Harrison County grand jury clears officers in death of father, son after multi-state chase
A Harrison County grand jury releases a partial report today, finding no criminal conduct by law enforcement in the chase and subsequent…
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Deer runs into hospital, up escalator; later is euthanized
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A deer ran through the front door of a Louisiana hospital and climbed up an escalator Monday before it was captured and later euthanized because of injuries. News outlets reported that surveillance video showed the animal bounding…
William Carey University announces fall registration
William Carey University announces their fall term starts Monday, Aug. 23, at campuses in Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Baton Rouge, La. Walk-in, open registration is Aug. 19. Admissions staff will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New students will…
Autopsy results released for three-month-old boy killed during police chase Monday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Autopsy results have been released for La'Mello Parker, a three-month-old boy killed during a two-state police chase. WXXV spoke with Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, he said the autopsy results revealed the cause of death was…
Autopsy results set to be released Wednesday for 4-month-old boy killed during Monday police chase
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Autopsy results are set to be released by noon Wednesday for a four-month-old boy killed Monday during a two-state police chase. Authorities announced Tuesday morning that the child died at a Mobile, Alabama hospital. The four-month-old…
UPDATE: 4-month-old shot in South Mississippi police chase on Monday dies
A 4-month-old child shot during a police chase in South Mississippi on Monday has died, according to officials. Tuesday morning, Biloxi Police released a statement saying, "Despite the efforts of medical staff, the child passed away as a result of…
Murder suspect dead following police chase in South Mississippi on Monday; 4-month old shot, hospitalized
A murder suspect is dead following a vehicle chase that ended on I-10 eastbound in Biloxi this afternoon with multiple law enforcement agencies taking part in the pursuit. Around 11:30 this morning, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana responded to the scene of a double murder in the city of Baker, […]
Coroner: Newborn baby's death in Louisiana linked to coronavirus
By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic claimed its youngest victim yet in Louisiana on Monday - a baby born prematurely after her mother contracted the disease and was put on a ventilator. East…
Fire erupts at ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; no injuries
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Fire crews have responded to a fire inside an ExxonMobil refinery in Louisiana. News outlets report the fire erupted late Tuesday night at the facility in Baton Rouge. The fire turned the night sky a…
Baton Rouge man wants to help animal shelters after losing his dog in carjacking
A Baton Rouge man who tragically lost his dog in a carjacking, is looking to make a change for all rescue animals. News 25's Taylor Rubach sat down with David Mohr as he tells us about his calling from his…
Softball: MGCCC vs. Baton Rouge
There’s not a single player on the Mississippi Gulf Coast softball team that’s ever played a home game. While the new stadium at Ross-Smith Field is nearing completion, the Lady Bulldogs hosted today’s double header against Baton Rouge at West…
Blue Lives Matter Bill Passes The Senate
A bill to double penalties for crimes targeting police officers, firefighters and medics moves forward in the state legislature. The "Blue Lives Matter" proposal says any crime committed against emergency personnel because of their status as police officers, firefighters or…
Three Arrested On Drug Conspiracy Charges
Three Louisiana men have been indicted on drug distribution charges related to pharmacy break-ins at three Mississippi Coast pharmacies along with another in Louisiana. Federal prosecutors believe 26 year old Shundrake McKeel and 30 year old Lamarvin Haynes of Baton…
United In Blue Preview
Today, law enforcement agencies from the Mississippi Gulf Coast united to extend a special welcome to the families of the police officers killed and injured in Baton Rouge this July. News 25's Hank Davis brings us the story. Blue lights…
“United In Blue" Honoring Baton Rouge's Fallen Officers
Families of the fallen and wounded officers from Baton Rouge will be on the coast today. Mississippi Law Enforcement Agencies and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blue Team are partnering with the golden nugget to honor the fallen and wounded officers…
President Obama to Visit Baton Rouge Tuesday
President Obama will visit flood soaked Baton Rouge on Tuesday. While at Martha’s Vineyard, the president has received updates on the flooding situation in Louisiana. President Obama has worked with DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson and the FEMA administrator, who took…
Relief Team Leaves For Baton Rouge
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Mayor Billy Hewes about the donations collected in Gulfport over the past few days will make their way to Baton Rouge this morning to provide relief for flood victims.
Fear Fete Takes Donations to Baton Rouge
Another group in Biloxi hit the pavement today asking the public for donations to take to flood victims in Baton Rouge. Tonight until 10, if you donate water, food, clothing or cleaning supplies for flood victims, you will get a…
Slain Baton Rouge Officer Had Written Emotional Post
Before his death, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, police officer Montrell Jackson wrote an emotional message on Facebook after the death of Alton Sterling.
Baton Rouge Gunman Posted This Video On Social Media
The Baton Rouge shooter, who police have identified as Gavin Long, posted several videos to social media after the recent police shootings.
Alton Sterling’s Son Speaks Out
The son of Alton Sterling makes a call for peace and unity throughout the country. Today, for the first time since the police-involved shooting death, Sterling’s son made a public statement. News 25’s Kendra Turley was in Baton Rouge and…
Plot To Harm Police Officers
Police in Baton Rouge are frantically searching for a suspect at large they believe is involved in a plot to kill police officers. That plot was uncovered Saturday following a robbery at a pawn shop where eight handguns were stolen.…
Alton Sterling's Son Speaks Out
The son of Alton Sterling makes a call for peace and unity throughout the country. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Baton Rouge with details from his first public statement since the fatal shooting of his father.
Baton Rouge Protests Continue
A week has passed since 37-year-old Alton Sterling was killed in an officer-involved shooting. News 25’s Kendra Turley describes how one Baton Rouge organization plans to help move the city forward after such a tragic event. “Where do we go…