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National Lighthouse Day

The Biloxi Lighthouse is a staple in the City of Biloxi and one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. Today is National Lighthouse Day and the Biloxi Visitors Center wanted to do something special to celebrate.…

Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent visits 550 classrooms

One local school district superintendent is going above and beyond to connect with his students. Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich spent the first day of school visiting every classroom in his district’s schools. “I’m Mr. Rodolfich, your superintendent. I wanted to…

Gulfport schools begin the new school year

It’s that time of the year again for students in the Gulfport School District. School is back. All 11 schools in the district returned today, officially putting an end to summer break. Over 1,500 students returned to Gulfport High School…

Deputy involved car wreck on West Railroad Street in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating a two car crash that involved a Harrison County deputy. Officials say that the Harrison County deputy and a person in the other car were both taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The car that…

Four more beaches closed in South Mississippi

This morning, four more stretches of beach in South Mississippi have been closed. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality through its beach monitoring program has added four locations of water contact warnings on the Coast. Those beaches include: Davis Ave.…

2019 Primary Mississippi Election Results

Here’s a list of winners based on unofficial results from Tuesday night’s primaries. Governor Republican: Runoff between Tate Reeves, Bill Waller Democrat: Jim Hood Lieutenant Governor Republican: Delbert Hosemann Democrat: Jay Hughes (unopposed) Secretary of State Republican: Michael Watson Democrat:…

Election results in Jackson County

*These are the unofficial final results for Jackson County. This not counting absentee or affidavit votes. * Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Democrat 32 precincts reporting: Connie Moran:81.51 percent Sugar Stallings: 18.35 percent Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Republican Dane…

Fitch heads to GOP runoff for attorney general

Mississippi's current state treasurer will go to a runoff for the Republican nomination for attorney general. Lynn Fitch, after two terms as treasurer, won the largest number of votes Tuesday, leading state Rep. Mark Baker and prominent Republican Andy Taggart.…

Watson wins GOP race for Secretary of State

State Sen. Michael Watson of Hurley has won the Republican nomination for Mississippi secretary of state. The 41-year-old lawyer beat southern district Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton of Laurel. Watson will face former Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree in November after…

State Senate race results

Philip Moran has won the match-up for State Senate 46. Moran won with 58.70 percent of the vote. Mike Thompson has won the Republican nomination for State Senate 48. Thompson won with 58.95 percent of the vote. He will face…

Voters head to the polls

Over in Jackson County, voters are stilled heading out to the polls to cast their votes. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.