Jackson County voting totals
With the results coming in, News 25 wants to know which counties did their part despite the bad weather earlier today. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Jackson County with vote totals.
Steven Palazzo wins U.S. House of Rep. 4th Congressional District Republican nomination
The U.S. House of Representatives 4th Congressional District candidates running for the Republican nomination are Steven Palazzo and E. Brian Rose. Representative Palazzo spoke with News 25 following the outcome of the results tonight. He beat E. Brian Rose with…
Roger Wicker wins U.S. Senate Republican nomination
Richard Boyanton faced off against incumbent Roger Wicker for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate. Senator Wicker defeated Boyanton and will go on to run for re-election for his second full term. News 25 spoke with Senator Wicker today…
Funeral services for Jonathan McCommon
The City of Pascagoula came together again at the Arlington Baptist Church for the funeral service of 17-year-old Jonathan McCommon. McCommon was killed in a fatal car accident last Friday. Like his friend, Blayze Broadus, who was also killed in…
Car flips on Highway 90, injures three passengers
All lanes of Highway 90 have reopened since closing earlier in the afternoon after a vehicle reportedly flipped on Highway 90 in Biloxi just outside of the Treasure Bay Casino. Three people were transported to an area hospital after the…
Lightning causes house fire in Pass Christian
This morning, a house in Pass Christian was struck by lightning. It was reported that the fire started in the attic. Several fire crews responded to the fire including Harrison County firefighters. There were no injuries reported.
Senator Wicker’s thoughts on Election Day
As votes are pouring in across the state in today’s elections, we had the chance to speak to one familiar candidate in the Senate primary. Senator Roger Wicker in Washington, D.C. gives us his thoughts on today’s election as he…
Gulfport man pleads guilty to aggravated assault
A Gulfport man pled guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Twenty-nine year-old Rico Brown was found guilty for a 2015 shooting that happened at Memorial Hospital. Gulfport police arrived on scene and located…
South Mississippians cast their votes in the primary election
Since 7 o’clock this morning, South Mississippians have been stopping by their precincts to cast their ballots. Armed with signs, Gulfport resident Roger Brokaw took his message to the street, campaigning for the candidates of his choice in Tuesday’s primary…
Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway dies at 79
Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died this morning at the age of 79. Holloway was elected mayor five times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health. Growing up in…
Congressional primary voter turnout
Since 7 a.m. South Mississippians have been making their way to the polls to cast their ballot for the 2018 Congressional Primary. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi with more.
Battle of Midway Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
In June of 1942, the U.S. Navy overpowered the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, a battle which still has an impact 76 years later. Tuesday morning on Keesler Air Force Base, the Center for Naval Aviation Training Unit held…
Shrimp season begins tomorrow
Everybody get ready for fresh gulf shrimp. The Department of Marine Resources will open up Mississippi waters for the 2018 shrimping season at 6 a.m. tomorrow. Recreational and commercial shrimp season north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close on December…
Moss Point man to serve 24 years for possession and intent to distribute meth
A Moss Point man caught with almost a kilogram of meth in a FedEx package has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison. Forty-year-old Demetrius Darnell Mason was sentenced Thursday to 292 months in prison, followed by…
Primary Election Day
Mississippi voters are casting ballots today in party primaries for one U.S. Senate seat and four U.S. House seats. Polls are now open until 7 p.m. Incumbent U.S. Senator Roger Wicker faces a challenger in a Republican primary while six…
Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway Has Died
Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died early this morning at the age of 79. Holloway was elected as Mayor 5 times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health. Holloway…
Harrison County ‘Reach a Voter’ tool
If you’re a Harrison County resident, a text message is all it will take to stay informed during tomorrow’s primary elections. Last month, the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office announced a new mobile program that will send important information and…
Kids Fire Academy Camp
Dozens of kids are having the chance to learn life-saving skills from some of Biloxi’s finest. Today kicked off day one of the week-long Biloxi Fire Kids Academy Camp. Kids learn to do things like CPR and they get a…
Bait and tackle shop reopens in Gulfport
Good news for fishermen in Gulfport! They will no longer have to travel to get their fishing bait. Gulfport Marina Bait and Tackle has reopened with a new tenant. The shop is open seven days a week and opens at…
22nd annual Billfish Classic
Big boats, big money, and big fish, it’s time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic once again. The best fishing teams in the world are in Biloxi this week, gearing up to compete for the top spot. Any angler…
Funeral Services for Blayze Broadus
Pascagoula mourns the loss of 17-year-old Blayze Broadus and 17-year-old Jonathan McCommon who died in a fatal car crash Friday night. Today, the city honors Blayze at Arlington Baptist Church. Blayze Broadus and Jonathan McCommon were heading into their senior…
Free summer meals program kicks off
School is out for the summer, but they’re still serving up tasty and nutritious meals in the Harrison County School District. Today kicked off the first day of the Harrison County School District’s free summer meals program. Monday marked the…
Gulfport firefighters put out large trash fire
This afternoon, Gulfport Fire Department reported to the scene of a trash fire in north Gulfport. The fire happened outside a home located on the corner of Miles Drive and Christopher Drive. According to neighbors, the pile of trash had…
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival
Ocean Springs was in the Fourth of July spirit with their 13th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival on Saturday. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce partnered up with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market to bring local berry growers to…