Vandalized figure of Jesus returned, statue of Virgin Mary still missing from St. James Cemetery
News 25 reported an incident of vandalism and theft at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery in Gulfport. That very same day,…
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Biloxi man pleads guilty to sexual battery of two children
Biloxi, Miss – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that Laterrance Nathan, age 43, of Biloxi, Mississippi pled guilty earlier this week to two different crimes of sexual battery against two young girls. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Nathan to…
City of Diamondhead receives resignation of Councilman Alan Moran
Today, the City of Diamondhead received the resignation of Ward 2 Councilman Alan Moran effective immediately. At the city council meeting on April 5th at 6 p.m., the City Council is expected to declare the Ward 2 council seat vacant…
Traveling Vietnam Memorial on display in Bay St. Louis
A traveling Vietnam Memorial has made its way to Bay St. Louis. It’s a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. designed to travel across the…
Federal storm grant for southeastern states
$1.9 billion in federal aid is coming to Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama to help fund losses from flooding and hurricanes over the past two years. A vast majority of that…
No storm damage reported in South Mississippi
South Mississippi seems to have escaped the night unscathed. The Sound was choppy and waves were certainly noticeable along the beach and there was the usual sand blown across…
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday. She was 84. President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996, and she served in that capacity…
Single vehicle accident delays traffic around Menge Avenue on I-10
A truck hauling scrap cars overturned on the eastbound entrance ramp to Interstate 10 at Menge Avenue on Wednesday morning. The accident happened about 8:30 a.m. No injuries were reported and traffic was not hampered because the truck overturned on…
Mega Millions winning numbers for March 22nd, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Tornado strikes New Orleans as storms move into Deep South
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tornado tore through parts of New Orleans and its suburbs Tuesday night, ripping down power lines and scattering debris in a part of the city that had been heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina 17 years…
Weather conditions in Bay St. Louis
News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Bay St. Louis with a look at conditions.
Mississippi Lottery Draw March 22nd, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 5-9-1 CASH 4: 0-5-3-5 MATCH 5: 04-09-15-22-32 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam discusses weather
Joining us to discuss tonight’s weather is Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam.
Weather impacts at Mississippi State University
Here’s footage of downed trees on Mississippi State’s campus. Some trees blocking off a portion of Hardy Road on the east side of campus and cars were not spared either,…
Three arrested in Pascagoula in relation to shots fired incident near private school
Three men have been arrested following yesterday’s incident near a Pascagoula private school. On March 21st, dispatchers received a call of a disturbance…
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association teams up with COVA Software to hold dispensary seminar
The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, also known as 3MA, partnered with COVA software to host a seminar in Gulfport for those interested in…
Wanted man’s face plastered on Highway 49 billboard
Gulfport police and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers need your help finding a man accused of sexual assault. They’re hoping a billboard on Highway 49 in Gulfport will do…
Severe weather threat across the state
The Harrison County Emergency Operation Center is closely monitoring weather conditions in South Mississippi. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Gulfport with more.
Person able to drive away after tornado tosses truck around in Texas
A tornado took a truck on a wild ride in Elgin, Texas yesterday, the same system we’re bracing for this afternoon. You can see…
Staying safe during severe weather
The Harrison County Emergency Operation Center is closely monitoring conditions in South Mississippi. They want to make sure you stay safe. Severe weather this time of the year isn’t uncommon, but…
Mississippi teacher pay raise bill headed to governor
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bill headed to Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves would give the state’s public school teachers their largest pay raise in years. The House voted 118-4 Tuesday to pass the final version of House…
Hancock County opening shelters for severe weather
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency will be opening the Hancock County Emergency Operations Center and the Leetown Shelter today beginning at 3 p.m. for anyone needing shelter due to the threat of severe weather impacting Hancock County between 6…
25-year-old charged with arson in Jackson County fires case
An arrest has been made in connection with the wildfires that spread through Harrison and Jackson counties on Monday. Jackson County arrested Michael Dale Dearman Jr., 25, on a felony charge of arson. Dearman was in County Court this afternoon…
Tractor-trailer vs car collision at Highway 53 causes injuries
There were injuries reported Tuesday morning when a tractor-trailer and a Chevy Malibu collided on Highway 49 at Highway 53 this morning. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. Gulfport Police said there were injuries but the extent of the injuries…