Pirates ready to raid Bay St. Louis
Ahoy mateys! Pirates will once again be taking over the Bay this weekend. News 25 spoke to pirates Captain Long Beard and Lady Claiborne about the planned mutiny. They…
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Ocean Springs police honor fallen officer with wreath
Members of the Ocean Springs Police Department visited the Bellande Cemetery to observe National Police Memorial Day. They placed a wreath at the grave of former Sgt. Ernest…
Mississippi shrimp season opens May 25
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2022-2023 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and…
SHRS retirees given go-ahead in pension lawsuits
Circuit Court Judge Forest Johnson cleared the way for retirees to head to court over the Singing River pension plan. The lawsuits began when Singing River Hospital announced in…
Moss Point PD investigating fatal shooting on Johnson Street
On May 19, 2022, just after 1:00 a.m., Moss Point officers responded to reports of gunfire at the 3800 block of Johnson Street. A male, identified as Jonathan Patterson, 34, of Moss Point, suffered a gunshot wound and died Thursday…
Moss Point PD investigating shooting in area of Frederick Street and Dora Avenue
On May 18, 2022, just before 8:00 p.m., Moss Point officers heard gunfire coming from the area of Frederick Street and Dora Avenue. As officers were headed to the area, 911 calls were received of gunfire in the 5000 block…
Investigation about to wrap on gun at Gulfport Central Middle School
The investigation into students at Gulfport Central Middle School who were suspended over having a gun on campus is about to wrap up. Superintendent Glen…
Grandmother speaks out after tragic death of two-year-old
On December 27th, a two-year-old died in Biloxi. Now his mother, 21-year-old Hailey Heard, and step-father, 38-year-old Joseph Heard, are charged with capital murder in the child’s death.…
One arrested, one suspect still wanted in connection to fatal shooting in Gulfport
On May 18, 2022, at approximately 6:11 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 3300 block of 39th Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Through the course…
Arrest made in fatal accident in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has arrested the driver of a car that drove off after hitting and killing a pedestrian Wednesday night. Eighteen-year-old Bradley Austin Lee of Pascagoula has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an…
Victim killed in Gulfport shooting identified
We have an update on that shooting in Gulfport we first reported on last night, the victim has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the man as 29-year-old Trevor…
Capital murder suspect in court for preliminary hearing in toddler’s death
A Biloxi man accused of capital murder in the death of his two-year-old stepson was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Our media partner…
Powerball winning numbers for May 18th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw May 18th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 7-7-9 CASH 4: 0-3-1-9 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
City hosts ‘Meet with the Chiefs’ event with Gulfport PD and Gulfport Fire
The City of Gulfport hosted its first of seven ‘Meet with the Chief’s events. As a way of community outreach, Police Chief Adam…
Local moms donating breast milk to those in need
Amid the current baby formula shortage, moms across the country are donating and selling breast milk to make sure no baby goes hungry. Moms are connecting on…
Four in custody after one man shot at Emerald Pines apartments in Gulfport
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head just a few hours ago. Gulfport police responded to the call at around 6:10 p.m. this evening at the Emerald Pines Apartments in Gulfport where they found a…
Scarlet Pearl donates linens to the Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Humane Society of South Mississippi took some linens off the hands of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Hotel today. For the donations, Scarlet Pearl loaded…
Trent Lott Middle School student wins Mississippi Maritime Museum’s ‘Name a Catboat’ contest
The Mississippi Maritime Museum officially announced a winner for its ‘Name a Catboat’ contest held this month. The contest was held to name…
Group holding beach walk to benefit Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery
With the weather creeping into the 90s already, it feels like Christmas is a long way off, but a group on the Coast is holding…
Community Action Fun Day Celebration at the West Side Community Center in Gulfport
May is Community Action Month and each year Community Action of South Mississippi hosts celebrations in each of the counties they serve. People…
Students from Arkansas visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Over 700 students packed the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies including students all the way from Arkansas eager to learn about marine life. While Coastal Mississippians…
Officer Sabio steps in as Biloxi PD Chaplain
The Biloxi Police Department welcomes a new chaplain after the passing of Robert Burriss. Officer Reuben Sabio is taking on the responsibility of being a pillar of support…
Former Biloxi official Cliff Kirkland found guilty on nine counts of child molestation
Former Biloxi Official Cliff Kirkland was found guilty this afternoon on nine counts of child molestation. Circuit Court Judge Larry Bourgeois sentenced the defendant to 35 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Kirkland faced nine criminal…