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Cassie Barker’s Court Appearance

Former Long Beach police officer Cassie Barker is charged with manslaughter in the death of her three-year-old daughter. The case will be sent straight to a grand jury. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was at the Hancock County Courthouse today where…

Voter Turnout at Local Polls

Polls in Harrison County are seeing record turnouts. News 25’s Kristen Durand is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.

What Residents want to see in the President

While there are a few statewide races today, many people are eager to vote for president. Poll workers at Lyman Community Center tell News 25 today has been the largest turnout they’ve seen in years with a number of voters…

Elementary School Election

The presidential election is not the only race coming to a close soon. Students from three Gautier elementary schools have been running their own election all semester. Students in the gifted program have hosted debates, provided fundraising mechanisms for their…

Polling Problems in Jackson County on Election Day

Election Day was off to a rocky start in Jackson County this morning. Multiple precincts including the Jackson County Fair Grounds experienced technical issues with their electronic poll books. After people voted, they went to present their card to the…

Voters Line up in D’Iberville

As predicted, voters turned out in droves this morning. This video you see here is of the D’Iberville Civic Center. Voters braving the wind and rain to cast their vote in this historic election.

Woman Killed in Jackson County Today

The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a two-vehicle crash in Jackson County that occurred on Highway 613, near Fire House Road, at approximately 7:35 a.m. Upon arriving it appeared Samuel Martin, 70, of Moss Point, MS, was traveling south bound in…

Mark Gladney on Congressional Race

Fourth Congressional District candidate Mark Gladney spent the final stretch of his campaign in Hancock County this afternoon. The Democratic candidate says his focus is to continue to spread the message of change. He addressed recent statements about Incumbent Steven…

Election Day Reminders

Here’s a reminder of some important things to remember before you head to the polls this morning. You must bring a photo ID with you in order to cast your ballot. Check you precinct before leaving the house. You can…

Mark Gladney On Congressional Race

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Mark Gladney on the Congressional Race and for his candidacy for US House of Representative.

Prayer for the Election

While election officials prepare for large crowds and candidates prepare for victory speeches, others turned to prayer for preparation. Dozens entered the doors of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach to kneel and pray during adoration. Those…

Freebies for Voting Tomorrow

Need another reason to get to the polls and vote tomorrow? Several businesses around the Coast are giving out freebies if you prove you voted in the 2016 election. Fire House Subs is giving away a free medium drink if…

Presidential Election Preparations in Jackson County

In Jackson County, the Election Commission Office was buzzing as poll workers stopped in to get all the supplies they need for Tuesday and receive any last minute information. New to the county this year will be electronic poll books.…

Harrison County Voter Information

With thousands of people expected across Harrison County’s 58 precincts, officials encourage voters to visit the county website as a way to prepare before heading to the polls. The website provides registered voters with an up-to-date list of locations. All…

Dewitt Appeals Guilty Verdict

The Harrison County Circuit Court is reviewing former Hancock High teacher Leslie Danielle Dewitt’s appeal after being found guilty on two counts of unlawfully touching a child for lustful purposes. After a guilty verdict on two counts of unlawfully touching…

Year Since Lawsuit, Family Speaks Out

Mississippi ranks seventh in the nation when it comes to bullying. An ongoing lawsuit claims bullying led to the death of a seventh grade student from Moss Point. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson sat down with the family who says bullying…

Veterans Breakfast at Gautier High School

Hundreds of veterans were at Gautier High School this morning for the 17th annual Veterans Day Breakfast. There were moments of celebration, silence, and all around respect for the veterans who served our country from the 1940s all the way…

Voting Equipment Gets Pre-Election Test

Election workers have been busy the past few days with big preparations in Harrison County. Ballots, signs to show people where to vote, and election machines were loaded up and sent out to all the different precincts. Today, the election…

Absentee Ballot Glitch in Harrison County

A software glitch caused an extra absentee ballot to be sent out to a few people who already cast one in Harrison County. Election officials tell News 25 it will not affect the election tomorrow. A viewer called News 25…

Polling Place Locators

Election Day can be hectic, but there are ways to prepare and cut down on your time spent at the polls. News 25’s Kendra Turley has the details. For more information visit, Co.harrison.ms.us

Arrest in MS State Student Murder

Four men have been charged in the death of a senior marketing major at Mississippi State University. Joseph Tillman, from the Delta town of Schlater, was found dead early Sunday from what authorities believe stemmed from an attempted robbery. The…

Justice for Cheyenne

Ryan Hyer, the father of three-year-old Cheyenne Hyer who lost her life after being left in a hot car, is looking for justice. Hyer is in town for the hearing of Cassie Barker, Cheyenne’s mother and a former Long Beach…

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Jackson County

A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday morning in Jackson County. George Gray was hit around 12:30 a.m. along Tucker Road, north of Ocean Springs. Gray was walking north in the middle of the far southbound lane and was…