Deadlines approaching for Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election
If you are a resident of Ward 4 in Biloxi, there are a few deadlines this week to keep in mind for the upcoming city council election. The…
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Emergency Closure by CSX for Track Repair in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. — CSX Transportation will conduct an emergency closure on 25th Avenue for critical track maintenance in Gulfport tomorrow, Friday, May 17. The repair work will begin at 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by 4 p.m.…
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. A proposed rule sent Thursday to the federal register recognizes medical…
Two arrested in shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the 2400 block of Camino Grande Street. When officers arrived, a residence was discovered to have been struck by gunfire. There were…
Missing Gautier woman found safe
GAUTIER, MS – The Gautier Police Department announced that missing woman from Gautier has been found. Twenty-year-old Noemi Garcia was found and is safe.
17-year-old arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Gulfport shooting
On May 15, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 17-year-old Lawrence Corley IV and charged him with two counts of Capital Murder. On May 13, 2024, at approximately 8:46 p.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 800…
Biloxi Police Department honors fallen officers
As National Police Week continues, South Mississippi law enforcement agencies continue to honor those officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Outside the Biloxi Police Department, first…
Allegiant launches seasonal nonstop flights from Gulfport to Sanford, Florida
Get ready to jet off to a summer destination! Allegiant Airlines launched nonstop flights from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to Sanford, Florida today. Prices for one-way flights…
Electrik Maid bakery in Biloxi celebrates 100 years
An iconic Biloxi bakery is celebrating 100 years of tasty treats on the Coast! Electrik Maid Bakery first opened its doors on April 12th, 1924. Over the…
House Resolution 106 introduced by Rep. Mike Ezell passes
The House of Representatives passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Mike Ezell, a measure expressing support for law enforcement officers across the country. House Resolution 106 was…
Recognizing the impact of the Biloxi Wade-in 65 years later
This summer marks 65 years since the start of the Biloxi Wade-ins, a significant moment in the civil rights movement here on the coast. "Stand up for…
Pass Christian High graduation moving indoors due to weather
Due to the prediction of the inclement weather on Friday, the Pass Christian High graduation ceremony has been moved. The graduation ceremony now takes place inside the Pass Christian High School gym. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and graduation…
Bay High School graduation rescheduled to Thursday due to weather
Due to inclement weather, the Bay Waveland School District announced that they are moving the graduation ceremony. The ceremony will now take place on Thursday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at Joe D. McCullough Stadium.
Man sentenced to 50 years for sexual battery and touching of a child for lustful purposes
Biloxi, MS – Thirty-five year-old Gary Raymon Rush of Meridian, MS was sentenced this week to a total of 50 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the charges of Sexual Battery and two counts of Touching…
Investigation continues into 4 electrical blackouts on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse
BY LEA SKENE Updated 2:13 PM CDT, May 15, 2024 BALTIMORE (AP) — The electrical blackouts experienced by the container ship Dali before it left Baltimore’s port were “mechanically distinct from” those that resulted in the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key…
Harrison County School District Free Summer Meal Program
The Harrison County School District is preparing for the free summer meal program. The school district announced today that the program kicks off June 3rd. Breakfast will be served Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch…
Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill
BY JUAN LOZANO Updated 1:31 PM CDT, May 15, 2024 HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a smaller and separate…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE at Electrik Maid Bake Shop celebrating 100 years
If your looking for some sweets in the area, Electrik Maid Bake Shop might be the place for you! For a century, the Electrik Maid Bake Shop has been serving bread, cookies,…
Biden and Trump agree on presidential debates on June 27 and in September
BY JOSH BOAK, ZEKE MILLER AND JILL COLVIN Updated 10:27 AM CDT, May 15, 2024 Share WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September — the first on June…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on I-10 E near Exit 50
There are delays on I-10 east in Jackson County right before Exit 50. Traffic is backed up in all eastbound lanes. According to MHP Officer Cal Robertson, the cause of the incident is a three-car accident near mile marker 49…
Gulfport High students visit the News 25 Studio
Earlier this morning, a class from Gulfport High School visited the WXXV News Studio! Our News Director Rick Boone gave the students a tour of the studio, showing…
MDPS hosts Fallen Officers Memorial Service
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted its Fallen Officers Memorial Service. The ceremony at MDPS headquarters honored all DPD officers who lost their lives in the line of duty,…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department honors fallen deputy
On this National Police Week, law enforcement agencies across the Coast are paying tribute to fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Earlier today, the…