In-person absentee voting begins Saturday across the state
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday in Mississippi as we count down the days to the August 8th primary elections. That means Circuit Clerk Offices will be open from…
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George County seeking 'dangerous' suspect in woman's death
The George County Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for a man who is a suspect in his wife's death. Sheriff Keith Havard said 32-year-old Jacob Kyle McIntosh of Lucedale is a suspect in the death of 31-year-old Kayla…
Two die in head-on collision in Hancock County
Two Coast drivers died this morning in a head-on collision on Texas Flat Road in Hancock County. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair said 35-year-old Shawn Kinney of Biloxi and 47-year-old Toni Jarrell of Picayune died at the scene. The crash…
Tim McGraw to bring 'Standing Room Only' tour to Biloxi next year
Grammy winner Tim McGraw is bringing his Standing Room Only Tour to Biloxi next summer. McGraw will be stopping at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on June 13, 2024 as part of the 30-city tour. Tickets go on sale at 10…
Jackson County Fire Vancleave Station receives updates
The Jackson County Fire Vancleave Station has finally unveiled their new updated station. The new and improved station has updated living quarter space for firemen, updated living food…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art hosts Public Enterprise Summer Camp
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is dedicated to empowering lifelong curiosity and connection to the natural world through art. One way they do that is…
Moss Point mayor gives update on recovery at State of the City Address
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight addressed a crowd about the state of the city. Some of the most notable advances of the city…
Two arrested after midnight traffic stop in Gulfport
On July 27, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 20-year-old Jontae Da’quarius McNeal and charged him with one count of Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and a 16-year-old juvenile was charged with six counts of Burglary of a Vehicle. On…
Gulfport PD seeing increase in car break-ins
Gulfport police are advising citizens to make sure they lock their doors to their vehicles and reminding them of the ‘9 p.m. routine.’ The police department has seen an…
Memorial Hospital opens new sleep center in Wiggins
Memorial Hospital opened a new sleep center for patients in Wiggins. Memorial Hospital in Stone County features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and board-certified sleep specialists. The facility features private…
Work for Warriors Symposium helps veterans find jobs
A symposium took place in Gulfport in hopes of helping military veterans get back into the work force. The Work for Warriors Symposium brought out business leaders, local…
Local attorney named Mississippi Bar president
A local attorney has been elected president of the Mississippi Bar. Jenny Tyler Baker has been elected to serve as the 118th president of the Mississippi Bar for 2023-2024. She…
City of Gulfport preparing for 125th anniversary celebration
It’s the final countdown to the City of Gulfport’s 125th anniversary and this weekend’s big celebration. The City of Gulfport was founded by William Harris Hardy and Joseph…
Mississippi Dept. of Education released Kindergarten Readiness Scores
The Mississippi Department of Education released the Kindergarten Readiness results for this school year. For spring 2023, 61.42 percent of pre-K students were ready to pass kindergarten. According…
Moss Point State of the City Address tonight
Tonight, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight will update other local leaders and River City residents on the state of the city, especially in the aftermath of last month’s…
Former Mississippi governor sues news site over welfare fraud comments
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is suing a local news organization, claiming it defamed him in public comments on the misspending of $77 million of federal welfare funds intended to help some of the poorest…
Short-Term Rental Advisory Board meeting in Pass Christian
The Short-Term Rental Advisory Board passed a plan on to the Pass Christian aldermen that would prohibit people from having short term rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo,…
Jackson man arrested for aggravated assault in D'Iberville
On July 14, 2023 Chief Shannon Nobles announced the arrest of John Jorod Cortez Horton, 23, on the charge of aggravated assault, use of deadly weapon or other means likely to produce death or serious bodily harm. Chief Nobles said…
Nature Conservancy relocates to USM Gulf Coast Campus
Research scientists at the University of Southern Miss Gulf Coast Campus make room for the Nature Conservancy. The nonprofit organization's partnership with Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Laboratory…
Local restaurant ‘Sea Level’ welcomes new owner
A young 23-year-old entrepreneur has taken over a beloved local restaurant in the Pass Christian Harbor. Kyle Thomas is a Pass Christian native and has been employed with Sea…
Wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport
We have information on a wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport. News 25’s Ansley Brent is on the scene with more on what happened as well as traffic information.
Public invited to Chill with a Cop in Bay St. Louis
Now who doesn’t love a good snow cone to cool off in the summertime? Ms. Mary’s Old Town Snow-Ball in Bay St. Louis invited the…
Dunkin’ Donuts initiative raises awareness for childhood cancer
Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing awareness to childhood cancer with its annual Shine Gold Initiative. Dunkin’ is giving guests a sweet way to support children battling cancer with the…
Tax Free Holiday kicks off this weekend
The highly anticipated tax-free weekend is just around the corner, promising big savings for all. As the back-to-school season kicks in, everyone is gearing up to take advantage of…