The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother and abductor Sarah Caswell just had her initial court appearance this morning. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf has more
As temperatures continue to war, a low-level deck of clouds are forming just north of the interstate...
(WXXV) — As of Tuesday morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 730 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 31 deaths. Twenty-two deaths occurred between August 6 and October 18, and 9 occurred between September 18…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Early Sunday morning, officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to an alarm call at Four Seasons Tobacco and Beer on Bienville Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers noticed the glass on the front door was…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A new executive order from Governor Tate Reeves to try to stop the spread of COVID-19 goes into effect in Jackson County starting Wednesday, October 21. Every person must wear a face covering over the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting citizens about a disturbing new scam involving text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The images are sent with the threat “You’re next,” unless a payment of $5,900 is…
If you’re looking to further your education, MGCCC is reaching out to adults across the Coast about opportunities to expand your career horizons. You’re never too old to continue your education. As part of MIBEST Week, MGCCC is holding outreach…
It was a lovely day to take in the weather and the scenery and later this week you can check out the Gulfport Museum of History in the downtown area at the old Railroad Train Depot. COVID forced the museum…
Today, the Ocean Springs School District received their new Mississippi Connects devices to aid in learning outside of school. The Mississippi Legislature allocated $200 million through two laws for Mississippi Connects so school districts could purchase computer devices. Although the…
Across the Coast and beyond, 2020 has presented all-around challenges, sparing no city or government, something two-term Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes knows all too well, but the mayor sees light in the tunnel: harbor lights, camera lights, and much more…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Popp’s Ferry Elementary is helping with the cause. Breaking the silence, Popp’s Ferry Elementary partnered with Beautify the Meek, a nonprofit that helps domestic violence survivors, to put on a ‘Stop the Silence’…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of a disturbing phone scam that’s happened to at least two people recently. Sheriff Mike Ezell says they’ve received text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The pictures are sent with the…
It might be a trick to make Halloween a treat this year, but one Long Beach family is making it a little easier. Four years ago, Maggie Kahle and her mom began a tradition of hand-making movie characters at their…
With the deadline for absentee ballot voting knocking on our doors this Halloween, the scariest thing could be not having a ride to the polls. The nonprofit organization ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend,’ is here to help. If you…
Over the last three decades, Beauvoir’s annual Fall Muster has become not only a tradition, but a step back into history. Beauvoir’s 24th annual Fall Muster went out with a bang. The weekend brought out living historians who participated in…
There was no shortage of fun at the Italian Open held this weekend. The 46th annual open was held at the Pass Christian Isles Golf Course Saturday. More than 150 golfers came out to participate in the fun filled day,…
2020 marked the 20th annual Buddy Walk for the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society. However, this year’s walk looked a little different due to COVID-19. Instead of a walk, dozens of cars made their way through a parade at the…
Temperatures continue to warm heading into this afternoon with humid conditions back in the area...
JACKSON, MISS. – Sarah Lynne Caswell, 33, of Mobile, Ala. has been charged with kidnapping after abducting her two children during a supervised visit on Friday in Pascagoula. Caswell was taken into custody by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Monday…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)– Lisa Gordon-Scruggs, 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 36 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for filing a false tax return. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst…
(WXXV) — Today's report from the Mississippi State Department of Health includes total cases and deaths from both Saturday and Sunday. MSDH is reporting an additional 586 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and no deaths. 233 cases were reported as…
(WXXV) — Need a ride to the polls? "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is providing free rides to go vote for those in South Mississippi. "Extend a Hand, Help a Friend" is a non-profit organization based in Gulfport. If…
Dense fog along the area is dissipating with clear skies ahead this morning...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares October 19-23, 2020 as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. A record-breaking 115 tornadoes were confirmed last year in Mississippi. While April was the most active month for tornadoes in 2019,…