University of Southern Mississippi President Joseph S. Paul and his wife, Meg, have committed $300,000 to support the Leadership Scholarship Program. Dr. Paul announced the program as a priority early in his presidency, understanding that engaged students are a bellwether…
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and SAM METZ Associated Press A Utah man accused of making violent threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president was expected to land in the state Wednesday, authorities…
The application process for the 2019 Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Program is now open. This process is open to commercial fisheries and charter boat participants. Applicants…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in helping to identify a subject. The unknown male subject allegedly shoplifted goods displayed for sale from a business on CT. Switzer Sr. Drive on July 12th, 2023. The unknown male…
JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 westbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Wednesday, August 9 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. While this closure…
Stewart and Lance Pearson are headed to a runoff to decide who will be the next sheriff of Stone County. Stewart and Pearson were the top two candidates voters cast…
Tiffany Cowman and Kodie Koenenn will head to a runoff in three weeks to decide who will face Henry Ward in the November general election. Four Republican candidates squared off today in the primary. Cowman picked up 41% with 4,244…
Republican candidate John Ledbetter -- appointed to the Jackson County Sheriff position after Mike Ezell was elected to Congress -- has won the seat in the primary election. Ledbetter earned 67% with 5,512 votes, outpacing his opponents by more than…
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…