The search is still on for a man wanted for shooting a Harrison County deputy near Highway 605 this afternoon. A Harrison County deputy was sitting inside of his patrol car near Highway 605 and Jordan Road when a man…
The City of Bay St. Louis officially welcomes a new police chief. This afternoon, city officials called a special meeting to introduce Daren Freeman as the city’s new police chief. Freeman served as the city’s interim chief since January after…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued a ruling requesting additional information in the review of the settlement agreement reached between Singing River Health System and their pension plan members. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals…
The Harrison County deputy that was shot this morning has been released from the hospital in Mobile. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is on scene with details.
A Harrison County deputy is recovering after being shot in north Harrison County just before noon today. The officer was parked in his patrol car near the intersection of Highway 605 and Highway 67 when a man walked up and…
In August, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will start on the second phase of a program to rebuild and revitalize oyster reefs in the western Mississippi Sound. During this phase, employees and contractors will plant approximately 160 acres of…
Bethesda Free Health Clinic opened its doors in 2010. The company has never taken payment for services given to over 12,000 patients. Today, representatives from Bethesda stopped by WXXV to share more about their upcoming fundraiser, a mystery themed dinner…
Are you a beginner gun owner or want to freshen up on handgun safety? The Gulfport Police Department is offering a civilian firearm safety course for basic handgun safety. Those who wish to attend must provide their own handgun and…
Mississippi’s Tax Free Weekend is in full swing, making for a busy weekend at local stores. Today and tomorrow, Mississippi shoppers will not be charged the seven percent sales tax on clothes or shoes that ring up under one hundred…
The 2017 Southern Legislative Conference will take place right here in Biloxi over the weekend. The meeting is set to bring together more than 1,300 state legislators as well as their staff and guests from 15 states. Mississippi last hosted…
Today the Harrison County Utility Authority was set to possibly take a vote on whether the City of Gulfport can withdraw from the solid waste contract. That vote was tabled for Thursday. In June, the Harrison County Utility Authority Board…
A Harrison County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been shot and injured, but his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. It happened after 11 am today about a quarter mile south of the intersection at Highway 605 and Highway…
Giving blood saves three lives. Today it also gave people a chance to support the D’Iberville High School band. Students and community members lined up outside of the band hall to donate blood. The band will receive $10 per unit…
After seven months of rebuilding from the January tornado, William Carey University’s College of Medicine building is back open. Students started classes on Monday in their brand new facility, but today they celebrated with a ribbon cutting. “I remember getting…
You may want to use extra caution when driving through Biloxi. If you’re driving near Tara Road you’ll now find a large pothole near the neighborhood Walmart. The four foot hole was discovered just hours after another pothole was filled…
Scotty Street, the man found guilty for murdering a retired Lucedale teacher in December 2014, will spend the rest of his life behind bars without parole. The sentencing comes as a result of Street’s trial which ended this afternoon in…
The final days of summer are nearing. Kids, parents, and teachers are all gearing up to head back into the classrooms. News 25’s Caroline Eaker headed to Harrison Central Elementary School to catch up with some excited students taking part…
If you are thinking about going fishing on the Gulf, you may have your hands full and a little bit of competition. A jubilee is occurring along the Mississippi Sound, bringing hundreds of people to the beaches in Harrison County…
A woman is behind bars after assaulting a police officer in Gulfport. The incident happened Monday afternoon at the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49. 19 year old "Lamyrica Holder" was found shoplifting. When approached by a loss prevention officer who…
A Gulfport man sits behind bars after pleading guilty to a DUI that severely injured a woman in 2015. William Horner was sentenced to 25 years with 18 years to serve. In June 2015, Horner crashed head on with Bethanie…
A natural gas leak causes Keesler Air Force Base to temporarily shut down its commissary and base exchange. The leak occurred in the area around the old swimming pool and the post office around 7:30 a.m. The base closed several…
Scotty Street, the man found guilty for murdering a retired Lucedale teacher in December 2014, will spend the rest of his life behind bars without parole. The sentencing comes as a result of Street’s trial which ended this afternoon in…
Harrison County teachers and principals did a little learning themselves before heading into the new school year. “Teach the stuff and cut the fluff” is what Dr. Anita Archer told these educators as she shared her effective teaching strategies. Dr.…
Gulf Coast leaders and members of the Air Force collaborated this morning to brainstorm ideas for Keesler’s Community Partnership Program. The goal is to bridge the gap between private and military organizations to better the community. Several groups got together…