Driver charged in traffic incident that leaves pedestrian dead
Biloxi Police have charged a man with leaving the scene of an accident after striking a pedestrian who died at the scene. Police say 70-year-old Lonzo Norris…
Governor declares state of emergency as winter weather moves into state
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency as frigid temperatures, sleet and snow creep into the state. On Sunday, Reeves posted the decree to his X account. "I’ve…
Acclaimed play “Dissonance” to be performed at MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus
Direct from acclaimed performances in New York City and Washington, D.C., Three Cord Productions continues its national tour of Florida-based actor-writers Marci J. Duncan and Kerry Sandell’s new play, “DISSONANCE,” a 90-minute two-person drama that asks the question, “Can a…
CTA announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bus Schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. All fixed route bus services will operate on a Sunday time schedule during this holiday. Normal bus service will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.…
Speaker White Announces House Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
Jackson, MS – Speaker Jason White announces House Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. Speaker White shares, “It is with great pride that I announce the House leadership team for the next four years. The selections for Chairs and Vice Chairs…
USM Awarded $2.5 Million for USM Visualization and Digital Multimedia Unit of Excellence
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach is getting an upgrade, precisely a $2.5 million upgrade thanks to Mississippi lawmakers. The grant comes from a bill that awards $50 million in BP settlement funds to…
Hancock Whitney Awards $225K in Grants to 25 Non-Profits across Gulf South Footprint
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 9, 2024)—Twenty-five non-profit organizations across the Gulf South are starting the New Year with additional funding to meet the physical, mental and financial health needs of local communities. Through Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant awards, these organizations will…
Deputy Jeremy Malone laid to rest in George County
Law enforcement officials from as far as New York came to support Deputy Malone’s family, friends, and colleagues. Governor Tate Reeves and many local law enforcement officials…
Road closures in the City of Biloxi
Two roads in Biloxi will be experiencing closures starting Monday, January 15th. Camellia Street (from US Hwy 90 to Southern Avenue) will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Jan. 15 – Friday. Feb. 2. This closure will be in…
Arrested on two counts of burglary of an automobile
On January 12, 2024, the Long Beach Police Department arrested 21-year-old Cavion Thigpen of Gulfport and 23-year-old Decarlos Willis of Pass Christian and charged them with 2 counts each of Burglary of an Automobile. The arrest was the result of…
All three community saferooms opening in Pearl River County in preparation
Due to the expected prolonged freezing conditions next week all three community saferooms will open. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.) See below for locations and hours. Poplarville Community Saferoom (Open Monday 1/15/23…
Funeral service for fallen George County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Malone
The funeral service for fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone was held Friday at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale. Deputy Malone was killed on January 4th during a traffic…
Inaugural trip to Las Vegas takes flight at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
A new flight offering for locals took off this morning at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The airport and local leaders celebrated the inaugural Breeze Airways flight from…
Cold weather shelters opening
In anticipation of cold-weather conditions, two cold-weather shelters will open January 12th, 2024. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center opens today at 4:30 p.m. That shelter is located at 10395 Automall Parkway in D’Iberville. In Gulfport, the Salvation Army Center of…
Tornado safety on the Gulf Coast
Tornado activity in Mississippi is on the rise, a threat people on the coast don't see often. News 25's Brooke Parker tells us more.
Diamondhead holding special election for Ward 4
A special election is being held in Diamondhead this month. Four candidates have now been certified, looking to become the newest Diamondhead city councilmember. Brigitte B. Becker, Austin, Clark, James A. Marble, and Peter Yanez are the four candidates running…
Court denies attempt to overturn death penalty sentence
A man found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2010 attempted to overturn the ruling for a second time. Timothy Ronk was found guilty for the August 2008 killing of Michelle Craite, a 37-year-old Biloxi woman. Ronk…
MEMA Encourages Mississippians to Prepare for Winter Weather and Extreme Cold
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges Mississippians to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold next week. Residents should be prepared for potential ice, cold temperatures, and possible prolonged power outages. As an arctic blast…
EEI announces Mississippi Power as Emergency Response Award Recipient
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power today was announced as an Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award recipient for the company’s response to seven consecutive days of severe weather across its service territory culminating with a devastating EF-2 tornado in downtown…
Former Gautier officer sentenced for using city gas card for personal vehicle
A former Gautier police officer was sentenced for using a city gas card to pay for fuel for his personal vehicle. Eric Maye was sentenced in Jackson County Circuit Court to 5 years of house arrest and 5 years probation…
Miss Mississippi takes home a win in preliminary competition
Miss Mississippi Vivian O’Neal took home a win in the first preliminary competition at Miss America. O’Neal was one of five winners in the fitness competition. Previously,…
Second Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in ’23-24 Flu Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed a second pediatric flu death in the state. This is the second pediatric death confirmed for the 2023-2024 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under…
Memorial Health System Announces Chief Nursing Officer
GULFPORT, Miss. – January 11, 2024 – Mary Brobst, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer of Memorial Health System. Brobst has more than 14 years of experience in hospital administration and close to 30 years of experience in nursing.…
Governor Reeves issues executive order for day of official mourning for Deputy Malone
Governor Tate Reeves issued an executive order proclaiming a day of official mourning in the State of Mississippi. This executive order states all flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi to be flown at half-staff on all…