A Jackson County Grand Jury indicted 25-year-old, Nathan Blake McCrory, on four counts of felony child abuse. Sheriff, Mike Ezell, tells News25 McCrory's bond is now revoked after he violated the conditions of his bond. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department…
Authorities say whether we like to admit it or not, gang violence is on the rise all across Mississippi and it's time we do something to combat the growing problem. A bill in the Mississippi Senate supported by Governor Bryant…
State Representative Steve Hopkins of Southaven introduces a bill which requests the University of Mississippi seek counsel from all alumni members on issues regarding the removal of both the Colonel Rebel mascot and the state flag from flying on campus.…
Three separate bills all to do with voting passed the house elections committee on Monday and move to the full house for more debate. House Bill 228 would allow no-excuses in-person early voting, starting 14 days before an election. Current…
The Future Of Lake George Meeting tonight at the Senior Center, 198 Lucedale From 5-8 pm.
Many agencies on the Coast are lending a helping hand to those in Petal who lost everything in Saturday’s deadly tornado. The Gulfport Mayor's Youth Council is holding a collection drive for those who lost everything in the storm. You…
Governor Phil Bryant says FEMA is promising quick consideration of a federal disaster declaration, following Saturday's tornado in South Mississippi. The Republican governor states that John Kelly promised him that FEMA would send surveyors by Wednesday. Mississippi wants FEMA to…
Today, investigators in D'Iberville hope to find out more information on the man's body found in D'Iberville over the weekend. An autopsy is set to be performed today and Harrison County Coroner Gary Gargrove hopes that will shed some light…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Joe Nosef, Chairman Of The Mississippi Republican Party about the Harrison Co Republican Club Luncheon.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has released an update on just how many homes were damaged from this weekend's storms. More than 14-hundred homes were damaged in eight counties, 715 of them were destroyed or sustained major damage. According to…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chris Vignes about the Gulfport Young Council Uniform Donation Drive.
This afternoon in Forrest County, Governor Phil Bryant, officials with MEMA, and members of several volunteer relief organizations met to give an update on the widespread damage. They also discussed the plans they’ve put in place to organize a smooth…
A man is behind bars charged with strong armed robbery in Long Beach tonight. Long Beach police arrested 29-year-old Marcus Dandrell Day who is accused of a strong arm robbery at Come Back Market, located on Railroad Street on January…
Just northeast of Hattiesburg in the Petal area, that same tornado has done heavy damage to homes, schools, and businesses. While recovery efforts are underway in the community, more help is needed. Petal Upper Elementary School sustained damage that has…
Today, donations were accepted at the Neighborhood Walmart on Pass Road to help our neighbors to the north that are recovering from the tornado. The radio station 95.3 the Gorilla set up their truck in the parking of the Gulfport…
Pine Belt residents and business owners picking up the pieces after a deadly tornado says it lifts their spirits to the see the Mississippi National Guard lending a hand. More than a dozen members of the 890th Engineer Battalion, which…
The storm damage sustained this weekend in Mississippi’s Pine Belt region and across the southern states is widespread and catastrophic. Governor Phil Bryant, along with officials from MEMA, gave an update on the damage. News 25’s Hank Davis is in…
USM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is geared towards people 50 and older who want to continue their education in various subjects. Today a group of students learned the science behind why climate change is happening, the effects of those changes,…
The Disaster Distress Helpline is up and running and ready to help anyone affected by tornados, flooding, or storm damage from this weekend’s severe weather. The hotline is for Mississippi and Georgia residents and provides immediate counseling to anyone who…
Hancock Middle School was closed today and will remain closed tomorrow after a small overnight fire. Students were sent home this morning after officials learned the sprinkler system left the floors covered in water. Mondays at most schools get off…
Facing sentencing for the 2014 murder of Ja’Naya Thompson, Alberto Garcia told a detective he ‘always tries to stay on the straight and narrow.'It could take as long as Thursday to decided Garcia’s sentencing. Facing death or life without parole,…
Students devastated at the destruction of William Carey University are left wondering what the next steps are in their education. A vibrant college campus is now a ghost town after Saturday’s tornado destroyed William Carey University. Med student Yitzhak Lee…
State lawmakers are back at the capital today for what is set to be a busy week. Committees are expected to be running at full speed passing bills to their full chambers. This is in advance of the first killing…
National School Choice Week kicked off at the state capitol this morning, one of about 20,000 events planned nationwide. National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort spotlighting education options for children including everything from traditional public school…
