Hometown Heroes: Gautier officers puts service into protect and serve
An officer at the Gautier Police Department is taking his oath to serve just as important as he does to protect. Called kind and caring by those he could have arrested,…
Hometown Hero: Officer Wade Wildman
News 25's Brooke Parker is here to tell us about this month's Hometown Hero.
Coastal bulldog heads to the big screen!
Did you know the Gulf Coast is home to a television star? Butch the Bulldog lives in the heart of Gulfport and just had his first acting gig! English Bulldogs…
State Board of Education announces plan to find superintendent
The Mississippi State Board of Education announced it will hold a special-called meeting on June 15 to consider the appointment of an interim superintendent of education -- effective July 1st. The…
Planet Fitness offers free summer workouts for teens
Planet Fitness gyms nationwide have a good opportunity for high schoolers. Planet Fitness invites high school students from the ages of 14 through 19 to work out for free at any of…
Annual fishing rodeo and picnic held
In celebration of "Older Americans Month," Saucier Senior Center and the Harrison County Senior Resource Agency held their annual fishing rodeo and picnic. All of the fishing poles and bait were…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Harrison County
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Harrison County. The crime scene is in the area of Lorraine Road and Shriners Boulevard. Law enforcement…
Trans girl is told not to wear dress to Mississippi graduation, lawsuit says
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi school district is refusing to let a transgender girl wear a dress and heeled shoes with her graduation cap and gown for high school graduation this weekend, her family says…
Poplarville man dies in head-on crash on Highway 53 in Pearl River County
A Poplarville man died Wednesday in a head-on collision on Highway 53 in Pearl River County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said 42-year-old Justin Odom was traveling south on Highway 53 when he collided with 24-year-old Markesha Harries of Houston, Texas, who…
Ocean Springs heads back to court to close The Scratch Kitchen
Ocean Springs will be back in court on Friday to seek a permanent injunction against The Scratch Kitchen and Bar. The city wants to permanently…
Ocean Springs back in court for annexation hearing
The next hearing in the Ocean Springs annexation case is Friday afternoon. The meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Chancery Court in Pascagoula, with retired Scott County judge David…
Petition started to suspend school at OSHS until investigation is complete
An online petition was created yesterday, asking the district to suspend classes at Ocean Springs High School until an investigation is completed regarding unused bullets and note being found on campus. Officials enacted a shelter in place for three hours…
“Letters from Home: 50 States Tour” stops at Downstage Production in Gulfport
Downstage Productions Theatre hosted ‘Letters from Home: 50 States Tour,’ Letters from Home is a traveling musical that combines the USO’s entertainment with history…
Make-A-Wish honors donors and volunteers at appreciation breakfast
Make-A-Wish Mississippi is taking the opportunity to recognize all of those who believe in the power of a wish! Several donors, helpers, and volunteers were honored today during…
Organization provides resources during Mental Health Awareness Luncheon
Catholic Charities Incorporated of Jackson was in Gulfport today spreading mental health awareness at its annual luncheon. Through its kinship program, Catholic Charities offered resources and information to…
Community gathers for Fallen Officer Remembrance Ceremony at Biloxi Police Department
The Biloxi community gathered to remember local police officers who have died in the line of duty. The Biloxi Police Department held a remembrance ceremony…
Multiple wrecks on Pascagoula River Bridge
Four cars were involved in separate wrecks on the Pascagoula River Bridge and all lanes are blocked. Injuries were reported, but no serious injuries were reported. Travel delays…
‘True heroism’: Biden honors 9 with Medal of Valor including 2 NYPD cops killed during 911 call
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two New York Police Department officers ambushed and killed after responding to a 911 call and the rookie cop who took down the gunman were honored Wednesday, along with six others, by President Joe Biden with the…
Bullets, note found on Ocean Springs High campus
Ocean Springs High School went into 'shelter in place' mode about 9 a.m. this morning after unspent bullets and a note were found on campus. School district spokesman Trey Brennan said a shelter in place means they keep the hallways…
John McFarland remembered for dedication to community
John McFarland, the executive director for the American Red Cross, Southeast Mississippi Chapter, died Tuesday night. He was 76. McFarland served the Red Cross for more than eight…
Victim identified in fatal Pearl River County accident
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 2 a.m, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 26, near J M Tynes Road, in Pearl River County. A 2007 GMC Truck driven by 19-year-old Silas Ensign of…
Harrison County sheriff candidates face off in debate at MGCCC
In a bid to secure the Harrison County Sheriff’s seat, Louis Elias and Matt Haley engaged in a debate earlier this evening. The event took place at a dedicated…
Arrested and charged with one count of auto burglary in Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department arrested 20-year-old Jamarion Deray McDonald and charged him with one count of auto burglary. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred in the 300 block of Pinecrest Avenue at 4:30 on May 16th, 2023.…
Biloxi City Council discusses new ordinances
The Biloxi City Council discussed the city’s updated ordinances at their meeting earlier today. Six ordinances have been introduced by Mayor Gilich to crack down on special events that happen…