Harrison County issued state of emergency in preparation for winter weather
Harrison County EMA held a meeting this morning to prepare for the winter weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors enacted a local state of…
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Safety rules for winter road emergencies
Mississippi Department of Transportation is busy prepping for the winter weather advisory. MDOT’s Kelly Castleberry tells News 25 that crews are out today salting area bridges to help alleviate the…
Schools around the Coast preparing for winter weather Friday
Schools around the Gulf Coast are preparing for tomorrow’s winter weather. News 25 will continue to update this list as more information becomes available. Due to the threat of inclement winter weather that includes the potential for ice on roadways,…
St. James Catholic School students take part in Block Kids Building Competition
St. James Catholic School fifth and sixth graders competed in the Block Kids Building Competition this morning. The competition originated in the 80s on…
Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast
Counties here in South Mississippi are starting to announce the opening of cold weather shelters ahead of potential freezing rain. Two cold weather shelters will open tonight in Harrison County. Those locations are…
MSDH reports 8,329 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 8,329 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 deaths. All seventeen deaths occurred between January 15 and January 19. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 673,873, with 10,707 deaths.
Gulfport man sentenced in sexual battery of a child case
A Gulfport man was sentenced to 40 years in prison during a hearing in Stone County after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual battery of a child. Judge Randi P. Mueller sentenced Joshua David Hollon, 37, of Gulfport…
St. Martin locks down school after receiving report of a weapon
St. Martin High School was on lockdown about 9 a.m. Thursday during 1st block after the school received a report of a student coming to…
Biloxi Police searching for man accused of stealing Saints gear
Biloxi Police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing $1,700 in Saints gear from a store at Edgewater Mall. The man is accused of stealing multiple New Orleans Saints jerseys and…
Coastal Mississippi announces new executive director
Coastal Mississippi is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Young to the role of executive director for the coastal tri-county destination marketing organization. Young brings more than 20…
Powerball winning numbers for January 19th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw January 19th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for today’s CASH 3 and CASH 4 daily draws. CASH 3: 2-2-4 CASH 4: 2-9-5-4 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation
City of Pascagoula approves electric vehicle charging stations
The Pascagoula City Council approved the installation of an electric vehicle charging station downtown. The station will be mounted on a single pedestal with the capability to simultaneously…
Jackson County man accused of killing father, charged with first-degree murder
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars for allegedly killing his dad. He had his initial appearance in court today. Forty-eight-year-old Robert Baxter was arrested…
Medical marijuana moves one step closer in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is moving closer to joining most other states in allowing people to use marijuana to relieve medical conditions. The state House voted 104-14 Wednesday to pass a bill that would create a medical marijuana program.…
Gautier mayor discusses 2022 plans for the city
The City of Gautier made a lot of progress in 2021. Mayor Casey Vaughan talks about the plans he has for 2022. Last year, the City of Gautier elected…
Gulfport native recognized in Time Magazine
A Gulfport native is using his formal education from the University of Mississippi to cultivate change in his community. Bobby Hudson III, a public policy leadership major, is featured in…
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce hosting King Cake contest
It’s an ongoing debate: ‘who has the best king cake?’ The annual Ocean Springs King Cake contest is assisting in the search for the best king cake…
Gulfport Police ask public's help locating missing man
Gulfport Police are asking the public's help to locate developmentally disabled man who walked out of his home on Mitzi Drive on Tuesday in the Orange Grove area of Gulfport. Jordan Bostic, 27, has…
Southern Gaming Summit to be held May 3rd-6th
The annual Southern Gaming Summit will convene May 3rd through the 6th at Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, is…
Wilkes Drawbridge in Gulfport reduced to two lanes
In Harrison County, traffic has been reduced to two lanes on the Wilkes Drawbridge. The north bound side of the drawbridge is closed as crews repair the…
MSDH reports 8,460 new COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 8,460 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 48 deaths. Thirty-nine of these deaths occurred between January 14 and January 18, and nine deaths occurred between October 5, 2021 and December 30, 2021, identified from…
Missouri Highway Patrol mistakenly sends Batman-themed alert
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol alert sent cellphones blaring statewide: Authorities in Gotham City, Missouri, were searching for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT. But there is…
UPDATE: Louisiana man charged in early morning shooting in Harrison County
A Louisiana man is charged with aggravated assault after an early morning shooting. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said Steven Mayfield, 39, of Marrero, Louisiana, was charged with aggravated assault and felony evasion. He…