One arrested on charges of elder abuse
Charges of elder abuse have landed one woman in the Jackson County Jail. Tamela Hammond was arrested on charges of assault against an elderly person and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It…
Woolmarket residents anticipate new sidewalk construction
1.25 miles of sidewalks will be installed through the heart of Woolmarket in the coming months, providing a safe route for residents who walk along the roads. These sidewalks will stretch…
Staged reading on early life of Fannie Lou Hamer being hosted
A special reading focusing on the life of voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer is happening at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art at the end of August. Tickets are $35, a QR code for the tickets can be found on…
Firefighter injured in firetruck wreck returns to work
In May, a Wiggins firefighter was injured in an accident while driving a fire engine. At the time, the firefighter wanted to remain anonymous as she began her…
Five Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles released on Thursday
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies hosted a turtle release on Thursday. IMMS released footage of the release on their Facebook page. A total of five Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles were released back into the…
Ocean Springs hosting "Chillin' with the Chiefs"
The city of Ocean Springs is hosting a chance for all to meet the newest police and fire chiefs on August 10th! From ten until noon, Ocean Springs residents can head to the Little Children's Park. Popsicles will be provided…
2024 Bugfest hosting photo competition
The 2024 Bugfest in Picayune is hosting a photo competition! The contest is open to all ages with entries being accepted until September 14th. The link to register and send in your photos can be found by clicking HERE. …
Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold
By PAUL NEWBERRY Updated 4:04 PM CDT, August 1, 2024 NANTERRE, France (AP) — Another romp for Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh. A gold medal for American Kate Douglass. And, to cap things off, a record-breaking night for Katie Ledecky. With a…
2024 Bugfest happening in September
A festival for all creepy crawlies is heading to Picayune in September. The 2024 BugFest taking place at the Crosby Arboretum on September 20th and 21st. The fun costs $5 for the general public, while school rates let students in…
Picayune man indicted in wreck that killed one, injured another
A Picayune man has been indicted on charges stemming from a fatal wreck on Feb. 28, 2023. The grand jury returned four counts of driving under the influence causing death or disfigurement and one count of manslaughter against 52-year-old Jason…
Kiln man dies after horse race at Neshoba County Fair
A jockey from the Kiln died Wednesday evening following a race at the Neshoba County Fair Neshoba County Coroner Myron Williams identified the rider as 52-year-old Jarrod Deschamp, who died about 4:15 p.m. after a race. The coroner said Deschamp…
President Biden addresses the nation after U.S. and Russia prisoner swap
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials in Turkey, where the…
Gautier PD investigating shooting at apartment complex
GAUTIER, MS – On July 31, 2024, at approximately 8:40 Pm., the Gautier Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at The Crossings at Ladnier apartment complex. Officers arrived and were unable to determine if a firearm was discharged.…
Intersection at Highway 67 and Shriner's BLVD closed due to accident
The Intersection at Highway 67 and Shriner’s Boulevard in Biloxi is closed after an accident. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Landon Orozco, the intersection is closed after a two-vehicle accident with serious injuries. Lanes north and south are still…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen has an update on the fire at Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport
We are bringing you an update on a blaze that fire crews have battled since early this morning at a storage…
Gulf Coast residents anticipate potential return of Amtrak
"I think the Gulf Coast is going to significantly benefit by having easy access from New Orleans and Mobile to Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs... they're all going to…
Hancock High celebrates first day of school with a pep rally
Students are headed back to the classroom across the coast. News 25 took a trip to Hancock High earlier for their first day of school. Students…
Donal M. Snyder pool temporarily closing on August 1st
The Olympics might have you wanted to jump in the pool, but you'll have to wait. The Donal M. Snyder Community Center announced their swimming pool will be closed Thursday, August 1st. The cause of the closure is due to…
Senator Roger Wicker introduces legislation to designate Gold Star Children's Day
Senator Roger Wicker and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin introduced legislation that would designate August 1st as Gold Star Children's Day. The day would recognize the…
Donald Trump suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
By MATT BROWN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Updated 3:48 PM CDT, July 31, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that…
Suspect wanted on six counts of aggravated assault in Gulfport
On July 31, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department was notified of an aggravated assault that occurred on July 27, 2024, near the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 24th Street. During the investigation, Detectives identified Jabari Tyre…
Injunction filed over Moss Point's new hand-held traffic cameras
The City of Moss Point is facing a possible lawsuit after introducing a non-contact speed radar and camera to the police department. Attorney David Futch of Pascagoula…
New fleet maintenance facility coming to Gulfport-Biloxi Airport
Another new project breaks ground at Gulfport-Biloxi International. Once complete, the new fleet maintenance facility will bring the airport's maintenance operations under one roof, closer to the terminal.…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Hancock County schools in Kiln for the first day of the new school year
Today starts another school year for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade in the Hancock County School District. Students were welcomed back with music, smiles, cheers, and high fives to set…