Inside look at the Mississippi Forestry Commission Stone County station
Earlier today, News 25 was able to take an inside look at how the Mississippi Forestry Commission is helping fight wildfires on the Coast. The commission…
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Suspect wanted in Gulfport stabbing case arrested, charged with murder
Gulfport Police have arrested a man sought in connection with a stabbing case that happened earlier this week. Police arrested 49-year-old Octavius LL Benton today in Gulfport. He is charged with 1st Degree Murder. He was taken to the Harrison…
Wildfire Safety and Prevention Tips
More than 400 wildfires have broken out in Mississippi since November. News 25 wants to help keep the Coast safe by teaching you some wildfire safety tips. Prevention and Protection is…
What the Hurricane Katrina Memorial represents
The Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi has been standing since February 2006. The memorial was built by 130 employees and subcontractors of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” It dons the name…
Cowman wins Republican nomination for Hancock County Chancery Clerk
In Hancock County, we caught up with GOP Chancery Clerk nominee Tiffany Lee Cowman after the race was called in her favor. Cowman won the…
Reminder: I-10 E to CLOSE at Menge Avenue TONIGHT
JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 eastbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Wednesday, August 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During the closure, traffic will be re-routed utilizing the Menge Ave. exit and entrance ramps. Detour…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Southaven
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting involving the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday morning at a residence on Clark Avenue in Southaven. Deputies with the SWAT Team…
Insight on runoff election
The polls have closed on the 2023 runoff election. Political Expert Howie Morgan is in studio with more about the election. To see all the election results, click here.
Drive-by shooting off Dedeaux Road near Pine Hills subdivision
There was a drive-by shooting off George Street in the Pine Hills subdivision, this is right off Dedeaux Road. According to Gulfport PD Public Information Officer Jason…
2023 Runoff Election Results
The results are in for the 2023 runoff election races across the Coast. PEARL RIVER COUNTY SUPERVISOR DISTRICT THREE: REPUBLICAN With 100 percent precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in. Cruz Russell has won the Pearl River County Supervisor District…
Todd Stewart has defeated Lance Pearson in the Stone County Sheriff's Runoff Election race
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in. Todd Stewart has won the Stone County sheriff’s runoff election race. Stewart received 2,223 votes and Lance Pearson received 1,536.
Two votes separate candidates for Pearl River County Tax Assessor/Collector
The Pearl River County Tax Assessor/ Collector race looks to be heading to a recount. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in. Sandy Kane Smith has received 2,908 of the votes and Jo Lynn Houston has…
Tiffany Lee Cowman defeats Kodie Koenenn in the Hancock County Chancery Clerk runoff election
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial results are in. Tiffany Lee Cowman has won the Hancock County Chancery Clerk runoff election race. Cowman received 4,035 votes and Kodie Koenenn received 3,452.
Zachary Grady defeats Felix Gines in the State House District 115 runoff election
With all precincts reporting and all absentee ballots counted, Zachary Grady has won the State House District 115 runoff election race. Grady received 718 of the votes and Gines received 443.
Ingalls awarded contract to modernize USS Zumwalt
Ingalls Shipbuilding on Tuesday was awarded a $154.8 million contract to modernize the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000). “It is an honor to serve the sailors of Zumwalt and to welcome them to our community,” said Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG 1000 ship construction manager Bruce…
State and City leaders attend Hurricane Katrina memorial in Gulfport
Eighteen years ago on this date, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was changed forever. On August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and many wondered how the…
Remembering Hurricane Katrina 18 years later
Today we remember one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history on the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “It was heartbreaking to see it like that.” This is how…
Gulfport Police searching for suspect in stabbing case
Gulfport Police are searching for a man in connection with a stabbing Monday afternoon. Officers responded to a stabbing call about noontime in the 2600 block of 19th Street. On scene, they found a victim who had been stabbed and…
Gulfport PD searching for suspect who fled after entering residence
On August 28, 2023, at approximately 1:53 p.m., an unknown individual who was wearing a black hoodie and black pants, entered a residence through a rear door near Stanton Circle. The suspect was confronted by the homeowner and then fled…
Democratic nominee for Mississippi secretary of state withdraws campaign amid health issues
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Shuwaski Young, the Democratic nominee for Mississippi secretary of state, will withdraw his candidacy ahead of the November general election as he battles health issues. Weeks before Young’s Sunday announcement, he had secured the Democratic nomination…
Mississippi Power sends storm team to Georgia ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Mississippi Power is sending more than 200 members of its storm team to Georgia ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall. Crews will be positioned to go to work immediately following the storm passing through Georgia. “We are fortunate that our customers…
Gautier Utility employee charged with embezzlement
A former Gautier Utility Department employee has been arrested in an embezzlement case investigated by the state Auditor. Auditor Shad White said Alicia Landaverde, 40, was arrested Monday and charged with embezzlement and false statements. She was taken to the…
Run off elections take place Tuesday
Tuesday is Election Day! News 25 spoke with Secretary of State Michael Watson about what we’re learning from the last election day. Only a fourth of the Mississippi population got out…
2023 Buddy Walk Schedule announced
Get your walking shoes ready, the 2023 Buddy Walk date has been announced. Set aside October 21st and head over to the Gulfport Sportsplex Center at 11 in the morning. The…