Feed the Needy needs volunteers to help deliver
Feed the Needy is gearing up to deliver 1,500 meals on Thanksgiving Day -- and they could use your help. Law enforcement agencies in Harrison County are spearheading the effort -- taking…
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City of Ocean Springs hiring first responders
The City of Ocean Springs is hiring police officers and firefighters. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf stopped by the Ocean Springs Fire Department and spoke with firefighters about what being…
‘Hoops 4 Hope’ this Saturday at Pascagoula Rec Center
Saturday local police officers will trade in their handcuffs for headbands. They’re ready to play some basketball with teens in the community. Here with us to explain…
Click It or Ticket campaign under way this week
Coast law enforcement agencies are joining the Department of Transportation's national Click It or Ticket campaign this week to remind drivers to buckle up. The seat belt campaign started Monday and runs through June 5, a period that encompasses the…
Recruiting efforts increase among Coast police
In recent years, police departments have upped their recruiting efforts as new officers become more scarce and departments in South Mississippi are no exception. Many departments sent representatives to Jackson,…
Pass Christian School District holds First Responders Tabletop Exercise
The Pass Christian School District hosted a tabletop exercise for law enforcement agencies and other first responders to coordinate a response to an active shooter according to…
D'Iberville police chief Wayne Payne calls it a career after four decades
The Payne name is synonymous with law enforcement in South Mississippi. And after four decades in uniform, Wayne Payne is calling it a career. The D'Iberville Police Chief announced his decision to retire, effective March 11, on Monday afternoon. Payne…
Hancock County man to serve more than 20 years for shooting federal officer
A Hancock County man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after shooting a federal officer in relation to a crime of violence. Joseph Dale Sonnier, 32, pleaded guilty April 1 in federal court to assault of a…
National Night out against Crime at Jackson County Fairgrounds
Tonight, the 19th Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with Jackson County law enforcement agencies, joined communities nationwide in celebrating National Night out against Crime. Jackson…
Wildlife and Fisheries names new chief of law enforcement in agency
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is pleased to announce the promotion of Lt. Col. Jerry Carter to Colonel, and Chief of the Law Enforcement Bureau with the agency. In this capacity, Colonel Carter will oversee the daily…
Reeves and Tindell launch safety initiative related to law enforcement presence and personnel
Governor Tate Reeves and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced a new initiative aimed at upholding public safety in our state’s…
Setting the scene for the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
They’ll be out for blood in Gautier tomorrow, but it’s all for a good, life-saving cause. South Mississippi law enforcement, fire fighters, and other community leaders are setting the stage at Gulf Coast Gas in Gautier for…
Crisis Intervention Team Training graduation ceremony
Officers with several South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are now specially trained to deal with mental health cases, drug use, and other crisis situations they encounter while on the job. Patrol Sgt. Thomas ‘Trey’ Reynolds said, "I'm…
10th annual Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards
They put their lives on the line to protect and serve everyday and on this day some of our South Mississippi law enforcement officers received the recognition they deserve at the 10th annual Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement…
Law enforcement encouraging residents to stay off roads during the storm
Local law enforcement is gearing up for Zeta this evening and staying off the roads is the message first responders want to relay to residents on the Coast. The Biloxi Police Department has rearranged the number of…
Mississippi Highway Patrol looking for recruits
Do you have hopes of working in law enforcement? Well you can put your name in the running for a limited amount of time to see if you have what it takes to work for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Mississippi…
Chris Ryle sworn-in as Gulfport police chief
The Mississippi Aquarium hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Gulfport law enforcement today. Among those sworn in was the new Police Chief Chris Ryle who was introduced by his best friend for the past 22 years, who is also the deputy…
Rally to support law enforcement in Ocean Springs
Jackson County residents and law enforcement leaders gathered this evening in Ocean Springs to show support for local police. The Salute to Jackson County Police Departments recognized the various chiefs of police and sheriff’s departments for their work in the…
“Salute to Jackson County Police” rally takes place Tuesday
A rally is being held Tuesday with the goal of showing support for law enforcement agencies throughout Jackson County. The Jackson County Republican Club is hosting a ‘Salute to Jackson County Police Departments’ at Rosie’s Cantina in Ocean Springs. Keynote…
Gulfport law enforcement holding Q&A session on Facebook
What better time for the ‘Extend a Hand Help a Friend’ organization to host a Q&A with Gulfport law enforcement. At 3 p.m. on Facebook Live, you will have the chance to ask Chief Leonard Papania questions surrounding police interactions…
Coast law enforcement agencies taking precautions amid COVID-19 threat
Along with the rest of the world, law enforcement agencies are practicing social distancing as well. Officers are taking extra safety measures while continuing to keep our communities safe in the process. Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston said, “Police…
Local law enforcement discuss how they will enforce shelter-in-place order
The state-wide shelter in place order goes into effect at 5 p.m. today, but many people are still left with questions. One of the main questions we’ve seen circulating online and on social media is how are police officers going…
Local first responders in need of hand sanitizer
If you have been to any grocery stores in the past few days, you’ve probably noticed the shelves are empty on many essential items, including hand sanitizers and disinfectants. For local first responders these items are essential due to their…
A delicious ‘thank you’ to law enforcement
It was a busy morning in the kitchen for Olive Garden employees in D’Iberville as they prepared to send out a delicious ‘thank you’ to local first responders. For the 18th consecutive year, first responders on the Coast received a…