Jackson, MS – Speaker Jason White announces House Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. Speaker White shares, “It is with great pride that I announce the House leadership team for the next four years. The selections for Chairs and Vice Chairs…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach is getting an upgrade, precisely a $2.5 million upgrade thanks to Mississippi lawmakers. The grant comes from a bill that awards $50 million in BP settlement funds to…
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 9, 2024)—Twenty-five non-profit organizations across the Gulf South are starting the New Year with additional funding to meet the physical, mental and financial health needs of local communities. Through Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant awards, these organizations will…
Law enforcement officials from as far as New York came to support Deputy Malone’s family, friends, and colleagues. Governor Tate Reeves and many local law enforcement officials…
Two roads in Biloxi will be experiencing closures starting Monday, January 15th. Camellia Street (from US Hwy 90 to Southern Avenue) will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Jan. 15 – Friday. Feb. 2. This closure will be in…
On January 12, 2024, the Long Beach Police Department arrested 21-year-old Cavion Thigpen of Gulfport and 23-year-old Decarlos Willis of Pass Christian and charged them with 2 counts each of Burglary of an Automobile. The arrest was the result of…
Due to the expected prolonged freezing conditions next week all three community saferooms will open. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.) See below for locations and hours. Poplarville Community Saferoom (Open Monday 1/15/23…
The funeral service for fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone was held Friday at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale. Deputy Malone was killed on January 4th during a traffic…
A new flight offering for locals took off this morning at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The airport and local leaders celebrated the inaugural Breeze Airways flight from…
In anticipation of cold-weather conditions, two cold-weather shelters will open January 12th, 2024. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center opens today at 4:30 p.m. That shelter is located at 10395 Automall Parkway in D’Iberville. In Gulfport, the Salvation Army Center of…
Tornado activity in Mississippi is on the rise, a threat people on the coast don't see often. News 25's Brooke Parker tells us more.
A special election is being held in Diamondhead this month. Four candidates have now been certified, looking to become the newest Diamondhead city councilmember. Brigitte B. Becker, Austin, Clark, James A. Marble, and Peter Yanez are the four candidates running…
A man found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2010 attempted to overturn the ruling for a second time. Timothy Ronk was found guilty for the August 2008 killing of Michelle Craite, a 37-year-old Biloxi woman. Ronk…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges Mississippians to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold next week. Residents should be prepared for potential ice, cold temperatures, and possible prolonged power outages. As an arctic blast…
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power today was announced as an Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award recipient for the company’s response to seven consecutive days of severe weather across its service territory culminating with a devastating EF-2 tornado in downtown…
A former Gautier police officer was sentenced for using a city gas card to pay for fuel for his personal vehicle. Eric Maye was sentenced in Jackson County Circuit Court to 5 years of house arrest and 5 years probation…
Miss Mississippi Vivian O’Neal took home a win in the first preliminary competition at Miss America. O’Neal was one of five winners in the fitness competition. Previously,…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed a second pediatric flu death in the state. This is the second pediatric death confirmed for the 2023-2024 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under…
GULFPORT, Miss. – January 11, 2024 – Mary Brobst, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer of Memorial Health System. Brobst has more than 14 years of experience in hospital administration and close to 30 years of experience in nursing.…
Governor Tate Reeves issued an executive order proclaiming a day of official mourning in the State of Mississippi. This executive order states all flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi to be flown at half-staff on all…
Last night, the City of Biloxi marked the beginning of Mardi Gras season with the 12th Night Celebration. In an event that was postponed due to last…
As the calendar turns, so does the impending arrival of tax season. It's that time of the year when individuals and businesses alike are…
Students at Woolmarket Elementary recently received a generous donation from Mississippi Power to curate its school garden. Woolmarket Elementary is reviving its once-vibrant garden. Thanks to…
As temperatures continue to drop, organizations across the Gulf Coast are working quickly to prepare unsheltered people for the cold. It's hard to imagine…