,…
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Woman giving false name at school registration wanted in other states
A Tennessee woman was arrested in George County last week after trying to register with the George County School District with false information. George County Sheriff's Office arrested 32-year-old Alexandrea Petty of Springfield, Tennessee. On March 27, Petty was filling…
George County sheriff asks public's help to locate missing man
George County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help to locate a man reported missing from the Basin Community of Lucedale. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said Jason Christopher Craft was last seen in the 100 block of Pleasant Hill Church Road…
Pass Christian appoints new fire chief at Board of Aldermen meeting.
The Pass Christian BOA meeting took place on Tuesday at 6 PM at the City Courthouse. Residents were in attendance to voice their opinion on certain matters and to see some of…
Residents attend Military and Civilian Job Fair in Biloxi
Applicants filed into the Biloxi Civic Center in search of jobs at the Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair. News 25’s Austin Lindsey followed a few…
City of Gulfport to use TIF bonds for promenade project
The City of Gulfport has passed a resolution authorizing tax increment financing revenue bonds in an amount of up to $5. 2 million for various infrastructure…
Biloxi City Council upholds denial of one Black Spring Break permit
While visitors coming in for Black Spring Break are welcome to use the beaches, the Biloxi City Council on Tuesday night upheld the denial of a permit for a special event. The Biloxi City Council voted 5 to 2 to…
Pass Christian Police warning of door-to-door scam
The Pass Christian Police Department would like to raise public awareness of a scam that is occurring around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Individuals are going door to door claiming to “have leftover pine straw from a landscaping job they previously…
Viewing locations announced on Southern Miss campuses
The Southern Miss Center for STEM Education will hold viewing parties next Monday for the eclipse. The first watch party location will be at the Hattiesburg campus. Viewing will begin at 12:33 PM and end of 3:11 PM on the…
News 25’s Morning Anchors judging Grillin’ the River City
Some exciting news happening this weekend, Moss Point is hosting Grillin’ the River City! The event is set to start at 10 in the morning and end…
Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary in Picayune announces closure
Some news out of Picayune, the Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary announced their closure earlier this week. The sanctuary says they need immediate placement for many of the animals…
2 arrested, 2 wanted in connection with construction site burglaries in Jackson County
During an ongoing investigation into multiple construction site burglaries and thefts in the Vancleave area, over a dozen firearms, a felony amount of narcotics, and over 30 stolen items belong to Yates Construction were recovered from a residence. The following…
US Marshals add Alabama man to 15 Most Wanted fugitives list
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Marshals Service has elevated to its 15 Most Wanted fugitives list a man wanted by Alabama authorities for murder, kidnapping, and burglary. Ladarrius Rhaheem Fantroy, 28, of Repton, is a suspect in a double homicide that…
Two suspects charged in connection with armed robbery in Jackson County
On April 1st, 2024, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Red Roof Inn in St. Martin in reference to an Armed Robbery of an individual. Deputies were able to identify and detain two suspects, as they were attempting…
Harrison County Sheriff warns residents about phone scam
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley is warning residents to be wary of some using his office's information to try to scam people in the area. According to multiple reports, an unknown person is contacting residents claiming to be from Harrison…
Harrison County man indicted on sex crime charge
A Harrison County man has been indicted on sex crime charges. According to the indictment, 20-year-old Dequon Johnson, is charged with one count of touching a child for lustful purposes. The indictment states that been May 28 and May 29,…
Harrison County Public Libraries giving out free eclipse glasses ahead of April 8th Solar Eclipse
"We look forward to our solar eclipse in Pass Christian." Melanie Walrod a youth services librarian is one of many south Mississippi residents who are waiting to see this shot…
Amtrak could return to Mobile soon
A step forward tonight which could signal the return of Amtrak to Mobile. NBC 15 has obtained the preliminary design for the proposed Amtrak platform. The renderings show a 162…
East Central students build Mars rover for NASA competition
Some East Central Hornets are heading to Huntsville to represent Mississippi at NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge. This is the science club's second year going and they're…
Emergency lane closure issued in Gulfport
(Gulfport, Mississippi) - The City of Gulfport has issued an “Emergency Lane Closure” for a water main repair. The westbound lane of East Taylor Road spanning from Waterside Boulevard to Brittany Court will be closed to traffic. The eastbound lane…
Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission receives $7.32 Million funding for Port Bienville Intermodal Expansion Project Phase I
KILN, MISS: The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission announces that it has been awarded $7.32 million in Transportation Housing & Urban Development funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the FY24 appropriations bill. This significant funding…
Nursing and Health Professions Career Fair
Tuesday in Biloxi, MGCCC is hosting a Nursing and Health Professions Career Fair. It all begins at 11 a.m. at the Bryant Center at Tradition. Graduating students from the school’s…
6th annual Craft Beer Fest at Shuckers Ballpark
The 6th annual Biloxi Chamber Craft Beer Fest made its return at the Shuckers Ballpark. Attendees lined the ballpark’s concourse and were able to taste test up to…
Mississippi Coast Buddy Sports Easter Egg Hunt
In South Mississippi over the Easter weekend, Live Oak Baptist Church in Long Beach hosted an egg hunt for special needs individuals in partnership with Mississippi Coast Buddy Sports.…