Armed Robbery Arrest – Justin Michael Smith, Cierrial Nitwar Sunkins
. On June 13, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 34 year old Justin Michael Smith, of Gulfport…
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Two-story house fire under investigation in Stone County
This afternoon at about 5:35 p.m. a fire was reported at a two-story home in Stone County. South Central Fire District was the main department that responded to the scene with Wiggins, Big Level, Harrison County, and Gulfport also lending…
Kidd’s Kids Fundraiser
Chicken, chicken, chicken, which combo are you picking at Raising Cane’s to help benefit the Kidd’s Kids Fundraiser? For the seventh consecutive year, over 130 Raising Cane’s restaurants nationwide sponsored radio host Kidd Kraddick’s Fundraiser. Kidd’s Kids family members are…
Local business featured in new Gordon Ramsey show
A new show is coming to Fox starting tomorrow and a local business will be featured in the first season. Associated Food Equipment of Gulfport will appear in an episode of the first season of ‘24 Hours to Hell and…
Keeping South Mississippi beaches clean
For anyone laying out in the sun on the beach this summer, it is important to pick up trash that belongs to them because you never know who or what suffers from it. The temperature is on the rise and…
Gulfport man arrested for sexual battery
Gulfport police arrested 19-year-old Byren Williams of Gulfport, charging him with one count of sexual battery. On June 8th, officers responded to the 4500 block of Engram Drive and made contact with a female juvenile who stated on June 6th…
Gulfport man arrested for armed robbery
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of 20-year-old Lamarcus Swington of Gulfport. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies responded to a Shell gas station and a Chevron gas station located on County Farm Road in Long Beach to a…
Sexual Battery Arrest – Byren Tyrek Williams
. On June 9, 2018, Officers arrested 19 year old Byren Tyrek Williams, of Gulfport charging him with…
Pick your price adoption special at the HSSM
If you are looking for a furry friend than right now is the perfect time to adopt one from the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Since the HSSM is over capacity once again with 406 animals in house, they are…
U.S. Marshals Service and law enforcement partners conduct “Operation Triple Beam” in southern district of Mississippi
The U.S. Marshals Service’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, recently completed a six-week-long violence reduction initiative in the Southern District of Mississippi known as “Operation Triple Beam,” resulting in the…
Operation Triple Beam
. Between April 16 – April 20, 2018, the Gulfport Police Narcotics Division, US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional…
Circovia at the Beau Rivage
A Cirque style show promises to ‘wow’ audiences at the Beau Rivage now until early August by defying the laws of gravity and delivering a show that will be hard to forget. Circovia runs until August 7th and includes acts…
Structure fire on Channelside Drive
This afternoon, the Gulfport Fire Department responded to a call of a home fire. The fire was reported on Channelside Drive inside the Waterside subdivision in Gulfport. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says the fire started inside the kitchen. Firefighters…
Bay St. Louis shooting victim dies
One of the men shot last week at a park in Bay St. Louis has died. The Hancock County Coroner’s Office tells News 25 that 23-year-old D’Ante Washington has died as a result of gunshot wounds he received on June…
Gulfport School District offering summer food services
Starting today, the Gulfport School District will be offering free lunch and breakfast for children and reduced lunch for adults. For children under 18-years-old or if disabled, 21 and under, the meals will be free. Adults can buy lunch for…
Vacation Bible School at St. Mary Catholic Church
Since the little ones are out of school for the summer, they need something to keep them occupied. St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket is hosting its annual Vacation Bible School for the week that’s loaded with tons of activities…
Swamp and water rescue in Harrison County
A 77-year-old Harrison County man is safe tonight after surviving a life and death situation in the swamp. A walk to a nearby store doesn’t seem to be risky, but it turned into a dangerous, life-threatening situation for one Harrison…
Wanted for questioning in relation to grand larceny
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a male wanted for questioning in reference to grand larceny. The incident occurred on May 24th near the one hundred block of Beach Boulevard. The suspect stole over one thousand dollars’…
Structure fire on Channelside Drive
Gulfport fire crews are responding to a fire that broke out on Channelside Drive. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is on the scene with the latest.
Armed robbery suspect arrested
Eighteen-year-old Isaiah Caruthers is now behind bars after investigators discovered evidence tying him to the June 2nd robbery of a Shell Station on County Farm road in Long Beach. Two other unknown males were also spotted at the scene of…
Son charged in school counselor’s death in Stone County
The investigation continues into the death of a Hattiesburg High School guidance counselor who was found dead in her home last Wednesday after allegedly being decapitated by her own son. Sherry Johnson’s body was found after deputies went to her…
Second annual Baby Olympics
Good competition and high energy are what surrounded the Baby Olympics. Friends and family gathered at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to cheer on their little ones. Babylympics was hosted by JZ 94.5 and the Salvation Army. There was a…
New Light Missionary Baptist celebrates 148 years
A Vancleave church is remembering and rejoicing on the past 148 years. New Light Missionary Baptist Church is happy to be celebrating so many years in Vancleave. They celebrated by fellowshipping over lunch. All members of New Light think of…
Free community luncheon
The smell of fried fish filled the rooms in the Randolph Center in Pass Christian as members of the community hosted a free lunch over the weekend. The Masons of the Mexican Gulf Coast Lodge Number 64 hosted a free…