Meet the Peewee Princess
One local girl put down the pompoms and put on her cleats for a chance to play with the boys. Now, ten-year-old Hailey Green is getting recognized for her play on the field. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us the…
Holiday Shopping Safety
The hectic rush of holiday shopping over the next couple of days can put consumers at greater risk for theft. Law enforcement and consumer professionals recommend that shoppers prepare a list ahead of time, only carry the credit cards and…
Have You Seen This Woman? Wanted in Moss Point
Today, the Moss Point Police Department issued an arrest warrant for the woman authorities say filmed men pouring hot water onto a cat that was trapped in a cage. According to Moss Point Commander Stacey Deans, 23-year-old Karmen Coleman is…
Holiday Book Drive at Barnes and Noble
Come Christmas morning many kids will wake to find toys and electronics under the tree, but Barnes and Noble is asking you to give the gift of reading while giving back to the community this year. Each year, Barnes and…
New Noise Ordinance Discovered in Bay St. Louis
The Bay St. Louis City Council spent about two hours Tuesday discussing ways to enact an ordinance to quiet the loud music coming from bars in the depot district late at night. The city attorney then discovered the Bay already…
Woman Arrested for Commercial Burglary
The Biloxi Police Department arrested a woman accused of robbing electronic devices from two Beach Boulevard condominiums. According to Biloxi police, 32-year-old Julia Newton was arrested on two counts of commercial burglary after an investigation into two condo burglaries reported…
Murder Suspects Steal Woman’s Car
Neighbors in Geary County, Kansas are regrouping today after the suspects arrested for a murder in Jackson and robbery in Pascagoula entered their car while trying to run from police. Joshua Garcia and Jamison Townsend were speeding in a red…
Guilty Plea Withdrawal Rejected
A federal judge is rejecting an attempt by a former Mississippi lawmaker to withdraw his guilty plea in a prison contracting bribery case. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate ruled Wednesday Cecil McCrory's request to undo his plea didn't meet…
First Phase Complete
Contractors have completed the first phase of new lighting along the Popp's Ferry Bridge. The Led lights run along the eastern side of the bridge for a quarter mile. Although the installation was originally planned to take a few hours…
Stuffed Animals Donated To Police Officers
Car accidents, fires, or any other tragedy can be traumatic enough for adults, but are even scarier for children. That's why Shaggy's decided to donate stuffed animals from their annual toy drive to local police departments....for officers to give to…
$6 Million Grant For Pre-K Initiatives
$6 Million Grant For Pre-K Initiatives Provided By W. K. Kellogg Foundation The Mississippi department of education is awarded a 6 million dollar grant to expand early childhood education in the state. The grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation…
Wanted Wednesday: Stopping Career Criminals
On this week’s Wanted Wednesday, we introduce you to a criminal who has been wanted on and off since the 80s. Some may call him a professional criminal, a habitual offender and he’s not the only one of his kind.…
Family and Friends Remember Lucas Morace
Hundreds of people gathered in Ocean Springs to remember the life of Lucas Morace, the Moss Point firefighter who passed away in a motorcycle accident on Saturday. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us through the many emotions during today’s memorial…
Santa Claus Visits Liquor Store in Gulfport
Milk may be Santa’s drink of choice, but of all places, a liquor store is where old Kris Kringle was chilling out today. Henry K’s Discount Tobacco and Beer Stop called Santa in to bring some holiday joy to kids…
Unemployment Rate Lowest in 12 Years
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security reports the lowest level of unemployment for Mississippi in 12 years. The report claims the unemployment rate fell to 5.7 last month, the lowest level since February 2004. The number of unemployed Mississippians also…
Several MS Drivers Licenses Suspended
Several Mississippians with valid driver’s licenses have mistakenly received notifications over the past week that their license has been suspended. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says an error with an automated process caused a problem with several licenses. The…
Drunk Driving Increases During Holidays
With all the celebrating that takes place, the number of drunk drivers on the roads hike up every year during the holidays. A Saucier resident’s tragic story may change the minds of some when it comes to getting behind the…
Burglary Suspects Arrested in Kansas
The two suspects wanted for the burglary of Sam’s Jewelry in Pascagoula who could also be linked to a triple homicide in Jackson have been apprehended in Kansas. Thirty-five year-old Jamison Townsend and 37-year-old Joshua Garcia were arrested in Junction…
Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime
A Lucedale man pleads guilty to a federal hate crime for assaulting and murdering Mercedes Williamson because she was a transgender woman. Joshua Vallum originally pled guilty to her murder back in July after admitting he beat her to death…
Memorial Service for Moss Point Firefighter
Hundreds of people gather in Ocean Springs to remember the life of Lucas Morace, the Moss Point fire fighter who passed away in a motorcycle accident on Saturday. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Fountaineblue Community Center with…
Pet Adoptions Rise During The Holidays
While many parents race to the nearest toy store for the perfect Christmas gift for their kids, many head to their nearest animal shelter to add a new member to their family. Officials with the Jackson County Animal Shelter tell…
Christmas Tree Recycling Next Week
Jackson County’s solid waste department will collect Christmas trees for recycling beginning next week starting Tuesday, December 27th. Recycling of Christmas trees save space in local landfills and discourages illegal dumping. The purpose of this collection is to turn the…
Statement On Ingalls Contract
Congressman Palazzo released the following statement on the contract saying quote: “It was clear that Ingalls would be the best choice to provide the best capability along with the best quality to our navy and Marine Corps team at the…
Ingalls Navy Contract
The navy will pay Huntington Ingalls industries $1.46 billion to design and build an amphibious assault ship in Pascagoula. The contract adds another $1.19 billion to the $270 million already awarded to Ingalls for advance work. The future USS Fort…