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Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigating death of 12-year-old boy
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after noon, dispatchers got a call that the boy was found unresponsive at his home in the Helena community. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a…
First Pediatric Flu Death In Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the first confirmed pediatric flu death for the 2016-2017 flu seasons. Officials say it happened to someone who lived in central Mississippi. Including this reported death, there have been 15 total pediatric flu…
Lucedale Woman Dies In Single Vehicle Crash
A Lucedale woman is dead after a fatal car wreck in Jackson County over the weekend. Authorities say 21-year-old "Destinie Stauter" died after being involved in a single-vehicle accident on High-Way 613 near tanner Williams Road Sunday morning. Mississippi highway…
Charged With DUI Causing Death
A deadly two vehicle accident in Jackson County early last Sunday morning, 23 year old Julio Cesar Chavez is booked into the Jackson County jail under a felony charge of DUI causing death. According to Mississippi highway patrol the accident…
Overboard Death
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the tragic death of a boater that happened at Big Lake.
Inmate Death Treated as Homicide
The death of an inmate in Green County is being treated as a homicide. Inmate Howard Payton died in the South Mississippi Correctional Institution around 8 p.m. last night. Payton was in prison for kidnapping and three counts of rape…
Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered
After his cousin disappeared under water Samuel Lewis rushed into the nearest public place yelling for help: Samuel tells News 25, "A man just went underwater and he ain’t came back up, and I need some help I can’t swim"…
Community Leader Delmar Robinson Dies
Longtime Biloxi housing advocate and community leader Delmar Robinson has died.You may remember his efforts led him to be named the city’s outstanding citizen in 2008. Robinson served as chairman of the Biloxi Housing Authority after being appointed by Mayor…
Ocean Springs Man Falls to his Death
Family and friends are grieving the death of a Mississippi State student who fell to his death from a jumbotron on campus Saturday morning. The young man is a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and is from the Coast.…
D’Iberville Infant Died of Natural Causes
We have an update on the 10-month-old baby girl who died yesterday in D'Iberville. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove tells News 25 the autopsy showed no foul play or trauma. Officials are still waiting for tissue and toxicology reports, which…
Baby and Father Found Dead in D’Iberville
A man in D’Iberville took his own life after finding his 10-month-old baby dead in his apartment. Police responded to a medical emergency at Landmark Apartments in D’Iberville at approximately 4:11 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a deceased 10-month-old…
Baby and Father Found Dead in D’Iberville
D’Iberville police are investigating the death of a 10-month-old baby and the apparent suicide of his father after the baby was found dead. News 25’s Kendra Turley has been following the story. She has the latest developments as she joins us from…
Investigation of the Death of a 10 Month Old Baby and the Apparent Suicide of the Baby’s Father in D'Iberville
On Wednesday May 4, 2016, at 4:11 A.M. D’Iberville Police officers, along with D’Iberville Fire Department and American Medical Response personnel responded to a medical emergency at Landmark Apartments on Lamey Bridge Rd. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a deceased…
Fatal I10 Wreck Last Night
Three people are dead after a pile up on I-10 in Hancock County. The wreck happened around 9 last night and involved at least five cars. Westbound lanes were closed until 2:30 this morning. Others that were involved in the…
UPDATE: Coroner Releases Identity of Gulfport Death
The Gulfport Police Department responded to the 8000 block of 34th Avenue at 10:34 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a deceased, adult male. Harrison County Coroner, Gary Hargrove, identified the victim as 63-year-old, Aaron Wilson of Gulfport.…
Taser Death over the Weekend
According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, the 53-year-old man who died after being tased by Gulfport police has been identified as Bradford Macomber of Gulfport. According to police, officers responded to a disorderly conduct call at the new Shaggy's…
Man Dies After Being Tased
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about a man died after being tased at Shaggy's in Gulfport Mississippi.
Investigation into Prince's Death Underway
The Carver County Sheriff's office announced that the autopsy for pop singer Prince was carried out, but it could take weeks to get the results. CNN's Ryan Young reports.
Biloxi Three-Year-Old Dies in Drowning
On April 20, 2016, at approximately 1454 hours, the Biloxi Police Department responded to a Biloxi residence in reference to a possible drowning of a three year old child. Upon arrival, Biloxi Fire Department, American Medical Response personnel began rendering…
Man Charged with Kiln Toddler’s Death
An arrest has been made in the death of a Hancock County toddler who died Sunday due to head trauma. Police believe the man who did it is the mother's boyfriend. News 25's Kristen Durand talks to the family of…
Toddler Who Died After Head Trauma ID'D
Authorities have released the name of the toddler who tragically passed away after suffering from head trauma shortly in Hancock County Saturday. Officials responded to a home on kiln acres road where they found 15 month old Maddox Vieregge (vy-er-egg)…
Stabbing Victim Identified
New details this afternoon about the home invasion Tuesday morning that resulted in a double stabbing in Pascagoula leaving one dead and another in the hospital. The man who died has been identified as 41 year old Joel Thornton of…
Firing Squad Bill Moves Forward
A suggestion from Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood to bring back a firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection as a form to execute prisoners is one step closer to moving through the state legislature. Under the proposed bill,…