Ocean Springs High School's yearbook staff brings home awards
The Ocean Springs High School's yearbook staff brought home numerous awards from the Spring MSOA Journalism Competition in Oxford. The yearbook staff not only won awards for…
Stone County hosting ‘Shoe’ Us the Love Drive
Stone County leaders are asking for gently worn shoes over the next two months. The county is hosting ‘Shoe’ Us the Love Drive for anyone to donate used…
Pinwheels planted in Hancock County representing child abuse victims
235 pinwheels spin in the wind at Hancock County Court House, representing abused children in Hancock and Pearl River County. "The pinwheels represent the number of children that we provided services to," said…
Hancock Chamber Education Committee presents annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Dr. Toy Watts
Hancock Co., Miss. Apr. 3, 2024 - The Hancock Chamber Education Committee is honored to announce its highly anticipated Annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, April 25th at 8 a.m. The event will take place at the Bay St.…
Ocean Springs welcomes Carter Thompson as the Community Development Director
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carter Thompson as the city’s new Community Development Director. With a background in Urban Studies Planning and Economic Development and a Master’s Degree in…
10th Annual Wings over Wiggins happening April 20
The 10th Annual Wings over Wiggins will be happening Saturday, April 20 at the Dean Griffin Memorial Airport. Admission is free for the public. Burgers, chips, drinks, and much more are for sale. All proceeds from the sales go to…
Quadplex fire in Jackson County
On April 2nd, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Jackson County Fire Department responded to a quadplex fire on Eldorado Avenue in the St. Martin area. The sheriff states all residents were accounted for and no one was injured…
Pearl River County receives development grants
In Pearl River County, the Mississippi Development Authority awards site development grants to two projects. $50,000 is going to the Pearl River County Technology Park, located near Picayune Municipal Airport.…
Louisiana man charged with assault for allegedly attacking man with crowbar
A Louisiana man is behind bars, accused of attacking his mother's boyfriend with a crowbar. 27-year-old Dylan Harris of LaPlace was arrested Sunday in Hancock County. He was taken to the Hancock County jail and charged with aggravated assault manifesting…
Kiln man charged with child abuse after drugs found in home
A Kiln man is charged with felony abuse after drugs were found in the residence where the child was living. 38-year-old Louis Summers was charged with felony child abuse. He was taken to the Hancock County jail and bond has…
Harrison County to receive $3 million for Sea Rail Truck Project
The state of Mississippi was recently awarded over $23 million in federal funding for transportation projects as a result of the recent passage of Transportation,…
Woman giving false name at school registration wanted in other states
A Tennessee woman was arrested in George County last week after trying to register with the George County School District with false information. George County Sheriff's Office arrested 32-year-old Alexandrea Petty of Springfield, Tennessee. On March 27, Petty was filling…
George County sheriff asks public's help to locate missing man
George County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help to locate a man reported missing from the Basin Community of Lucedale. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said Jason Christopher Craft was last seen in the 100 block of Pleasant Hill Church Road…
Pass Christian appoints new fire chief at Board of Aldermen meeting.
The Pass Christian BOA meeting took place on Tuesday at 6 PM at the City Courthouse. Residents were in attendance to voice their opinion on certain matters and to see some of…
Residents attend Military and Civilian Job Fair in Biloxi
Applicants filed into the Biloxi Civic Center in search of jobs at the Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair. News 25’s Austin Lindsey followed a few…
City of Gulfport to use TIF bonds for promenade project
The City of Gulfport has passed a resolution authorizing tax increment financing revenue bonds in an amount of up to $5. 2 million for various infrastructure…
Biloxi City Council upholds denial of one Black Spring Break permit
While visitors coming in for Black Spring Break are welcome to use the beaches, the Biloxi City Council on Tuesday night upheld the denial of a permit for a special event. The Biloxi City Council voted 5 to 2 to…
Pass Christian Police warning of door-to-door scam
The Pass Christian Police Department would like to raise public awareness of a scam that is occurring around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Individuals are going door to door claiming to “have leftover pine straw from a landscaping job they previously…
Viewing locations announced on Southern Miss campuses
The Southern Miss Center for STEM Education will hold viewing parties next Monday for the eclipse. The first watch party location will be at the Hattiesburg campus. Viewing will begin at 12:33 PM and end of 3:11 PM on the…
News 25’s Morning Anchors judging Grillin’ the River City
Some exciting news happening this weekend, Moss Point is hosting Grillin’ the River City! The event is set to start at 10 in the morning and end…
Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary in Picayune announces closure
Some news out of Picayune, the Erin Regan Animal Sanctuary announced their closure earlier this week. The sanctuary says they need immediate placement for many of the animals…
2 arrested, 2 wanted in connection with construction site burglaries in Jackson County
During an ongoing investigation into multiple construction site burglaries and thefts in the Vancleave area, over a dozen firearms, a felony amount of narcotics, and over 30 stolen items belong to Yates Construction were recovered from a residence. The following…
US Marshals add Alabama man to 15 Most Wanted fugitives list
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Marshals Service has elevated to its 15 Most Wanted fugitives list a man wanted by Alabama authorities for murder, kidnapping, and burglary. Ladarrius Rhaheem Fantroy, 28, of Repton, is a suspect in a double homicide that…
Two suspects charged in connection with armed robbery in Jackson County
On April 1st, 2024, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Red Roof Inn in St. Martin in reference to an Armed Robbery of an individual. Deputies were able to identify and detain two suspects, as they were attempting…