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Arrested for felony simple assault

Biloxi police arrested 20-year-old Jacob Towe of Ione, California for felony simple assault on an emergency medical employee. Police say the arrest occurred in a local emergency room where Towe assaulted an employee of the hospital who was attempting to…

Chancery Court District 8, Place 3

It’s a tight race for Chancery Court district 8, place 3 with Margaret Alfonso and incumbent Sandy Steckler staying neck-and-neck as the final votes are currently being counted, including all affidavit ballots. In Harrison County, districts 2, 3, and 5…

A look into the 2019 Legislative Session

During the legislative review, lawmakers spoke about the success of the special session that took place this summer and said they are ready to tackle new issues as they move into the upcoming session. The session will begin on January…

Local and state leaders reach to election results

Last night’s election results were at the top of the agenda at this morning’s legislative preview at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. There were mixed emotions from local and state leaders as they weighed in on the outcome. Senator Brice…

Margaret Alfonso wins runoff chancery court district 8, place 3

Margaret Alfonso’s family, friends, and loved ones celebrated with smiles and tears as the final votes came in. Alfonso tells News 25 her supporters were like no other during the election. After winning, Alfonso already started thinking ahead for the…

Special election runoff

Tonight, the results will be final for a groundbreaking election, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has the chance to become the first woman elected to the Senate from Mississippi and former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy could the first African-American elected to the…

Holiday drive for our troops

Many of us have and will continue to enjoy the company of our family and loved ones for the holidays, but some, including little children right here in South Mississippi, will not have that memorable experience this Christmas because their…

Moss Point police need help identifying suspect

Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley is asking the public’s help identifying the driver allegedly involved in a home invasion Sunday morning on Frederick Street. Chief Ashley says detectives have spoken to the owner and currently need help looking to…

Alleged serial killer linked to two new murders

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced additional warrants for the arrest of serial killer Samuel Little. Little confessed to Harrison County investigators he is responsible for the deaths of Tracy Johnson and Alice Taylor, killing them on the same day…

Runoff election matchups

Here are some of the local runoff races happening today. Starting in Harrison County, Mike Dickinson and Anna Ward Sukmann are facing off for a county court judge seat for place 3 that was previously held by Margaret Alfonso. Alfonso…

Extrication demonstration at MGCCC

Paramedic and emergency medical technology students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College got a taste of the real world today. Fire rescue crews from Gulfport Fire Department performed a vehicle extrication demonstration for the students. The demonstration showed firefighters working…

Trump supporters come to rally in full force

Thousands of supporters piled into the Coliseum to catch a glimpse of President Trump and the senator. Trump and Cindy Hyde-Smith supporters alike nearly filled the Coliseum for the rally and were definitely lively. Before the doors even opened, rally…

President Trump rally in support of Hyde-Smith

President Trump made a trip down to the Coliseum for a rally, endorsing Senate candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith. With President Trump making his first appearance at the Coliseum since 2016, his main goal was to try to persuade Mississippi to vote…

Voters cast their ballots in special election

Mississippians took to the polls again today to vote in the special election in the U.S. Senate race. On the ballot for that Senate seat, voters will see the face-off between Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy. It’s…

President Trump rally in support of Hyde-Smith

President Trump made his trip to the Coast, rallying for U.S. Senate candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith ahead of tomorrow’s runoff election. The rally has come to a close, but what was said will most likely stay with those who attended. News…