The month of October celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Goff family is just like every other family, but what exactly makes them so special? Well, it’s not what, but who. Noah Goff is their 13-year-old son who was…
As announced on October 6th by the Jackson County School District, virtual students returned to in-class learning today. According to Superintendent Dr. John Strycker about 1,000 students were out in the virtual learning program. However, the vote for those students…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - The Coast Guard says it pulled three people and three dogs from the water after their shrimp boat sank off Mississippi. A news release says two people were holding onto a life ring and one to a…
Hancock County School District is working to bring all virtual learners back to classrooms beginning Monday, October 26th. The district currently serves 4,159 students with 576 of those students being long-term distance learners. All students are expected to be physically…
Looking for a fun engaging activity for you and your kids this Halloween? You can start thinking inside the box and create a ‘boxtume.’ Tuesday morning, News 25 worked alongside Emily Sham, the owner of Two Men and a Truck,…
The three men charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder in the death of a Gautier man are now each charged with capital murder. Twenty-seven year-old Zachary Cooper of Moss Point, 36-year-old Jason Lee Miller of Lucedale, and…
A 20 year tradition with a wonderful cause continues this Saturday in Gulfport to raise awareness for those with Down syndrome. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society will host their 20th annual Buddy Walk, but with a different approach. Due…
Darwell’s Café in Long Beach closed its doors Sunday night. This spot was well known for its live music, BYOB option, and appearances on Food Network’s popular TV show ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.’ Owner Darwell Yeager III tells News 25…
The Moss Point Police Department is searching for a seven-year-old special needs child who ran away from the area around Cracker Barrel and the Comfort Inn near Interstate 10. The child is not from this area and was last seen…
A midday accident sent on person to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. today on South Swan Road. The driver of a tan truck involved in the single vehicle accident sustained major injuries and…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 65-year-old Richard Lee Settle of Bay St. Louis on a warrant for alleged Felony Malicious Mischief. The arrest was the result of several reported commercial Properties that had been vandalized with spray painted graffiti. All…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two Mississippi State Board of Education appointments: Angela Bass from Jackson and Glen East from Gulfport. The appointees reflect the Governor's commitment to continuous improvement in education. "Mississippi's children deserve our steadfast commitment…
Post frontal passage will continue to bring a less humid air mass into south Mississippi...
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation. Alex Carmichael Williams, 22, of Hattiesburg, has an active arrest warrant for first-degree murder in the shooting…
A nice start to the day as a weak dry front overhead is pushing SE...
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – An inmate convicted of manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon dies in prison. Mississippi Department of Corrections says 47-year-old Krysta Lesherri Chewe died Sunday at Merit Health Central in Jackson. MDOC says Chewe had already been hospitalized there once this year. Chewe was sentenced in December of […]
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports. Those early reports are coming in from southwest Mississippi. Adams County, where Natchez is located, is reporting damage to 27 homes. Three of those houses were destroyed. One business had major damage. Claiborne County had six homes impacted. Jefferson, Lincoln, and […]
While the entire month of October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 13th is dedicated to metastatic cancer awareness. Tomorrow, all across the world, over 115 buildings, bridges, and monuments will be illuminated in green, teal, and pink…
Toys for Toys in Jackson and George County will be operating a little different this year due to COVID. The Jackson and George branch started collecting toys and donations on October 1st and will continue to accept donations until the…
CASA members held a rally this morning, thanking the Harrison County Board of Supervisors for their support in issues with the youth court. The rally started out in front of the Second Judicial Court in Biloxi and they marched over…
Delta is gone though the tropical moisture lingered, just to be pushed out by our first of two fronts this week tomorrow morning.
She heads up one of South Mississippi’s most popular casinos, now LuAnn Pappas has landed another top spot. Pappas, CEO of D’Iberville’s Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, has been named the Coast’s Most Influential Woman. The award was announced at this…
Looking for employment? Here’s a hot job offer! The Gulfport Fire Department is looking for ten new recruits. If you’re interested check out the City of Gulfport’s website and you’ll find the listing under the employment tab. They’ll have a…
COVID has forced a number of South Mississippi businesses to shut down and rendered some people in our area jobless. If you’re looking for a job and enjoy serving the needs of others, you may want to check out a…