Waveland Paving Project: City reclaims streets with $2.5 million
Waveland paves the way for a fresh look, the city will spend 2022 rehabilitating its streets in a $2.5 million paving project. The first of the three…
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Biloxi police officer appointed head of Special Olympics MS
Beginning January 1st, Biloxi Assistant Chief of Police Chris De Back took on another title, but with the same goal of serving his community. De Back is…
Final call to donate supplies to Biloxi PD for Kentucky tornado victims
The Biloxi Police Department is making its final call for donations for those affected by the tornados in Kentucky late last year. The department…
Biloxi Police providing reassurance calls for residents
For Biloxi residents who are alone or may feel vulnerable, you can sign up to receive a daily ‘are you okay’ call from the police department, just to check…
Gulfport native Tasha Monroe sworn in by Judge Midcalf
Today, Gulfport native Tasha Monroe was sworn in as a newly licensed attorney by someone who she has looked up to her entire life. Since Monroe was…
Arrests made in fatal New Year's Eve shooting in Gulfport
On January 7, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department made the following arrests: 23-year-old Mario Clark; charged with one count (01) of Second Degree Murder and two counts (02) of Shooting into a Dwelling 18-year-old Vincent Jaquan Armstrong; charged with one…
PCA Rodeo Finals taking place at Coast Coliseum
An annual tradition has returned today after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19. The PCA Rodeo Finals kicked off at 10 a.m. this morning at the Coast Coliseum…
Mike Ezell’s Campaign for Congress Tour begins Monday
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell is launching his campaign tour for his bid to become South Mississippi’s next congressman. Starting Monday, he’ll spend the next three weeks visiting…
Nine-year-old shot and killed while sitting in car in Starkville
A nine-year-old boy in Starkville has died after being shot while sitting inside a vehicle. According to the Oktibbeha County coroner, Lasang Kemp Jr. died from…
Perkinston man accused of child molestation
A Perkinston man is facing ten counts of molestation and three counts of sexual battery and producing child pornography after allegedly assaulting boys for years after he lured them to…
Cardboard recycling event is Saturday; Christmas tree recycling ends Monday
A reminder that Saturday is the cardboard recycling event in Harrison County. Residents can drop off their holiday boxes and cardboard to be recycled. The event runs 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday only. There are five locations for the…
Jackson County School District looks for new approach to facility bond
Nearly a year after Jackson County voters rejected a facility bond, the school district is continuing its quest for updated facilities. In an effort to…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 6th, 2022
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for January 6th are: 5-9-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
First Ingalls Shipbuilding Hiring Center opens at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi
For the first time, an Ingalls Shipbuilding hiring center opened on the Coast. With over 3,000 positions available for trade workers with no experience,…
Number of priests in the U.S. declining
Recently we’ve reported a national shortage of priests in the United States. News 25’s Ashleigh Fortenberry spoke with two local faces today about their journey to…
Singing River re-opens drive-thru COVID-19 testing center
With the omicron variant spike continuing to rise, the team at Singing River Health System decided to reopen a drive-thru COVID testing center. The decision came after the team…
MPIC rebrands title for the future as they look to provide new opportunities for inmates
The nonprofit corporation ‘Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation’ has announced its rebrand to MAGCOR Industries. The corporation provides job training and resources…
Biloxi PD still collecting relief for Kentucky tornado victims
The Biloxi Police Department is currently collecting cleaning supplies and non-perishable food items for the victims of the tornadoes in Kentucky. Items can be dropped off until…
Fleur De Lis Bakery in Gulfport preparing for King Cake season
Today marks King’s Day, otherwise known as Twelfth Night or the Epiphany, which marks the official start of the Mardi Gras season. Bakeries along the…
Front Beach Drive closed for repairs to level uneven road panels
Ocean Springs, MS - Front Beach Drive will be closed from the Ocean Springs Yacht Club to Hillandale Drive beginning Monday, January 10, 2022, until Friday, January 28, 2022. Both lanes will be closed to traffic between the hours of…
MSDH reports 7,079 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,079 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and eight deaths. All eight deaths occurred between December 29 and January 5. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 579,773, with 10,511 deaths.
Mississippi House OKs congressional remap amid objections
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi House on Thursday approved a plan to redraw the state’s four congressional districts. The 76-42 vote was mostly along party lines, with Republicans and one independent in favor and…
George County man indicted in stolen catalytic converters case
A George County man faces felony charges in the case involving stolen catalytic converters. State Auditor Shad White and George County School District Superintendent Wade Whitney, Jr. announced today Elijah Murrah has been indicted for grand larceny in George County.…
Biloxi couple charged with capital murder in death of 2-year-old
A Biloxi couple has been charged in the death of a 2-year-old boy in Biloxi. Joseph Heard, 38 and Hailey Heard, 21, are charged with capital murder with the underlying…