Bill heading to Governor’s desk implements new hotline number for mental health crisis
A bill headed to the governor’s desk implements a new number to call during a mental health crisis. 988, pretty soon those experiencing…
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Mississippi House makes opening bid on teacher pay deal
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi House leaders said Thursday that they have signed off on a plan to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation by an average of $4,850. But they acknowledged they had reached the…
Biloxi man sentenced to life in the beating, strangling death of girlfriend
A Biloxi man will spend his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of beating and strangling his girlfriend to death in 2019. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Gary Wayne Wallace, 40, to life on Thursday. The jury deliberated…
Three Pillars Pale Ale to be released tomorrow
The Mississippi Aquarium is teaming up with Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to re-release a popular pale ale. Three Pillars Pale Ale is a part of Chandeleur’s conservation series…
Free pet vaccine clinic at Long Beach Senior Center Saturday
If your furry friends are not vaccinated, bring them to the Long Beach Senior Center this Saturday. For Pet’s Sake Rescue is partnering with Petco Love…
Mississippi Department of Education announces online tutoring services at no cost
The Mississippi Department of Education announces new virtual tutoring services for students across the state. Thirteen school districts in South Mississippi are on the list…
Death benefits for first responders who contract COVID
Tomorrow Governor Reeves is set to sign a house bill that will ensure families of law enforcement and firefighters who died after contracting COVID-19 in the line of…
Powerball lottery draw for March 9th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw March 9th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. CASH 3: 2-1-5 CASH 4: 4-1-6-2 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
New art galleries open to the public at the Mary C. O’Keefe Center
It’s Opening Day for two new art galleries at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs. Local artists Jerrod and…
Artist Billy Solitario to be featured in art gallery at Pascagoula River Audubon Center
The Pascagoula River Audubon Center rotates artists every eight weeks in their gallery. They’re currently exhibiting the work of Billy Solitario. Solitario…
Action movie ‘Hard Matter’ being filmed on the Coast
Today, a famous actor could be seen around Gulfport as his new film ‘Hard Matter’ is being shot all along the Gulf Coast. If any of our…
ANTX Conference continues at Port of Gulfport
The annual Advanced Naval Technology Exercise was held today at the Port of Gulfport Industry partners along with the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command came together to present various…
Ingalls Shipbuilding holds Keel Authentication Ceremony for Ted Stevens DDG 128
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a keel authentication ceremony for the Ted Stevens DDG 128. To formally mark the start of the construction on the Arleigh-Burke Class…
Mary C. opening new art galleries to the public
Tonight at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center, new art galleries open to the public. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Ocean Springs with more.
Ocean Springs home catches fire
An Ocean Springs woman is alive after her home on Highway 90 caught fire today. The woman was taken to the hospital by an ambulance, but her family says she is…
Stolen vehicle recovered and one arrested in George County
On Monday, George County sheriffs were given information about a possible stolen vehicle on Highway 98. Deputies found a vehicle matching the description of a car reported…
Teen charged with DUI after hitting three parked cars in Gulfport
We have an update on that truck that slammed into some parked cars in a Harrison County neighborhood. Gulfport police tell News 25 it was…
Pascagoula River Audubon holding contest to name Owlets
The Pascagoula River Audubon Center needs your help deciding the names of their two baby great horned owls. For the third year in a row, they’ve asked for…
Bayou View Elementary collecting supplies to donate to Ukraine
People in South Mississippi are stepping up to help. This week, students at Bayou View Elementary are collecting supplies to send to people in Ukraine. They’re collecting…
Coast drivers feeling the pinch at the pump
This morning, News 25 spoke to drivers out and about at a Shell Gas Station in Biloxi. There, regular gasoline was $3.89 a gallon. While gas prices continue…
Lucedale man charged in domestic assault, kidnapping case
A Lucedale man has been charged with felony kidnapping and other charges after a fight with his girlfriend took a dangerous turn. George County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call for help to a home on Ed Evans Road in…
Moss Point Police investigating Tuesday evening shooting death
Moss Point Police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead. Police responded to a report of a shooting about 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 6100 block of Dora Court. On scene, they found a young…
Mississippi moves toward reviving an initiative process
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators are working to revive a way for people to petition to put issues on the statewide ballot. This is happening months after the state Supreme Court found the state’s old initiative process was invalid.…