THIS MORNING: Groundbreaking for Gold Star Families Memorial
The groundbreaking will happen Tuesday at 10 am in Biloxi at Guice Park, located just north of the small craft harbor.
Mississippi State News
Bonnet Carre Spillway Bays to Begin Closing, Corps of Engineers says
It's finally official - the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced just after 9 a.m. Monday morning that they will begin the process of closing the bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway today. This announcement comes as welcome news following…
Mississippi's June Employment Rate Numbers are In
According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Mississippi’s unemployment rate in June 2019 was 5.0%, unchanged over the month from May 2019. The June 2019 rate is three-tenths of a percentage point higher than a year ago in June 2018,…
Mississippi Republican Candidates for Governor Prepare for Televised Debate
Who will be the state's next governor? We voters will soon be casting our ballots to determine who will take over Mississippi's top political positions in the upcoming primaries - just over a week away, on Tuesday, August 6th. For…
Barry delays closure of Bonnet Carre Spillway
Tuesday, corps officials said now, it may be July 28th before the decision is made to start closing bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.
Second candidate: No solo meeting with any woman not his wife
A second man running for Mississippi governor says he won't meet alone with a woman who isn't his wife, even in a professional setting. Former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller Jr. says he tries to have at least one…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation announces employment opportunities
Anticipating a launch date of December 1, 2019, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today employment opportunities with the MLC. “We are looking for hard-working Mississippians who want to be involved in a fast-paced work environment,” said Tom Shaheen, MLC…
Woman reporter must be joined by male colleague
A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor says he would not let a woman journalist follow him while campaigning unless she was accompanied by a male colleague. Larrison Campbell with the online publication Mississippi Today says she requested to "shadow" Robert…
Escaped inmates captured in Meridian
Prison officials say both men who escaped from a prison near Pearl have been recaptured. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said that 31-year-old Jonathan Blankenship and 25-year-old Christopher Benson High were caught Wednesday in Meridian. Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie…
Search continues for escaped inmates
The search continues into its fifth full day for two inmates who escaped from a Central Mississippi prison Friday. News 25 mentioned to you last night that authorities are concentrating their search for 31-year-old Jonathan Blankenship and 28-year-old Christopher Benson…
NTSB checking maintenance records on fatal Oxford plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board is checking maintenance records and gathering other information about a single-engine airplane that crashed in Oxford and killed the 18-year-old pilot. Investigators Ed Malinowski says the board’s final report could take months. The Cessna 172…
Meet Lila! This sweet girl is our Pet of the Week
To rescue Lila stop by the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport.
CASA of Hancock County Revving up for Poker Run
Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring the Poker Run should call the CASA office (228) 344-0419
Two escaped inmates suspected to be in Pearl
Police continue the search for two escaped Mississippi inmates near the prison where they went missing Friday. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety Spokesman Captain Johnny Poulos said today that agencies have credible information that 31-year-old Jonathan Blankenship and 28-year-old…
Three escape from two Mississippi prisons; two 'armed, dangerous'
Mississippi authorities are looking for three escaped inmates. They say two should be considered armed and dangerous. News agencies identify those two as 31-year-old Jonathan Blankenship and 28-year-old Christopher Benson High, who were in Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin…
REMINDER: Children are required to be immunized before entering public or private schools, Head Start or daycare
Mississippi Department of Health wants to remind you it's never too soon to make sure your kids have the required immunizations before school starts.
Independence Day Gas Prices - Where Does Mississippi Rank
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Mississippi today rings in at $2.27.
Mississippi Ranks #1…for Worst Drivers
For the second year in a row, Mississippi tops a nationwide study, laying claim to the title of the state with the worst drivers in America.
Fireworks on Harrison County Beaches...What You Need to Know
Harrison County allows fireworks on the beach, but there are a few things to remember.
Fireworks Safety for Protected South Mississippi Birds
Volunteers will be out in full force this July 4th holiday to make sure these federally protected birds are not disturbed during the holiday festivities.
17-Year-Old's Body Found After Drowning Near Ship Island
A tragic day on the water this weekend after a seventeen year old Hattiesburg man drowned in the Mississippi Sound.
New Mississippi Laws Taking Effect July 1
A few new laws taking effect on July 1st...teacher pay raise, schools required to have active-shooter drills and marriage licenses go up to $35.
Mississippi lottery launch date set
It’s now a sure bet for Mississippi residents to play the lottery and it could happen before the end of this year. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation says the anticipated launch date is December 1st. That’s when the scratch lottery tickets…
We Remember: Paying Tribute to Our Wildland Firefighters
Now is as good a time as any to remind everyone to make sure you keep a close eye on the debris and vegetation you burn in your yard, especially around this time year with conditions ripe for sparking a…