A Jackson County man died Friday night after being shot. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 10:30 p.m., deputies answered a 911 call at a home in the Virginia City community north of Ocean Springs. They found 29-year old Joseph Aaron…
Gulfport Police on Friday arrested 20-year old, Michelle Marie Gavins and charged her with three counts of aggravated assault in connection with a shooting. About 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of 30th Avenue in reference to a…
It was a little rainy throughout parts of South Mississippi Friday, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of locals and visitors alike visiting one South Mississippi attraction. The line was long as the doors opened at Marine Ocean Adventures Park…
The rain gave allergy sufferers at least a small measure of relief Friday, but we're not out of the woods yet when it comes to spring allergy season here in South Mississippi. Spring has sprung, and for those of us…
LONDON (AP) - Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle.…
A brand new music festival kicked off today at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, just in time for spring break. Families and music lovers gathered for the South Mississippi music festival, with the artist Juvenile featured as the headliner for the…
Local cast and crew are warming up for a big show! Little Women: The Broadway Musical, is set to take place center stage at Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport this weekend and next. Living the dream-that's just…
On Thursday, the Harrison County TRIAD/ SALT Council took time to honor those making a difference in the Harrison County community by hosting their Annual Banquet for Outstanding Volunteers in the community at Woolmarket Prime of Life Center. George Byrd,…
The Biloxi police department is investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident that happened near Pass Road last night around 9pm. The victim was found on Pringle Place in Biloxi. The driver involved in the accident has been cooperative with police and…
After President Biden's press conference this morning on gun control, dad's super pawn in Gulfport had an increase in customers buying guns and gun accessories. Customers purchased everything from revolvers to semi-automatic rifles, ammunition, scopes and other gun accessories. Lines…
It's official. Jackson County Sheriff and long-time South Mississippi law enforcement officer Mike Ezell has announced his next intended move in public service. On Wednesday, Ezell formally announced he is running for Mississippi's 4th District Congressional Seat…
Here are the election results in municipal election primaries held Tuesday, according to our media partner, The Sun Herald. Winners are listed in bold type. Where there is a runoff, both candidates are in bold. If the election is to…
Five Republicans squared off for the Republican nomination for Mayor of Ocean Springs in Tuesday’s primaries – Melanie Allen, Frederick “Chic” Cody, Summer Devrow, Jeff Guice and Kenny Holloway. Melanie Allen and Kenny Holloway will face each…
Over in Moss Point, a heated race Tuesday for the Mayor's seat now that former Mayor Mario King pleaded guilty of one count of federal charges in court, and was removed of his mayoral title, giving the seat to Ward…
In Long Beach, the race for mayor and four Board of Aldermen spots was decided through the Republican Primary. In the mayoral race, current mayor George Bass squared off against fellow Republican John Ruth in his bid for another four years…
Republican Candidate Jimmy Rafferty has won the Republican primary and will face the Democratic and Independent candidates in the race for Pass Christian Mayor in the June 8, 2021 General Election. Jimmy Rafferty secured 63-percent of Tuesday's vote, winning out…
Republican Incumbent, Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, won the majority of the Primary vote on Tuesday, and will face Democrat Howard Page in the race for mayor June 8th. Hewes's challengers, Jennifer Adams, came in with 26-percent of…
The stakes are high for the City of Ocean Springs on this Primary Election day, as voters have made their way to the polls all day to vote for their choice candidates running for city offices, including…
The polls will close in less than an hour. All day long, since the polls opened at 7 a.m., residents of 10 coast cities have been casting their ballots in the 2021 Municipal Primaries to determine which…
Tuesday morning News 25 met up with Mississippi Secretary of State, and South Mississippi native, Michael Watson in Ocean Springs as he travels to different precincts across the Coast on this Municipal Primaries Election Day. Watson and his staff are…
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell plans to announce plans to challenge Rep. Steven Palazzo for the 4th District congressional seat next year. Ezell, a Republican, will join Carl Boyanton as the only other declared candidate in the race. Palazzo has…
Car motors are drowned out by the spinning of propellers just a mile off of I-10 in Pass Christian where South Mississippi’s newest fly-in community and first professional ski lake is being built. Residents of the soon-to-be subdivision have a…
Students in Hancock County now have a new venue to receive help with their school work and academics. Local leaders gathered in Bay St. Louis today for the grand opening of 'The Education Annex', a new academic support service located…
Tuesday at noon Shriners Boulevard will be closed for construction to improve drainage in the Woolmarket area. The project is part of a $1.4 million drainage improvement plan. The detour road will be for local traffic only, no trucks but…