Infrastructure top priority for Mississippi mayors
Mississippi will receive $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds, $1.8 billion for the state and $900 million for local governments. How to access and plan for those dollars…
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Local artists place in Wildlife and Fisheries Youth Art Contest
Two young Coast artists took home honors this week in the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Youth Art Contest. Bella Tran of St. Martin…
Rotary Club of Pascagoula presents $40K in scholarships
The Rotary Club of Pascagoula had their annual scholarship ceremony awarding $40,000 in scholarships to 38 deserving students. Each year, the rotary club hosts many fundraisers to fund…
New law to combat metal thefts taking effect July 1st
A new law takes effect July 1st after thousands across the state have been victimized by theft of copper wiring and catalytic converters. Mississippi law enforcement…
Jackson County Board of Supervisors holds redistricting public hearing
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to give citizens of the county an opportunity to provide input into the process of redistricting for…
Justice Stephen Breyer stepping down from the Supreme Court tomorrow
Justice Stephen Breyer will officially retire from the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow. In a letter to President Biden today, Breyer wrote he will officially retire at…
New bill to allow removal of derelict vessels from state waterways
Thanks to the state legislature, the Department of Marine Resources will be able to remove derelict or abandoned vessels from Mississippi waterways starting Friday. The…
Gulfport Fire Department shares safety tips for Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and what better way to commemorate the holiday than by firing off some fireworks? But before…
Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop opens in D’Iberville
There’s a new sub spot in town. A now open sign hangs in front of Jersey Mike’s in the D’Iberville Promenade. Also hanging in their windows are signs of…
FBI opens investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic church in New Orleans
The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans, specifically at whether priests took children…
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse. The singer and songwriter, 55, was convicted…
Mega Millions lottery draw for June 28th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Sheriff Mike Ezell defeats Congressman Steven Palazzo in the Runoff Election
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell defeats Congressman Steven Palazzo in the 4th Congressional District runoff election. Today’s election results will determine the nominee for the Republican Party in the general election in November. Ezell took 30,849 of the votes, or…
Mike Ezell discusses victory in Runoff Election
Sheriff Mike Ezell talks with News 25 about his victory in the runoff election.
Mississippi Lottery Draw for June 28th, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and MATCH 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 9-0-2 CASH 4: 3-8-1-5 MATCH 5: 10-13-17-25-27 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Steven Palazzo speaks after Runoff Election results
Steven Palazzo speaks with News 25 after the results of the runoff election have been called.
Primary Runoff Election Update
Voting is currently going on for the 4th Congressional District Republican Runoff between Mike Ezell and Steven Palazzo. News 25’s Rick Gogreve and Sabria Reid have more.
Wear red, white, and blue for a free donut at Krispy Kreme until July 4th
Krispy Kreme is making Fourth of July celebrations a little sweeter. From now until July 4th, customers who wear red, white,…
Giant watermelon on display at Girls Grown Watermelons in Perkinston
To catch the attention of customers driving down Highway 53 in Perkinston, a giant watermelon is sliced and on display. Vonnie and Ernest Ladner wanted to…
Mississippi Municipal League Conference in Biloxi
The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League annual conference is taking place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Convention Center. Representatives from almost every city in the state have converged on the Coast…
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
By TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. The sentencing Tuesday was the culmination of…
Biloxi PD warns of phone scam claiming to be Biloxi officers
The Biloxi Police Department is alerting the public of a phone scam where scammers claim to be an officer with the Biloxi Police Department. They call unsuspecting victims, telling them they have legal documents that require immediate attention or they…
Coroner identifies victim in Gulfport shooting
A man killed in a shooting near Avenue C in Gulfport on Monday night has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said Anthony Lavern Oatis Jr., 30, died from a single…
Biloxi Police investigating body found in harbor
Biloxi Police were called to the small craft harbor behind Hard Rock Casino early Tuesday after receiving a call about a person who fell in the water. Capt. Milton Houseman said the call came in about 1:41 a.m. He said…