Officials say transportation is the backbone of any state’s economy and the results of a study released today shows the shape of Mississippi’s roads are driving up expenses for motorists. Officials from transportation group Trip presented their findings at a…
Today, Governor Phil Bryant announced the creation of the Ocean Task Force during a ceremonial executive order signing in Gulfport. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside the Combat Readiness Training Center to hear more on the one-of-a-kind task force.…
Harrison County residents could see an increase in their waste collection and disposal services towards the end of the year. The Harrison County Utility Authority is looking at two proposals from Team Waste and Pelican Waste to take over Waste…
Long Beach Mayor Elect George Bass says he’s ready to get to work growing the city economically. The retired fire chief of 35 years pulled 61 percent of the vote in the beginning of May, avoiding a runoff. Bass tells…
Today is June 1st and that means hurricane season has arrived. The National Weather Service says the Coast hasn’t gone this long without even a category one hurricane since before Hurricane Camille, explaining we’re long overdue. It’s been nearly 12…
The Army Corps of Engineers will allocate an additional $67.5 million this fiscal year in Mississippi, funding dredging projects at the Gulfport and Pascagoula harbors. The work plan includes $3 million more for dredging the Gulfport Harbor Channel and one…
It’s the project that has been contemplated for more than 15 years. Keesler’s new main entry gate project has finally been announced and will be located at Division Street and Forrest Avenue. Today, News 25’s Taylor Rubach got a closer…
A man was severely injured and hospitalized after fishing in Gautier and he claims vibrio is the cause of it all. Close friends of the victim posted a picture of his infected hand to the ‘Vibrio along the Gulf Coast’…
Biloxi police are looking for this woman who attempted to steal $2,000 worth of cosmetics from Dillard’s at Edgewater Mall. Biloxi police say she removed a large amount of cosmetics from enclosed glass cases. She was observed to be in…
Biloxi police are asking for help in identifying suspects in a felony shoplifting case at the Foot Locker inside Edgewater Mall. The first female is wearing a dark blue shirt and pants. The second female is wearing a multicolored shirt,…
MDOT officials announce the I-10 widening project in Ocean Springs should be completed by February 2018. MDOT released the update on its website. Work began in 2016 on a project to widen the interstate from four to six lanes between…
Earlier today, the City of D’Iberville sounded their alarms, but there’s no need to be on high alert. This was simply a test to ensure that equipment is working properly as we head into the season when storms typically increase…
While the sun is shining and the water is calm today, we have all experienced worse weather conditions here in South Mississippi. Hurricane season begins today and MEMA wants you to be prepared. Officials suggest having emergency kits ready along…
A five car accident caused a backup on I-110 near Rodriguez Street in D’Iberville this morning. Officials say one person complained of pain and was transported to the hospital, but no serious injuries were reported. Officials are reminding everyone to…
If you were driving on I-10 east bound this morning near the Gautier-Vancleave exit you might have experienced some delays. A single vehicle accident involving an 18 wheeler blocked the right lane of traffic shortly before 8:30. No injuries were…
The search is on in Warren County for a capital murder suspect who took a jail guard hostage and managed to escape. Authorities are searching for 33-year-old Rafael McCloud who escaped early this morning. The Warren County Sheriff says McCloud…
A Jackson County grand jury indicts a Moss Point man for second degree murder on top of another murder charge. Thirty-four year-old Brandon Colby Smith was charged with the murder of Elizabeth Corene Jones back in January. Jones was found…
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about Hurricane preparedness as the hurricane season begins.
It’s been over ten years since Hurricane Katrina nearly demolished the Moss Point Police Department. Since then officers have been forced to work out of its run down conditions. Today, the ribbon is officially cut on a brand new building.…
The need for nurses across the country is creeping closer and closer to a crisis. Recent reports show the demand for nurses is outpacing the supply, even though it is one of the fastest growing occupations nationwide. Garden Park Medical…
Drug addiction is one of the most common public health problems in the United States. Over 20 million people are current or former drug addicts in the states. The road to recovery can be a long and frightening road, but…
‘Tis the season to be jolly and ‘tis the season for a greater chance of being robbed or scammed. It is the holiday season and that means many of you are out there shopping and that means predators, scammers and…
A lengthy investigation regarding an officer-involved fatal collision comes to a close today. A grand jury cleared Gulfport Police Officer Tony Alves of any wrongdoing in the death of 54-year-old Edgar Lambert. Lambert was walking across Highway 49 when he…
Police are still trying to identify the suspects involved in a shooting at a Moss Point night club early Sunday morning. According to the Moss Point Police Department, multiple victims were injured after a fight broke out at Platinum Sports…
