JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi could join most other states in punishing people for "revenge porn." A bill that passed the Mississippi Senate on Thursday would set penalties for people who share intimate visual material of another person without that person's permission and with…
The Jackson County fire marshal is investigating an early morning fire that killed a Latimer man. Sheriff Mike Ezell says when deputies and firefighters got to a mobile home on Dantzler Road just before 2:30 Thursday morning, it was completely…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,210 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 278,532 cases and 6,182 deaths. Here’s a look at cases by county in our area: Hancock…
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is allowing civilians to pay their respects to fallen officer Lt. Michael Boutte outside of their department building. Flowers and candles were placed on Lt. Boutte’s squad vehicle to show their appreciation.…
A 37-year-old Harrison County man was convicted by a jury of the unlawful touching of a child for lustful purposes. Trabis Bailey was convicted after a two-day trial at the Harrison County Courthouse. According to District Attorney…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers. A bill that passed the Senate on Thursday would create a…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department is investigating an early-morning incident with a school bus that left an 8-year-old with broken bones. Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that the Vancleave girl was crossing the westbound lane of Jim Ramsey…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Final arrangements have been made for fallen Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael “Mike” Boutte, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday. Lt. Boutte was fatally shot while responding to a…
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The FBI has identified the child pornography suspect who fatally shot two FBI agents at a Florida apartment complex as 55-year old David Huber.
Harrison County Fire Rescue is investigating a mobile home fire that has been ruled suspicious. Firefighters were called to a fire at Landon Road and Allen Road on Wednesday night about 10 p.m. The fire, which was the second structure…
Progress is being made on a potential bond issue for facility improvements in Jackson County schools. For a year now, Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker and other district leaders have been crafting a bond…
A structure fire destroyed a Harrison County man’s home earlier this evening. Just after 4 p.m. this afternoon, Harrison County Fire Services, along with Biloxi Fire and D’Iberville Fire Departments, responded to a fully involved structure fire…
An orphaned dolphin discovered in Gulfport has found a new pod, at least a temporary one. Researchers at IMMS give us an update on how they and veterinarians are nursing the juvenile dolphin back to good health.…
Winn-Dixie is giving back! The grocery store chain is dedicated to supporting the communities they serve. A little change can make a world of difference. Starting February 3rd and ending March 2nd, local Winn-Dixie grocery stores are…
As you place your bets for Super Bowl Sunday, keep in mind the big game has something for everyone of age to wager on. It’s that time of the year for Super Bowl prop bets. This is…
When you are watching the Super Bowl this coming Sunday you will see Pascagoula native Sarah Thomas as she makes history. Thomas is the first female NFL official in Super Bowl history. Pascagoula High School may look…
Residents waited in long lines to receive their COVID vaccinations at the Jackson County Civic Center earlier today. Over 100,000 first doses have been administered at drive-thru testing sites like this and over 2,000 second doses were…
Fellow brother in blue Rodney King pays his respect to local fallen deputy Lt. Michael Boutte after his death on Monday while on duty. King is an artist and fellow law enforcement officer who lives in Belle…
Just after 4 p.m. this afternoon, Harrison County Fire Services, along with Biloxi Fire and D’Iberville Fire departments, responded to a fully involved structure fire on C.J. Dellie Road. News 25 has a reporter at the scene…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Members of the Mississippi Board of Health say regulations for a medical marijuana program will be in place by a July 1 deadline. But they also say it's unclear how soon marijuana might be available to patients. Aug.…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - An inmate from South Mississippi Correctional Institution has died. The state Department of Corrections says 61-year-old Timothy W. Walters was pronounced dead Tuesday at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg. He was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 and Executive Order 1536 until Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Under E.O.1536, the following counties are currently under a county wide mask mandate after…
She sailed the ocean blue with Christopher Columbus in 1492. She’s the Pinta and she’s at the Biloxi Schooner Pier. This ship is a replica of one of the three ships that sailed Columbus across the ocean.…