Mega Millions now at $1.25 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot is leaving a ‘lotto-money’ on the table for Friday’s drawing. No one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing,…
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National Night Out at Moss Point Riverfront Park
South Mississippians were down at the Moss Point Riverfront Park for a night of family fun and a chance to learn more about crime prevention. The City of…
Local business owner Rob Stinson plans project on Debuys Road
Restauranteur Rob Stinson is launching a new venture that will bring some needed development to the Biloxi-Gulfport line. Stinson bought the property on the east side…
Things to know before primary election
Primary Election Day is exactly one week from today and we have information on things you need to know before going to vote. The party primaries are being held August…
Man convicted of assault and exploiting child gets life sentence
A man convicted of assaulting and exploiting a child has been sentenced to life without parole. Twenty-nine-year-old John McElhenney pleaded guilty to two of the eight…
National Night Out in Moss Point
The City of Moss Point is hosting National Night Out, a yearly celebration meant to create a relationship between first responders and their communities. News 25’s Brooke Parker is at…
Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded six destroyers in U.S. Navy multi-year contract
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (August 1, 2023) – HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a fixed-price incentive, multi-year procurement contract for the construction of six Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers for the U.S. Navy. The contract includes options for additional DDG 51…
Capitol police make terroristic threats arrest
JACKSON, Miss. – On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, Capitol Police officers responded to a call regarding a disturbance that occurred during an intramural basketball game near 431 North Street in Jackson, Mississippi. Upon arrival, officers were informed of a subject…
Today is Gold Star Children’s Day
Governor Reeves has issued a proclamation recognizing today as Gold Star Children’s Day in the state. He says it will be in recognition of those who lost fathers or mothers…
MDE names 11 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools for 2023-24
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education has designated 11 elementary schools as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools for the 2023-24 school year. This recognition is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a…
Law enforcement agencies hold Night out against Crime
A few South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are banding together tonight for a fun time and a chance to educate the public on crime prevention. Jackson, George, and…
New director named at Stennis International Airport
Stennis International Airport has a new director. The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission just named Austin Jenkins to the role after a regional search. Jenkins comes from the…
Mega Millions Jumps to Estimated $1.1 Billion
JACKSON, MISS. – The allure of a life-changing windfall has pushed the Mega Millions® jackpot to $1.1 billion with an estimated cash value of $550.2 million ahead of the drawing tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 1. Tonight’s drawing, the fourth largest in the game…
Point Eight Power System hosts job fair in Waveland
Point Eight Power Systems announced their newest location to open at Point Bienville Industrial Park last week. Point Eight Power provides high quality, reliable generator controls, switchgear…
Candidates debate at Jackson County Sheriff’s Forum
The four candidates in the Jackson County sheriff’s race met last night to debate the issues in a public forum. Current Sheriff John Ledbetter, along with Robert Blocker, Louie…
Jonathan Allen buys Oustalet dealership
Jonathan Allen, who owns J Allen Toyota in Gulfport, is adding another dealership to his stable of businesses. As of Friday, Allen owns the Butch Oustalet dealership on Highway 49. It will open to the public tomorrow as J Allen…
City waits for president’s approval for federal aid for Moss Point
As for the city and its ongoing rebuild in Moss Point, citizens are still waiting for federal assistance. Governor Tate Reeves has signed the emergency declaration for the state requesting federal assistance. Initially, Jackson and Jasper counties, which sustained the…
Man sentenced to life in prison in death of Hancock Co. Deputy Lt. Boutte
A man accused of killing a Hancock deputy in 2021 will spend his life is prison after pleading guilty to capital murder. Thirty-one-year-old Michael Rohrbacker pleaded guilty to capital murder and two other charges today at the Harrison County Court…
Ocean Springs Library to reopen August 14th
The Ocean Springs Library will be reopening its doors after renovations are complete. A $1.6 million renovation has been in the works since September of last year and will…
City of Moss Point under boil water notice
The City of Moss Point is under a city-wide boil water notice after a lightning strike damaged its water treatment plant. The storms that moved through South Mississippi last night brought with it thunder and lightning, hitting the RMO Plant…
Ole Miss alumni celebrate Christmas in July
As July comes to a close, Chandeleur Island Brewing Company did not want to miss the chance to get in the spirit of Christmas in July. Chandeleur Island partnered…
City of Gulfport celebrates 125 years
The City of Gulfport gathered and threw a major anniversary celebration over the weekend, complete a parade, fireworks, and tributes to the many communities that make up the fabric of the city.…
George County man suspected in wife's disappearance, death, arrested in Mobile
The George County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a suspect in his wife's death has been arrested. Sheriff's Office officials say 32-year-old Jacob Kyle McIntosh of Lucedale was arrested Monday morning about 8 a.m. in Mobile. McIntosh is a suspect…
Suspect in Gulfport drive-by shooting in custody
Gulfport Police on Saturday night announced the arrest of a third suspect wanted in a drive-by shooting on Faust Drive. Alphonso Jerome Elzy Jr., 17, was developed as a suspect in the drive-by. A felony warrant through the Gulfport Police,…