Ricky Adam garnered 54 percent of the vote to win the Republican primary outright and another term as Hancock County Sheriff. With 26 of 26 precincts reporting, Adam outpaced the challengers by more than 4,000 votes. Ricky Adam 6,595 Corky…
Matt Haley pulled ahead late and has won the Harrison County Sheriff's race over Louis Elias. The Republican candidates have no opposition for the general election in November, making the winner of this primary the new sheriff -- succeeding a…
Incumbent District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones is leading two other candidates to keep his seat in Harrison County. With 32 of 51 precincts reporting in the county, here are the totals: Kent Jones 857 Chris Fisher 190 John Johnson 101
Voters in line at a precinct on DeBuys Road had to wait to vote one-by-one on a touchscreen after the location ran out of Republican ballots. Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner told WXXV that two precincts ran out of ballots today.…
One of five local schools received some huge recognition this week. The Mississippi Office of Elementary Education and Reading's Literacy Division recognized Pass Road Elementary School as an…
The 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program financial assistance applications for commercial fisheries and charter boat participants will open Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 8…
A Purvis man is in jail, charged with robbing and assaulting a man at Biloxi Police Department. Police say 32-year-old Raymond Goodman was identified as the person who allegedly robbed and assaulted another person while walking to the police station.…
Buccaneer State Park remained closed today after a marsh fire that started Monday forced an evacuation of the campground in Waveland. Park Ranger Stu Rayburn said the fire…
Tuesday is Primary Election Day! News 25 will keep you up to date. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow. Catch election results on NEWS 25 on FOX at 9 p.m. and NBC on 10 p.m. We…
After serving the community for 54 years selling cars and trucks, this former car dealer is ready to make even more of an impact here in South Mississippi.…
The City of Gulfport is planning a pair of projects to cut down on traffic and ease parking congestion in some of its busiest…
Early registration for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast closes next week. This year’s week-long event will be held October 1st through October 8th with events all over…
The final checks and balances are complete as voting precincts are all set for primary elections. The Harrison County Election Commission held a public testing for voting equipment today that…
Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner has four things people of Harrison County need to know before going to vote Tuesday. First, you must provide an ID because it is required when…
Gulfport and Biloxi city leaders are asking the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to explore alternatives to AMR as the contract comes up for renewal next year. Gulfport Mayor…
On Monday, August 7, 2023 Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 54-year-old Scotte Myers on one felony count of Aggravated Assault. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, Harrison County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a fight…
MDOT has announced a new date for the overnight closure of I-10 at Menge Avenue, which was originally set for today. The closure of the westbound lanes will now…
Reuben Sabio with the Biloxi Police Department received the 2023 MS DARE Officer of the Year Award. Sabio has a distinguished military career, as well as in law enforcement. He is well respected and well-loved by his DARE students and…
Two vehicles collided near Taco Sombrero on Highway 49 Southbound. One of the vehicles flipped and landed on the other vehicle. The outer lane is closed. Highway 49 is down to two lanes near that accident. One person is being…
Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is celebrating 121 years of Christian fellowship. The church was founded in 1902 by Reverand Loggins, his…
A unique learning opportunity was held for South Mississippi youth as they explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Presented by the Department of…
On August 4, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 17-year-old Cornelius Demetric Lampley Jr. and charged him with one count of Armed Robbery and one count of Aggravated Assault. On August 4, 2023, at approximately 1:25 p.m., the Gulfport Police…
Over the weekend in Harrison County, local candidates made their final pitches to voters during annual candidates forum. With primary elections inching closer and closer, South Mississippi residents were able to get…
This week the Mississippi Aquarium announced a $4 million expansion to one of its buildings -- bringing new exhibits and more fun. CEO and president of Mississippi Aquarium Kurt Allen is elated…