Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Gulfport dies
The suspect shot in Gulfport during a narcotics stop has died, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed. Switzer said 22-year-old George Jones III was taken to the Singing River…
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Biloxi man charged with capital rape of minor
A Biloxi man has been charged with capital rape in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say 25-year-old Decruis Furre Tatum was arrested Monday on the charge after an investigation into a report came in regarding the sexual assault of a minor. He…
One critically injured in Gulfport apartment fire
One resident at a Gulfport apartment complex was critically injured in a morning fire. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said a call came in about 10:24 a.m. that a unit at Sugar Mill Apartments on Mill Road was on fire.…
Biloxi man charged in shooting over dispute with victim
A Biloxi man has been arrested after shooting at someone he was in a dispute with. Police said 26-year-old Jose Guadalupe Vega was charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $250,000.…
Governor Tate Reeves signs law to set a new funding formula for public schools
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Tate Reeves has signed legislation that will change the way the state pays for public schools, ditching a formula that brought political pressure on lawmakers because they usually budgeted less money than required. Republican Reeves…
Two arrests made in burglary of Pass Christian gun store
Two arrests have been made in connection with the break-in and burglary of the Gun Ho Range & Firearm Store on April 13. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said 18-year-old Morris Miller Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana, and a…
Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
News 25 heads to Jackson ahead of state legislature's adjournment
News 25's Ethan Krauss brings us the latest from the Capitol ahead of the state legislature's adjournment.
Driver dies in one-vehicle crash in Pascagoula
A motorist was killed in a one-vehicle crash that happened Monday evening in Pascagoula. Officers were sent to the scene on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard about 6:47 p.m., where a vehicle was traveling westbound when it left the roadway…
Gulfport Fire Department investigating possible arson at apartment fire
An early morning fire in the office of a Gulfport apartment complex is being investigated as arson. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said dispatch received multiple calls…
Moss Point man charged in Sunday morning fatal shooting
A Moss Point man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a man on Sunday morning. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 31-year-old Douglas Bowens Jr. was arrested and taken to the Jackson County jail. He is being…
Two women charged with shoplifting at D'Iberville store also suspects in crimes across Southeast
Two women charged with felony shoplifting in D'Iberville are suspects in similar crimes across the Southeast. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said 37-year-old Cristina Pantelica and 19-year-old Alandro Badanac, both originally from Romania and now living in Houston, Texas, were…
One suspect in custody, second suspect sought in Ocean Springs armed robbery
A Vancleave man is in custody and an Ocean Springs man is being sought in connection with an armed robbery in Ocean Springs. Police Chief Ryan LeMaire said 29-year-old Demetric Jackson was arrested early Monday morning and charged with armed…
Fire officials battle major fire at pallet company in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews spent much of the day battling a fire at a pallet business off Highway 49 in Harrison County. The fire was…
Meridian man convicted of sex crimes against minor
A Meridian man was convicted this week of sex crimes against a juvenile. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 35-year-old Gary Rush was found guilty of sexual battery and two counts of touching of a child for lustful purposes by…
Lucedale man charged with sex crimes against minors
A Lucedale man was arrested this week, charged with sex crimes against minors. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 19-year-old Dylon Erkhart was arrested Monday and charged with two counts of sexual battery. He was taken to the George County…
Saucier man jailed after allegedly stabbing mom's boyfriend
A Saucier man is in jail after allegedly stabbing a victim during a fight. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Damien Triplett is charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at…
Gulfport man charged with identity theft, credit card fraud
A Gulfport man who was using other people's identities and credit cards was arrested in D'Iberville on Saturday. Police Chief Shannon Nobiles said 44-year-old Michael Payne was charged with seven counts of identity theft, credit card fraud and possession of…
Homeless man charged with assault after kicking officer
A homeless man has been charged with assault after kicking a D'Iberville police officer in the chest. 43-year-old Justin Vuyovich was charged with simple assault of a police officer and multiple misdemeanors. He was arrested Saturday and taken to the…
Biloxi councilman plans to change plea in federal drug case
The attorney for a Biloxi councilman indicted on federal drug charges filed paperwork Monday to say his client plans to plead guilty. W. Fred "Dub" Hornsby filed the plea change Monday in U.S. District Court. His federal trial was scheduled…
Spring Break Weekend under way along Biloxi beaches
Visitors are in Biloxi for Spring Break Weekend. WXXV was out on the beach Friday afternoon to find crowds of people out having fun. Traffic was…
Pascagoula man charged with sex crimes against juvenile
A Pascagoula man has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile and other crimes. Pascagoula Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Shane Steiner on Wednesday on charges of sexual battery while in a position of trust, child pornography and assault. He was…
Mississippi creates a PSA for those with cognitive disabilities
Mississippi is now the second state to have a PSA for people with cognitive disabilities after passing House Bill 873. The alert will be known as 'Purple Alert' an…
Bill to establish Purple Alert for missing with cognitive disabilities passes
A bill that will establish a Purple Alert for missing people with cognitive disabilities has passed the Legislature. House Bill 873 passed the House 121-0 with one person absent and passed the Senate 50-2 with two absent on Monday. Once…